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Valašské Kralovství – The Kingdom of Wallachia Let the madness begin again as I reached country 181 on my mission to visit 200 real countries at the age of 40. This place, the Kingdom of Wallachia (in Czech – Valašské Kralovství) dates back to 1997 and borders Czechia. It fitted in nicely with my trip to Prague Read more about Backpacking in the Kingdom Of Wallachia: The Wacky Country Bordering Czechia[…]
Australia is famous for its beaches, deserts, wide-open spaces, and natural wonders worldwide. It is well known for its major attractions such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, the Great Ocean Road, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, etc. Every year people in the large number from around the world plan their trip Read more about 5 Things to Know Before Moving to Australia[…]
I backpacked in Afghanistan in 2016 and loved it. From my border crossing (after a night in the southernmost Soviet Union Hotel) to the tour of Masar e Sharif, it was amazing. Especially when I got to play football (and score the only “goal” of a 0-0 draw (come on VAR – it was OVER Read more about Backpacking in Afghanistan: Travel With Authentic Afghanistan[…]
The Middle East may feel like the most challenging region of the world to backpack in, but this is not really the case. While visas for Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and Iraq prove difficult, the rewards are clear for all to see. I’ve visited the region on over ten occasions, with just Syria, Gaza Strip, Read more about Backpacking in the Middle East: My Top 10 Moments[…]
Your dream travel destination says a lot about you. All of your personality traits and characteristics can be summed up in that one location that you would give anything to go to. Whether it’s Vegas or Venice, your dreams make a statement about who you are. But humans aren’t the only ones with big travel Read more about Disney Characters Depicted on Dream Vacations […]
It seems like a lifetime ago now when I was camping in Australia. It all happened so quick. It was a magical time of my life that began 10 years ago this month. In fact, it was the 23rd October 2009 when I first landed in Australia, the land down under. I had arrived on Read more about Camping in Australia: My Memories From My Time in Poatina, Tasmania[…]
In August 2007, I first visited Czechia, when this blog was only just released. On that trip, I arrived by flight into Prague and we backpacked Prague hardcore. I was with Lock In Lee Adams on that trip. I left by train to Decin, then onto Leipzig in Germany by train also. Despite passing through Read more about Backpacking in Czechia: Staying at the Huge Plus Hostel in Prague[…]
Deep in Vienna, Austria sits yet another crazy wacky republic. This one is a spherical ball that is a house and a separate country that borders Austria. This is Kugel Mugel! It was one of two new countries on my October 2019 tour, where I visited Poland, Austria, Kugel Mugel, Germany, Czechia and the Kingdom Read more about Backpacking in Kugel Mugel: A Spherical House Republic in Vienna, Austria[…]
“Escape from our history, history” – Manic Street Preachers. I headed back to Austria recently with two main places to be visited – the Republic of Kugel Mugel (a micronation in a sphere in Prater Park, Vienna) and the town of Braunau Am Inn. Braunau Am Inn is not exactly a backpacker’s paradise and is Read more about Das Alte Gefängnis, Braunau Am Inn, Austria🇦🇹: Spending A Night in a Converted Prison⛓️👮🏛️🚔 in Hitler’s Town[…]
Installing a smart home system is one of the simplest ways to add a touch of luxury to your everyday life. Enjoy a heated toilet seat in your bathroom, and play your favorite tunes, podcasts, or audiobooks with water-resistant speakers while you shower. Set your smart fridge to heat up water or make ice remotely, Read more about Check Out How You Can Connect Your Home[…]