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Thirsty Thursdays: Eel, Turtle and Beer on A Night Out in Kaiping, China

Slightly later than billed but scheduled for Thursday of course is the latest Thirsty Thursdays from Kaiping in China. This was voted by the readers of my Facebook Page to be the next TT article and it takes me back to 2012 and my time touring the incredible Kaiping Diaolou buildings in the Guangdong Province Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Eel, Turtle and Beer on A Night Out in Kaiping, China[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Top 5 Bars in Destin, Florida, USA

For anyone heading to Destin in Florida, this seaside town makes a perfect location to watch the sunset from the beach before chilling out at night in the many bars and restaurants in town. Some of the hotels in Destin have their own bars attached to them but you might want to head out and Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Top 5 Bars in Destin, Florida, USA[…]

Backpacking in Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️: 9 Cool Things to Check Out in Ballintoy

On my recent adventure backpacking in Northern Ireland I decided to hit up a few new spots and revisit some old ones so I can write about them in an up to date way and ensure that more of you get to see the beauty of Northern Ireland. One pretty village I had been to Read more about Backpacking in Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️: 9 Cool Things to Check Out in Ballintoy[…]

Backpacking in England: A Quick 5 Sights in Liverpool

“In Penny Lane there is a barber showing photographs of every head he’s had the pleasure to know” – Lennon/McCartney You might have read some of my recent posts on my time backpacking through England, a country I know quite a bit about having studied and worked there some moons ago. I kind of love Read more about Backpacking in England: A Quick 5 Sights in Liverpool[…]

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The Best Summer Getaways for Backpackers and Beach Lovers

Are you planning your summer vacation, but feeling unsure as to where you should go? If so, know that you’re not alone. With so much choice worldwide, and such variation between locations, cultures, histories, foods, experiences, climates and more, it can be difficult to choose a destination. With this in mind, I’ve compiled five ultimate summer Read more about The Best Summer Getaways for Backpackers and Beach Lovers[…]

“It’s only a gameshow, it’s only a gameshow”: The Lock In, Bournemouth, England

“You’ve made me look like a c*nt in front of millions” – Craig Phillips talking to “Nasty Nick” Bateman on Big Brother 2000. As I continue to write about my journeys around the planet, there are some huge huge gaps from my adventure that are just not covered on this website, and for the lack of Read more about “It’s only a gameshow, it’s only a gameshow”: The Lock In, Bournemouth, England[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Top 5 Food Experiences in New Zealand

It’s been a shocking eight years since my first trip to New Zealand and even five years since my second trip so the notebook still clogs up a list of 30 something posts still unwritten about this country of islands! I thought I’d get my food adventures in NZ typed up today and whacked into a Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Top 5 Food Experiences in New Zealand[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Octopus🐙Curry🍛In Recife, Brazil🇧🇷

Last week on Friday’s Featured Food I wrote about the Taiwanese hot pot as voted by viewers of the Don’t Stop Living Facebook Page. This week I thought I’d feature the runner up, so we’re back in Recife Brazil. After yesterday’s Thirsty Thursdays from Sao Paulo it’s the second Brazilian article in a row. In Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Octopus🐙Curry🍛In Recife, Brazil🇧🇷[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Rei Das Batidas Cocktail Bar, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Time really flies and it’s already a year since I was in Brazil for the World Cup and enjoyed my second visit to the monster of a city that is Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo is a truly phenomenal sized city, it will take years to explore it and it will take me a lifetime to Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Rei Das Batidas Cocktail Bar, Sao Paulo, Brazil[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Top 5 Cafes in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is most famous for its casinos, nightclubs, and bright lights, which means visitors often forget about the city’s daytime activities. In fact, Las Vegas is a great spot for a cup of coffee. After waking up in one of the most affordable Las Vegas hotels, enjoying your breakfast, and taking a quick morning Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Top 5 Cafes in Las Vegas[…]