“This is a low, but it won’t hurt you” – Blur I was recent lackpacking in England. Basically I wanted to get my backpack and go out and explore then I got what seemed to be a never ending migraine and infection. It meant I didn’t leave my mates flat in Bournemouth for 9 days Read more about Lackpacking in England: Top 5 Things to Do in Bed When You Can’t Travel[…]
My fascination for crime dramas and thrillers isn’t something I’ve really mentioned on here. In fact I’ve never bought a Television in my life (my parents bought me one back in the day though) nor do I ever even look for one in a hotel room, hostel lounge or any flat that I happen to Read more about Backpacking In England: Visiting Poirot’s Flat, Whitehaven Mansions, Barbican, London[…]
I’ve mentioned before how London is one of my favourite cities on the planet. It’s the buzz of it, the thousands of different districts, the pubs by every tube station, the 12 league football teams. It’s a great city and one I once lived and worked in. These days however, I pass through the English Read more about Backpacking in England: Visiting the Famous Abbey Road in St. John’s Wood, London[…]
Have you ever had your passport stamped in Frestonia? Have you ever received a letter in the post with a stamp of the nation of Frestonia on it? If so, I’m mildly jealous. But also aware that I was too young (or not born) when the self declared republic of Frestonia was declared back in Read more about Backpacking in the Former Republic of Frestonia: Latimer Road, London, England[…]
On one of my recent adventures I became the first tourist to visit Wrythe, Austenasia’s capital. Having crossed the border from the town of Carshalton in London, England I was greeted by Emperor Jonathan I and given a guided tour of the capital. Here are the top 8 sights in Wrythe, capital of the Empire Read more about Backpacking in Austenasia: Top 8 Sights in Wrythe, the Capital[…]
I love quirky records on my travels. You may have read that I drank in the southernmost Irish Pub in the world in Ushuaia, the highest Irish Pub in the world in La Paz and the southernmost hotel in Australia. So on my recent trip back to Birmingham, my top mate Lock In Lee and Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Beers and Lunch in Europe’s “Longest Bar”, The Square Peg, Birmingham, England[…]
The route to my 100th (FIFA recognised) country couldn’t have been more bizarre really. To spice things up, and in true fashion of the way this journey has gone, I decided to visit a few small countries/micronations on the way. My fascination for disputed regions, breakaway republics and self declared nations possibly comes from the fact Read more about World Borders: How to Get to Wrythe, Austenasia (Within Carshalton, England)[…]
Escape to the UK as it is a perfect way to recover from the strain and stress of the regular working week. It is known for its rich diversity, spring and landscape. The words, ‘I’m bored’ will not come in your mind as there are many places to explore and things to do in England Read more about A First-Timer’s Guide to the United Kingdom[…]