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Backpacking in United Arab Emirates: 6 Free Things to do in Dubai

I have toyed with Dubai and the United Arab Emirates a bunch of times on my journeys. I never made it a priority visit but the way connecting flights go sooner or later my backpack and wallet were going to be introduced to this colossal settlement. I have a few mates based there so it Read more about Backpacking in United Arab Emirates: 6 Free Things to do in Dubai[…]

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Sunday’s Inspiration: Don’t Steal

“Darling, you’ve been stealing from the thieves and you got caught” – Paul Hewson This is more of a rant here today on Sunday’s Inspiration than an inspiration to anyone and I make no apologies for it, nor have I any qualms over doing it. But my Sunday’s Inspiration idea came about in August last Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Don’t Steal[…]

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Friday’s Featured Food: Hong Kong Winter Barbecue in Tseung Kwan O

Today on Friday’s Featured Food it’s all about a Chinese style Winter Barbecue in Hong Kong. I’ve tried this a few times, the first time was a cold winter night at Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong. My girlfriend’s family booked a table and invited me along. I’ll talk about that night now. This isn’t quite Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Hong Kong Winter Barbecue in Tseung Kwan O[…]

My Top 5 Backpacking Spots Not to Miss in England

Despite the fact I’ve only visited England twice in the last 5 years or so, I always have a fondness for it. I have lived, worked, studied, travelled and backpacked in England in a few different spots and I actually lived in 10 different flats there. I was living mainly in Bournemouth in Dorset but Read more about My Top 5 Backpacking Spots Not to Miss in England[…]

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World Borders: How to Get From Botswana🇧🇼to South Africa🇿🇦(Tlokweng to Kopfontein)

In my ongoing world borders series, I give you the best and easiest ways to cross borders all over the world, all from my personal travel experiences. The border crossing from Botswana to South Africa is a fairly straight forward one, so here’s an overview of my journey. You might have read how I went Read more about World Borders: How to Get From Botswana🇧🇼to South Africa🇿🇦(Tlokweng to Kopfontein)[…]

World Travellers: Nora Dunn AKA The Professional Hobo

My latest World Traveller is a lady with a cool website – Nora Dunn AKA The Professional Hobo. The Professional Hobo is not only one of the best travel blog titles out there but the inspiration within is sure to make you want to venture further around the globe. Over to you, Nora… Who are Read more about World Travellers: Nora Dunn AKA The Professional Hobo[…]

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Backpacking In Antarctica🇦🇶: My Top 5 Islands

Every now and then I love to write about Antarctica again. It still ranks as my number one travel trip to date. A pure Winter Wonderland. An untouched paradise and a total dream backpacking destination. I’ve told my story countless times, of how I lived cheaply in Tasmania working 12hour days and 7day weeks on Read more about Backpacking In Antarctica🇦🇶: My Top 5 Islands[…]

Sunday’s Inspiration: 10 Ways to get Noticed (and the Day I…Scored a Hat-Trick)

“Don’t be someone who they forget” – Melanie Chisholm. The Spice Girls were pretty big weren’t they? They were huge in fact. They were noticed. They won’t be forgotten. Neither should you strive to be the forgotten one. I hate anonymity. It grills me. It’s almost fake. Standing back and hiding yourself. Do you dress Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: 10 Ways to get Noticed (and the Day I…Scored a Hat-Trick)[…]

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Friday’s Featured Food: Morning Coffee and Scones in Knotts, Newtownards, Northern Ireland

When life takes you back to the town you were born in after backpacking incessantly to 188 countries around the world, you do often wonder what sparkle your original home has left for you. Straight from my adventures in the Middle East (touring Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan etc.), I headed back with my Mum for a Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Morning Coffee and Scones in Knotts, Newtownards, Northern Ireland[…]

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World Borders: How to Get From Pyongyang to Dandong by train (North Korea🇰🇵to China🇨🇳)

My recent visit to North Korea was with the cheapest North Korean tour company out there – YPT also known as Young Pioneer Tours (through my travel blog you get 5% off). The tours to North Korea have options of either flying or taking the train (except for US citizens who have restrictions and can Read more about World Borders: How to Get From Pyongyang to Dandong by train (North Korea🇰🇵to China🇨🇳)[…]