Greece somehow escapes my travel blog and even my backpacking days. I have never really properly backpacked through Greece, nor even entered neighbouring Albania. However, this was my third visit to Greece and I was on a one day transit through the capital city, Athens. My first visit to Greece was actually 29 years ago.…
Read MoreIn my ongoing series of World Travellers, the latest to feature and Mark and Mila. They are keen hikers and outdoor travellers, who both have a hugely interesting history of growing up in multiple countries before heading on bigger adventures. You can follow their adventures at Mountain IQ. Who are you? My husband, Mark, and…
Read MoreWhen do you think a trip abroad becomes ‘too short’ to bother with travel insurance? A few days? A weekend? A day? According to this recent survey of travel trends amongst UK and European travellers, just over half of people (55%) would still buy travel insurance for a day trip from the UK to France.…
Read MoreIf you live in New Zealand you may already be aware of the popularity of the game of pokies played widely in big and small casinos all over the country. Pokies are just like slots and are by far the most popular form of gambling entertainment amongst casino enthusiasts in New Zealand. The introduction of…
Read MoreI have been working with the excellent new app GPS MyCity since 2016 where my blog posts are turned into cool tours with maps! You need to check this out and get it installed on your phone, tablet or laptop. I previously posted some of my Polish city tours on there, which made sense now that…
Read MoreMy book was delayed so many times that I had to split it intill three parts and I spent 4 years editing it, after 30 years of writing it and checking it. At times, depression and liars kicked in to ensure the spillover date would be everflowing. Now I’ll split such a book into three…
Read MoreOn my travels I always tried to be adventurous and experiment with experiences we come across. This has led to some truly unforgettable wild days and nights on my journey. There was the time I fed hyenas mouth to mouth in Harar, Ethiopia or the crazy crocodile stroking in Kachikally in The Gambia. All those…
Read MoreStarting a travel blog is a dream come true for many people. To be able to make a profit of any kind from discovering new places and immersing yourself in new cultures is what some people would call an ideal job. However, you can’t just simply start a blog and being traveling. Especially when running…
Read MoreAs Australia’s major cities continue to expand upwards and outwards, we tend to forget about the phenomenon that is urban exploration. I’m talking of course about all those forgotten urban spheres, preserved in time as monuments to their city’s ever-eternal growth. These destinations exist humbly in the underlying fabric of larger cities like Melbourne, to…
Read MoreManchester is the second biggest city in England – famous for its urban lifestyle and happening nightlife. But the city of Manchester is much more than pomp and show and booze – a place of great historical and cultural importance. It is also home to two greatest football clubs in the world – Manchester United…
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