I am a bit obsessed with instant noodles when I travel in Asia and the 1st place I’d be at any new destination is in the local konbini or corner shop browsing through the local noodle shelves. They would be the first place I visit in the morning and the last place I see at …
I will use my main travel blog (Live Less Ordinary) as a case study here to highlight the need for a secure and up-to-date website. But more so the consequence of not having one. As I once near hit rock bottom due to lack of urgency as I preferred to prioritize travel over the maintenance …
I hate myself for not finding the new mini Asian Supermarket in Bangor (World Foods) before the whole self-isolation and COVID quarantine goings-on. As I’ve been itching for months to do a run to the Asian Supermarket in Belfast only I was unable to due to essential travel regulations. And a tasty Pad Kaprao or …
We first heard of the Harry Potter Studios tours back in 2012 during a stopover in London when Fanfan was all excited by the posters plastering the walls of Notting Hill Gate tube station. And it has been on the top of the to-do list in London ever since. So on our next stopover in …
I am fortunate with my new life back in Bangor. I feel I have everything I need. I have my happy family and wife, a manageable number of friends (Dave), and no desire to integrate further into the society around me. Each day I pursue my hobbies, I cook a lot, do some gaming, a …
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What always put me off with camping in Northern Ireland is reading the reviews beforehand as there always seems to be problems (at some point) with Irish travellers, joyriders, rowdiness and a lack of security and police presence. But even the slightest mention of parties, music, youths, noise, it just puts me right off. And …
I have covered a fair few road trips through the years but there will always be one that really stands out. Away from the UK, away from Europe, and away from pretty much everything I at the time know. It was both terrifying and fascinating which is the making of a most memorable of travels. …
The ‘Bangor West Treasure Hunt’ follows a circle route between Strickland’ Glen and Ker Wood and along the North Down Coastal Path, so you can really start anywhere at any clue along the way. At the same time, some starts are more accessible than others, and this will also depend on how you plan to …
First off, there are a few things to be aware before considering a visit to Glenfinnan Viaduct. First off, this seemingly off-the-beaten-path tourist attraction is ridiculously busy during peak tourist times. It will then be pretty much empty outside of peak tourist times. This is partly to do with the difference in weather during summer …
“We’re so lucky to have this on our doorstep”. This would be the daily chitchat of locals on our ‘self-isolation escapes’ as we follow the nearby stretch of the North Down Coastal Path in the Bangor West area. And Strickland’s Glen would be a quieter and more convenient middle point between the two busier sections …
