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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 #2: A Night of Hot Air – London, England

David Hackett's Characters of the Road section of his journal found a brand new member in the dorm of his London hostel.

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.

Things That Go Bump in the Night – Norfolk, England

Telling a good ghost story is part of English cult

The Genuine Article – Sydling St. Nicholas, England

Joanne Paul was after the 'real' England, and she

The Official Adventures of Mina: Road Warrior – Part 1: The House of the Rising Naa – Bradford, England

The Official Adventures of Mina: Road Warrior Part 1: The House of the Rising Naan Bradford, England As I rush towards Fatherhood, the GHG has taken both my passports away and, for the coming months, I am only allowed to travel in the UK. As I barely know my own country I am looking forward [...]

Dorset Magic Sometimes Turned Off But Mostly Turned On – Wareham, England

Sometimes it takes a little longer than usual for

A Dorset Idyll – Sturminster Newton, England

Joanne Paul dreamed of getting back to Dorset almo