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Top 5 Fun Things to Do in NYC When It Rains

Tired of being stuck at home whenever New York decides to rain cats and dogs? Looking for something different than the same old museums? You’ve come to the right place. In this article I’ll be…
A Peek at Paradise – and a Peck at my Sleeve.

The vibrant volcanic valley surrounding the Secret Garden Cotopaxi hostel is an enchanting blend of colors and nature, featuring unique experiences like communal meals, unlimited snacks, and daily excursions. Guests can interact with playful llamas,…
Awesome Geological Sites to ROCK Your World

Recently, a social media account called Official Stick Reviews has been going viral and quickly gaining followers across social media. The account premise is quite simple; People find cool sticks, they take a video or…
Five of the Best Picnic Spots in NYC

Grass is green, blankets are laid, frisbees are thrown, lemonades are downed, and Pizzas are gobbled; It’s Picnic season in the Big Apple. July is National Picnic Month! So there’s no better time to get…
The Ha Giang Loop: Through the Lens – Day 4

After three days exploring the Ha Giang Loop, the return journey featured stunning green landscapes and a secret waterfall. The trip was marked by vibrant experiences, deep connections, and memorable moments with fellow travelers, highlighting…
The Ha Giang Loop: Through the Lens – Day 3

It was the best day of my entire trip to South East Asia. I really don’t have much more to say. Enjoy!! Once in the valley, we drove a short distance to a small stream,…
The Ha Giang Loop: Through the Lens – Day 2

Ever had a great dish at a restaurant and thought to yourself “how can it get any better than this?!”, only for the next dish you’ve ordered to totally blow your socks off? Well that…
The Ha Giang Loop: Through the Lens

It was the best four days of my life. I mean it quite literally. Everything; Every. Single. Thing. About my time on the Ha Giang Loop was simply perfect. When I sat down to write…
Hanoi: A Quick Guide

Hanoi, a bustling city in Northern Vietnam, offers a blend of vibrant attractions and rich history. Must-visit sites include the Imperial Citadel, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and the Temple of Literature. Accommodations range from hostels…
Exploring Vietnam: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Welcome to a new series where I break down some interesting points I found about countries into the good, the not so good, and the downright weird. Starting with Vietnam: Being probably my favourite country…
Long Drive Thoughts Vol.1

(Writing and publishing this on a speeding van, so apologies for any spelling/grammar mistakes, but this is the most “organic” post I’ve made by a long run.) Many times when travelling, someone from a big…
One-Day Itinerary for Empire State Building & Koreatown

One of New York’s (and perhaps the world’s) most iconic sites, the Empire State Building stands over Midtown Manhattan and Koreatown like a well-dressed bouncer, its sheer power and size not being able to take…
Top Spots for Doing Nothing While Travelling

The places where the best thing to do… is nothing at all. There’s nothing like a lazy beach day… or a lazy week on the lake. Sometimes travelling is hard work, and I find myself…
Discovering Five of Southeast Asia’s Next Backpacking Hotspots

Introducing a new concept; “Not-so-hidden Gems”. The places that are already known and well set up for backpackers, but haven’t yet become mainstays on the average backpackers South Eat Asia trip. These are those spots…
The Chicken Bus Song: A Wild Ride on the Chicken Buses of Central America

Hey guys so I wrote this little song about the incredible and unique experience of riding the chicken buses of Central America. Such experiences such as these cannot be described by words alone, they need…
Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide to Pai

The Pai Hole, a name that rings true. Party town, hippy hotbed, and a nature lovers; paradise all wrapped into one. It can be hard to sort through the many different sides to this Thai…
At Least Ten Things I Can Travel Without

Throughout years of reading countless travel blogs, I’ve seen countless articles on what people can’t travel without. What’s up with that? Where the representation here ladies and gentlemen?! It’s time someone made this right, and…
Your Ultimate Guide for Backpacking Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai holds a special place in my heart. It was my first destination on my trip around South East Asia, and it set the tone perfectly for the rest of my trip. From my…
Escape the Crowds: Discover Quieter Spots Near Piccadilly Circus

I hate the Piccadilly crowds. You hate the Piccadilly crowds. Everyone hates the Piccadilly crowds. Let’s escape them, without escaping Piccadilly. The good thing about London crowds, is that so many of them are only…
Must-Visit Cities on My Travel Bucket List

Wow! Now that’s a one hell of a tough question to answer! To make it just a little bit easier, let me split the question into two; A: Which cities do I hope to visit…
Tips for Traveling Kosher: Backpacking Edition

A sort of guide: The question I’ve probably been asked the most since I started backpacking is; “How do you keep kosher?/How can I keep kosher while travelling?”, and I never really have a good…
Everything to do on the Thames from Kew Bridge to Richmond Bridge

~ Twenty bridges from Tower to Kew, wanted to know what the river knew. Twenty bridges or twenty-two. For they were young and the Thames was old. And this is the tale the river told:…
Seville Travel Guide: Top Attractions and Tips

“The Last City of Romance”, “Europe’s Sunniest City”, and “The Pearl of Andalusia”; These are just some of Seville’s many nicknames. They sure paint a pretty picture don’t they? Well, they are all quite accurate,…
Blown away in Seville

My day exploring one of Spain’s most prized gems; The astounding Real Alcazar de Sevilla and its luscious gardens.
Spontaneous Adventures in Kaunas: A Quick Getaway

A spontaneous trip to a spontaneous city.
Experience the RAF Museum: Free Entry, Historic Planes, and Interactive Displays

Every child has dreamt of being a fighter pilot right?! Zipping through the sky and of course, doing massive loops where the passengers fall out at the top and then land back in the plane…
Uncover the Underground Art of Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel in London

One of London’s less “hidden” hidden gems, Leake Street’s Graffiti Tunnel is still very overlooked considering just how extremely touristy it’s surroundings are. It’s exactly what it sounds like; a tunnel covered in graffiti. Located…
London Museum of the Home

Discover London’s history through recreated living spaces at the Hackney museum. Located on Kingsland Road, it’s easily accessible and suitable for all ages. The museum is small but impactful, with interactive exhibits for kids and…
Everything to do on the Thames: Albert Bridge to Kew Bridge

Putt: at Wandsworth Park: This small riverside park has a cute little mini golf course named Putt in the Park for your enjoyment Explore: Fulham Palace and Bishops Park: This underrated London Palace gets overlooked…
The Attendant Coffee Roasters: the Cafe in a… Toilet?

What if i told you there is a great cafe in London, based out of a Victorian times public urinal?! Well there is, so if for some weird reason you’ve always wanted to order food…
Loading Bar

Calling all gamers! Board gamers! Card Gamers! Video Gamers! Those massive trading card games that may or may not be cool versions of Dungeons and Dragons Gamers! I’m calling all Gamers! If you want to…
Top 5 London Summer Walks: A Local’s Guide

It’s finally here! Summer! All those high bills and low temperatures that come pack and parcel with London life are finally going to pay off! Only… Where to start? Summertime London has such a plethora…
Sir John Soane’s House

This is a your guide to visiting Sir John Soane’s House. It is a free museum in London which is the famous architects collection of sculptures, art, and sketches. T
V&A Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum, better known as the V&A (not to be confused with the wharf in Cape Town, where the A stands for Alfred), is one of the worlds premier museums of art…
Novelty Automation

For a bucket load of hilarious comical fun, this criminally underrated spot in Holborn embodies the saying “big things come in small packages” to a tee. In about as large a space as your average…
Everything to do on the Thames: Westminster Bridge to Albert Bridge

~ Twenty bridges from Tower to Kew, wanted to know what the river knew. Twenty bridges or twenty-two. For they were young and the Thames was old. And this is the tale the river told:~…
The Wellcome Collection

Welcome to my guide to the Welcome Collection. Ok no more puns from now on, you’re welcome. Just one block down from one of London’s biggest and best hospitals, the Wellcome Collection is a series…
Acatenango: An Epic Adventure Told in Pictures

One of the most bucket list worthy experiences in Central America and Latin America as whole is hiking up Volcan Acatenango and spending the night watching the ferocious Fuego erupting and spewing it’s lava into…
A Week in Antigua

A backpackers guide to spending a week in Antigua
National Army Museum

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a soldier? Most of us have. Whether whimsically as a child or in a more cautiously curious manner later in life. At the Army Museum, discover…
Young V&A Museum

A guide to the newly reopened Young V&A Museum (formerly the Museum of Childhood)
The Hunterian Museum

A quick guide for visiting this somewhat grisly but completely riveting view into the world of surgery and anatomy.
What I Packed for My First Backpacking Trip

What I brought with me for solo backpacking in Central America and what was I should have left behind.
London Mithraeum

Ever thought you’d find the ruins of an ancient Roman temple in the heart of London? Yeah maybe you did. But I’d bet you didn’t think you’d find one that was used by a cult!…
Things to do in Antigua

My list of the best things to do in Antigua, Guatemala
A Quick Guide to Hiking From Xela to Lake Atitlan

A quick guide to the hike from Xela to Lake Atitlan
Bank of England Museum

Taking a look at one of London’s lesser known museums, but one of its most important.
Hiking from Xela to Atitlan: Day 3

My experience hiking from Xela to magnificent Lake Atitlan: Day three
Hiking from Xela to Lake Atitlan: Day 2

My experience hiking from Xela to magnificent Lake Atitlan: Day two
Camber Sands

A day trip from London to one of England’s best beaches
Hiking for Three Days from Xela to Lake Atitlan

My experience hiking from Xela to magnificent Lake Atitlan: Day one
Everything to see and do on the Thames from Millennium Bridge to Westminster Bridge

A complete list of things to do and see on the River Thames in Central London
The Design Museum

A guide to everything you need to know when visiting London’s Design Museum
El Salvador: A One Week Travel Itinerary for Backpackers

A week long itinerary for people backpacking through El Salvador
4 Days in Granada: Your Ultimate Travel Itinerary

An itinerary for backpackers visiting Granada, Nicaragua
Explore Ometepe: A 4-Day Adventure Itinerary

An itinerary and guide for anyone visiting Ometepe Island in Nicaragua
Ultimate Guide to Arenal in 3 Days

The adventure capital of Costa Rica, choosing what to do in Arenal can be somewhat overwhelming. To make things a bit easier for you, I’ve made a sample itinerary for a three day trip to…
Ultimate 4-Day Monteverde Itinerary for Adventurers

Monteverde, my favourite place in Costa Rica, I’m not usually a huge fan of Costa Rica but this place was an exception. The vibe was far less touristy than other places even though there were…
3-Day Jaco Itinerary: Your Ultimate Guide

There’s so much to do in Jaco but not enough time! Well luckily, I’ve just been to Jaco and now I’m here to help. Here’s a recommended itinerary for backpackers in Jaco
Five Things to do in Jaco

So you’ve just landed in San Jose (Alajuela actually) and you’re off to the same old beach as everybody else is. Wait what!? I’m not headed to a super remote place where I can meet…
Five unexpecteds to expect in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Jungles, Beaches, Cloud Forests, Volcanos… but what don’t they tell you? Costa Rica is very much a bucket list destination, and this list won’t change that. Still, there are some things I’d have…
El Miro

Most People (myself included), come to Jaco for one thing; Beaches. But that doesn’t meant there’s nothing else to this touristy haven. In fact, whilst in Jaco I had the chance to escape the tourist…
Ruins of Saint Dunstan on the East

I happened upon this little gem while walking to the Garden @ 120. After making a wrong turn (not actually wrong, just slightly slower. I don’t do those things you mortals call “wrong turns”, those…
The Garden @120

The other week I was walking through the City of London in the mood for a coffee when I saw the famous Sky Garden hulking over me. That got me in the mood of taking…
Everything to see and do on the Thames pt. 2: Tower Bridge to Millennium Bridge

~ Twenty bridges from Tower to Kew, wanted to know what the river knew. Twenty bridges or twenty-two. For they were young and the Thames was old. And this is the tale the river told:…
Everything to see and do on the Thames: Pt.1: Thames Barrier to Tower Bridge

~ Twenty bridges from Tower to Kew, wanted to know what the river knew. Twenty bridges or twenty-two. For they were young and the Thames was old. And this is the tale the river told:…
Top 10 Free Museums in London

Some of the best attractions in London are the museums. With the city being dated so far back and layered in history, their is so much to for it to display. The best bit is,…
Five Things to do in Johannesburg

If you’re coming to South Africa to visit Kruger, the Panoramic Route, or the Kalahari, you’ll probably find yourself flying into O.R.Tambo airport in Johannesburg. Why not explore the city a bit while you’re there…
Explore Pretoria: Activities and Nature Spots

Pretoria, nicknamed The Jacaranda City, has a reputation for being a boring place, and though when compared to Cape Town, the Garden Route, and other South Africa classics that may be true, Pretoria actually has…
Kosher Cape Town

The Press Bar and Grill: $$ Meaty restaurant in Sea Point just minutes away from the promenade. Great burgers, good drinks, and a small store with snacks and deli products in an adjoined store (Goldies).…
Kosher Johannesburg

Restaurants Burger & Brew: $ Meaty restaurant with burgers, ribs, schnitzel and the like. There’s a nice quiz night every other Monday, call to see if it’s on. 53 Ridge Road, Glenhazel, Johannesburg. Segell’s: $…
Quick Guide to Covent Garden

The pulse of London, Covent Garden defies the odds by being both a tourist hotspot yet still a place where Londoners can enjoy a day out without feeling overcrowded and claustrophobic. Fair warning, this…
Top 5 Things to Do in Ghent: Belgium’s Hidden Gem

I went to Ghent this spring without any expectations, it’s not a city much talked about in Belgium’s tourist scene, being overshadowed by Bruges, Antwerp, and the capital Brussels. But after spending some time there,…
Top 10 Unique Animal Encounters in South Africa

When people think of travelling through Africa it usually boils down to one thing; Wildlife. Though there’s of course so much more to see and do on this amazing continent, the fixation on Africa’s amazing…
Top 5 Adrenaline Adventures in Cape Town

There’s something about doing things we fear that we enjoy, the feeling of risk and reward that it comes with, the stories it creates, the thrill, and most of all the feeling of adrenaline that…
Five Areas to Explore in Cape Town

Anyone who’s ever been to Cape Town knows it as one of the worlds most stunning and likeable cities. Sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town is the definition of…
Top 5 Activities in Plettenberg Bay You Can’t Miss

One of the most famous road trips in the world, South Africa’s Garden Route is an absolute must for anyone visiting the country. Situated on the southern coastline from Mossel Bay to Storms River, with plenty…