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Naughty New Year Resolutions 2012

Naughty New Year Resolutions 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Bring on 2012. So how did I do on last year’s resolutions? To remind you they were: Visit at least 15 new countries. Acquire conversational French Capture half a dozen flags. I’m delighted to say ALL were achieved. I visited 16 new countries. I became solid at French – cruising through West African […]

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Book Suggestions for the New Year

Book Suggestions for the New Year

Most of the books I read would bore the tits off a lot of you guys, such classics as Politics Among Nations or E=MC2: The biography. But while not nerding out, I do on occasion get a chance to delve into more practical material. I thought I’d give you guys a few suggestions on some decent works […]

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The Year in Review

The Year in Review

Oh hell yeah! Some of you may remember my 2010 year in review – a whopper year indeed. Check it out if you haven’t already or to remind yourself of the naughtiness. I’d like to take this opportunity once more to thank all my readers and wish you guys a happy new year! I wasn’t sure if I could pull […]

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Malta Reloaded

Malta Reloaded

Some of you may remember last year when me and my crew stormed the island in the Siege of Malta. So last weekend the Naughty Nomad decided to pop in to see how things were going… The reason I returned? Well during the last Siege I sadly lost one of crew, Cut-throat, to the heart […]

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I'm a Millionaire!

I’m a Millionaire!

Well not exactly. At present I’m a supertramp. But yesterday, Dec 18th, as I curled up on the coach in my Malta homestay, I logged on to find the blog had hit a landmark: Naughty Nomad has reached 1,000,000 pageviews! At present I’m getting well over 100,000 a month and climbing. I’d like to take to […]

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A Weekend Ramble in Cork...

A Weekend Ramble in Cork…

So since I’m back doing a Masters (in International Relations – fiitting eh?) I thought I’d make the most of the year back in university. I joined up to the inter-cultural society (aka the variety society). It’s a wonderful group where everything’s on the menu: Asian, Arabs, Africans, Latinas, Euros and everything in between. The best bit? It’s […]

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Nicosia City Guide (Cyprus)

Nicosia City Guide (Cyprus)

A flattering view Nicosia in a word: Divided. Chance of Hooking up: 3 / 5 Quality of Girls: 3.75 / 5 Nightlife: 3 / 5 City guide ratings explained Costs €$£ Beer: €4.50 average per pint. Bed: €40 for a private room. €10 per dorm. Board: €6.50 for a traditional kebab. Budget other: Some of clubs/bars outside old town require taxis. […]

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Snapshot: Limassol, Cyprus

Snapshot: Limassol, Cyprus

Snapshots are mini town/city guides for smaller places or cities I have only experienced briefly. Here’s a little snapshot of Limassol. What are one’s first impressions of Limassol? Agreeable seaside town with a decent nightlife. Cyprus’s second biggest city is arguably the best place to get a feel for true Cypriot nightlife (considering Ayia Napa is basically a British colony). […]

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