“We sat and watched the sun go down” – Robbie Williams. “Music is my aeroplane” – Red Hot Chili Peppers. I saw photos of Sint Maarten beach years ago with aeroplanes flying right over tourist’s heads. I always thought that either – 1.These were photoshopped. 2.The photographer was lucky to catch a freak of an…
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It has been a dream for many people to go to different places, either for work, play, or to settle down for a long time. Recently, there has been a huge rise in interest for people from Ireland moving to Canada. This is for a variety of reasons, including the political situation in Ireland and…
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“Cold cold heart undone by you” Elton John. A 30 year old Elton John song pumped out of a stereo on wacaday Beef Island as I arrived, soul searching, lost, nomadic and out of sorts…I was on Beef Island. Where? Where is it? The day before I landed at Beef Island in the British Virgin…
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“A very big house in the country” – Damon Albarn. Dominica came as a big surprise to me. It’s a beautiful island country and one that I did two COVID tests in during my December 2021 Eastern Caribbean adventure. It was a topsy turvy trip and this place was a pleasing greeny paradise. I chose…
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The world is full of wonders. From the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to the spectacular harbor of Rio de Janeiro, there are mountains, deserts, rainforests, and islands of stunning beauty all over the globe. Maybe you’ve never thought about North America in terms of its natural wonders, but they abound in Canada and the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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