Archive for the ‘Backpacking Advice’ Category
Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a destination that promises unparalleled natural beauty and adventure at every turn. To truly uncover the hidden gems of this enchanting island, there’s no better way than embarking on a self-drive tour of Reykjavik, its capital city. A car rental in Reykjavik opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to explore at your own pace, chase the Northern Lights, and dive into the rich culture of Iceland. In this article, we’ll delve into the top car rentals for riding Reykjavik and discovering the best of Iceland’s capital, offering you a comprehensive guide to kickstart your December […]
An eSIM, short for embedded Subscriber Identity Module, is a digital SIM card that is built directly into a device such as a smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch. Unlike traditional physical SIM cards that need to be inserted and removed from a device, an eSIM is embedded within the device’s hardware. An eSIM serves the same purpose as a physical SIM card: it securely stores subscriber information, including the mobile network operator’s credentials and identification data necessary for accessing cellular networks. However, since it is embedded in the device, it eliminates the need for a physical SIM card slot. The primary advantage of an eSIM is […]
It is not a secret that England is a great travel destination. But England is so famous for its culture, and it consists of so many beautiful cities that it is hard to decide where exactly you should go. As you can guess from the title of this article, we are here to argue that Leicester is a splendid city to go to for your next holiday. Why? There are 4 legitimate and awesome reasons below. Reason 1: Football fans will get to learn about Leicester City If you enjoy watching football, then you must have heard about Leicester before. Leicester City won the Premier […]
Bali is one of the best places to close a business deal. You can never go wrong with the stunning vista of the sea and the natural lighting of the bright sun. Whether you want to have a cliff boardroom meeting or ocean-view grand ballroom meeting, meeting venues in Bali leave your business partners impressed by the elegant conferences. Here are a few tips you could use when choosing a venue for a meetings in Bali. Choose a Venue that Matches the Nature of your Meeting. The climate and environment in Bali are impressive. So, you do not need to be confined to in-door boards […]
Backpacking Centurion – A Northern Irishman’s Journey Through 100 Countries Volume 2 – Lands Down Under Chapter 36 – Hungarian Dancer (April 2009) Chapter 37 – Blueberry Muffinhead (11th June 2009, around 11.43 p.m.) Chapter 38 – Hat-trick of Crescents and an Unstoppable (Summer 2009) Chapter 39 – Floodgate Streetlight (October 2009) Chapter 40 – Hereford Away (September 2009) Chapter 41 – Xinying, Chiayi City and the Don’t Stop Living Globe (October 2009) Chapter 42 – The Non-Existent 2 a.m. Bus to Taidong (Sunday 11th October 2009) Chapter 43 – Living in A Land Down Under (October 2009) Chapter 44 – Dancing with Wolverine: Midnight […]
Backpacking Centurion – A Northern Irishman’s Journey Through 100 Countries Volume 1 – Don’t Look Back In Bangor Chapter 1 – Fool Circle (April 2015) Chapter 2 – My Childhood Sweetheart (The 1980s) Chapter 3 – Arconada…Armstrong! (25th June 1982) Chapter 4 – My First Backpacking Adventure (1991) Chapters 5, 6 and 7 Prelude to the Bangor Grammar School Trilogy Chapter 5 – The Great Exam Heist (May 1994) Chapter 6 – Where Were You While We Were Getting High? (1994 – 1996) Chapter 7 – The OXI One (25th June 1997) Chapter 8 – The Good Friday Disagreement (1997 – 1998) Chapter 9 – My Favourite […]
Since the pandemic changed our world, travel has for sure become a lot more difficult. We simply don’t do as much travelling, we get less visas, we cross less borders and we spend a lot more time in our native lands. This is the time to truly rediscover our own countries, our own cities and feel at ease with ourselves. And how about romance? Well, romance won’t change much except for the fact that we will probably look for more online options until face to face meeting becomes a reality. All over the USA, many dating apps and websites are trying to lure us in. […]
Traditionalists might argue that the best way to find love and meet a potential partner is through real life and everyday street life. These could be from normal everyday situations, through work, through studies, through friends or just going out to bars and chatting to people. We all meet our partners in different ways. However these days, as travellers, nomads and tourists, finding love on the road is something that is happening much more often and is a joy. From Tinder to Online Dating Sites, there is something truly magical and mysterious about looking for love online. You can also localise it, depending on where […]
Crossing World Borders as a website and blog has entered into its 6 year of existance. Originally I planned to document all my border crossings on this site, under the CWB (Crossing World Borders) title. However, I already had a main travel blog before this one, I also run a website called Don’t Stop Living, you can see it on that link. Years ago, I designed a logo for Don’t Stop Living and also had one designed for me. These days though, it’s much easier thanks not only to technological advances, but to new and quirky websites and platforms that make designing graphics easier. Recently […]
We’ve all met them, those mature travellers that have so much decorum, so much experience of travelling and just are great tourists to travel with. Even on the Inca Trail, I was blessed to be joined by a Taiwanese couple in their 50s doing the hike. I was 30 at the time, I couldn’t have imagined being able to do that aged 50! But when I get to hang out with mature travellers (and yes I know I am in danger of becoming one very soon, as the years go by), I tend to get very inspired by them, and then they tell me their […]