“I love this place, I love this neighbourhood, I love this culture” explained Thierry Roche as we sipped his craft beer in La Brasserie de la Goutte d’Or. Named after the…
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One of the things that never ceases to amaze me when I travel is discovering aspects of art or history that I never knew before, but continue to notice everywhere…
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This article on 10 of the best hostels in Europe is an extract from my book: The Hostel Guide: The Ultimate Backpackers Guide to Staying and Working in Hostels in…
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Have you been through all my hostel tips but still haven’t found answers to your questions about hostel life? I get questions about hostels on a daily basis, and so…
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Remember the days when you had to get to an airport three hours before take-off to stand in a queue and check-in in person? I do, and I can honestly…
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Hey guys! So if you’re reading this then you’ve probably already noticed that my blog now looks very different! A New Blog Design & Layout For the past few weeks I’ve…
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Yesterday I received an email notification in response to a comment that someone left on one of my youtube videos. It turns out that, according to this viewer, I am promoting…
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Nestled at the end of a lush green garden that overlooks the rooftops of Rotterdam is Op Het Dak. I’d like to say I stumbled upon this hidden gem myself. But…
There’s something about coffee that just seems to inspire creativity. The stimulation from caffeine and rush of energy from my spoonful of sugar can be enough to keep me writing…
This post is waaaaay overdue. The last time I was in the bar of The Yellow Rome was in February of this year. But the day I got my hair…