Ushuaia, Argentina The plane landed on a strip of land and I wondered where the airport was. Then I noticed it through the window, not much, but I supposed it manages well the number of tourists actually coming to Ushuaia in Patagonia. Once the plane door opened and I stepped out, I was greeted by …
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My Cuban Dream Come True I was very nervous about travelling to Cuba. No Silly, not because it’s dangerous but, because it’s been sat at the very top of my bucket list for a least 10 years now. I was worried it wouldn’t live up to my expectations. You know how they say never meet …
Being the capital city of India Delhi is a mish-mash of Indian cultures, foods, religions and can even seem like a multitude of worlds at times. It’s hard to imagine that India has a larger population than both Europe and the USA combined. You can go from complete ornate opulence to poignant poverty within a …
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The Culture Shock Of Mumbai I’ve travelled a fair bit in my time and I’ve often heard the term ‘Culture Shock’ but it’s not something I’ve ever experienced or really understood what it meant to be honest. That is of course until I arrived in Mumbai. Mumbai is not for the faint hearted or anyone …
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It’s not all beach and booze you know. There’s a lot more to Kusadasi than getting drunk and nursing a hangover on the beach, with more cocktails. Of course, the aforementioned piss-up is possible if you do so wish.I managed to get off the beach and out to see some of the authentic Turkish sights, …
Alternative Walking Tour Riga I started off my time in Riga by meeting my group at St. Peter’s church for a free walking tour called the Alternative Riga walking tour. I arranged to meet the guide there. He told me he would be carrying a yellow suitcase. The tour starts at 12 noon, sharp. This …
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My day started with a collection in Dublin city centre at 9.30am by my guide, Robert. I spent the full day with walking through the stunningly scenic mountains of Wicklow, just outside Dublin. The Garden of Ireland is the local name for this part of the country and it’s not hard to see why. Make …
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Ethiopia and her Northern Delights There are some countries I’ve travelled to and sort of felt I didn’t really leave Ireland. You know, they have all the same fast food outlets, everybody speaks English and they’ve become so touristy they have lost their soul to western ideals. Ethiopia is not that country. She is one …
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Even as I write the words Cape Town my whole body floods with adrenaline. In the one week, I spent there I checked off more things from my bucket list than I have in years of travelling to other exotic places around the globe. If Adventure Is Your Thing Then Cape Town Is Your Place I was greeted in Cape Town airport with a …
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Not just a bug, it’s a travel gene At the age of just 18, I first escaped. Booked me a cheap one-way flight to Spain and off I went. I was alone with about €200 to do me until I found a job. I didn’t even feel the slightest bit of worry or fear, just …