Last year I spent just under three weeks in Romania, visiting quite a few locations around the country. It was my first time in Romania and I loved it and was pleasantly surprised by it, as I was with neighbouring Moldova. I’ve thought about heading to Romania or Moldova again to base myself for a Read more about A Perfect Location for Digital Nomads: Pura Vida Hub in Bucharest, Romania[…]
“Every breath you take, every move you make, every bond you break, every step you take, I’ll be watching you.” – Sting On the 27th August 2007, I did something completely unremarkable that changed my life, over time. I can’t believe it was 8 years ago or that it changed my life, but hey it was Read more about Something I Did Eight Years Ago Today That Changed My Life[…]
This is probably the most blatant bit of advertising in living history on Don’t Stop Living, but I will tell you it’s only for fun and I only make 10% of the cost of these orders – other companies take the rest (except my e-Books). Last year I launched a mini Don’t Stop Living shop Read more about Don’t Stop Living Merchandise For Sale[…]
“Hey mate, when’s yer book out?” – At least three people to me. I’ve even found a way to delay procrastination. The book, Backpacking Centurion is NOT ready but here’s an update. The idea of writing a book first emerged in a chat down the pub in Bangor with my mates in the year 2000 Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Backpacking Centurion is Forever, Ever Delayed[…]
There I was, nervous again, fidgeting over my notes, like a first day back at school, checking my hair was OK and my shoelaces were done. In a foreign land here I was now, faced with the task of trying to learn some basic Cantonese. Cantonese is one of many Chinese dialects. It is spoken Read more about Studying Saturdays: My Short Course in Cantonese at the Chinese University of Hong Kong[…]
As a travel writer for 8 years now, you get used to typing up articles so fast and posting them on the move. I’m the first to admit I don’t often proofread my stuff and indeed a lot of my readers have pointed out mistakes in my work (and I thank you for it). However Read more about Grammarly: Helping You Become a Better Travel Writer[…]
“Travel blogging chilled the radio star” – tweaking of a lyric by The Buggles. If you have followed my journeys or indeed known me back in the early days, you’ll be aware of my passion for radio. What began as a “bit of craic” in a blue hut in Belfast’s Belvoir Park estate in 1997 turned Read more about Working Wednesdays: Back on the Air at Radio 3🎤📻, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong🇭🇰[…]
“Money money money in a rich man’s world” – Abba. Working Wednesdays today touches on some of the ways I have earned money and products in the last few years which can hopefully get some of you thinking outside the box. Once you have decided upon your business plan, next is to research about how to start Read more about Working Wednesdays: Top 10 Ways I Earn as A Travel Blogger[…]