Detached From Reality

So it's been a while since I have even wanted to write yet alone actually write something down. There is going to be a lot of emotion in this one so bare with me ok. I am going to pick up from my time in New Zealand so far as being here has been both the best and the worst time of my life.

What's In My Bag

(Picture By Richard Huckvale)

I get asked rather a lot by either fellow backpackers already on the road or wanna be backpackers planning their first trip, "What do you carry? What is in your bag?" So here is a post of what I am carrying while I explore the world.

How To Save Money While Travelling

I have previously blogged about Essential Apps For Travellers but this one is more about tips on how to find accommodation and get it cheaper than the price advertised. It can be daunting trying to save money while on the road so hopefully these hints and tips will help.

Tubing Down The Mekong River

(Picture by Raniera Rewiri)

Firstly let me say that this was a really big deal for me, I have a great fear of water. I mean I literally hear the jaws music as soon as the water gets past my waist but the whole point of travelling is to step outside of your comfort zone and in my case I fucking jumped outside it.

30 Days In Vietnam

(Picture by Richard Huckvale)

I have named this blog 30 days in Vietnam as we originally only planned on staying for the 15 free days you get on arrival into the country. Thankfully we met some amazing folks and decided to stay for 30 days instead. A decision that was well well worth it.

Hong Kong

(Picture by Richard Huckvale)

Let me start with Hong Kong is a complete contrast to China although technically in China it's not part of China and is classed as its own country somehow!! Not sure how it all pans out really but it's vastly different.

The China Experience

(Picture by Lauren Shearer)

Where do I start with this country? Please stick with this post as it will no doubt turn into an epic rant about how annoying the place is and how super annoying the older generation of people are. I will start off with a breakdown of what we did and where we went etc.

Travelling With Your Partner

(Picture by Richard Huckvale)

So as you can imagine we have met a lot of people so far on our travels, mostly solo travellers who have made friends along the way or groups of friends who have decided to see the world together. We have only met the odd one or two couples and we get asked the same question all the time!! "What is it like travelling with your partner?"

A Home From Home Japan

(Picture by Lauren Shearer)

So Japan, where do I start? I don't know why or how as I've never been to Japan before but I felt like I was at home the moment I stepped off the plane. I'll try to explain the best I can but I'm not sure I understand it myself.

The People You Meet & Places You Go

(Picture by Richard Huckvale)

For 6 weeks we called India home, for 1 week we called Japan home & now we call China home. From north to south and back again. Trains, buses, Taxi's and our feet have taken us mile upon mile, through some of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. This blog will be about the experience and the people we met who have made the whole trip so far that extra bit special.

Must Have Apps For All Travellers

(Picture by Richard Huckvale)

Right folks this one is for all you soon to be and current travellers, These apps I am about to Blog about could literally save your life and believe it or not many travellers don't know about them.

Holi Festival Of Colours 2016

(Picture by Richard Huckvale)

After much deliberation we decided to spend Holi Festival of Colours in Anjuna (Goa) we were only meant to go to Goa for a few days but ended up staying for 3 weeks (I will be blogging about it shortly) this ones all about Holi

How To Make Friends & Influence People

(Picture by Richard Huckvale)

Rather a few folks from back home have asked about how I have met or got talking to people via social media who are all travelling at the same time as me. Well, aside from the normal socialising in hostels on tours etc and randomly bumping into people while on your travels the best way I've managed to meet people is via the Backpackr iPhone app.

A Little Relaxation In Dubai

Literally, where do I start? As it stands right now as I am writing this blog, we have travelled to 3 different countries in just 6 days!! Manchester to Dubai to India. Granted the 3 days in Dubai were relaxing by the pool, chilling on the beach and going for drinks with family but it has been super hectic.

Globe Trotters

20th February 2016, We officially left the UK on our 2-year globetrotting session. It has been a hectic 10 months of planning, you name it we've researched it watched it on YouTube and asked a fellow traveller about it, but we were still doing last minute packing and believe it or not photoshop before we set off to the airport.

Friends, Family & Final Goodbyes

The time has almost come to jet off around the world; the last few days have been spent with my friends and family saying our final goodbyes. It is a strange feeling knowing that the people have surrounded myself with for most of my life won't be there to go for a beer with or pop round the house for a brew.

The Burning Questions

So in a little over three days I will land in Dubai, the first stop on my journey around the world. Now I thought I would address the burning questions that I keep getting asked on a daily basis.

Partner In Crime

I thought it would be best to introduce the blogging world to Lauren seen as though she will be with me for the two-year travel around the world. It's best you meet the nutter now :)

The Journey Begins

This is my first ever blog, so please bare with me :) As I sit here with my entire life packed into an 80L backpack watching Lauren try and decide what clothes to take and what to leave behind it's finally hit me.