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Taking a Fashion Tour of Iceland🇮🇸

Iceland has long had a reputation for eccentricity, quirkiness and not really giving a damn what anyone else thinks is trendy. Remember the pink pants episode and the willy exposure? Reykjavik is fast becoming the ultimate destination for Nordic cool and the fashion industry is booming thanks to its edgy styling, when even extends to Read more about Taking a Fashion Tour of Iceland🇮🇸[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: The Importance of April 1st and My Top 7 Bars in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia

A party city, Ulaan Baatar? Yes, for sure! Or should I spell it Ulan Bator? A confusing city with a lot of charm. And one that offers a huge range of bars – from the dingy sheds to the flambuoyant rock clubs, there was a lot to cram in. But my liver subsides as I Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: The Importance of April 1st and My Top 7 Bars in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia[…]

Learnining Polish in Gdansk with Jonny Blair

Studying a Language Abroad with ESL – Language Travel

Learning a language abroad is an amazing experience and one I have indulged in so many times. These days, it has become much easier. Those based in the UK, try the ESL website for some great ideas about learning a language abroad. In this post, I’ll discus my three most exciting times learning languages abroad, Read more about Studying a Language Abroad with ESL – Language Travel[…]

My Birthday Stay at the Kaiser Hotel, Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia

My arrival into Ulaan Baatar in March 2017 in time to “celebrate” my birthday here in a new city and a new country is the biggest surprise in my travel life since my Afghanistan tour in 2016. I didn’t expect to be here, I had lost all passion for long term whackpacking, backpacking and sightseeing. Read more about My Birthday Stay at the Kaiser Hotel, Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia[…]

Baatpacking in Mongolia: Exploring the Red Hero, Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia

Baatpacking in Mongolia🇲🇳: Exploring the Red Hero, Ulaan Baatar

“Longing for, it’s been a long time longing for To carry the sky away” – Manic Street Preachers. Dinosaurs chased me down the alleyway asking Lenin what drugs I was on. My heart and soul got the better of me as the mountains gaped in, fooling me that I was back in magnetic Kyrgyzstan. Exactly Read more about Baatpacking in Mongolia🇲🇳: Exploring the Red Hero, Ulaan Baatar[…]

Backpacking in Herzegovina: My Stay at Hostel Dada, Mostar

Backpacking in Herzegovina🇧🇦: My Stay at Hostel Dada, Mostar

“I’ll see you in Mostar” – Ian Brown. Arrival into Herzegovina was nothing short of sensational in what was a tattered and torn year in this travel life, this travel blog, the story of which never really should have seen the light of day. The views were breathtaking as my Serbia to Bosnia to Herzegovina Read more about Backpacking in Herzegovina🇧🇦: My Stay at Hostel Dada, Mostar[…]

10 important things expats need to know about healthcare in South Africa

With a beautifully warm climate, stunning beaches, strong sense of culture, and low cost of living, it is no surprise that the Republic of South Africa is a popular choice for UK and US expats looking for adventure. South Africa also offers plenty of job opportunities for those who fancy a career change. In fact, Read more about 10 important things expats need to know about healthcare in South Africa[…]

Reminiscing the USA: My Time in Florida

Long before I was backpacking, I had some family adventures in the USA. They are so untypical of my travels, that I never wrote about them. Can you believe I once toured Walt Disney World, Splendid China, Universal Studios and Orlando Florida? I didn’t even backpack it in hostels. I remember we had swanky rooms Read more about Reminiscing the USA: My Time in Florida[…]