How to Pack Smart When Travelling Alone

How to Pack Smart When Travelling Alone

Travelling solo can be a fulfilling experience, offering freedom, flexibility, and the chance to explore at your own pace. However, packing for a solo trip requires careful planning. Without a travel companion to share items or help carry luggage, being strategic about what you bring becomes essential. Packing smart not only ensures you have everything Read more about How to Pack Smart When Travelling Alone[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: A Night Behind Bars At Alcotraz London (Cell Block 212)

Thirsty Thursdays: A Night In Jail⛓️‍👮‍♂️At Alcotraz Prison Bar, London, England (Cell Block 212)⚖️🏛️👨🏻‍⚖️📜🚔

“By a lonely prison wall, I heard a young girl calling” – Pete Saint John. On a summer night as August 2025 came to a close, I embarked on yet another wild bar experience! It sio happened on the exact 18 year anniversary of this very travel blog, Don’t Stop Living. You know the drill, Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: A Night In Jail⛓️‍👮‍♂️At Alcotraz Prison Bar, London, England (Cell Block 212)⚖️🏛️👨🏻‍⚖️📜🚔[…]

Rainy Summertime: My July 2025 Dream To New Islands

Haruki Murakami’s Surreal Universes: Reading Between Dream and Reality

Stepping Into the Twilight of Murakami’s Worlds Haruki Murakami builds novels where the ordinary slips easily into the strange. A man cooks pasta while a parallel realm hums behind the wall. A cat disappears only to pull a chain of chance events. His pages invite readers into a half-light where every detail feels familiar yet Read more about Haruki Murakami’s Surreal Universes: Reading Between Dream and Reality[…]

Five Cities That Prove Backpacking Isn’t Just About the Wilderness

Backpacking usually brings to mind rugged trails, mountain huts, and days of trekking far from city lights. Yet for many travellers, the spirit of backpacking isn’t about where you are, but how you travel: light on luggage, light on budget, and heavy on curiosity. Cities can capture that same raw appeal. They offer street food, Read more about Five Cities That Prove Backpacking Isn’t Just About the Wilderness[…]

Backpacking Simultaneously In Mauritania 🇲🇷 and Spanish Sahara 🇪🇭: Visiting Cap Blanc, The Most Western Point Of Saharan Africa

Smart Ways to Embrace Downtime While Travelling

Travel often conjures images of constant movement, packed itineraries, and new experiences at every turn. Yet anyone who has spent time on long journeys knows that downtime is inevitable. Whether it comes in the form of airport layovers, long train rides, or quiet evenings in a hotel room, these pauses can feel like wasted hours Read more about Smart Ways to Embrace Downtime While Travelling[…]

World Travellers: Ron Swilling From Follow My Footsteps

Welcome to the latest interview in my World Travellers series, which started back in 2012. Today we meet Ron Swilling From Follow My Footsteps, sharing stories where Africa has huge impact… Who are you?  I am a fellow traveller on the dusty and sparkling journey of life. Where are you from?  Home is both South Africa Read more about World Travellers: Ron Swilling From Follow My Footsteps[…]

The Small Joys That Define Every Camping Experience

Camping often leaves its mark through the small moments that unfold during the trip. Packing gear and setting up a site matter, but the memories usually come from the experiences in between. Fresh air in the morning, a quiet pause before the sun rises, or an evening by the fire are the kinds of details Read more about The Small Joys That Define Every Camping Experience[…]

From London to Loch Ness: Why Trains Are the Top Pick for UK Travel

From busy city dwellers to countryside explorers, travellers across the UK treasure the train for its seamless comfort, scenic richness, and holistic experience. Whether you’re journeying from London to Loch Ness or making day trips across the countryside, trains offer unmatched value. Let’s explore how this elegant mode of travel transforms journeys into joyous adventures. Read more about From London to Loch Ness: Why Trains Are the Top Pick for UK Travel[…]

Smart Ways Solo Travellers Stay Entertained on Long Journeys

Travelling alone offers a unique sense of freedom and self-discovery, but long journeys can sometimes feel tedious or draining without the usual company. Whether it’s a lengthy train ride across the country, a long-haul flight, or hours on a coach or bus, solo travellers often face the challenge of keeping boredom at bay and staying Read more about Smart Ways Solo Travellers Stay Entertained on Long Journeys[…]