That’s me (looking moody)

I love holidays!

Hi,

I’m a regular middle aged guy, with regular middle aged responsibilities, a regular job, a family with 3 teenage kids, a mortgage and bills to pay, but me and Mrs Dude love holidays and travelling!

Whether its escaping for a weekend to the countryside on a motorbike, with no plans fixed or travelling the other side of the world on an organised tour for 2 weeks, we love being in new places, meeting new people, learning new customs and eating new foods.

I’m not some young hip and trendy travel blogger with 1m Instagram followers, nor do I have a private jet, in fact I don’t really do 5 star!

Give me a 2 star hotel on a busy New Delhi road anyway (cockroaches and all)! That’s what real life is about.

During my travels I’ve met some cool people (and some arseholes), and some inspirational people. Someone suggested I write down where I’ve been, what I’ve seen and how I got there.

This is my diary.

From the blog

• 
  Belgium tanks and Titz – Day 2 – 331km.
  Things I’ve learnt today. Damp morning as it had rained overnight and Tigger was wet. Starting to clear after breakfast so a later start than planned. First off I was… Read more: Belgium tanks and Titz – Day 2 – 331km.
• Belgium tanks and Titz – Day 1 – 624km.
  Things I’ve learnt today. My summer mesh jacket is rubbish in 31c heat. The new Tiger overheat fans kick in when in traffic at boarder control and it’s like having… Read more: Belgium tanks and Titz – Day 1 – 624km.
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  We hired a Tuktuk and drove around Sri Lanka for 2 weeks!
  We hired a Tuktuk for 2 weeks around Sri Lanka!
• Nagar Kirtan Southall – 02/04/23
  Sikhs (turbaned bearded dudes that my son thought were Aladdin genie’s when he was 2) celebrate Vaisakhi as the creation of the Khalsa. It’s different from the Sikh new year… Read more: Nagar Kirtan Southall – 02/04/23
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  Mobile data abroad, e-SIMs, roaming and Airalo v Local SIM cards
  Airalo eSIM instructions and review
• Sri Lankan Parippu Vada – Dhal Cookies – Crispy Lentil Dhal Fritters
  Ok, my favourite favourite food in Sri Lanka is Parippu Vada. Crispy lentil fritters. These are deep fried spiced lentil dhal cakes. OMG. Everywhere has them, find a bus or… Read more: Sri Lankan Parippu Vada – Dhal Cookies – Crispy Lentil Dhal Fritters
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  Sri Lanka 12 – Life’s a beach, until the Russian’s invaded.
  Day 12 – Marissa Today is a lazy rest day. Spent the morning sleeping and the afternoon exploring the town. There’s not a lot here except the beach and some… Read more: Sri Lanka 12 – Life’s a beach, until the Russian’s invaded.
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  Sri Lanka 11 – Leopards and beaches
  Day 11 – Udawalawe to Yala NP to Marissa Katagamuwa sanctuary is part of the Yala National Park in south east Sri Lanka. Alarms were set for 3:30am and 5… Read more: Sri Lanka 11 – Leopards and beaches
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  Sri Lanka 10 – Trains, Tobacco and Waterfalls
  Day 10 – Hapatale to Udawalawe Left the hotel on foot and walked to the station. One crammed stop later we were at Isalgashinna station, 1615m above sea level. We… Read more: Sri Lanka 10 – Trains, Tobacco and Waterfalls

Interested in reading more?