The Photos I Never Took: A Year of Full-Time Travel in 2025
I have completed another twelve months of travel and as well as listing where I was, I wanted to look back on what stayed with me. These are moments that I didn’t record at the time. Sometimes because the moment was fleeting, sometimes out of respect for the people involved, sometimes because I just wasn’t there! What follows is a year told in words instead of photographs.
Chips, Crisps, and Cuttlefish: My Funniest Food Fails While Travelling.
I know there are bloggers out there who specialise in the subject … but I suffer enough from imposter syndrome in so many areas, I’m not wanting to add food blogger to the mix. I think after reading this post you will think there is not much chance of that!
The secret life of walls. Street Art in Europe.
When I travel, I’m as likely to hunt for murals as museums, because street art feels alive: it’s political, playful, and sometimes defiant. From graffiti-tagged trains in Belgium to a hidden unicorn mural in a Granada car park, each wall tells a story,
Rain, Vallecas, and Unexpected Madrid Moments: A One-Month Story.
Discover what it’s like to spend a month in Madrid’s Ensanche de Vallecas — from rain-soaked streets and long metro rides to local bars, cat cafés, and unexpected adventures.
Cádiz – trees, trains and more than one kind of trip
I almost didn’t go to Cádiz .
When planning my trip through Andalucía, Granada and Seville were definitely on the list—but Cádiz? It felt slightly out of the way, and tourist heavy coastal towns are really not my thing. Still, something about it tugged at me. Maybe it was the name.
Heart of the city vs the edge.
A case study from a long term traveller in Granada and Seville. Five Take-aways: Public Transport in both cities will be cheaper by card if staying longer term. In Granada a bus card can be bought for 2 Euros which brings the individual journey cost down from 1.60 to .45 cents. It doesn’t work […]
How to find community when in recovery or travelling full-time.
In short: Community plays a pivotal role in recovery from addiction. Staying connected is vital for solo travelers to combat isolation and maintain mental well-being. Social media, local meetups, and networks like Couchsurfing can help build meaningful relationships while on the road. Community provides not just support but also a sense of belonging, making travel […]
The good the bad and the silence … a music post.
I’m not sure if it’s because I am an old man now, but there is nothing I like better than a quiet place to eat and or drink.
Signs to make you smile …
One of the things I like to do when travelling is to smile and one of the things that makes me smile is seeing puns and good word play.
Gambling in Europe and what to avoid.
What has interested me is seeing the different attitudes to gambling in the countries I have been through – from the obsession with horse racing in Ireland, carriage racing in France, scratch-cards in Portugal and slots in Spain and Germany.