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
I recently and very randomly visited Gibraltar and for the sake of the trip it made sense to fly into Malaga and travel south through Cadiz to reach this petite UK territory. As part of this trip I had to attempt crossing the border from Spain to Gibraltar. Regular flights from Liverpool and Manchester fly… Read More Spain to Gibraltar – Crossing the border
Taganga, Colombia is in the coastal region of Colombia’s Santa Marta, which is situated just outside the popular Tayrona National Park. Many backpackers use the infamous Taganga as a starting point for visiting the pristine tropical beaches of Tayrona National Park. A popular destination all year round for tourism, but for us we’d be spending… Read More New Year’s Eve in Taganga, Colombia
Playa Matapalo is located in the popular Central American tourist favourite of Costa Rica. The playa/beach is attached to the equally as popular Riu Guanacaste and Riu Palace resorts. Matapalo isn’t your typical beach for the reason that it’s only accessible by boat, through the thick jungle or through the entire length of two heavily… Read More Playa de Matapalo, Costa Rica Review
Many of my Central America exploration stories usually begin aboard a long-distance bus and this one is no different. Travelling to the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica after leaving our resort in Guanacaste Province. We travelled from the warmest driest area in all of Costa Rica, crossing the Continental Divide that splits Costa Rica and… Read More Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Day of the Dead Mexico also known as Dia de los Muertos in Spanish, is a unique cultural holiday like no other. A Mexican tradition and holiday that many tourists choose to include during a trip to Mexico. In fact, Day of the Dead tourism is on the rise and it’s easy to see why!… Read More Things to know before travelling to Mexico for Day of the Dead
Budget friendly winter city breaks are possibly my favourite part of the autumn/winter season in Europe. I absolutely love budget city breaks. Combining a European city break with Christmas markets, Christmas shopping and general festiveness really makes being completely freezing all the time seem worth it. Pack your gloves and scarfs and get browsing Ryanair… Read More Budget friendly winter city breaks
Foodies, listen up. Here’s a locals guide to Liverpool’s best eats featuring some of the best restaurants and quirky places to eat in Liverpool. I’ve been living in the city of Liverpool, for several years now and I very much consider this magnetic place my home. Although I’m not Liverpool born I definitely consider this… Read More A locals guide to Liverpool’s best eats
Do you need some top tips and ideas for your Baltic road trip of the Baltic states? If you’re planning the ultimate Baltic road trip you’ll want some insider information from someone who has already done it. The Baltic countries are Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia if you don’t already know, and they are each quickly becoming… Read More Top tips for a Baltic Road Trip
I’ve certainly been open about my opinions of the typical British stag do in the past. However funny the European stag do may be, it isn’t to everyone’s taste. Brits behaving badly, lads on tour and the other stereotypes often associated with stag do tourism in Europe. But even I can’t deny the increasing popularity… Read More Best European stag do destinations
