It’s a funny feeling when you stand in the middle of the world. Apparently you even weigh less on the Equator. Something to do with forces. But it had been well over a year since I was last in the Northern Hemisphere – that was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 2009 (in fact it’s Read more about Equator Trip Part 1: Ciudad Mitad Del Mundo, Ecuador – Journey To The Middle Of The World[…]
I am forever grateful to the wonderful people we meet when we travel. On arrival in Quito, I met Erin, from the USA. Erin works at Colonial House Hostel and has lived in Quito for a while. I ask her where the best places to go are on my first afternoon and evening in the Read more about Backpacking in Ecuador: Quito Playing Games With My Heart[…]
The third day of the Inca Trail in the morning had been the wettest to date on my South American adventure, meaning we were all drenched to the skin at lunch time and it was still bucketing down when we arrived at the low down and open spaced campsite of Chaquiqocha. This proved to be Read more about Inca Trail Day 3 Part 3: Wet Lunch at Chaquiqocha[…]
Position – 62o 10’S/ 58o 30′ W Location – Near Henry Arctowski Polish Station, Admiralty Bay, King George Island, South Shetland Islands, ANTARCTICA Weather – Windy and cold Date – 13th November 2010 Time – 8.45 pm Wind Speed – 35 knots Temperature – 0 degrees the water, 10 degrees outside Admiralty Bay and the Read more about The Antarctica🇦🇶”Carryout”: Having A Beer On King George Island[…]
Location – Neptune’s Bellows, Deception Island, ANTARCTICA Position – 62o 59′ S/ 60o 34′ W Date – Friday 12th November 2010 Time – 6.30 am Weather – Windy and Cold The entrance into Deception Island was full of marvel and wonder. It really was like a James Bond film scene. Even standing on deck waiting Read more about Travelling in Antarctica🇦🇶: Neptune’s Bellows, Deception Island[…]
The fact it’s taken me a hat trick of years to finally talk about my last Christmas in Europe serves to presume that it wasn’t very memorable. Well actually it was, but for many different reasons I haven’t reflected on it until now. One is that my old hard drive was broken in 2009 by Read more about Christmas 2008 in Bournemouth, England: My Last Christmas in Europe[…]
Without doubt, the magical island of Taiwan gave me a new lease of life just a brace of years ago. It was thanks to Millwall Neil that I ended up enjoying life again and travelling – one of the hobbies that had always made me happy back in Europe (remember that place??). Anyhow this blog Read more about Taiwan To Hong Kong: From “Why Gorran” to “Gwhy Low” in Two Years[…]
Mong Kok literally means Busy Corner and this is for sure one of the busiest and best parts of Hong Kong to visit. When backpacking in Hong Kong, head to Mong Kok and fire your way through these top 5 places to check out. 1. Mong Kok Stadium 2. Nathan Road 3. Ladies Market 4. Read more about Backpacking in Hong Kong: Top 5 Places to Check out in Mong Kok[…]
Sai Kung is a marvellous remote fishing village on the east side of Hong Kong, situated in the New Territories out past Yau Tong, the charm includes seafood, boating and adventure sports. Backpacking in Hong Kong: Exploring Sai Kung Fishing Village
The Peak is a fantastic touristy vantage point from which to view Hong Kong from. The Peak Hong Kong post to come from Don’t Stop Living – a lifestyle of travel. Backpacking in Hong Kong: Going to The Peak Related articles How to get a Hong Kong Working Holiday Visa