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- Wembley – My First Ever England GameIt confuses a lot of people that me, a Glaswegian football supports England. The simple explanation for this is the fact that I am half English and proud to be so. When it comes to football I am a fan… Read More »Wembley – My First Ever England Game
- Mexico City – A Guide to Transport in The CapitalMexico City is the largest city in North America and because of that, it’s essential to know about transport here. The public transport on offer in DF is surprisingly good and I recommend making use of it. Knowing how to… Read More »Mexico City – A Guide to Transport in The Capital
- The Time I Had a Taco Feast in MexicoThrough my time spent in Mexico, I was not afraid to indulge myself in the local food. Mexico is well-known for having incredible food and it cannot be avoided. Did you really go to Mexico if you didn’t have taco… Read More »The Time I Had a Taco Feast in Mexico
- North Macedonia Travel: 8 Things You Should KnowNorth Macedonia is a hidden gem of a country within the Balkans and a perfect backpacking location. This small Balkan country boasts incredible nature and a ton of history. It is also one of the least visited countries in Europe… Read More »North Macedonia Travel: 8 Things You Should Know
- Mexico City – 5 Things That Surprised me About Living ThereI spent half of last year living in Mexico City, an absolute mammoth of a place. I seriously did not know what to expect before embarking on my flight across the Atlantic. Mexico City is the 2nd biggest city in… Read More »Mexico City – 5 Things That Surprised me About Living There
- 3 Interesting Places to Check Out in StirlingStirling is a small city of great historical interest located half-way between Glasgow and Edinburgh. When people have the idea in their head that Stirling is a city, they get the impression that it’s bigger than it actually is. In… Read More »3 Interesting Places to Check Out in Stirling
- Backpacking in El Salvador – 10 Things You Should KnowEl Salvador may be a lesser-known country when it comes to backpacking destinations, however that doesn’t mean you should give it a miss. Last summer I spent a few days in this wonderful little country and would love to go… Read More »Backpacking in El Salvador – 10 Things You Should Know
- 8 Great Things About Living in ScotlandScotland is a fantastic country and I am definitely proud to be Scottish, it is a country that is visually stunning and a place I felt sad about leaving in last year. There are a lot of great things about… Read More »8 Great Things About Living in Scotland
- 5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Semester AbroadIf you are reading this post and have been given the option to study abroad during your time at university. I congratulate you, anticipating a semester abroad can be the really exciting. However it can also be really daunting and… Read More »5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Semester Abroad
- Mexico Travel: 12 Things You Should NOT do When VisitingMexico has a special place in my heart and after spending half of least year living and travelling around this fantastic country. I am itching to return and it’s genuinely been one of my favourite countries. Mexico is nothing short… Read More »Mexico Travel: 12 Things You Should NOT do When Visiting
- How to go to Football Matches While TravellingThey say football is the world’s game and the fact that I have been to football matches in 4 different continents proves the truth of this statement. Many football fans tell me it’s their dream to go to football stadiums… Read More »How to go to Football Matches While Travelling
- UK Travel: A Guide to Getting From Scotland to LondonI have travelled down to London from Scotland a good few times in my life and did so most recently for a quick visit. What’s worth mentioning is that these options are getting to London from Glasgow or Edinburgh as… Read More »UK Travel: A Guide to Getting From Scotland to London
- Backpacking in the Czech Republic – A Few Days in PraguePrague is known the world over for being a destination for beer and is renowned for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With this comes a lot of tourists and a lot of people have visited… Read More »Backpacking in the Czech Republic – A Few Days in Prague
- My First Time in The Czech Republic, Backpacking in BrnoBrno is the 2nd biggest city in the Czech Republic and feels like a mix of old and new. Coming here was also the first time I had ever been to the Czech Republic, a country renowned by backpackers as… Read More »My First Time in The Czech Republic, Backpacking in Brno
- Backpacking in Serbia: Visiting Novi Sad in a DayNovi Sad is Serbia’s 2nd biggest city and it is very close to Belgrade. It is the largest city in the province of Vojvodina which was historically part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and that means that it looks rather different.… Read More »Backpacking in Serbia: Visiting Novi Sad in a Day
- Belgrade is Europe’s Most Unique MetropolisFor years I have wanted to visit this absolutely fascinating city, however the problem is getting to Belgrade is a serious pain in the neck. Taking the Flixbus from Sofia The quickest and cheapest possible way to get to Serbia… Read More »Belgrade is Europe’s Most Unique Metropolis
- 2 Days in Sofia, My First Time in BulgariaI had heard a lot of good things about Bulgaria and during this trip I thought I’d stop by Sofia, which is one of the oldest cities in Europe. What I can say is that although this place seems rough… Read More »2 Days in Sofia, My First Time in Bulgaria
- Visiting Peles – A Charming Castle a Train Away From BucharestRomania or more accurately, Transylvania is famous for two things: vampires and castles. It’s unlikely that you’ll ever see a vampire, but during my time in Romania I felt it would be a sin not to see at least one… Read More »Visiting Peles – A Charming Castle a Train Away From Bucharest
- Backpacking in Bucharest – Little ParisRomania is a place few people think to visit and not a lot is known about Bucharest compared to other European capitals. The Balkan country has a bad reputation, however if you’re interested in history and are looking for a… Read More »Backpacking in Bucharest – Little Paris
- 12 Things I HATE About Living in ScotlandI was born in Scotland and I have spent most of my life here. I would say I’m very fortunate to live in a country that’s so incredible and also has a lot of stability. Despite that, there are quite… Read More »12 Things I HATE About Living in Scotland
- Why I Almost Never Write About ScotlandMy country is beautiful and that cannot be disputed. Scotland has the beautiful capital Edinburgh, Loch Lomond and The Isle of Skye. Despite it being a small country, there is a lot to see and a lifetime to see it.… Read More »Why I Almost Never Write About Scotland
- Reflecting on 2022, A Year of AdventureAs 2022’s days are numbered, I’d like this post to show all the incredible things I did during this year. I had quite a bit of adventure and lived in a different country on a different continent. It was also… Read More »Reflecting on 2022, A Year of Adventure
- The Edinburgh Souvenir Shop Run by a LunaticThis is a story from August last year, but I feel like it is a story that should be told as what happened was so ridiculous and unbelievable. To understand this story, one needs to understand that the Royal Mile… Read More »The Edinburgh Souvenir Shop Run by a Lunatic
- 5 Worst Things About solo TravelBefore we get into the topic at hand, I’d like to mention that I was invited along to write for the Brig Newspaper and made an article about encouraging solo travel. However, it can be a challenging experience and it… Read More »5 Worst Things About solo Travel
- 6 Reasons to add Colombia to Your Travel ListIt’s a complete shame that Colombia has been made famous for all of the wrong things, the truth is that this South American country might just be my favourite in the continent. I have to say it’s probably an almost… Read More »6 Reasons to add Colombia to Your Travel List
- 12 Great Reasons to Visit MexicoHaving spent half of this year in this enigma of a country, there is so much I have to say. I would say that I was surprised by how good it was. Mexico is a fantastic country that you have… Read More »12 Great Reasons to Visit Mexico
- Colombia Backpacking – 8 Things I Wish I Knew About This Incredible CountryColombia is an insanely beautiful country which unfortunately has such an undeserved reputation. Of course, it is not a place for beginner travellers, it felt a bit intense at times. It’s useful to know a few things to make sure… Read More »Colombia Backpacking – 8 Things I Wish I Knew About This Incredible Country
- Costa Rica Travel: 10 Things You Must Know Before GoingCosta Rica is a wildly popular country to visit in Central America and it is easy to understand why. The well-kept nature is what makes Costa Rica a well-visited destination. 1. Getting into Costa Rica It is most likely that… Read More »Costa Rica Travel: 10 Things You Must Know Before Going
- Being Scottish and Travelling – 10 Things I get AskedBeing Scottish means many things, it’s funny to say I’m from the land of the deep fried Mars bar. We all know Scotland for Loch Ness, it’s the place where GTA comes from. Scotland has contributed to the world the… Read More »Being Scottish and Travelling – 10 Things I get Asked
- Exploring Tito’s Old Bunker in Bosnia – A Relic of YugoslaviaIn a small town in the middle of what now is the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a relic of Yugoslavia can be found hidden under a normal looking house. Known as ARK D-0, it is a truly fascinating experience… Read More »Exploring Tito’s Old Bunker in Bosnia – A Relic of Yugoslavia
- My Last Remaining Days in Mexico CityAs my flight back to Scotland was departing from Mexico City, I had my last remaining days in the capital. Seeing as there were still some things I hadn’t done yet, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. Taking… Read More »My Last Remaining Days in Mexico City
- Enchanting Guanajuato: A Fascinating Blend of History and ArtI was recommend Guanajuato by a few people to visit while I had the chance. Little did I know that it would be such an interesting place. Guanajuato is a fantastic city for backpacking in Mexico and definitely a must-visit.… Read More »Enchanting Guanajuato: A Fascinating Blend of History and Art
- Guadalajara and Tequila: A Journey through Mexico’s Vibrant HeartlandBefore it was time to come home, I had a week to spend in Mexico, I decided to cram this time into a small opportunity to see a bit of the country I wasn’t able to whilst I was at… Read More »Guadalajara and Tequila: A Journey through Mexico’s Vibrant Heartland
- Bogotá Backpacking – Colombia’s Capital Full of Art, Culture and AdventureMy last stop in Colombia was the capital, Bogotá which is a huge city. I didn’t get to really get under the skin of the place as it was such a short time. Moreover, I felt really exhausted as travelling… Read More »Bogotá Backpacking – Colombia’s Capital Full of Art, Culture and Adventure
- Colombia Travel – Cruising From Salento to the Coffee FieldsA place that is heavily talked about in Colombia is the village of Salento and Valle de Cocora in Quindio. This is right in the heart of the country and where a lot of the coffee is grown. Valle de… Read More »Colombia Travel – Cruising From Salento to the Coffee Fields
- Medellín Unseen: What the Media Fails to Show youMedellín is a place which brings up images of violent crime and the drug trade. This is because many years ago, It was home to the Medellín Cartel led by the evil Escobar. This man caused a number of atrocities… Read More »Medellín Unseen: What the Media Fails to Show you
- Cartagena is Colombia’s Vibrant City on the Caribbean CoastThis place is one of the best kept colonial cities that I have seen in Latin America, with history of the Spanish Empire. Discovering the history of this place makes you realise it was an important place for the Spanish… Read More »Cartagena is Colombia’s Vibrant City on the Caribbean Coast
- DO NOT Give This Charlatan Money in Cartagena, ColombiaCartagena – The Most Touristy Place in Colombia Cartagena is a well-visited Colombian city, unfortunately with that comes a lot of people who want to take advantage of tourists. They think will be liberal with their money and will prey… Read More »DO NOT Give This Charlatan Money in Cartagena, Colombia
- San José – Backpacking through Costa Rica’s Largest CityAfter some time exploring what Costa Rica has to offer, I decided to stay in the capital for 2 days. I’ll be honest and say that I spent some of my time here taking a rest in the hostel as… Read More »San José – Backpacking through Costa Rica’s Largest City
- Manuel Antonio, Nature’s Embrace in an Incredible Backpacking SpotA place sprawling with wildlife, greenery and fantastic beaches. Manuel Antonio is seemingly a paradise that I highly recommend visiting. Unlike most places with beaches like Phuket and Bali, it’s not overrun with tourists and a lot of care is… Read More »Manuel Antonio, Nature’s Embrace in an Incredible Backpacking Spot
- Tamarindo – A Gruelling Backpacking Adventure in Pursuit of SurfingTamarindo is a fantastic coastal destination in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province, within the area, there are loads of beaches and they aren’t completely mobbed. What is true however is that Tamarindo is home to a lot of expats from mostly… Read More »Tamarindo – A Gruelling Backpacking Adventure in Pursuit of Surfing
- Backpacking in La Fortuna: Exploring the Magic of Costa Rica’s Adventure HubThough Costa Rica’s name in Spanish means ‘rich coast’ the inland areas of the country have a lot to offer. This small country has incredible nature, including rainforest and volcanoes. A little bit north of San Jose you can find… Read More »Backpacking in La Fortuna: Exploring the Magic of Costa Rica’s Adventure Hub
- Suchitoto: Backpacker’s Exploration of the most Elegant Town in El SalvadorEl Salvador has a bad reputation for formerly being one of the most violent countries in the world, the sheer beauty of this country is then almost unknown. One hour north of the country’s capital is one of the original… Read More »Suchitoto: Backpacker’s Exploration of the most Elegant Town in El Salvador
- San Salvador: Exploring the Underrated and Awesome Capital“Who told you about El Salvador” was what I was asked by the immigration officer at the airport. My flight from Guatemala City only had 5 other people on it. Once I arrived in San Salvador, there was no queue… Read More »San Salvador: Exploring the Underrated and Awesome Capital
- Guatemala City: Delicious Street Food and Getting Lost in This Scary CityAfter my visit to Flores I had to take a flight to Guatemala City which took more or less 30 minutes. I arrived at 12 and my flight to San Salvador was at 7. This gave me a lot of… Read More »Guatemala City: Delicious Street Food and Getting Lost in This Scary City
- Tikal – The Most Amazing Ruins I’ve Ever SeenWithin the northern part of Guatemala there’s a huge site of Mayan ruins located in a protected area of rainforest. Known as Tikal, this site is the ruins of an ancient Mayan city which date back to 200 AD and… Read More »Tikal – The Most Amazing Ruins I’ve Ever Seen
- Antigua Guatemala: Starting my Adventure in Latin AmericaThe Start of an Adventure After half a year of living in Mexico City, I had finished my exchange and it was time to do a bit of travelling. Guatemala was a country high on my list for a while… Read More »Antigua Guatemala: Starting my Adventure in Latin America
- 10 Ridiculous Misconceptions About MexicoI would say that Mexico is probably one of the most misunderstood countries in the world, the mainstream media. US politicians and American Movies and TV shows all paint negative pictures of Mexico. What’s true is that the positive side… Read More »10 Ridiculous Misconceptions About Mexico
- 10 Things I Hate About MexicoAfter spending half a year living in Mexico, I felt like it had changed my life in a very positive way and I can fairly say that along with Portugal, it is my favourite country I have visited so far.… Read More »10 Things I Hate About Mexico
- 15 Things to do in Mexico CityMexico’s capital is a huge city that never sleeps and I’d even go as far as saying that it’s my favourite city in North America. It’s full of excitement and you can never run out of things to do. After… Read More »15 Things to do in Mexico City
- Scotland vs Mexico: 12 Differences After An Incredible Time in MexicoComing from Scotland and moving to Mexico for an exchange is an unusual change and they are completely different countries separated by the Atlantic Ocean. Mexico are different in so many ways and here are 12 things I’ve noticed in… Read More »Scotland vs Mexico: 12 Differences After An Incredible Time in Mexico
- Mexico: 5 Mouth-Watering Foods I Tried for the First TimeIn Mexico, the food is incredible and it is popular all over the world. However, the food within Mexico is completely different from what you get in the country. Almost all of what’s considered Mexican food outside of the UK… Read More »Mexico: 5 Mouth-Watering Foods I Tried for the First Time
- 5 Reasons to Visit PolandDuring a month backpacking trip in Europe, my final stop was Poland, I only went to Warsaw and Krakow. I was pleasantly surprised by the country as it normally gets a bad reputation and I definitely want to go back… Read More »5 Reasons to Visit Poland
- Why Lisbon is my Favourite city in EuropeJust before things went from bad to worse in 2020, I spent 5 days in Portugal’s capital and ever since I started learning Portuguese, I knew I had to go to Portugal. Lisbon is a great city to visit as… Read More »Why Lisbon is my Favourite city in Europe
- Japan, 10 Things You Should Know About Backpacking ThereJapan, the land of the rising sun is a travel destination and a dream for most people. However, I think it’s important to gain an understanding of the culture. It’s essential to know certain things before you get on the… Read More »Japan, 10 Things You Should Know About Backpacking There
- Why Bali is the Most Overrated Destination in AsiaOne of the most talked about holiday destinations in the world is the Indonesian island near the Equator is thought of as an exotic destination that’s incredibly beautiful. However, the reality is that Bali is not such a paradise that… Read More »Why Bali is the Most Overrated Destination in Asia
- Why Berlin was a Pleasant SurpriseI went to Berlin as part of a solo backpacking through Europe in August 2020, having never been before, I didn’t really know what to expect. I didn’t expect to enjoy it so much as Berlin has a reputation for… Read More »Why Berlin was a Pleasant Surprise
- How I Spent 24 Hours in BratislavaBratislava is the capital of the Central European country Slovakia, although it’s not as visited as Budapest or Prague in its neighbouring countries, what makes it worth visiting is its tranquility and quaint architecture. After a great few days in… Read More »How I Spent 24 Hours in Bratislava
- Why Budapest is the Perfect City for BackpackersBudapest is the capital of Hungary in Central Europe, it’s a decent-sized city and a possibly one of the best places for backpackers, especially if you’re on a budget. Budapest is great for all travellers, from seasoned travellers to people… Read More »Why Budapest is the Perfect City for Backpackers
- 5 Things to Know Before Going to AustraliaIn April 2019, I went to Australia for 2 and a half weeks, it’s a great country and I feel that there are some things you should know before going there. It’s a popular destination for backpackers and people going… Read More »5 Things to Know Before Going to Australia
- Seoul – Falling Victim to a Strange ScamWhen I was travelling through Asia in 2019, I spent a few days in the Seoul. I have to say it was a fantastic place and possibly my favourite city in Asia. I am aware that in countries like China,… Read More »Seoul – Falling Victim to a Strange Scam
- Mexico – 10 Things You Should Know Before Backpacking ThereAfter living in Mexico City for over 5 months, I feel like I have had a sense of the country as I have also visited 8 states. It’s a country which is very much misunderstood and has a lot to… Read More »Mexico – 10 Things You Should Know Before Backpacking There
- Ljubljana – A Wonderful Backpacking DestinationSlovenia has the smallest capital city in Europe, Ljubljana and it’s very much worth visiting. I think that you can see the whole city in a day and within the centre it looks absolutely magical. Ljubljana’s centre has incredible architecture… Read More »Ljubljana – A Wonderful Backpacking Destination
- Milan – Backpacking in the Dynamic Metropolis of Fashion and FootballI don’t know why, but I had always wanted to visit Milan. The city is famous for two things, football and fashion. Any lifelong Champions League fan will be familiar with this city as it is home to two legendary… Read More »Milan – Backpacking in the Dynamic Metropolis of Fashion and Football
- Florence – Backpacking in the Striking City of the RenaissanceOut of the cities I had been to in Italy, Florence is an incredible place to visit. However this city is very touristy. This is because Florence was the home of the Renaissance and you can see the history of… Read More »Florence – Backpacking in the Striking City of the Renaissance
- Rome – Backpacking in the Chaotic and Overcrowded CityAfter going to Naples, I took the bus over to Rome which took about 2 hours, when I arrived in Rome, the heat was killing me as it was in the middle of summer. I walked for 20 minutes to… Read More »Rome – Backpacking in the Chaotic and Overcrowded City
- Naples – This Chaotic City was a SurpriseI started my European backpacking trip in the Southern Italian city of Naples and this was in August 2020. So it was good to get away of months being inside because of the pandemic. Naples has a reputation of being… Read More »Naples – This Chaotic City was a Surprise
- Why Croatia is the Most Overrated Destination in EuropeIn my humble opinion, Croatia might just be the most overrated country I’ve been to in Europe and I have my reasons. This might anger some people, so I would like to say that I have nothing against Croatia or… Read More »Why Croatia is the Most Overrated Destination in Europe
- Acapulco – A Weekend in Mexico’s Popular Holiday DestinationAcapulco was once the the greatest beach resort town in Mexico, attracting tourists from the United States, however, nowadays it is mostly Mexicans who comes here on family holidays to stay in all-inclusive resorts. I went to Acapulco for the… Read More »Acapulco – A Weekend in Mexico’s Popular Holiday Destination
- Puerto Escondido – The Best Beaches in MexicoWhen my dad went to Mexico 30 years, he would always tell about this almost mythical place called Puerto Escondido. Once I went there for myself, it did not disappoint. Puerto Escondido With my Friends After a week in Quintana… Read More »Puerto Escondido – The Best Beaches in Mexico
- Why Tulum is a Fantastic DestinationA 2 hour bus ride from Cancún, Tulum is a much better destination, although it is very touristy and the town itself isn’t much to look, Tulum has a lot to offer. Once we arrived in Tulum, we headed over… Read More »Why Tulum is a Fantastic Destination
- Cancún is the Most Overrated Cesspit in MexicoIf there’s anywhere in Mexico I completely suggest against visiting, it’s Cancún. Quintana Roo itself is a hotbed for US tourists and here’s why it’s overrated. There’s absolutely nothing outside of the fancy hotels in the city and it looks… Read More »Cancún is the Most Overrated Cesspit in Mexico
- Estadio Azteca – A Must-Visit for Football Enthusiasts in Mexico CityThe Estadio Azteca is a legendary place and as of now is the biggest football stadium I have been to. It has a capacity of just over eighty seven thousand which is more than four times the capacity of Tynecastle.… Read More »Estadio Azteca – A Must-Visit for Football Enthusiasts in Mexico City
- A Weekend in Puebla, Mexico’s Most Beautiful CityThe first place I went to in Mexico outside of Mexico city was Puebla in the neighbouring state, it takes 2 hours to get here by bus from Mexico City and it is most certainly worth visiting. I spent a… Read More »A Weekend in Puebla, Mexico’s Most Beautiful City
- Mexico City: My Thoughts After 3 Months of Living in the Exciting CityFor the almost 5 months, I have been living in Mexico’s capital as an exchange student at the university of La Salle, this post is going to cover my experience of travelling to Mexico for the first time and the… Read More »Mexico City: My Thoughts After 3 Months of Living in the Exciting City
- Croatia – Backpacking Through the Most Touristy Country in the BalkansAfter a fantastic week in Bosnia, I spent the next 10 days of my trip in Croatia. In this post, I will be talking about Split, Zadar, Rijeka, Pula and Zagreb. I will tell you that Croatia has some incredible… Read More »Croatia – Backpacking Through the Most Touristy Country in the Balkans
- Bosnia – Backpacking Through this Intriguing Country of the Former YugoslaviaBosnia is a country that most people I know wouldn’t think to visit, this is unfortunate because my experience there was fantastic. The country is healing from a horrific war that took place only just 5 years before I was… Read More »Bosnia – Backpacking Through this Intriguing Country of the Former Yugoslavia
- Dubrovnik: Backpacking in the Overcrowded and Overpriced Tourist TrapYou will no-doubt heard of Dubrovnik, made famous as a filming location for Star Wars and Game of Thrones and probably welcomes millions of tourists every year. I would call it the Venice of the Balkans, it is incredibly crowded… Read More »Dubrovnik: Backpacking in the Overcrowded and Overpriced Tourist Trap
- Kotor: A Backpacking Adventure in Montenegro’s Biggest DestinationKotor Bay is a well-known tourist destination in Montenegro which is a popular destination for Russian tourists. What I would say about this place is that it is worth visiting, however it is very small. You can see it all… Read More »Kotor: A Backpacking Adventure in Montenegro’s Biggest Destination
- Tirana Unplugged: Immersing in the City’s Authentic Vibe for Two DaysTirana is certainly an offbeat destination and I reckon not many people know about Albania. Albania is known for formerly being a communist dictatorship run by madman, Enver Hoxha. Unfortunately Albania has a reputation for organised crime like as referenced… Read More »Tirana Unplugged: Immersing in the City’s Authentic Vibe for Two Days
- North Macedonia – Backpacking in this Amazing CountryNorth Macedonia – A perfect Backpacking Destination Most people in Scotland couldn’t even point this country on a map, despite the fact it’s north of Greece. It was recently renamed to North Macedonia for political reasons. There is also a… Read More »North Macedonia – Backpacking in this Amazing Country
- World of Wilson – I almost Gave Up, But refused to do soI Almost Gave Up Well, my blog now has its own website after almost 5 years of writing on Blogger, I want to share with you the value of determination and hopefully you can learn from my experience of perseverance… Read More »World of Wilson – I almost Gave Up, But refused to do so