When you embrace life on the road you have to accept that you will come across many lasts. Today marks my last day living in London. It is the last day I can walk down to the Thames, have ample stores to sustain a comfortable lifestyle within a 100m radius and hang out on my…
The sky was transforming into a dark brooding grey. Clouds were forming thicker, darker and lower: almost kissing the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf. Less than an hour ago we were blissfully walking along the Thames in brilliant summer sunshine taking photos of all the new and beautiful places we had just discovered. The casual decision…
As a backpacker you soon become accustomed to the realities of hostel life. Most travellers choose this way of life, and most thrive. Your previous notions about what a good night sleep is transforms into a new state of understanding. As long as you let go of your preconceptions and embrace that you will be…
Many visitors to London get stuck paying £££ for views of London, when they could get even better views for a lot less cash. Take the London Eye for an example. Yes, it is a big tourist draw/novelty. Once you’ve beaten your way through the crowds and waited for an eternity and finally get your…
Every traveller to Europe has castles on their bucket list, especially those, like me, who come from a country where castles are not something they will come across. We picture turrets, moats and forests predominately from films and storybooks. Our first exposure to this creative world of castles is with Disney movies as a child.…
