long term travel

Is Long-Term Travel Selfish?

As I sit in the airport waiting for yet another jaunt to Asia I got to thinking about the ethics behind long-term travel and lifestyle design in general. I’ve been on the go pretty much since summer 2006 and since then I’ve been home 3 time...
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Backpacking in Yorkshire

  Continuing on from Cumbria and the Peak District, I’m going to continue to sing the praises of the English countryside. Next up is Yorkshire, so when you’re backing in England be sure to head over here to check out some of the awesom...
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Backpacking in the Peak District

Backpacking in the Peak District After chatting about the things to do when you go backpacking in Wales and Scotland last week, I thought I’d bring it back to England. The general backpacking trail in England struggles to get out of London,...
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Top 5 Things to See and do In Wales

  Backpacking around Europe is one of the most popular traveling trips around, and as an Irishman, I’m disappointed that most people don’t make it to Ireland, Scotland, Wales and, London aside, most of England. When you’re crossing bor...
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Top 5 things to see and do in Scotland

  Following up from yesterdays top 5 things to see in Wales, I thought I should share the love with my whisky-loving friends further north. Scotland’s weather might keep a lot of the backpackers away, but those of us who make the extra...
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Things to Do in the Isle of Wight

Just 6 miles off the coast of the south of England, the Isle of Wight is certainly off the beaten track of Europe’s backing trail, but that’s not to say it’s not worth a visit. Things are changing and the Isle of Wight is growing in stature...
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African Camel Safaris – riding the desert caravan

After completing my trip through Africa last month, I can look back and really appreciate what an amazing continent it is. Home to the largest hot desert in the world and gigantic mountain ranges, what better way to traverse the arid wild l...
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