Hands up (get it?) those who remember when the images of a gigantic pair of hands holding up a golden bridge exploded onto our social media pages? Did you also have a sudden urge to see the...

Welcome to Life of Y! My name is Jeff - I’m a UK-based blogger who has a passion for travel and adventure! I knew from the moment I went backpacking back in 2006 that there must be more to life than the whole 'eat, sleep, work, repeat' routine!
Since then, I've been to over 50 countries, 6 continents and seen all 7 world wonders and I want to tell you all about my experiences, good and bad. I want to offer all of you guys the best tips and hacks on how to travel cheaply and responsibly. If someone like me can travel to so many amazing places then surely you can too?!
The Full StoryHands up (get it?) those who remember when the images of a gigantic pair of hands holding up a golden bridge exploded onto our social media pages? Did you also have a sudden urge to see the...
If the idea of being surrounded by hundreds of cute and fluffy baby seals sounds like heaven, then a visit to see the Donna Nook seals is just what you’re looking for. Every year in November...
With sandy white beaches and swaying palm trees, you may think that you’ve arrived on some tropical paradise island. However, you haven’t landed in the Caribbean or Mediterranean but...
Think of epic national parks in the United States and you’ll probably come up with famous names such as Yosemite, Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon. These parks’ natural beauty means...
The island of Aruba is one of those places where people come from all over the world to relax on the beaches and soak up the sun and island atmosphere. While this is the perfect excuse to visit the...