There are many blogs and websites out there absolutely gushing over all of the reasons to learn Spanish in Medellin, Colombia’s controversial city. Many of the content on those sites are by freelance writers who have been hired to scrape content from other blogs. Well, hold onto your arepas kids, because I have lived in […]
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Growing up in the UK, it’s almost impossible to escape the subject of World War 2. I personally spent many nights proudly reading my Grandfather’s war letters, from when he served in parts of India during the 6-year conflict so I always had a vested interest in visiting WW2 sites in Europe once I started
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I could barely sleep with excitement on the night before my first trip to Antarctica. After starting my South American trip 18 months earlier and being lucky enough to visit Salar De Uyuni, Macchu Pichu and after an epic 3-week Patagonia itinerary (to name only a few highlights) I was at the “End of The
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If you’re looking for the best natural hot springs in Tuscany, Italy then Mamma Mia you’re in for a treat as you arrive in Florence! When you think of this famously romantic Italian region your mind probably jumps straight to Renaissance art, picturesque vineyards, beautiful countrysides and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. You’d be
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Nobody does Day Of The Dead better than Mexico, but is there a particular destination in Mexico that does it even better than the rest? I’m not so sure, but after witnessing the event for myself by visiting the island of Janitzio for Dia De Muertos succeeding the previous years’ festival in 2 other cities;
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Watching a crucifixion in the Philippines isn’t the first thing you think of when you imagine this friendly Southeast Asian archipelago. With deep catholic traditions and an unapologetic religious conviction, it’s really no surprise that such a tradition should exist in the Philippines. Reenacting this famous biblical event for one of Christianity’s holiest days, I’m
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Clocking off from work on a Friday afternoon and heading out into the wilderness can seem like all fun and games; that’s until someone realises they’ve left their sleeping bag, toilet roll, bottle opener and food at home. As the old adage goes; “failing to plan is planning to fail,” and perfecting the art of
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I genuinely worked out how to start a lifestyle blog and make money by accident. Way back in 2010, I started this blog ‘Man vs Clock’ as a journal of my quarter-life crisis and personal accountability for the mammoth goal of turning my life around. The concept; I put a digital clock in the sidebar
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While many of us may be familiar with Angel Falls, Victoria Falls and Niagara Falls; the idea of visiting Iguazu Falls doesn’t seem to get as much love in the mainstream, although it recently has become too good to ignore. Straddling two countries and only a few miles away from a third, Iguazu Falls’ scale
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I absolutely loathe cold weather, but I don’t mind if it’s for a winter sport achievement like climbing a snowy mountain, or feeling the wind batter against your eardrums while cycling down Bolivia’s Death Road. I’m also up for a bit of nippy weather if it chips away at my neverending bucket list so staying
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Looking for things to do in Kirkenes, but can barely make it out on that tiny little dot on your dusty old atlas? I feel you. Been there, done that, got the “I stayed in an Ice Hotel in Norway” t-shirt. That humble brag, however, is merely one highlight of many potential options that you
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As an island group famous for robust centenarians, brutal Second World War battles and the bragging rights of being the healthiest place on earth, an Okinawa itinerary should certainly be considered if you’re travelling in Japan and have the gift of time on your side. Roughly 400 miles south of mainland Japan and 300 miles
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It’s 3 am, I’ve just arrived back over the border in China after four days in notorious North Korea, also known as DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea), and all I want to do is crash into my bed. But I’m trying to get into the habit of writing travel posts when my emotions are
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Let’s face it, visiting North Korea isn’t the same as jetting off for an Australian road trip, or living the beach bum life on a Belize island and it takes a lot more meticulous planning and research than your typical destinations. Whether you like it or not; it’s firmly in the category of weird/alternative travel
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Looking for a suitable Hong Kong Bucket list is no mean feat, especially if it’s your first time in one of the most densely populated regions on earth. With a long-held image of a concrete jungle of high rises, an intense work ethic and a jostling population, Hong Kong is often written off as a
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Looking for things to do in Guayaquil, Ecuador? Take a seat! Often tossed to the side as a mere “port city,” it may not be as easy on the eye as Quito and even a little rougher around the edges, but there are enough Guayaquil activities if you’re exploring Ecuador, it’s the country’s second-largest city
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The reality; you have one week in Quito, Ecuador. The challenge; to see and experience the very best of Quito and its surrounding areas. In a country named after the fact that most of it straddles the Earth’s Equator, Quito is one of the highest elevated capital cities in the world. A gritty city with
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Looking for some direction for the plethora of weird and wonderful things to do in La Paz, Bolivia – the highest city in the world by a country mile? I loved this rough-around-the-edges place as soon as I arrived. It does so well to hold onto its one-of-a-kind culture, has bucket loads of adventure, a
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Visiting Salar De Uyuni, better known in the English-speaking world as the “Bolivia Salt Flats,” is one of the most unique landscapes on the planet and even though I often battle with my internal disdain for Instagram culture, I concede that exploring this mystical plain is an experience best done with a camera. You may,
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Where festivals may lead us to think of muddy fields and bass-defying speakers back in the likes of the UK, the very best Thailand festivals are the cornerstone of the country’s culture, and they couldn’t be any more different to the more famous carnivals known to the west. Often defined by its array of colours,
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Scratching your head, looking for a 2 weeks in Sri Lanka Itinerary from someone who has done just that? I’ve got you. The island nation of Sri Lanka is a world of mystique, South Asian divinity and a strong Buddhist culture. For a country that’s just over 25,000 square miles, the island is jam-packed with
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Planning a 3 weeks Patagonia itinerary can be a little complicated if you want to see the best of both worlds, from the two countries that it inhabits. More a geographical region than a country, Patagonia covers much of the South American continent, straddling both Chile and Argentina. Made up of miles and miles of
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Looking for what to do in Santa Marta, Colombia? Heard that it’s boring from someone who stopped by for a day? Don’t worry. You’re in good hands. I never planned to live there… but I ended up laying down roots in the city for around 6 months. So I’ve put together an exhaustive list for
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The smallest countries in Europe are still somewhat of a mystery to some people and they certainly aren’t the first words on most people’s lips when it comes to planning a Euro trip. The big kids tend to hog a lot of the attention; Germany, France, Spain, Italy… we’ve all heard of them. These tiny,
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Standing proud in the arid, barren desert of a relatively unknown country in the Middle East, is a tree that’s had people racking their brains for almost 400 years: The Tree of Life in Bahrain. With no lush vegetation around it and no visible water for miles around, it shouldn’t be able to survive. Yet
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Knowing how to get around a city can be one of the most important things to master, especially if you are planning on staying long term. When Living in Medellin you’ll notice that the transport infrastructure is quite advanced, and getting from one place to another is pretty easy. Running off the back of a
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When readers write to me asking where to stay in Medellin I immediately tell them that it’s El Poblado. While I completely stand by this immediate response, I think it’s pretty short-sighted to think that everyone has the same wants, budget and a whole host of other factors when looking for the best neighbourhood in
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The idea of living in Medellin, Colombia might be enough to send your old dear to an early grave or at least breathe heavily into a brown paper bag. It may now be a potential expat hotspot, but it once had a fearsome reputation for being a city of relentless crime, with Time Magazine famously
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Straddling the border between France and Italy at the western stretches of The Alps, the Mont Blanc climb provides well-earned pride for ascending Western Europe’s tallest mountain (you’ll need to climb Mount Elbrus in order to claim that you’ve scaled the tallest mountain in the whole of Europe). The alpine mountain range has been a
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If you’re up for experiencing the joys (and woes) of overland travel in The Caribbean region, then you’ll need to know how to cross the Haiti Dominican Republic border at some point – a journey that screams raw travel in the well-trodden world of tourism. The island of Hispaniola is one of the largest and
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Climbing Kilimanjaro is a commonly shared bucket list item for adventure travellers. It’s been high on mine for years, another big one for me was visiting 100 countries before I’m 40 years old. Never in my wildest dreams did I envisage doing both at the same time! At the ripe old age of 35, I
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Australia feels like it was made for road-trippin’. And, I’m not just talking about a two-day ramble into the countryside here, more like weeks and weeks of driving through the remote outback, camping under the stars, with nothing but the occasional calming sound of didgeridoos, a few kangaroos (and much scarier species) to keep you
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Lockdowns are over, all previous Covid-19 restrictions for this country have been officially lifted and these handy tips for driving a motorbike in Vietnam are just what the doctor ordered for those pining for the freedom of the open road. Vietnam is undoubtedly gorgeous and ideal for a road trip in terms of established routes
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Looking for the best Vietnam motorbike routes? Trying to squeeze in so many places in such little time that your Vietnam motorbike itinerary dream is becoming a nightmare? Fret not. In the instant gratification, the super-fast-paced world we now live in, it’s easy to race through experiences at full speed without truly taking them in
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With a giant landmass, fascinating history and a beloved culture on a global scale you could spend years searching for the most famous landmarks in Mexico, both manmade and natural and still have more to see. I lived in Mexico for a couple of years and thanks to travelling around and making friends with the
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Being a Mexico City digital nomad long-term wasn’t in my plans, but it certainly became a “happy accident.” After being booted out of my preceding expat country of choice, Colombia (not quite as sexy or exciting as it sounds, my tourist visa had just expired and it resets every calendar year), my intention was to
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Getting to the Mt Fuji summit was the icing on the cake for me after a 5-star, first-time trip to Japan so I thought I’d tackle the question; just how hard is it to climb Mount Fuji for beginners, middle-of-the-pack people and experienced hikers? I personally climbed Mount Fuji as an absolute beginner, it was
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Climbing Mount Kosciuszko is a rite of passage for Aussie outdoor enthusiasts. Being able to say that you have stood on the highest peak of your country can bag you some serious extra pride points. Whether that’s national, personal, or both is entirely up to you. As a Brit; I’d honestly never heard of it
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Hiking in the Solomon Islands was the first of many humbling fitness experiences as I entered my 30s. In my youth, I was one of the lucky ones who could get away with a strict pizza and booze diet, which didn’t seem to affect my cardio or belly fat. However, spending the day with three
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I decided to write a comprehensive guide packed with climbing Mount Kinabalu tips after receiving a lot of emails from people wanting to know how to climb Borneo’s tallest mountain in one day as opposed to two days. I did it as part of a Man Vs Clock fitness challenge. However, that option is no
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Mysterious tropical islands, complete with their own captivating tribes and apocalyptic dangers, sound like something straight out of the pages of Indiana Jones. Yet deep within the south pacific, there lies the remote islands of Tanna, an adventure traveller’s dream. A guide to hiking Mount Yasur, an active volcano in Vanuatu is definitely on the
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Living in Cambodia pros and cons is what this article is going to be about, I promise to pull no punches and have no agendas other than to speak the truth from my personal experience living in Thailand’s lesser famous Southeast Asian neighbour. I only prepared to be there for a week and ended up
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The best things to do in Caye Caulker are all thankfully packed into one concentrated, sunny area that is easy to get around. All you need is a short boat ride off the coast of Belize City. There you will find this tiny, laid-back island, sitting pretty at only 5 miles long and less than
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Visiting Angkor Wat while wandering around Cambodia is a “must-do” item. I usually avoid that term, but there are very few national monuments that mean so much more to the identity of a country than this iconic and sacred place and the backstory is just as impressive. So much so that this ancient temple is
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Rabid gangs of wannabe hooligans roaming the streets, my eyes stinging in pain from up-close attacks and… multiple acts of shameless sexual misconduct on a deeply religious day in the birth town of Hindu deity Lord Krishna. Was I unlucky enough to be experiencing the worst Holi ever or was it just a depressing case
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Holi in Vrindavan and Mathura is a phenomenal fixture to celebrate ‘The Festival of Colours,’ which is the second biggest festival on the Hindu calendar after Diwali. However, it can be considerably less pleasant, if you happen to be a woman. The birthplace of Lord Krishna gives birth to a loud and proud street party
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In the great expanse of the South Pacific, islands and their exotic isolation have fascinated imaginations for centuries. White sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and a native culture that draws you in with a fascinating mixture of tribes and cultural preservation. You’ll notice as seemingly endless stretches of water are punctured by single islands, atolls
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Originally posted July 2014. Updated in April 2024. To celebrate my 30th birthday; I took on another Man vs Clock challenge of taking on the world’s highest bungee jump in Macau by jumping 233 metres (764 feet) from the top of Macau Tower. It was every bit as intimidating, pricey and exhilarating as I thought
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With the ideal location, mixed in with the deep and mythical significance of the place for the local native people, whale watching Kaikoura tips the scales as the best place to see whales in New Zealand, amongst other marine life species. It’s pretty impressive on a global scale too. Local tour operators of the popular coastal town
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Most people who have been will tell you that the best things to do in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro’s bouncing neighbourhood, tend to be during the evening on the loud and lairy streets. And they’re not wrong. I’m a survivor of Lapa’s nightlife and although it’s certainly lively when the sun goes down, there are
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