My Travels | Jim Mackley

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My Travels

I've been lucky enough to travel to some incredible places, and there are so many more that I would still like to visit.

Please come back to this page regularly, as there will be plenty more stories added soon.

My latest book "I Went There On My Bike" is now available on Amazon.

"I found your down to earth unpretentious style of writing perfect for this book. It came across as a friendly chat full of reminiscences of times and experiences partly forgotten. I am amazed how much you have travelled and the number of acquaintances you have made." BJ 2021

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I Went There On My Bike

Dec 22, 2020

I Went There On My Bike

Soon after my thirteenth birthday, I had earned enough money from a paper round to buy my first bike. It was to change my life ...

The University Years

Dec 21, 2020

The University Years

I Went There On My Bike: Part 2 - The first time I set foot in Manchester University was when I arrived as a Fresher in the autumn of 1958.

My First Visit To France

Dec 20, 2020

My First Visit To France

I Went There On My Bike: Part 3 - In the summer of 1959, I wrote a letter that was to change my life...

Back To The UK

Dec 19, 2020

Back To The UK

I Went There On My Bike: Part 4 - After my first taste of France, I went back to continue my studies - and to plan my next big adventure.

My Year Abroad

Dec 18, 2020

My Year Abroad

I Went There On My Bike: Part 5 - Rather then spend lots of money on expensive travel, I prepared myself for a 500 mile journey on my bike.

Back To Manchester

Dec 16, 2020

Back To Manchester

I Went There On My Bike: Part 6 - After an uninterrupted absence of eleven months, I returned to England at the end of August 1961.

The Final Fling

Dec 14, 2020

The Final Fling

I Went There On my Bike: Part 7 - I arranged with the CCCS to go back to Belley for a final session as moniteur in a colonie de vacances.

The 10 Most Exciting Places I've Been

Dec 3, 2020

The 10 Most Exciting Places I've Been

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Places I'd Still Like To Visit

Dec 2, 2020

Places I'd Still Like To Visit

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