“The world is full of fools who never get it right”- Lightning Seeds. Time and time again as a travel blogger it is disappointing to see so called fellow bloggers and tourists writing about a wacaday “off the Beaten track” place they visited. And then I click on the link to see places such as Read more about Random Rant: 7 and a Half Genuine Off the Beaten Track Places To Visit[…]
I usually get slated for these rants and for some stupid reason they also attract more page views than my proper travel articles on backpacking through Uzupis, crossing the border into Honduras and touring waterfalls in Guyana. But whatever, here’s another random rant for you… “One man’s freedom fighter is another’s terrorist” – Bobby Gillespie One Read more about Random Rant: This Immerse Yourself in Local Culture “Bull$hit”[…]
Random Rant: Arrogant Travel Bloggers That Are Too Good For Everyone. It’s a while since I’ve done a random rant, and remember Don’t Stop Living is not just my blog title, but my philosophy for living your life the way you want it. That said, every now and then I like a moan and rant Read more about Random Rant: Arrogant Travel Bloggers That Are Too Good For Everyone[…]
“I’ve seen all the disciples and all the wannabes. No-one wants to be themselves these days” – Jon Bon Jovi. “In a land of fakes and small time petty thieves, must be the wrong place” – Tim Wheeler. “What position should I wear? Cop an attitude? (You faker)” – Michael Stipe. I don’t do many Read more about Random Rant: Fake Travel Blogs[…]
How Apple tried to ruin Don’t Stop Living by Jonny Blair. Random rant time again. OK so you’re thinking “what has this post got to do with travel?” but it has EVERYTHING to do with my travel lifestyle, and for that reason I’m happy to name and shame the WORST three companies to deal with Read more about Random Rant: How Apple Tried to Ruin Don’t Stop Living!!![…]
“Nobody ever mentions that weather can make or break your day” – Noel Gallagher. Random rant time – get your windbreaks, brollies and shades at the ready it’s time for some extreme weather. But who really cares about the weather? Answer: A lot of people and therein lies the reason for this random rant. I travel Read more about Random Rant: Weather Freaks, Who Cares?[…]
Over a cup of tea today, I’m getting another one of my travel bug bears off my chest. It’s another random rant and I don’t care who disagrees with me here – but almost every traveller I meet is guilty of this one….yes you are, admit it (I used to be guilty of it too…) Read more about Random Rant: “Where Are You From?”[…]
Right folks – I have done a few of these “random rants” before and yes I try to keep Don’t Stop Living as a very happy (non angry) blog, BUT sometimes I feel the need to get things off my chest. Have you ever heard the stupid (yes, stupid) phrase “I wish I could travel Read more about Random Rant: “I Wish I Could Travel Like You But I Can’t” (Bollocks)[…]