Backpacking in the United Kingdom: 4 Classic Countries

Visiting the United Kingdom (UK) is a treat that immerses you into several cultures that are a bit similar and yet different. Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England make up the UK and travelling between them is very easy. If you are looking for the best travel experience, continue reading as we learn more about Read more about Backpacking in the United Kingdom: 4 Classic Countries[…]

Paying Taxes Abroad for US Citizens: Taxes for Expats

Paying Taxes Abroad for US Citizens: Taxes for Expats

As a long term traveller and liveaway Northern Irishman, I am fully aware of the problems we face with money, taxes, visas and trying to keep within the laws as we venture around the world. In my life I have paid taxes in Northern Ireland, England, Poland, Hong Kong and Australia. As a novice, I Read more about Paying Taxes Abroad for US Citizens: Taxes for Expats[…]

Backpacking in Israel and Palestine: Best Restaurants in Jerusalem

When you are visiting Israel or Palestine, it’s a good idea to sample the food as well as take in the sights. Israeli and Palestinian cuisine is a melting pot of flavors from all over the world: Middle Eastern, American, Indian, Moroccan, and Eastern European, among others. It would be a mistake to skip trying Read more about Backpacking in Israel and Palestine: Best Restaurants in Jerusalem[…]

Things That You Should Include in Your Outdoor Backpack

Most of us love traveling and outdoor activities. If you’re one of them who love traveling, then this article is for you. In this article, we discussed about some necessary things that you should include in your travel pack when you’re going for a travel or outdoor activities; because if you don’t have the essential Read more about Things That You Should Include in Your Outdoor Backpack[…]

Simple Strategies to Cope with Post Travel Despair

You are traveling along the highway, and the bus is moving slowly to stop at the red light. The cool breeze and rain start to hit the windows. The passengers are dressed in different black, brown and grey shades. Some passengers are glued to their smartphones. Post travel, it is natural to think about your Read more about Simple Strategies to Cope with Post Travel Despair[…]

4 Crucial Beach Safety Tips to Remember During Your Vacation

When many of us think of the ideal vacation, we imagine ourselves relaxed on a tropical beach soaking in all the enchanting sights, sounds, smells and sun. When preparing for a beach-intensive vacation, it’s vital that you cover all important bases including stocking up on your favorite beach accessories, making travel arrangements, organizing accommodation and Read more about 4 Crucial Beach Safety Tips to Remember During Your Vacation[…]

How to Cope With Travel When a Long Term Relationship Ends

“Although we view the world through different eyes; we share the same ideals, of paradise” – Pet Shop Boys. When this blog started back in 2007, I was single. I started to write about my daily adventures from my first major around the world trip. Then in 2008 I fell in love. This time with Read more about How to Cope With Travel When a Long Term Relationship Ends[…]

A Little Bit of Everything: Backpacking in Oradea, Romania

When going to a foreign country, travelers usually consider either the country’s best-known resorts or their state capitals as their primary destinations – these are the places most people think of as being the most developed, the most welcoming and, in some cases, the most “civilized” locations within the country’s borders. And while this is Read more about A Little Bit of Everything: Backpacking in Oradea, Romania[…]

4 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need a Smartphone Case

Despite the risks, many backpackers continue to carry around their smartphones without added protection in the form of a phone case. According to one study, one-in-four smartphone owners don’t use a case to protect their device. Though a five-year-old study, there is little indication that these figures have changed since 2013. The same report reveals that almost Read more about 4 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need a Smartphone Case[…]