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I spent over two weeks backpacking in Honduras and our time in the country was a pretty eclectic mix. I have to admit I loved the country and was really delighted we took a bit longer there to explore it. We spent some nights staying in the humongous big cities of Tegucigalpa (the capital) and Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Touring Sol de Copan, the German Brewery in Copan Ruinas, Honduras[…]
“Travel blogging chilled the radio star” – tweaking of a lyric by The Buggles. If you have followed my journeys or indeed known me back in the early days, you’ll be aware of my passion for radio. What began as a “bit of craic” in a blue hut in Belfast’s Belvoir Park estate in 1997 turned Read more about Working Wednesdays: Back on the Air at Radio 3🎤📻, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong🇭🇰[…]
The island of Saint Thomas is the gateway to the fantastic U.S. Virgin Islands and a popular resort for travelers of all kinds. Saint Thomas is a common stopover for Caribbean cruises, and there is no shortage of things to see and do. The capital of Saint Thomas is Charlotte Amalie, which also happens to Read more about Top 5 Hotels in Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands[…]
Las Vegas, Nevada, is the city of many people’s dreams, and most travelers rave about the nightlife, the vibe and the casinos, bars and restaurants here. There are certainly lots of random activities, bars, and cafes in Las Vegas to check out. However, this is also a city of themes, quirks, and international flavors. Here are Read more about Five Themed Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA[…]
You might have noticed that I recently joined Instagram for the first time (a bit late to join the “Smart Phone” generation so I was) and that I have been having a play with Fotor, a free photo platform. But despite all my time taking photos, I’ve realised that I’m more of a “capture the Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Capturing the Moments on Camera[…]
I’m always on the lookout for exciting online ideas and websites that can enhance our lives. For anyone keen to edit and enhance their travel photos, check out Fotor. It’s a website that was first launched back in May 2012 and aims to provide an easy to use platform for photo editing. Some of the Read more about Fotor: A Free Online Photo Editing Service[…]
Iran is sublime and I have so many crazy fond memorable moments from our month backpacking there that I will probably never get the time to retell all the tales. This was another crazy place that we visited – Kalate Talkh. What is Khalate Talkh? Khalate Talkh is a desert Oasis in the middle of Read more about Backpacking in Iran🇮🇷: Visiting Kalate Talkh Desert Oasis[…]
Miami might seem like a daunting urbanized city where a fast-paced street scene meets an equally busy beach and seafront. However, this doesn’t have to be the case for the holiday maker, especially if you decide to stay in the North Bay Village. This is an area that consists of two islands and offers brilliant Read more about Two Excellent Hotels in North Bay Village, Miami, Florida, USA[…]
Mong Kok translates nicely into Yingman/English as “Busy Corner” and if I was a first time visitor to Hong Kong, I would make sure that I base myself in Mong Kok for my first few nights. The reason is – this is the pulsating heart of the Kong. Street life in Mong Kok is what Read more about Backpacking in Hong Kong: 24 Hours Exploring Mong Kok, Kowloon[…]
Hong Kong remains a firm favourite for me on my travels. It really has a lot offer in almost every department I look for – ease of movement, good base, fast Wi-Fi, huge range of foods, vibrant nightlife, mix of culture, night markets. It’s a country I’ll never tire of exploring. I’ve stayed in a Read more about Staying at the Dorsett Mong Kok Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong[…]