4 Amazing American Destinations For A Romantic Trip 

If you’re planning a trip to the USA for a romantic trip, you won’t be short of options. Whether you love meandering through the city or hike mountains, skip the crowds at the Empire State Building and head for one of these exclusive, romantic holiday destinations instead:  Little St. Simons Island, Georgia  Part of Georgia’s famous Read more about 4 Amazing American Destinations For A Romantic Trip […]

How To Get A Sri Lanka🇱🇰Visa (E-visa)

I aim to give excellent expert first hand experiences on all the aspects of my travels to help you on your way. In 2013, I got my first ever Visa for Sri Lanka. It’s not very difficult to get so I thought, I’d give you a very quick and easy rundown of how I did Read more about How To Get A Sri Lanka🇱🇰Visa (E-visa)[…]

Crossing Lake Togo from (Unknown southern town) to Togoville

Backpacking in Togo🇹🇬: Crossing Lake Togo to Togoville

“It really really really could happen” – Damon Albarn. One of the most remarkable sights in Togo is Lake Togo. It is a natural lake in the east of the country. While staying in Coco Beach Hotel just East of Lome, I organised a guided tour with well known tour guide Jeremies. Jeremies and our Read more about Backpacking in Togo🇹🇬: Crossing Lake Togo to Togoville[…]

Sunday’s Inspiration: Why Did I Ever Ever Travel?

“Where do you go? Buttoned in your favourite coat, stepping out to a different world. And you might be home late.”- Ocean Colour Scene. Aged 17 I flicked through the CDs in His Master’s Voice record shop in Belfast city, the Northern Irish passion-drenched capital. Imagine the thrill of it all. Life was amazing. I Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Why Did I Ever Ever Travel?[…]

Backpacking in Bulgaria🇧🇬: Top 10 Sights in Plovdiv Old Town

The city of Plovdiv is somewhat undermined. It’s Bulgaria’s second biggest city yet bobs along almost unheard of to those who haven’t been there. It made a natural stop off city for me in between exploring the inspirational medieval town of Veliko Tarnovo and a dose of Sofia the capital. I knew I would only Read more about Backpacking in Bulgaria🇧🇬: Top 10 Sights in Plovdiv Old Town[…]

Backpacking in Togo: Touring the World's Largest Fetish Market in Akodessawa, Lomé

Backpacking in Togo🇹🇬: Touring the World’s Largest Voodoo Market in Akodessawa, Lomé

“I can feel you watching, even when you’re nowhere to be seen, I can feel you touching, even when you’re far away from me” – 5 Seconds of Summer. Arrival in Togo in October 2018 meant a sixth visit to Africa for me and my third time in West Africa. I was travelling with my Read more about Backpacking in Togo🇹🇬: Touring the World’s Largest Voodoo Market in Akodessawa, Lomé[…]

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How To Keep Up With Your Studies While Travelling

The pace of academic life can be a bit daunting at times. It can seem even more so if life is always taking you to other places outside the safety and normalcy of home or dormitory. If your lifestyle involves travel but you also want to maintain a successful academic career, it is essential to Read more about How To Keep Up With Your Studies While Travelling[…]

Backpacking in Ramallah, Palestine🇵🇸: 5 Things to See and Do in the Palestinian Capital City

Ramallah sits proud and un-noticed. In reality, it’s the capital city of Palestine. Whether you believe that Palestine is a country or not, isn’t the point. Ramallah remains a Palestinian stronghold, nestled shyly north of the border between Israel and Palestine, this is the centre of the Palestinian authority. Politics aside, but with a bit Read more about Backpacking in Ramallah, Palestine🇵🇸: 5 Things to See and Do in the Palestinian Capital City[…]

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Backpacking in Israel: Top 5 Sights in Haifa

We spent 4 days hanging out in Haifa on the west coast of Israel and the story went back a few years. While backpacking in New Zealand in 2010 I met a cool Israeli couple. Three years later and we met up again. After spending our first day and night in the Port Inn in Read more about Backpacking in Israel: Top 5 Sights in Haifa[…]

Backpacking in Saudi Arabia: The Train Journey From Hail to Riyadh

Backpacking in Saudi Arabia🇸🇦: The Train🚂Journey From Hail to Riyadh

“Grimsby Town don’t even play in the town of Grimsby!” – Every football fan! So another train journey and I love them. This one, in Saudi Arabia. Hail Train Station, Saudi Arabia Hail Train Station, Saudi Arabia just reminded me of over elaborate, middle of nowhere train stations in China. Shaoguan sprang to mind, I Read more about Backpacking in Saudi Arabia🇸🇦: The Train🚂Journey From Hail to Riyadh[…]