2016 started off in one way, turned left, got flipped upside down, then messed up in the blender. Here’s how it all came out in the end:
Great Britain
England. Scotland. Northern Ireland. Even Gibraltar. I prefer to categorize these countries separately, and have had many adventures in each of them. Check out the posts from these adventures, below!
7 Countries and 34,000 Miles: 2014 Travel Summary
In 2014 I traveled through/lived in 7 countries, and traversed over 34,000 miles. Here’s a summary of what I did, and where.
Gibraltar: Life on the Rock
Gibraltar is a territory that feels like an island nation, influenced by many cultures and languages. Oh yeah, and it’s a massive tax-free shopping centre.
My Weekend in Glasgow #GlobalTravelerNora
It was a perfectly sunny weekend in Glasgow, with a side of touristy and a dose of good humour. Check out my action-packed 1-Minute Glasgow video!
London is Growing on Me
London is growing on me, the more I visit this huge city full of anything and everything.
Returning to (and Redeeming) London
My recent visit to London was redeeming. As always, travel experiences are about more than just the destination! Check out my double-decker time lapse.
Ireland: The Causeway, and Mamore Gap
“So we have a bit of a hill to climb to get there,” was my only introduction to our imminent journey over Mamore Gap in Donegal. We were headed to my friend’s country home town for some boozy birthday celebrations, but having just arrived in Ireland I was still getting my bearings and had no idea […]
Ireland: The Booze, and The Politics
Give a pint of blood…and get a pint of Guinness! That there, my friends, sums up Ireland quite nicely (tongue in cheek). This article was originally published in 2010, and has since been updated for accuracy of links and formatting. Ireland: The Booze Ireland seems to be a nation of drinkers. Similar to England, pub […]
Arriving in Ireland (With No Money)
Arriving in Ireland, I stepped off the ferry in Belfast with exactly ₤2.29 in coins and no bills. I only had one night in Northern Ireland before heading to a friend’s place near Derry (where Euros are the prevailing currency), and I was determined to make the best use of this money while not having […]
International Train Travel: An Evangelist’s Rant
International Train Travel – I could think of no better way to get from A to B. Here’s why. This post was originally published in 2010, and has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. I’ve started reading The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas by Paul Theroux, which I fear will […]
Scotland: The Festivals, The Highlands, The Food, The Weather
Having spent 10 days in Scotland, I’m intrigued. Scotland – like so many other places – is now on my list of destinations to return to, and experience slowly. Here are some of the highlights: This post was originally published in 2010. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. Edinburgh: Festival […]
English Pub Culture, and The Pub Dog
The Pub is an institution in England, and English pub culture is a real thing. And nothing illustrates this better than my encounter with The Pub Dog.
Adventures in England: London, Hampshire, Avebury, Winchester, York, Whitby
Having spent a little over three weeks in England, here are some of the adventures I had in London, Hampshire, Avebury, Winchester, York, and Whitby.