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Backpacking Centurion Volume 1 - Don't Look Back in Bangor - FINALLY Released 25th June 2020

Backpacking Centurion Volume 1 – Don’t Look Back in Bangor – FINALLY Released 25th June 2020

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“Although loneliness has always been a friend of mine, I’m leaving my life in your hands” – Backstreet Boys. The 25th June 1982 was a day to remember for the Northern Ireland football team. By no mere coincidence, and five years later than billed, on the 25th June 2020, I finally release the first volume Read more about Backpacking Centurion Volume 1 – Don’t Look Back in Bangor – FINALLY Released 25th June 2020[…]

5 Brilliant Ideas for an Unforgettable Night Out in New York City

5 Brilliant Ideas for an Unforgettable Night Out in New York City

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Seeing the sights in New York City during the day is how many tourists like to spend their hours in the city, but there’s something more magical when you explore the Big Apple at night. After all, New York is also known as “The City That Never Sleeps,” so there’s bound to be a lot Read more about 5 Brilliant Ideas for an Unforgettable Night Out in New York City[…]

My 100 Top Football Moments From 100 Countries

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“Gerry Armstrong, what a worker he is” – John Motson. In February 2020, when I hit country 186 on my personal list of recognised separate states, one of my priorities was to watch a football match there. That country was Lesotho and I arrived into the capital city Maseru ready for the big match. That Read more about My 100 Top Football Moments From 100 Countries[…]

Backpacking Movies: Best Film Set Locations I Have Visited

Backpacking Movies On Location: Best Film Set Locations I Have Visited

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“She’s making movies on location, she don’t know what it means” – Mark Knopfler. I am not a film freak, I rarely watch them. In fact, these days I only ever watch films when I am on flights or a friend invites me to watch one, be it cinema or on a laptop. I only Read more about Backpacking Movies On Location: Best Film Set Locations I Have Visited[…]

Backpacking in Quebec: How Much Does it Cost to Go to Montreal?

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Montreal is one of the most exciting cities to visit in North America. It’s a Canadian city but has an undeniable European vibe. Well connected by air to North America and beyond, it’s the perfect place for you to visit for a weekend break or an extended vacation. The rich mix of culture, food, and Read more about Backpacking in Quebec: How Much Does it Cost to Go to Montreal?[…]

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Getting Around in Central America: Transport Options For Overlanders

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Central America is a ferocious journey and a really rewarding one. We have Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. They are 8 unique and different countries and with the exception of my two trips to Panama (I flew in and out), I did all of this by backpacking overland. I Read more about Getting Around in Central America: Transport Options For Overlanders[…]

Backpacking in Mexico: My Top 5 Memories

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I have only been to Mexico once, even less than my three visits to Guatemala, brace to Honduras and four times to the Untied States of America. However, I did spend three weeks in Mexico that time and along with El Salvador it is far and away my favourite country in North and Central America. Read more about Backpacking in Mexico: My Top 5 Memories[…]

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How To Save On Flight And Accommodation While Travelling Canada

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Planning your travel can be a time consuming and expensive even when there are hundreds of websites out there to make your job easier. Hundreds of websites, that’s the issue right there. To ease that process, here are some hacks to find cheap flights, accommodation, and transportation while you are planning your visit to Canada. Read more about How To Save On Flight And Accommodation While Travelling Canada[…]