We Weren’t Allowed to Leave Malta at Christmas
At Christmas I normally make plans on where to spend it and who to spend it with. This Christmas that choice was taken out of my hands as we do not have the paperwork that
Should I Move to Malta, Cyprus, or Ireland?
The van conversion It's a curious question, isn't it? Should I move to Malta, Cyprus, or Ireland? I wonder how many people ask themselves such a thing - probably not many - but
Why Bureaucracy Hurts My Brain
When living my life on the road, the decisions I have to make each day are fairly ungoverned and simple. Where do I want to go today? Should I climb that hill / mountain and look at the
Focus on the Correct Goals
After a year of teaching English in South Korea, walking out of the classroom for the very last time felt pretty damn awesome. It wasn't that I hadn't enjoyed my time teaching - it had been
Life is Better on a Bicycle
It's been many months since I did my first long distance cycle. It wasn't that long, only 1000 miles, but it was undertaken on a bicycle that cost only £30. I miss those days of
Why Are Visas so Expensive for UK / US Citizens?
If you're a British or American passport holder, you probably (and justifiably) feel somewhat aggrieved by the extortionate cost of visas when you visit other countries. I certainly do. For example, a Chinese tourist visa