I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland

I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland

“I want to dance with somebody” – Whitney Houston. https://www.amazon.com/Went-Gdansk-Somebody-Northern-Irishman/dp/1667820206/ On my other project and the blog about my life in Poland, I am proud to announce that my latest book, I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody is in its final edits and should be released at some point in early 2022. Following my “Backpacking Read more about I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland[…]

Backpacking in Germany🇩🇪: Top 5 Memories

Down the years I have amassed over 10 visits to Germany, visiting around 15 different cities, towns and villages in the country. Since 2016, I relocated to Poland and with Germany next door, I also visited it a few times including the impressive Marburg adventure and my overlanding into the Kingdom of Romkerhall. These are Read more about Backpacking in Germany🇩🇪: Top 5 Memories[…]

Lithuania Away🇱🇹: My First Trip Abroad in 19 Months

“I used to think that the day would never come” – New Order. When I flew from Amsterdam Schiphol till Warszawa Chopin airport on the 22nd of February 2020, I had no idea that it would be 19 months before my next trip abroad. That Amsterdam flight was part of a triple connection from Cape Read more about Lithuania Away🇱🇹: My First Trip Abroad in 19 Months[…]

Reality Reflection: Twenty Years Ago This Week, July 2001

Reality Reflection: Twenty Years Ago This Week, July 2001

“You were there for summer dreaming; and you gave me what I need. And I hope you’ll find your freedom, for eternity. For eternity” – Robbie Williams. Reality Reflection: Twenty years ago this week, I met an English girl in Spain. July 2001. At that point in life, I only really knew about Northern Ireland. Read more about Reality Reflection: Twenty Years Ago This Week, July 2001[…]

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY NORTHERN IRELAND

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY NORTHERN IRELAND!🔴✋️☘️

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY NORTHERN IRELAND. “Century is what it meant to me”. “Reality reflection”. 3rd May 1921 – 3rd May 2021. #norniron #northernireland NORTHERN IRELAND is almost 100. As the clock strikes midnight tonight in Belfast City, (my breath thefter capital) this country becomes 100 years old. I know from my travels that, not everyone Read more about HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY NORTHERN IRELAND!🔴✋️☘️[…]

15 Bars With Interesting Quirky Records I Was In

“Spend your nightlife table hopping, trying to keep your bag of bones in trim” – Noel Gallagher. When travel used to be a thing, I loved the thrill of it all. I loved the crazy stuff, I needed even the sorrow amidst all that. The unrecognised countries, the secrets, the wacaday museums, the sadness at Read more about 15 Bars With Interesting Quirky Records I Was In[…]

Backpacking in Croatia🇭🇷: A Guide To Sea Cruising

Shorelines don’t come any better than that of the beautiful 2000 km sun-soaked Adriatic Coast. From secluded bays to spectacular scenery, the only way to explore these hidden gems is by reserving a piece of heaven through a sailing holiday around the idyllic Croatian coast on a journey beyond compare. After all, where else can Read more about Backpacking in Croatia🇭🇷: A Guide To Sea Cruising[…]

Reminiscing The 1990s: The Time Wimbledon Played Real Madrid

Reminiscing The 1990s: The Time Wimbledon Played Real Madrid

“It’s a weird and wonderful world if you come from Wimbledon” – John Motson. Being in lockdown and not having travelled to ANY new city/town/village in 13 months now, and no new countries or even a leaval of this country (Poland) has certainly given me time to release 4 books (a fifth one is almost Read more about Reminiscing The 1990s: The Time Wimbledon Played Real Madrid[…]

Not Backpacking Anywhere But Poland: I Broke My Adult Record of Time In ONE Country

Not Backpacking Anywhere But Poland: I Broke My Adult Record of Time In ONE Country

“Here am I. Going nowhere on a train. Here am I. Growing older in the rain” – Noel Gallagher. I broke 5 records today in my adult lifetime. Incredible!! Poland is the winner, it has beaten Australia and previously Northern Ireland as the longest time I have spent in one country as an adult. 22nd Read more about Not Backpacking Anywhere But Poland: I Broke My Adult Record of Time In ONE Country[…]