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I fell in love with the mix of Indian Paneer (mostly the spicy ones) and Indian Lassi (either mango or natural) when backpacking India away in 2016. I had never really eaten paneer nor drank Lassi before then (that I knew of). Since then, I often delved into Lassi and Paneer at any Indian restaurants.…
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“Don’t believe the hype” – Everyone Sensible Who Ever Backpacked Maafushi. To be honest, I didn’t have any real plans, dreams, hopes or inspirations before I finally landed in The Maldives in July 2025, for the first time ever. And probably the last time, as I’m just not into repeats any more, unless they are…
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“Kings Of Lyon” – GAWA, 2016. The city of Lyon will live long in the memories of Northern Ireland football fans, the GAWA, after the team’s tremendous and surprising 2-0 win over Ukraine there in Euro 2016, Northern Ireland’s debut Euro tournament. So get your Lyon Airport Transfers sorted and head to this ace city…
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When backpacking 🎒 in The Maldives, swankaday resorts often serve up textbook global buffets and the streets of Male have a wide range of Indian, Chinese and Italian restaurants. But I just needed to try something local and preferably an interesting fish or seafood dish. I mean The Maldives is world famous for ice…
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Stuff a 40-litre pack, lace up your dusty Merrells, and board that red-eye from LAX—South America’s famed Gringo Trail is calling. Whether you’re ticking off surf breaks in Máncora, sand-boarding in Huacachina, or conquering Dead Woman’s Pass on the Inca Trail, a dependable data connection is now as essential as Diamox and duct tape.…
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In The Maldives, I ended up backpacking 4 islands. I could have done more in 4 days, which almost ran into Day 5, but this was enough for me, and enough of The Maldives, for this lifetime. The fourth and final island in my The Maldives tour was Maafushi. It promised so much yet…
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I spent some epic time backpacking in India in 2016. I started my trip in New Delhi, delving deep into local life there in the capital city. Markets and food are a huge part of life there so here is some cool information on Delhi’s Bazaars – and I mean a mix of Old and…
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For many professionals, business trips have become a regular part of the job. Whether it’s a conference in a foreign city or a meeting across the country, work travel offers unique opportunities to connect, learn and grow. However, the constant mobility can bring its own set of challenges. From long flights to unexpected delays, it’s…
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There’s something timeless about escaping to open water. Whether it’s a celebration, a quiet break, or simply a day away from routine, time on the sea creates space to slow down and reconnect. While resorts and cities offer structure, the sea offers freedom—no crowds, no schedules, just the rhythm of the waves. Modern travellers are…
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“You might prove them wrong” – Del Amitri. Forget all the preconceptions that Male and The Maldives is a haven for rich suitcasers, business capitalists and shrewd money bankers. I blew that into oblivion by spending less than £15 Northern Irish pounds (“UK” pounds) in my first 24 hours here!! (£10 hostel, £0.70 coffee, £0.80…
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