David Hackett Articles

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway #11: Istanbul: Meeting Bill Clinton - Istanbul, Turkey
Arriving jetlagged and tired, Dave Hackett wanted to take a small, non-eventful stroll around Istanbul. But boy did it turn out differently.

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway #9: Cambridge - the Eagle - Cambridge, England
Dave Hackett begins his first day as a bartender in Cambridge's oldest pub. He ends it with a beer and ghost stories.

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway #10: Cambridge: Leaving the Eagle - Cambridge, England
It's time for Dave Hackett to leave the pub, but not before the two bouncers treat him to some farewell fun - at his expense.

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway #7: Oxford - The International Beers - Oxford, England
The moral of Dave Hackett's night in Oxford was to always keep an open mind when travelling and never refuse a free beer from a stranger.

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway #8: Cambridge - Cambridge, England
Dave Hackett was out on a leisurely ride around Cambridge and ended up finding a job and a new place to live.

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway #6: Fire Fire
Responsibility weighed heavy on Dave Hackett's shoulders as the hotel fire alarm sounded at 3am and he was the most senior staff member on duty.

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway #4: The Roommates Get a Shock - London, England
Dave Hackett's roommates are confronted by their deepest fears - a mugging, a mouse in the mouth, and a naked butt.

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway #5: Basil Fawlty Was Right! - London, England
After working at a hotel reception for a week, Dave agreed that hotels would be wonderful places if it wasn't for the guests.

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway #3: The Midnight Party - London, England
Even if you gave him a million dollars, Dave Hackett would still stay in hostels. That's where the unique and interesting people of this world hide out.

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway #1: An Introduction - Europe
David's trip is in danger of being scuppered before it even starts if he can't find a way past the immigration officer.

Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway
Strange Encounters on the Traveller's Highway: Given the state of things on the Eastern seaboard, New Yorkers David Hackett and Erica Harris figure they may ...

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