“Instead of stressed, I lie here charmed” – Placebo. My first stop in Pakistan was Lahore. After the online visa application (rather taxing), I was booked in to stay at The Rose Palace Hotel in Lahore. From here I would backpack the sights of the city, head out to Wagah for the famous border parade…
Read MoreWhen in Nepal, the dish Dāl Bhāt will raise its head a few times. In such a case, it’s usually better to try it, than backpack a country, leave it and realise what you missed. My main two meals when backpacking Nepal were probably textbook tourism but I didn’t care. I first tried Momo in…
Read More“What you leave behind, you don’t miss anyway” – Paul Hewson. Friday 26th September 2003. That’s twenty years ago today. Madness. This was the day when life unknowingly all changed for me. It did for me and it could for you too and you will never expect that. I certainly wasn’t ready for a new…
Read More“I don’t know what tune that the orchestra played but it went by me, sickly and sentimental” – Crowded House. Here I was, 203 countries deep into my wacaday adventure around the world and I was finally in The Isle of Man!! This lesser ventured country is the fifth closest country to my home country…
Read MoreBackpacking In Nepal: My Stay At The Hotel Green Horizon, Kathmandu My green vibe continued on my latest travels to Asia. On this trip to Asia, I visited two new countries on my journey – Pakistan and Nepal. I needed a visa for both – the Pakistan one I was able to get online (after…
Read MoreTravelling and exploring different places is an exciting experience and adventure for students. During this period, you simply live in the moment, forget about books for a while, and enjoy as you re-discover yourself. I know it all too way, as it is now a whoppaday 20 years since I left Northern Ireland by road,…
Read MoreThis year, millions of people are going to be jetting abroad to go on holiday and visit all of their dream countries. Naturally, they’ll be plenty of layovers along the way — especially for people going on long-distance journeys o rlong term whackpackers like me who love a good stopover and day tour, like recently…
Read More“As long as the stars are burning, as long as your dreams are coming true, you better believe it” – Meatloaf. Kathmandu was a holy place for sure. Something in the air told me that. I enjoyed a ram packed, action whacked brace of days here in Nepal’s capital city, Kathmandu. It was actually a…
Read MoreTrips are fun and adventure, but only after you reach a destination or stop in between the trips to take a break. Travelling continuously on long-distance trips can be overwhelming as well as boring. Long-distance trips require more planning and preparation to make them fun and enjoyable. Therefore, you should research and plan before leaving…
Read MoreEvery traveler requires a pleasant location to spend a holiday, which is not just a requirement but a need. Walking all day around the city to explore different places is a whole process while visiting a new place. Travelling is one of the most spectacular ideas and feels incredible, but it sometimes gets exhausting. After…
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