Don’t Stop Living – a lifestyle of travel brings you ongoing travel tips from all seven continents!
“Roses in the hospital” – Richey James Edwards. People usually ask me what the best advice ever is, from my backpacking stints. I usually replied with “don’t trust anyone you meet. People lie to you. People can be nasty”. But now, having visited 200 countries and over 1,200 settlements, my main advice is… “Never ever…
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“Alone on the beach, on my own out of reach and you just passed me by”- Noel Gallagher. When backpacking in Grenada, I stayed at the Sea Breeze Hotel in Grand Anse, on the west coast of the island. This was a superb base from which to backpack the sights, enjoy some spice and nightlife…
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“So what becomes of you, my love?” – The Stereophonics. While studying at Bournemouth University, me and a few university mates were addicted to the pure fire humour of BBC sitcom/documentary called “The Office“. I find it absolutely hilarious – if you have never watched it – give it a try – and the UK…
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“God damn right – it’s a beautiful day” – The Eels. Well that crept up fast. FIFTEEN FUCKING YEARS passed you and I nonchalantly by, for better or worse. “And on the streets tonight, an old man prays with newspaper cuttings of his glory days” – Nick Wire. (“And on the streets tonight, an old…
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Summer is just around the corner, and everybody is getting ready to plan their summer holidays. While many are planning their stays in tropical resorts, others enjoy the serene, pastoral landscapes that countries like the Netherlands have to offer. As a matter of fact, the Netherlands has a little bit of everything: beaches, rivers, islands,…
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“I want to dance with somebody” – Whitney Houston. I am proud to announce that my latest book, I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody is now on sale!! Following my “Backpacking Centurion” series, this next book, “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody”, is the story of how I ended up in Poland. My “Backpacking Centurion”…
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“Like a bat out of hell, I’ll be gone in the morning sun” – Meatloaf. Guadeloupe was an unexpected country on my Caribbean Odyssey in 2021 – 2022. I missed my boat to Martinique and ended up with a night here in Guadeloupe, almost by default and I still haven’t been to Martinique. Guadeloupe is…
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The Azores happened by fluke. I really didn’t plan this one. I was trying to visit Cape Verde Islands and it just made sense (and was cheaper on Ryanair loyal) to visit The Azores on route. So here I was! The Azores was a bonusball, extra trip and yet I still had three days here…
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The coronavirus pandemic caused a decline in the number of people taking vacations. Statistics indicate that only 44% of Americans were planning outdoorsy adventures in 2020 due to nationwide restrictions on traveling. However, these restrictions are steadily lifted as the pandemic loses its international stronghold. Choosing your favorite destination for traveling and journeying has become…
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The eighth wonder of the world, a man-made paradise, a ceremonial district of Dubai are just a few of the phrases used to describe the Palm Jumeirah, one of the biggest development projects in the UAE. Life on an artificial island is what celebrities and successful entrepreneurs from all over the world strive to. Before…
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