Iceland’s northern gem, often hailed as the ‘Capital of North Iceland’. Situated by the striking Eyjafjörður fjord and offering vistas of the enchanting midnight sun, this town has long enchanted travellers. If you’re plotting a visit and seeking the ideal haven, here are seven of the most scenic hotels in Akureyri to ensure your experience […]
Ah, Paris The City of Love, with its iconic Eiffel Tower, sumptuous cuisine, and chic fashion, beckons travellers worldwide. But the allure of Paris doesn’t necessarily come with a hefty price tag. While many associate the French capital with luxury, there are countless ways to experience its magic without emptying your wallet. If you’re looking […]
Volume 3 of Backpacking Centurion by Jonny Blair – “Taints and Honours” “His taints and honours waged equal with him” – William Shakespeare. “Taints and Honours” finally completes Jonny Blair’s “Backpacking Centurion” hat-trick. It’s not quite your James Hayter hat-trick in 2 minutes 20 seconds. Nor will it match Robert Lewandowski’s 5 goals in 9 […]
If you are a Hong Kong person on the road (or a Polish lass), it can be hard to find true love and the more the years go on, the harder that struggle gets. However, the best time of year to look for love starts now – THIS week! You might ask me why? Well […]
On my travels around the world I loved getting trains and you might have read about my ex-boyfriend Jonny Blair and I how we backpacked many borders together by train. I thought I would put together a selection of my top 5 train journeys and hope they inspire you to get out there and see […]
The sporting calendar of 2017 is filled with many exciting events. Among these events is the Women’s World Cup 2017. The global sporting platform is a once every four years event. This year the champions get to defend their title in England and Wales. Although the women’s World Cup is less popular than the men’s […]
London sits at the top the rankings for three major independent indices, it is the world’s leading destination for sporting events, global events, some music festivals and I love it more on every visit. The city has an unrivalled range of world class facilities available, and also the expertise to develop suitably world-class events to […]
All of us have our own preferences for places to go on holiday. We may not stick to one specific location, but often to one particular kind of place. One person may love skiing, and so circulate between spots like Aspen, Nagano, and Chamonix. Another may be safari-obsessed, and head mainly for Africa but also […]
As a Hong Kong girl, backpacking in Germany seemed like a dream when I was a child but somehow I was able to do it. I toured a lot of cool cities here including Munich, Koln and Berlin. But an unusual off the ball highlight was when I went backpacking through the streets of Hannover. […]
When you go backpacking round the world as a smoker, you need to be aware of the cultures you are jaunting through. For example, smoking cannabis may be perfectly acceptable in the coffee houses of Amsterdam as nobody flinches an eyelid. However the entire world is not the same. On my journeys, I’ve highlighted 5 […]
