The digital nomad lifestyle – blending remote work with extended travel outside your home country – offers both freedom and adventure. But it also comes with unique challenges. Staying safe as a digital nomad isn’t just about avoiding theft or accidents, but also includes staying compliant with visa and tax rules, protecting your devices and…
Read MoreYour first sailing trip is exciting and a little scary, too. Even if you have been on a boat before, being on your own is a completely different challenge. However, it will be a rewarding challenge. Solo sailing can be a great way to travel, but you won’t know until you try it. Even if…
Read MoreIf you’re planning to rent a car in Morocco, this guide shows you how to avoid the most common tourist traps when hiring a car in Casablanca. It’s ideal for travelers who want to save money, stay safe, and make the most of their Moroccan road trip. If you plan to rent a car in…
Read MoreDubai is a city of remarkable contrasts where modern architecture meets traditional charm. Its wide roads and sweeping boulevards provide the perfect backdrop for exploring the city in comfort and style. Every drive can become a memorable adventure as you pass iconic landmarks, serene waterfronts, and vibrant districts. The streets of Dubai are home…
Read MoreFor many travellers, the idea of packing lightly and travelling internationally with only a carry-on bag sounds like a dream. For me it is easy and I NEVER travel with a large backpack anymore. I gave it all up when my backpack was lost for the 9th time in 2019 at Uganda away. I had…
Read More“Teotihuacan” – Noel Gallagher. Reminiscing on my 2014 overland/oversea trip through Central America, I realised I skippacked a load of places and that my route was not so obvious. My exact route would also not have been clear from my blog posts on here on Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica. Here,…
Read MoreIs it possible to backpack a country without visiting it? Well yes, the global excrement entities of Untied Nations and the European Union try to believe it is possible!!! They do this by swallowing faraway lands and including them in a country they are not in, and in some cases in a continent they are…
Read More“Don’t tell me it’s not worth fighting for” – Bryan Adams. Tears drained naturally from my eyes when I heard this Bryan Adams song being sung in a bar I once worked in – 21 years later, in a hotel I once stayed in – 31 years earlier. The Heathlands Hotel in East Cliff, Bournemouth,…
Read More“Altogether now, in no man’s land” – The Farm.ð¾ð¹ A while back, I wrote that it is possible to backpack through the European Union at Africa away. What I meant is that sadly, generations on, European countries such as France, Portugal, Spain and England (since I don’t recognise “UK”) are still controlling parts of Africa.…
Read MoreTravelling alone is often seen as a deeply personal experience, a chance to explore new places at your own pace and reflect without distraction. Yet for many, it can also bring moments of isolation. One of the greatest joys of solo travel is the opportunity to meet new people and forge connections that can enhance…
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