Post-Brexit has made extended European travel significantly more complicated for UK travellers, and I don't think enough people realise how restrictive it actually is.You can spend 90 days in any 180 days across all Schengen countries combined. Not per country, total. So if you spend a month in…

Taxi "meter is broken": suddenly fare is 5x normal. Always agree on price BEFORE getting in, or use Uber or an equivalent in the country you are in.Fake police: show me your wallet for a drug check = pickpocket. Real cops don't do random street checks.Closed today" temple…

Everyone talks about taking time off to travel, but nobody mentions how difficult it is to come back and restart your career.The traveling part was incredible. Six months through Asia and South America, life-changing experiences, all that. But coming home unemployed with a gap in my CV made…

I had heard that there are many temples in Indonesia but this was not one of the famous ones, I actually stumbled on it by accident while touring a village outside Ubud. It had no ticket booth, just a stone gate and the faint smell of incense. I…

I used to think I was being clever by booking the cheapest options, but I was actually hemorrhaging money in hidden ways.First mistake: non-refundable everything. I'd save £20 by booking non-refundable hotels, then lose £200 when plans changed. Now I pay slightly more for flexible bookings, and I've…

Driving through the Scottish Highlands at dusk, a deer jumped into the road. I swerved but still hit the deer and destroyed the front bumper and headlights. I was fine, and the deer ran off, but the car was NOT drivable.The rental company towed it and billed me…

Japan is incredible, but it can be overwhelming for first-timers. Here's what caught me off guard:Cash is still king: many small restaurants, temples, and shops don't take cards. Always carry yen.No tipping: seriously, it's considered rude. Just pay the bill and leave.Shoes off everywhere: temples, homes, some restaurants,…

I've been bouncing between Thailand, Portugal, Mexico, Georgia, Indonesia, and Spain as a digital nomad. Every country has different visa rules; some need proof of insurance, and some don't care. Portugal required specific health coverage amounts. Thailand's long-term visa needed insurance that covered COVID.It's exhausting keeping track of…