The Night Some A$$hole Burgled Our Flat in Parramatta, Australia

I took advantage of my Australian Working Holiday Visas, using my first and second year options and loved my time living in the land down under. There were many more highs than there were lows when I lived there, but one incident really had me furious and wanting to hunt down the culprit and $hit Read more about The Night Some A$$hole Burgled Our Flat in Parramatta, Australia[…]

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Monday’s Money Saving Tips: The Cheapest Way to Get to Hong Kong Airport

My money saving tips on Hong Kong haven’t really been covered too much on here, backpacking round the rest of Asia and the Middle East has taken priority recently, so it’s back to Hong Kong this month to get caught up on my work and plan my next travels. I class myself as a bit Read more about Monday’s Money Saving Tips: The Cheapest Way to Get to Hong Kong Airport[…]

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Sunday’s Inspiration: Live for the Present, There is no Tomorrow

“Tonight I’m gonna live for today so come along for the ride.” – Robbie Williams. Today on Sunday’s Inspiration is the most important thing you’ll ever hear but yet it’s one that not enough people ever listen to. Live for today. TODAY. The present. Live in the moment and enjoy yourself NOW. Don’t wait for Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Live for the Present, There is no Tomorrow[…]

My Top 5 Backpacking Sights in London, England

Although it’s rare for me to write about backpacking or sightseeing in London, England the fact remains that I once spent a year working my ass off in London and it was only after leaving that job in 2007 (almost 7 years ago now) that I started this blog and became a more hardcore backpacker Read more about My Top 5 Backpacking Sights in London, England[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: A Free Drink for Telling a Backpacker Story in Jerusalem, Israel

The thing about travel which appeals the most is surely the experiences you have. They are more than the place, they are more than the food and they are more than the people. When I was staying in the awesome Abraham Hostel in Jerusalem, I found out they have a really cool “Backpacker Travel Stories” Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: A Free Drink for Telling a Backpacker Story in Jerusalem, Israel[…]

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World Travellers: Paula and Gordon, The Contented Travellers

My latest world travellers are Paula and Gordon who love escaping “mainstream travel” which is why I’m totally delighted to have them on board on Don’t Stop Living. Who are you? Paula and Gordon. We are the mature (sic) travellers who are spending your inheritance. We are fit, free and financial. Seriously we just like Read more about World Travellers: Paula and Gordon, The Contented Travellers[…]

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Tuesday’s Travel Problems: Diarrhoea (Verbal, Chronic and Travellers)

Diarrhoea. This happens to everyone. Not just travellers. But moving countries, trying different cuisines and beverages takes its toll on your bowels and you end up with “traveller’s diarrhoea”. Otherwise known as “the shits”. I’ve had it a lot. Forget my stories of doing poo poos in broccoli farms and tips on taking a shit, Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Problems: Diarrhoea (Verbal, Chronic and Travellers)[…]

My Favourite 5 Beaches in Sydney, Australia

You might be aware that I’m not exactly a beach buff or lover, despite doing a “Top 10 beaches” recently. But now and then we all need it and in fact when I lived in Parramatta, Australia I was actually a regular to the beaches of Sydney. For those who love beaches and consider sun Read more about My Favourite 5 Beaches in Sydney, Australia[…]

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The Night I Got Locked in A Bus and Slept in It, New South Wales, Australia

Yes, there was that silly night when I fell asleep on a bus, got locked inside, and slept in it until the morning. My crazy stories haven’t all been told yet of course and I was just reminiscing about the night I ended up getting locked in a public bus in Australia. Please note alcohol was Read more about The Night I Got Locked in A Bus and Slept in It, New South Wales, Australia[…]