“By a lonely prison wall, I heard a young girl calling” – Pete Saint John. It was a sunshiney day in June 2023, as we toured Athenry Castle, Athenry Town Centre, Athenry Square, Athenry Monastery and the fields that inspired a song back in 1979, called “The Fields Of Athenry“. With all that in mind, Read more about Visiting The Fields Of Athenry, Republic of Ireland: Top 10 Sights☘🇮🇪[…]
“What took you so long?” – Emma Bunton. In 2022, I finally made it to The Isle Of Man! This was crazy. My parents were here way back in 1972 on their honeymoon and they hadn’t been back since. I had never been either despite the fact that I grew up basically staring over at Read more about Backpacking In The Isle Of Man🇮🇲: Saving Money By Buspacking The Island[…]
As always, I’ll never get time to write all the stories I want to write. I had a glance at my places slept and places visited list today and they are nowhere near updated – there are a lot of places I have been that I have never mentioned, nevermind written about. Officially, I’ve been Read more about Backpacking In England🏴: My Night At The Woughton House🏠Hotel🏨, Milton Keynes[…]
“From feudal serf to spender, this wonderful world of purchase power” – Manic Street Preachers. Sark – Europe’s Last Feudal State Sark is one of the coolest and most mindblowing places I have ever backpacked to. This is a mini country with its own island(s), borders, laws, prison, pub and even an international football team. Read more about The Day I Scored A Goal At The Home Of The World’s Worst International Football Team⚽[…]
The Vatican Museums is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. It is located in Vatican City and contains a vast collection of art and artifacts that span thousands of years. To fully enjoy the Vatican Museums experience, visitors need to understand the ticketing system and know some interesting facts about the Read more about Backpacking In The Vatican City: Vatican Museums Tickets and Vatican Museums Facts[…]
Pena Palace is a magnificent palace located in Sintra, Portugal. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Portugal, attracting millions of visitors every year. The palace was built in the 19th century and is known for its vibrant colors, intricate architecture, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. In this article, we Read more about Backpacking In Portugal: Pena Palace Restaurant and Best Time to Visit Pena Palace[…]
Rome, the capital of Italy, is one of the most visited cities in the world, and for good reason. Known for its rich history, ancient architecture, and vibrant culture, Rome offers a wide variety of activities for both adults and children. Whether you are visiting with your family or solo, there are plenty of things Read more about Backpacking In Italy: Things To Do In Rome and Things To Do In Rome With Kids[…]
If you’re visiting Rome, you might want to consider adding Castle Sant’Angelo to your list of must-visit attractions. It is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and offers a unique glimpse into the past. In this article, we will explore Castle Sant Angelo, its history, and what it has to offer visitors. We’ll also Read more about Backpacking In Italy: Castle Sant Angelo Tickets and Castle Sant Angelo at Night[…]