Back in May last year, I joined the cult that is ‘minimalist travel’ and decided to see what life would be like travelling with carry-on luggage only, as a three month challenge (and ended up doing five). Like any other religious organisation – I became indoctrinated quickly into the regime and committed my allegiance to [...]
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Why Are The English So Pathetically Crap At Being Patriotic?
It’s that time of year again on Sunday, when our brothers from over the water will don green, drink and sing and be merry as they celebrate in inebriated style all things Irish. And that really depresses me. I don’t have anything against the Irish – I actually find the accent incredibly sexy and I’d [...]
One Year on The Road – The Loneliest, Happiest and Most Exciting Year of My Life
On November 20th, 2010 – Man took on a clock counting down from one year – with the aim to leave England, debt-free of £16, 000 and to fly on a one-way ticket to an indefinite adventure around the world, before the clock ticked down to zero. On November 13th, 2011 – Man beat the [...]
The Pros and Cons of Travelling with Hand Luggage Only
For the last three months I have flown internationally and domestically between mainland Malaysia, Borneo, Thailand, Burma and Cambodia – with only a 30 litre backpack (it’s actually a laptop bag). There were many reasons why I took this challenge and it’s definitely been an interesting and exigent test to my journey. It’s not all [...]
Eat, Pray, Love – A Man’s Perspective
When it comes to movies I like to think I’m pretty open-minded, however if I were to be honest and you asked me to name my all-time favourites – they’d be very much in the category of “Man movies.” There’s a part of me that is deep, transparent and emotive, yet I’m also extremely comfortable [...]
New Challenge: Travel with Hand Luggage Only for 3 Months
Fellow backpackers of the world; how much of the stuff that protrudes from your 80 litre pack, do you actually use, or need? I’ve seen many of you, with your hunchback, map in hand and a painful grimace- as that bead of sweat drips down your back in the blistering heat. It doesn’t look very [...]
Man Vs Clock – The Unofficial Man-Crush Choice of The Travelblogosphere
Warning: You need a sense of humour and the ability to not take yourself too seriously to read this article. I did warn you. I’ve received some pretty proud accolades in my 28 years on this strange, beautiful, yet sometimes cruel earth. At college I was the first student to complete every level of the [...]
4 Months Into My No Alcohol Challenge in South East Asia – an Update
Last November, I confirmed from a duty-free island in Malaysia that I would not let a drop of alcohol touch my lips for at least six months. The response was very mixed, ranging from the surprising to the absolutely absurd. Some acted like my life would literally crumble! The most surprising part for myself was [...]
Guest Post from Paul Corbett: Look Mammie, I’m all Growed Up!
Man Vs Clock welcomes Paul Corbett, during this ‘Month of No Self-Promo.’ I have personally met Paul on many occasions and can vouch for him as a proper gent. The type of guy you’d want your daughter/sister to marry. But you can’t have him, because he’s already taken. Vultures!! Can’t take you lot anywhere!Erm, yeah…read [...]
Photo Journal: Smiling Faces of Thailand
They say a picture paints a thousand words and Aiste has put together a collection of beautiful smiles from her time in Thailand. Which one is your favourite? “Tonsay Bay in Thailand is one of those places where you understand what “a land of a thousand smiles” actually means. People are happy, relaxed and say [...]
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Plastic Surgery in Thailand, a Cancer Scare, Broke and an Untimely Erection
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New Challenge: Six Months Abstinence From Alcohol In South East Asia
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Rescued (& Almost Killed) in The Land of Smiles
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I’ve Booked A One-Way Ticket Out Of England To…
