Backpacking Northern Ireland - The Crumlin Road Gaol Experience
A bit of Dark Tourism at the Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Whitehead Railway Museum in Northern Ireland
Steam Trains in Northern Ireland at the Whitehead Railway Museum
Border Crossing: The Republic of Ireland to Wales (Dublin to Holyhead) by Stena Line ferry
Back across the Irish Sea from Dublin to Holyhead with Stena Line
Backpacking in Northern Ireland: 5 Top Sights for the backpacker in Newtownards
Newtownards, County Down, birth town of Eddie Irvine and blogger Jonny Blair
Lowest ATM Withdrawal Fees in Thailand is the AEON BANK (2023)
150 Bhat ain't cheap but AEON is the best ATM to use in Thailand
Border Crossing: Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland (Belfast to Dublin) by bus
Curious to see if there was a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, I took the bus from Belfast to Dublin to see for myself
Border Crossing: Belfast to Narnia, a place where your dreams really do come true
No passport control, no id needed, no Covid restrictions, go and backpack your fantasies in Narnia and you can get there from Belfast.
Harland & Wolff Cranes - Samson and Goliath - Belfast
Back in the big city, looking for something beyond the Titanic Experience. The Harland & Wolff Cranes dominate the Belfast skyline
Backpacking the Remote Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland
Escape big city life and take the ferry to Rathlin Island and you might see some puffins.
Pub Crawl on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland
Going on a pub crawl on a remote Northern Irish island which only has 1 pub, McCuaig's Bar
Backpacking in Portbradden: St. Gobban's Church
I walked to Portbradden to go and backpack a former cow shed which became Ireland's smallest church but has since been demolished
Benbane Head - Northernmost Point of Northern Ireland
Not to be confused with Malin Head, this is the northernmost point of Northern Ireland
Visiting The Giant's Causeway in Country Antrim | Northern Ireland
Come to Bushmills and hike out to Northern Ireland's most spectacular natural wonder, The Giant's Causeway.
Border Crossing: Scotland to Northern Ireland - Cairnryan to Belfast Ferry
From Dundee to Belfast for just £39 with a ticket bought through ScotRail, I cross from Scotland to Northern Ireland
6 Secret Underground Bunkers in the UK that are open to the public in 2023
Having just visited my 6th secret bunker here in Scotland, I have complied this list of 6 Secret Underground Bunkers in the UK that are open to the public in 2023
Backpacking Scotland's Secret Bunker
RAF Troywood in Fife, location of Scotland's Secret Bunker, the only former nuclear command centre, north of the border that's open to the public
The Battle of Britain Bunker - Uxbridge
The Battle of Britain Bunker was the home of RAF Fighter Command's No. 11 Group Operations Room from where the Battle of Britain was coordinated.
The Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
Visiting the former government-owned Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich, Cheshire.
The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker
Cold War and Dark Tourism in Essex at The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker
Western Approaches HQ - Britain's Top Secret Underground WWII Bunker
Britain's top secret underground WWII bunker, the Western Approaches HQ Museum
Tepito: The most dangerous neighbourhood in Mexico City
With Miss CDMX, I explore Mexico City's most dangerous neighbourhood, Tepito
Backpacking in the United Kingdom - 5 Album Covers Shot in London
On a Music-Themed day trip to London and backpack a few album covers
7 Great Day Trips From Mexico City
Mexico City has some great places to visit but don't forget to go a little further afield. These cracking Day Trips from Mexico City are all within easy reach using public transport.
Backpacking in the United Kingdom - Visiting the Churchill War Rooms
Discover the famous underground Churchill War Rooms from where Winston Churchill directed the War
Backpacking in the United Kingdom - Visiting Mail Rail at The Postal Museum
Backpacking the United Kingdom: Royal Mail Underground Railway - 'Mail Rail'
How to get to the Mexico City International Airport
How to get to Terminals 1 and 2 at the Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City
My Best 6 Travel Hacks for Long-Term, Low-Budget Backpackers
Travel Hacks to save you time and money at little to no inconvenience.
Lowest ATM Withdrawal Fees in Mexico at BanCoppel
BanCoppel has probably the lowest ATM withdrawal fees in Mexico.
About Me
I am a long-term (30 years and counting) low-budget traveller backpacker with a passion for overland journeys.This blog features travel stories interspersed with logistics, tips and advice based on 30 years of experience through 105 countries. Nomadic Backpacker!
Top 3 Favourite Countries:
I asked more than 25 fellow travellers and bloggers to talk about their top 3 favourite countries. Featuring bloggers such as Jonny Blair, Nic de Vos, Carolin from Solo Travel Story and many more
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Interviews:
Interviews with other travellers, mostly those with their own wheels.
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Travel Advice
Travel tips based on more than 30 years experience as as budget traveller through more than 100 countries.
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Border Crossings
Border Crossings from Senegal, Mali, Transnistria, Albania, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and many more.
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Destinations:
Backpacking in Turkey
Backpacking stories from Turkey during the Covid pandemic
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Backpacking in the United Kingdom
Travel stories from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Backpacking in Honduras
Backpacking one of the most dangerous countries in the world, Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and the border crossings
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Backpacking in Belize
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Backpacking in El Salvador
Travel like in local in the chicken buses in El Salvador: San Salvador, Santa Ana, Sonsonate, Suchitoto, Perquin, San Miguel and La Union
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Backpacking in Nicaragua
Leon, Esteli, Jinotega, Metagalpa, San Carlos, Granada and the border crossings.
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Backpacking in Mexico
I have spent many months in Mexico and have more than 100 posts. From museums to football stadiums, archaeological sites and nudist beaches. This blog has it all.
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Backpacking in Guatemala
In 2021, I spent about 10 weeks travelling around Guatemala. From Xela to Lake Atitlan, Antigua, Livingston, Flores and Tikal. Amazing!
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Backpacking in The Balkans
Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Croatia all feature in this section
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Backpacking in Africa
I have travelled in 23 African countries, including Sudan when I backpacked the overland trail from Cairo to Cape Town and countries like Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau. Plenty of Adventure to be had in West Africa, though not all is on line.
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I have more than 600 blog posts on here, so if you are still looking for more, make sure to check out the complete listing on my Site Map.
And don't forget my YouTube channel: Hostel reviews, security tips, bus travel.
And don't forget my YouTube channel: Hostel reviews, security tips, bus travel.
