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“Need permission to land” – Robbie Williams. Tourists visiting The Maldives DO NEED a visa, however the process does not involve countless embassy visits, stress, nor even excruciatingly annoying online form filling. All nationalities, yes ALL (with a recent exception denying Israel), are allowed a visa on arrival as long as you satisfy the requirements…
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I have used AI (copilot and Chat GPT) to compile mock fake hypothetical front covers of ALL Oasis sings that were not released as a single in the UK. This post is for those beginning D to L. I put a list of EVERY Oasis song here. My report on Oasis Live in Cork, 1996…
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“All’s well that ends well” – William Shakespeare. I arrived into Mayotte in July 2025, and it was the last new country on my Rainy Summertime tour. The tour had many flaws, more downs than ups and some ridiculous hiccups that threatened to amalgamshake my entire backpacking journey and make me skip 3 of the…
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“Rainy Summertime” – Noel Gallagher. Even before my trip to The Maldives in 2025, I had self monikered it the “Rainy Summertime Tour“, inspired by a lost Oasis track. One that Noel Gallagher wrote but never released. I had heard The Maldives were some kind of a “paradise”, this turned out to be excrement as…
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Europe is the modern home of football. Players aspire to play in Europe, fans all over the globe tune into European football, and arguably the most iconic stadiums are in Europe (sorry, South America). With countries like England, Italy, France, Spai,n and Germany dominating the continent with exquisite football and scintillating atmospheres that will make…
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Organising transport for a group event in a busy city requires careful planning. Whether you’re coordinating a corporate outing, school trip, concert tour, or wedding, the travel experience plays a big role in the overall success of the day. Ensuring everyone arrives on time, together, and in comfort takes the pressure off organisers and adds…
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Let’s be honest—busy beaches, packed boardwalks, and overpriced food stalls are starting to lose their charm. Travelers today are looking for calm, not crowds. They want less noise, more room, and places where they can actually relax. This change in how people choose to travel is becoming more common every year. If you’re one of…
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In 1995 Bangor FC deliberately lost their final game 2–0 away at rivals Ards in order to secure promotion to the new Premier League (NIPL, Northern Irish Premier League). If Bangor had DRAWN or WON that match, they would have been relegated to the second tier (Division One). It might seem bizarre, but that’s exactly…
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“The masses against the classes” – Manic Street Preachers. I have worked out that there are actually at least 36 British countries to visit, I drafted this up but I am sure it will change. Of course, this varies depending on your definition of a country. I know some people who have counted all 35…
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Welcome to the latest interview in my World Travellers series, which started back in 2012. Today we meet Sally from Elsewhere And Beyond, sharing stories dating way back to communist Soviet Union days… Who are you? Hi, I’m Sal, I’m 54, and have been married to Jim for 25 years. I’ve been travelling independently since I…
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