Staying at the Dor de Bucovina Hostel in Campulung Moldovenesc, Romania🇷🇴

I hadn’t even heard of Campulung Moldovenesc, or Bucovina a week before I headed to Romania, but suddenly I would never forget either place as I arrived with an eager backpack and a working laptop. OK so the laptop broke after 5 days in Romania but my backpack was still as eager for adventure as Read more about Staying at the Dor de Bucovina Hostel in Campulung Moldovenesc, Romania🇷🇴[…]

Backpacking in England: Top 5 Sights in Windsor & Eton, Berkshire

My recent travels in England took me to the town of Windsor (& Eton) in Berkshire for what I thought was the first time. However I realised that back in 2000 I had actually visited the Legoland nearby, so this on my return to the town of Windsor on another backpacking journey, was a chance Read more about Backpacking in England: Top 5 Sights in Windsor & Eton, Berkshire[…]

World Travellers: Stephen and Jess from Flying the Nest

My latest World Travellers interview is with another couple, Jess and Stephen from Flying the Nest. Read all about their adventures on their main site, but in the meantime, they answer my questions. Who are you? We are Stephen and Jess, a young Australian couple who run a website called Flying the Nest which is Read more about World Travellers: Stephen and Jess from Flying the Nest[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Free Pint of London Pride in Any Fullers Pub

Today on Thirsty Thursdays yet again I bust some travel myths about the prices of things. Did you know that you can get a free pint of beer in London? Yes you can! While staying in the cosy Mad Hatter Hotel (excellent location too by the way) in Southwark (London, England), I popped into the Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Free Pint of London Pride in Any Fullers Pub[…]

Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Printing Documents and Finding Internet Cafes

One thing I rarely talk about is the fact that it’s important to have your travel documents in an organised folder on your journeys and I always do this. I keep a simple folder in my backpack/hand luggage with all the details I need for upcoming trips (flights, buses, hostels etc.). In some cases it’s Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Printing Documents and Finding Internet Cafes[…]

World Travellers: Jean Poulot From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe

My latest World Traveller is Jean Poulot, yet another inspiring guy, a veteran of well over 100 countries!! He is finishing writing a book and continues to jaunt around the world while using South Korea as a base. I especially love his Afghanistan to Zimbabwe A – Z jaunt (even though I’d put Wales in there Read more about World Travellers: Jean Poulot From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe[…]

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Sunday’s Inspiration: A Tribute to Jordan Kennedy

“Rhythm is a dancer, it’s a soul’s companion, you can feel it everywhere” – Snap, 1992 The above lyric is from the song that was number one in the music charts the day Jordan Kennedy was born. I remember the song well from my teens, and often danced to it myself. Now, I will never Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: A Tribute to Jordan Kennedy[…]

Backpacking in Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️: Exploring Portbraddon and Visiting Ireland’s Smallest Church⛪

My recent adventures backpacking in Northern Ireland have surprised and inspired me more than I could have believed. While staying at the magnificent Whitepark Bay Hostel (which overlooks Whitepark beach and is a few miles from the village of Ballintoy), I took the walk west from the beach, working my way over the sand and Read more about Backpacking in Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️: Exploring Portbraddon and Visiting Ireland’s Smallest Church⛪[…]

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Friday’s Featured Food: Bushmills Soda in the Copper Kettle, Bushmills, Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️

For some reason I haven’t written too much about Northern Irish food on here before despite the fact I love it. Yes there was the cheap Ulster Fry in Holywood post from 2008 and the Pastie Supper in Bangor article, but my recent tour took me to Northern Ireland’s north coast and the town of Bushmills. Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Bushmills Soda in the Copper Kettle, Bushmills, Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️[…]

Backpacking in El Salvador🇸🇻: Top 12 Sights in the Capital City San Salvador

If you have followed Don’t Stop Living the last few weeks/months especially my Facebook page you will know that I was raving about my time in El Salvador. From the Fireball Festival to Tazumal to the Mangrove River Tour to Surfing and Santa Ana, I loved my time in El Salvador. If you can do Read more about Backpacking in El Salvador🇸🇻: Top 12 Sights in the Capital City San Salvador[…]