Does Where You Live Affect Your Sleep?

Scientists say that the average adult needs at least seven hours of sleep each night to function properly. Staying awake for 20 consecutive hours or more can have the same impact as drinking an entire bottle of wine. Research has also suggested that even moderate levels of insomnia can have a serious impact on your Read more about Does Where You Live Affect Your Sleep?[…]

Granada, Spain: a Guide to Visiting the Alhambra

Touring Spain and not visiting the Alhambra is like going to Paris and forgetting to visit the Eiffel tower. It’s a must-visit place because it holds some of the most breathtaking sights that you’ll ever see. Since the Alhambra is a huge complex of buildings and palaces, and a top-rated tourist attraction, you’ll find this Read more about Granada, Spain: a Guide to Visiting the Alhambra[…]

Living in the Cloud of Africa: My Stay at The Anne Guesthouse in Maseru, Lesotho

“I get so high, I just can’t feel it” – Noel Gallagher. When I finally visited Lesotho in 2020, I based myself on the edge of the capital city – Maseru. I arrived into Lesotho at Moeshoeshoe International Airport by flight from Johannesberg, and later left by land border at Maseru Bridge, to Bloemfontein, one Read more about Living in the Cloud of Africa: My Stay at The Anne Guesthouse in Maseru, Lesotho[…]

The Usage of Turbo Pumps Throughout the Travel Industry

Turbomolecular pumps have a use that cuts across several industries. They have a use case in industries as diverse as aerospace and food processing. In essence players in the travel industry can find these pumps useful too. To understand the usage of turbopumps in the travel industry, one needs to first understand the scope of Read more about The Usage of Turbo Pumps Throughout the Travel Industry[…]

Backpacking in Namibia: Up Close and Personal to Cheetahs at Duesternbrook Cheetah Farm

“Slow cheetah come before my forest – looks like it’s on today. Slow cheetah come, it’s so euphoric no matter what they say” – Red Hot Chili Peppers. Years and years ago I read about cheetah watching in Namibia. It was a long term dream to see the world’s fastest mammal live and up close. Read more about Backpacking in Namibia: Up Close and Personal to Cheetahs at Duesternbrook Cheetah Farm[…]

Backpacking in Namibia: Visiting the Walvis Bay Pink Lake and Salt Refinery

Backpacking in Namibia🇳🇦: Visiting the Walvis Bay Pink Lake and Salt Refinery

“I’m coming up so you better you better get this party started” – Pink. Well, it was the turn of the colour pink again on my adventures…as I landed in Namibia, finally. This marked country 182 on my wacaday journey and it also meant the FIFTH time I would see a PINK lake. The previous Read more about Backpacking in Namibia🇳🇦: Visiting the Walvis Bay Pink Lake and Salt Refinery[…]

Countries Whose Footballers Have Won the European Cup / Champions League

This conversation came up in November 2019 in Prague, Czechia with some Northern Ireland football fans over which countries have had a player who won the European Cup or Champions League. I did a bit of research into it and I don’t know if this is 100% correct, but here is a try. I extended Read more about Countries Whose Footballers Have Won the European Cup / Champions League[…]

Sleeping in a Crocodile Farm!! Our Jaw Inspiring Stay at Chobe Crocodile Cottage in Botswana

Sleeping in a Crocodile🐊Farm!! Our Jaw Inspiring Stay at Chobe Crocodile Cottage in Botswana🇧🇼

On my second trip to Botswana, in 2020 I visited the north of the country. We crossed in from Zimbabwe at Kazungula and decided to stay overnight in a crocodile farm. This was certainly another crazy adventure and another interesting sleeping location to add to our repertoire. I had read about this Crocodile Farm in Read more about Sleeping in a Crocodile🐊Farm!! Our Jaw Inspiring Stay at Chobe Crocodile Cottage in Botswana🇧🇼[…]

Dating As a Tourist: Peak Time For Dating

Dating as a Tourist: Options in Northern England

As a long term tourist and backpacker, life on the road can get weary and at times tiring and depressing. It is truly hard to find love and settle down when your wandering heart and backpack craves another adventure, almost daily. When I look back at my life in England, it was actually the easiest Read more about Dating as a Tourist: Options in Northern England[…]

Backpacking in Quebec: How Much Does it Cost to Go to Montreal?

Montreal is one of the most exciting cities to visit in North America. It’s a Canadian city but has an undeniable European vibe. Well connected by air to North America and beyond, it’s the perfect place for you to visit for a weekend break or an extended vacation. The rich mix of culture, food, and Read more about Backpacking in Quebec: How Much Does it Cost to Go to Montreal?[…]