In the far north of Scandinavia, the sun disappears for weeks at a time and the landscape becomes something that doesn’t operate by normal rules. The cold is a physical presence rather than a weather condition, the forests are dense and silent under snow, and on the right nights, the sky moves in curtains of…
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Some destinations demand military-level planning before you have even packed a suitcase. Cyprus does the opposite. On one relatively compact island, you can land in the morning, settle in quickly, and spend the rest of the week moving between old towns, beaches, mountain villages, and walking trails without feeling as though your holiday is disappearing…
Read MoreSlovenia is one of those countries people tend to just pass through as part of a longer European journey, sandwiched between Italy, Austria, and Croatia. However, it doesn’t feel any different when you’re on the road. The scenery can change quickly. A short drive can take you from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea. Its…
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Travelling alone is a type of travel that, even after several experiences, can still feel like the first time. Each solo trip tends to bring similar emotions: anticipation, a certain level of uncertainty, and the small fears that naturally come with stepping into an unfamiliar place alone. Backpacking In Hungary: A guide to solo travel…
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“We’re from Bournemouth, sunny sunny Bournemouth” – CherriesðŸ’fans. I have backpacked Bournemouth (Dorset, England) almost as many times as I have backpacked Belfast and Bangor! I spent 6 glorious years living in this marvellous seaside town before deciding to emigrate in 2009. I haven’t lived in either England or Northern Ireland since taking that plunge…
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For the first time ever, I decided to COMBINE two of my regular feature pages on here for one post only, and that is because this fantastic protein powder counts as both a food and a drink!!! So Thirsty Thursdays now joins Friday’s Featured Food for a one-off special, thanks to Naked Nutrition! After checking…
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I have backpacked through France in 5 different decades and despite not ranking it highly in my favourite countries, there are definitely charms when you take your wandering backpack here. As well as France, I have also backpacked Monaco, Luxembourg and Andorra on my jaunts in and out of the country. It borders a load…
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There are so many interesting places that I have backpacked through down the years that I will never ever find time to write about them all. In and around the Polish city of Kraków, there is a sheer abundance of things to see and do, places to go, pierogi to munch and beer to sinkpack.…
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“Could you tell me how to get? How to get to Glentoran Street?” – Adapted from Sesame Street Theme Tune. Actually, I can tell you how to get to Glentoran Street and my Dad especially can. For years and years, Glentoran Street was on my mind. I knew about it, I knew where it once…
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Dublin is one of those cities that feels immediately familiar while being constantly surprising. It’s compact without feeling small, iconic and rich in history without being stuck in the past, and lively without overwhelming visitors. As a city break, the Republic of Ireland’s capital city succeeds because it gives travellers the flexibility to move at…
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