As digital nomads we are on the move quite a lot, however if we want to get work done, we also need a base. If we are going to get down to work and earn a living online, after having a computer and the internet, we’ll find ourselves wanting a full office. Realistically that’s not feasible so we should make the most of what we can on the road. We need to buy smart and not buy bulky things in case we have to get up and go in a hurry. So find a base for a few months – preferably a flat with WiFi […]
Some of us have disposable income and crave a second home, in a different country. A home away from home and somewhere we can relax while on our holidays, yet also feel at home there. The biggest question has to be – where should you buy your international holiday home? If you have been wondering where to buy a holiday home, then it’s cool to see that Schofields have put together a really impressive Infographic on Where to Buy an International Holiday Home. I love the detail that it has – goes into great detail and provides facts on places like Manhattan and Shanghai to […]
Regardless of the season or time of the year, there is never a bad time to visit Italy, which is just one of the many reasons why the south European country should be high on your list of places to visit. From historical architecture to great food and renowned monuments, Italy is blessed with many noteworthy highlights. And although it was a difficult task to narrow them down, below is a list of five good reasons to finally take that trip to Italy: 1. Magnificent Cities Few places match the historical significance of Rome, and while the capital is as contemporary as other first […]
Chicago is a city full of festivals, especially during the warm weather months. Travelers come from all over to listen to great music, taste the best in food and drink, experience culture, and meet new people. With so many options, narrowing down your choices may feel like a daunting task. These four festivals are some of Chicago’s top events, and each one offers a different experience. Whether you like music, food, airplanes, or culture, enjoy a taste of the best Chicago has to offer. Chicago Underground Film Festival Since 1993, the Chicago Underground Film Festival (abbreviated CUFF) has put on an annual event showing a wide […]
You might have read about my recent return to England and the charms I enjoyed there not to mention catching up with some old friends. I visited hippy Camden Town again, breezed my way through London and wound up in Birmingham and Liverpool again. Liverpool is of course home to the Beatles – the greatest rock n roll band of all time. Lennon lovers and McCartney maniacs rave about their trips to Liverpool to ride in a fake yellow submarine, drink some beer down the Cavern Club and get their hair cut on Penny Lane. Away from all that you need a decent place to stay and the superb Elegant […]
Deep within London, away from all those busy office blocks sits remarkable Camden Town. This gem of a place is a hippy commune. It’s famous for its canals, its downright good music, its drug and sex scene and general hippy stuff! If you read our cool post on backpacking through Christiania in Copenhagen recently, this place is even funkier but without the whole crazy sh*t of leaving the country. In Christiania you’ve left Denmark for a hippy freetown. Here in Camden, your body is still in England, your mind might be elsewhere. Here are 5 top things to check out in Camden Town, London, England. […]
When you travel as long as me, sometimes you will end up renting a flat now and then, as a couple of my backpacking buddies have recently done. While I’m still of “no fixed abode”, I have rented flats in England before. Traditionally, the rental market in English coastal resorts like Southport, Bournemouth and Brighton was to a large extent young people starting out on their own or individuals who could not afford to buy a home of their own. Yes, I know – I once rented flats in Poole, Bournemouth and Dartford! Those were the days before I’d avoid long term contracts. Today the […]
Are you tired of spending your vacation in the same familiar places? Want to try something absolutely new and unique? Then you can consider Armenia as a next travel destination, as this small unique country offers myriads of tourist attractions you won’t find in any other country. It’s a truly unique place for the backpacker. Here we present top 6 reasons for visiting Armenia this year. To explore the first Christian country in the world Armenia is the first country in the world that adopted Christianity as a state religion in 301, and now the monuments connected with this important event can be seen […]
“Tunis Air is an anagram of… U s*it air!!” – Jonny Blair, 2015 You might have read my rant before about 5 SHIT airlines, but I’m now delighted to add TUNIS AIR to the sh*t list!! Lol! They are by far the worst airline I have ever flown with. It was a calamity of errors from day 1 with them. Firstly, I couldnt’ book the flight online. You need to go through an agent, or use a TUNISIAN credit card. Obviously since I’m not fucking Tunisian, I don’t have a Tunisian credit card. I emailed them to ask them how I can pay them and book […]
Don’t Fall For The Bogus Inca Trail says Jonny Blair, author of the excellent e-Book “The Backpackers Guide to the Inca Trail” which is available to buy ahead of hiking the Inca trail. You want to read about a ‘fake’ Inca Trail? Oh really a fake Inca Trail!!! Each day naive travellers sign up for it and do it without even knowing they’re not on the real trail. I’m here to tell you how to make sure you do the real Inca Trail, which let’s be honest is what you want to do. You want four days of hiking and camping in the gorgeous valleys of […]
