This is probably the most blatant bit of advertising in living history on Don’t Stop Living, but I will tell you it’s only for fun and I only make 10% of the cost of these orders – other companies take the rest (except my e-Books). Last year I launched a mini Don’t Stop Living shop Read more about Don’t Stop Living Merchandise For Sale[…]
“Hey mate, when’s yer book out?” – At least three people to me. I’ve even found a way to delay procrastination. The book, Backpacking Centurion is NOT ready but here’s an update. The idea of writing a book first emerged in a chat down the pub in Bangor with my mates in the year 2000 Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Backpacking Centurion is Forever, Ever Delayed[…]
There I was, nervous again, fidgeting over my notes, like a first day back at school, checking my hair was OK and my shoelaces were done. In a foreign land here I was now, faced with the task of trying to learn some basic Cantonese. Cantonese is one of many Chinese dialects. It is spoken Read more about Studying Saturdays: My Short Course in Cantonese at the Chinese University of Hong Kong[…]
As a travel writer for 8 years now, you get used to typing up articles so fast and posting them on the move. I’m the first to admit I don’t often proofread my stuff and indeed a lot of my readers have pointed out mistakes in my work (and I thank you for it). However Read more about Grammarly: Helping You Become a Better Travel Writer[…]
“Travel blogging chilled the radio star” – tweaking of a lyric by The Buggles. If you have followed my journeys or indeed known me back in the early days, you’ll be aware of my passion for radio. What began as a “bit of craic” in a blue hut in Belfast’s Belvoir Park estate in 1997 turned Read more about Working Wednesdays: Back on the Air at Radio 3🎤📻, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong🇭🇰[…]
You might have noticed that I recently joined Instagram for the first time (a bit late to join the “Smart Phone” generation so I was) and that I have been having a play with Fotor, a free photo platform. But despite all my time taking photos, I’ve realised that I’m more of a “capture the Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Capturing the Moments on Camera[…]
I’m always on the lookout for exciting online ideas and websites that can enhance our lives. For anyone keen to edit and enhance their travel photos, check out Fotor. It’s a website that was first launched back in May 2012 and aims to provide an easy to use platform for photo editing. Some of the Read more about Fotor: A Free Online Photo Editing Service[…]
Mong Kok translates nicely into Yingman/English as “Busy Corner” and if I was a first time visitor to Hong Kong, I would make sure that I base myself in Mong Kok for my first few nights. The reason is – this is the pulsating heart of the Kong. Street life in Mong Kok is what Read more about Backpacking in Hong Kong: 24 Hours Exploring Mong Kok, Kowloon[…]
“Sometimes I feel like I’m in Barcelona” – D Kay and Epsilon. The Catalonian capital of Barcelona is a city I could actually see myself living in. The odd thing about it is that Barcelona was never on my list of cities to visit – ever. I’m a bit of a travel cynic these days Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: 6 Quirky Bars From My Nights Out in Barcelona, Catalonia[…]
“Money money money in a rich man’s world” – Abba. Working Wednesdays today touches on some of the ways I have earned money and products in the last few years which can hopefully get some of you thinking outside the box. Once you have decided upon your business plan, next is to research about how to start Read more about Working Wednesdays: Top 10 Ways I Earn as A Travel Blogger[…]