The Azores happened by fluke. I really didn’t plan this one. I was trying to visit Cape Verde Islands and it just made sense (and was cheaper on Ryanair loyal) to visit The Azores on route. So here I was! The Azores was a bonusball, extra trip and yet I still had three days here Read more about Backpacking in The Azores: Quad Tour To Sete Cidades, São Miguel Island[…]
“Back In The Saddle” – The Bluetones. Old habits die hard. I simply loved the hostel lifestyle back in my glory days of whackpacking. Of course, the story goes that a brace of bad people I met in a hostel had affected me and threatened for 8 years to ruin my existence as a human. Read more about Backpacking in The Azores: Staying At the Azor Azul Hostel in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island[…]
Down the years I have backpacked through every UEFA recognised European country, plus many unrecognised European countries. Within some of these countries, I have toured islands but not every island was slept on. Examples of islands I visited but didn’t sleep on are Brownsea Island, Suomenlinna, Sark, Lido and Herm. But the 5 on this Read more about 5 European Islands I Slept On[…]
“Lookman anytime goal” – Jonny Blair and Lock In Lee Adams (20/02/2022). I was recently back backpacking in England and I added a brand new quintet to my settlement count. A hattrick of them will be included here in one post. The fourth would fall on Solihull, the fifth and final piece of that jigsaw Read more about Backpacking In England: Lookman and Touring West Bromwich, Halesowen and Shell Corner[…]
Moving to England from the United States to study, work, or settle permanently is not difficult anymore, and if you are one of them, this article can help you a lot. International shipping is available to any destination in the world, and SDC international provides the best of all. They can be utilized as agents Read more about Are You Aware of the Perks and Benefits of Moving to England?[…]
I’m not writing this as a challenge or a call to action, but more of a consideration for places that I should really have visited before, and haven’t. I have now been around the world, swallowing a staggering 199 countries to date, country 199 being the British Virgin Islands. Oh that day, I landed on Read more about Top 5 Places In The UK That I Haven’t Been To Yet[…]
Britain’s Waterways were once the most efficient way to transport goods. The vast network of canals played a vital role in the rise of the industrial revolution. Today, the waterways of Britain are popular for boaters and a range of other leisure activities. I recommend a cruise down the canals stopping at popular attractions, interesting Read more about Exploring My 6 Favourite Waterways in Britain[…]
“A valued destiny comes to nothing”- New Order. Although alphabetically first in terms of UEFA countries, Albania ended up being the last UEFA country that I visited. At the ripe old age of 41, I landed in Tirana, Albania on a flight from Vienna. This was no paradise or backpacker’s dream. Happiness, like many things Read more about Backpacking in Albania: On Arrival in Tirana, I Had Completed Every UEFA Country But Had Deep Depression[…]