Chronic pain can be a symptom of all sorts of medical issues. From back pain and other musculo-skeletal problems to nerve damage, autoimmune disease to fibromyalgia, whatever the causes, chronic pain can be seriously debilitating and life-restricting for sufferers. One thing that might not be high on anyone’s to-do list while they are coping with… Read More Travelling with Chronic Pain: A Short Guide
If you’ve visited my blog more than once you’ll know that I’m a big fan of all the great things to do in Liverpool. I have been a proud resident of the city for many years now and love to shout about it. So whilst my blog and musings usually cover budget backpacking, I also… Read More Things to do in Liverpool – A locals guide
At the risk of becoming one of those bloggers and droning on about the ‘B’ word I received a very interesting press release recently that got me thinking about the ever changing status of travel. The current political and economic climate naturally impacts travel, but how much? And do things outside of our control such… Read More Travel and the Current Global Political Climate
Several years ago I found myself, as a 19 year living on the edge of Lake Garda during the peak of the European Summer. It was a dream. Its thanks to this unique experience I found a love and appreciation for the Italian Lakes and because of this experience in Lake Garda I decided it… Read More Milan to Lake Garda by train
Being British means many things. But there’s one integral part of being British that is my absolute favourite trait of any Brit. That is, when the sun comes out, its time to hit the pub and find the best beer garden around. That’s why I’ve pulled a list of where to find the best beer… Read More Best rooftop bars Liverpool
Having travelled south from Mexico to Panama, I have experienced all but one of the Central America border crossings after deciding to skip Belize. From my starting point in Mexico through no-mans-land towards Guatemala and then on to El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, through to Panama. I’ll take you through some tips and advice… Read More Central America Border Crossings Advice
When it comes to travelling an area as exciting as Central America its difficult to narrow down your itinerary of Central America bucket list destinations. This tropical paradise is filled with cities, towns and coastal resorts to suit all tastes and budgets. If you’re planning a trip to this incredible part of the world and… Read More Central America bucket list destinations
I was absolutely not leaving Panama without a quick stop at The Panama Canal. It’s a must see attraction and engineering masterpiece unlike any other in Central America. If you’re planning on visiting Panama City dedicate a few hours to see the Miraflores Locks of The Panama Canal. This is how to visit the Panama… Read More How to visit the Panama Canal
When in La Paz, Bolivia there is generally a list of things that all tourists should do. This list includes a cable car ride (or several in our case) up to the heights of El Alto and most certainly a trip to The Valley of the Moon or Valle de la Luna in Spanish. When… Read More The Valley of the Moon, La Paz, Bolivia
If there’s two things in this world I’m proud to say I’m passionate about it’s my love of Liverpool, my home town city and my expertise in budget travel. If you’re a frequent reader you’ll know that travelling on a budget is pretty much my thing and this entire blog is largely focused on budget… Read More A budget travel guide to Bold Street, Liverpool
