Category: Regular Features

On weekdays I provide essential and informative travel tips, with a different subject each day!

The Immigration Procedure When Landing In Dzaoudzi, Mayotte🇾🇹, And What Is Mayotte🇾🇹?

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“Altogether now, in no man’s land” – The Farm.🇾🇹 A while back, I wrote that it is possible to backpack through the European Union at Africa away. What I meant is that sadly, generations on, European countries such as France, Portugal, Spain and England (since I don’t recognise “UK”) are still controlling parts of Africa. Read more about The Immigration Procedure When Landing In Dzaoudzi, Mayotte🇾🇹, And What Is Mayotte🇾🇹?[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: A Night Behind Bars At Alcotraz London (Cell Block 212)

Thirsty Thursdays: A Night In Jail⛓️‍👮‍♂️At Alcotraz Prison Bar, London, England (Cell Block 212)⚖️🏛️👨🏻‍⚖️📜🚔

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“By a lonely prison wall, I heard a young girl calling” – Pete Saint John. On a summer night as August 2025 came to a close, I embarked on yet another wild bar experience! It sio happened on the exact 18 year anniversary of this very travel blog, Don’t Stop Living. You know the drill, Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: A Night In Jail⛓️‍👮‍♂️At Alcotraz Prison Bar, London, England (Cell Block 212)⚖️🏛️👨🏻‍⚖️📜🚔[…]

World Travellers: Ron Swilling From Follow My Footsteps

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Welcome to the latest interview in my World Travellers series, which started back in 2012. Today we meet Ron Swilling From Follow My Footsteps, sharing stories where Africa has huge impact… Who are you?  I am a fellow traveller on the dusty and sparkling journey of life. Where are you from?  Home is both South Africa Read more about World Travellers: Ron Swilling From Follow My Footsteps[…]

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West Coast Wilderness Railway Part Seven – Tasting Honey at “Lower Landing”

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The name of the next station on my Tasmanian tour was “Lower Landing”, I didn’t really like that name actually. It’s a bit false. And the name was totally false. It’s a custom built station for the sake of the Western Wilderness Railway. That took the shine off the stop there, but didn’t take the Read more about West Coast Wilderness Railway Part Seven – Tasting Honey at “Lower Landing”[…]

Backpacking In Sri Lanka🇱🇰: Whale🐋Watching in Mirissa

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Whale watching in Mirissa has been one of the most popular activities in Sri Lanka since 2008. Known as the best spot for whale watching in Sri Lanka, Mirissa attracts backpackers from around the world to witness these majestic marine mammals up close. This unforgettable experience is loved by both adults and children, offering a Read more about Backpacking In Sri Lanka🇱🇰: Whale🐋Watching in Mirissa[…]

Irish Legends and Lush Landscapes: Discovering the Spirit of the Emerald Isle

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There’s a certain magic in Ireland that you don’t just see—you feel. It’s in the hush of mist over rolling hills, in the roar of waves against ancient cliffs, and in the warmth of a pub corner where strangers are soon friends. This is a country where stories are currency, and the land itself seems Read more about Irish Legends and Lush Landscapes: Discovering the Spirit of the Emerald Isle[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Pub Crawling In Douala, Cameroon🇨🇲

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Well the dream had been realised and that was when I finally landed in Cameroon in March 2024. After wanting and promising to visit it for years, the reality finally came! I went through the Cameroon Online Visa process and landed in Yaounde International Airport and then Douala International Airport. I was ready for football Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Pub Crawling In Douala, Cameroon🇨🇲[…]

Backpacking In The Maldives: Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort Day Tour With Maldives Traveller

Backpacking In The Maldives🇲🇻: Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort🛖🌊Day Tour With Maldives Traveller

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“Have I gone up in the world or has the world gone down on me?” – Robbie Williams. As a hardcore long-term backpacker, who is currently single and loveless after too many ruined romances and disaster relationships, I only ever wanted to visit The Maldives with a lovely lady. That was the dream. That was Read more about Backpacking In The Maldives🇲🇻: Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort🛖🌊Day Tour With Maldives Traveller[…]

Visiting The Crown Pub, Birmingham, England: Where Black Sabbath⬛🟪Played Their First Ever Gig

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“He was turned to steel in the great magnetic field. When he travelled time for the future of mankind” – Black Sabbath. I started to write this post 2 years ago when I was back backpacking in Birmingham. It’s a city I have visited over 10 times but rarely written about, except maybe a review Read more about Visiting The Crown Pub, Birmingham, England: Where Black Sabbath⬛🟪Played Their First Ever Gig[…]

Backpacking In The Maldives🇲🇻: Sleeping In A Pod At Nap Corner, Male

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“Sleeper” – Louise Wener. The Maldives will never rank high on my travel odyssey. A country that caused me stress, heartache, fake news, bribery, corruption and theft of money. I won’t be back till ye. Close yer door on the way out, “The” Maldives, or send me £2,000 which won’t even cover your fakery. I Read more about Backpacking In The Maldives🇲🇻: Sleeping In A Pod At Nap Corner, Male[…]