India Expands Visa System with 30-day, 1 Year, and 5 Year Visa Options

If you’re planning to visit India, you can easily obtain a visa by applying online these days. Delightfully, you don’t have to visit an Indian consulate when applying for your visa. The archaic process of paying your Indian Embassy a visit takes longer and requires regular physical visits, which might be overly inconvenient.  The process Read more about India Expands Visa System with 30-day, 1 Year, and 5 Year Visa Options[…]

Travelling Northern Irishman at the Puri Bali Hotel in Lovina

Backpacking in Indonesia: Why Bali is so Popular Among Tourists?

Nowadays, travelling has certainly become a great part of most people’s routine. Today, it is easy to choose an exotic destination, and look for excitement. But have you ever wondered why Bali is so popular among tourists? What is so special about this island? Probably, the huge diversity is what makes Bali appealing to every Read more about Backpacking in Indonesia: Why Bali is so Popular Among Tourists?[…]

The Significance of Rituals in Commitment Ceremonies

My Favourite Moments From Backpacking in India

When I look back to my 2016 trip to India, I feel fondness. Yes the country has its problems – overpopulation, litter and disease. However it has great food, incredible culture and amazing sights. It is a huge country and takes a long time to explore. I got an Indian visa in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan Read more about My Favourite Moments From Backpacking in India[…]

The Top Things To Do In Hong Kong For A Memorable Holiday

Home to seven million people, 260 islands, and elegant skyscrapers than any other city on the planet, Hong Kong is an immense destination in every sense of the world. Hong Kong holds a reputation for being an exciting financial hub and Asia’s largest shopping hub. However, deep-rooted in history and culture, this cosmopolitan destination has Read more about The Top Things To Do In Hong Kong For A Memorable Holiday[…]

My Most Unusual Memories From Backpacking in Turkey

“DOG SOMETHING” – Our name for Dogubayazit in Turkey. Back in 2013 was my first ever trip to Turkey, yes I took my time to visit this beast that somehow straddles itself into the hat-trick of Europe, Middle East and Asia all in one. Of course in those days, I also needed a Turkey visa, Read more about My Most Unusual Memories From Backpacking in Turkey[…]

Backpacking in Belarus: My Stay At Stary Mińsk Hostel, Mińsk

Backpacking in Belarus: My Stay At Stary Mińsk Hostel, Mińsk

So far i have to Belarus 4 times, 3 of those visits I have been in Minsk at some point. Yet I haven’t written about my accommodation much until now – I really should cover my night in the Hotel Minsk and the Hotel Bobruisk some time. I’ve so far visited 4 Belarusian cities (Minsk, Read more about Backpacking in Belarus: My Stay At Stary Mińsk Hostel, Mińsk[…]

Sunday's Inspiration: Postcards From Babruysk, Belarus, 12 Years Later

Sunday’s Inspiration: Postcards From Babruysk, Belarus, 12 Years Later

Sunday Story time and a flashback to 2007… Just under 12 years ago (August 2007) when I started this travel blog, one of the first articles I wrote was about the city of Babruisk / Bobruisk / Babruysk in Belarus. I was there on a crazy train journey from Minsk, all alone to watch a Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Postcards From Babruysk, Belarus, 12 Years Later[…]