International Anthem Live: Last Day in Tasman Backpackers, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

Posted on January 21, 2018January 21, 2018 by Jonny Blair

“Even in the sun, defeat is cold. At the end of the rainbow there’s no gold” – Jonny Blair (International Anthem). I spent cumulatively about 10 weeks in Tasman Backpackers in Devonport, Tasmania, Australia from February to June 2010, with many nights in between spent in my tent, my car, sleeping in the Molly Malones Read more about International Anthem Live: Last Day in Tasman Backpackers, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia[…]

Backpacking in Western Sahara🇪🇭: Top 17 Sights in El-Aaiún

Posted on January 21, 2018August 21, 2024 by Jonny Blair

“I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey” – Seal. I was ready to explore the capital city of Western Sahara in 2017 and it was time to be a backpacker in another unrecognised country, this time on the west coast of Africa. I used Morocco as an excuse to visit Read more about Backpacking in Western Sahara🇪🇭: Top 17 Sights in El-Aaiún[…]

From Movies to Reality: The Best Things To See In The Centre Of Rome, Italy

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Jonny Blair

There is no doubt that Rome is one of the most incredible cities in the World, full of history, art, religion, daily new discoveries and of course quotes from famous movies. As it says, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”, and it does take time for every visitor to see all the beautiful things that Read more about From Movies to Reality: The Best Things To See In The Centre Of Rome, Italy[…]

How to Visit The Only Country in the World Without Land: Arranging a Tour of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta🪖🗝🟥⬜️⬛️

Posted on January 16, 2018June 10, 2024 by Jonny Blair

Backpacking in The Sovereign Military Order of Malta: How to Visit the Only UN Recognised Country Without Any Land! Yes, it seems like I have written a lot about this cool country already and this post should get you to understand how to actually visit it and arrange a guided tour of the only UN Read more about How to Visit The Only Country in the World Without Land: Arranging a Tour of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta🪖🗝🟥⬜️⬛️[…]

Backpacking Tips: 4 Reasons to Learn Spanish in 2018

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Jonny Blair

Learning Spanish will allow you to appreciate the Hispanic culture Spain is among the top producer of films and books around the world, together with Argentina. Learning Spanish will allow you to understand the creativity and the messages brought about by these media offerings. Reading the books and watching films in the native Spanish language Read more about Backpacking Tips: 4 Reasons to Learn Spanish in 2018[…]

Backpacking in the Philippines: 5 Reasons why Cebu City Is One of The Best Places to Visit Every Summer

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Jonny Blair

Looking for a place to visit for your summer vacation? Cebu City is the perfect choice for your next adventure. This city has a lot to offer a traveler looking to make lifetime memories. Check out just some of the reasons by Cebu City should be number one of your list of summer destinations. Sumptuous Read more about Backpacking in the Philippines: 5 Reasons why Cebu City Is One of The Best Places to Visit Every Summer[…]

My Stay At The Green Park Merter Five Star Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey

Posted on January 12, 2018March 7, 2023 by Jonny Blair

Istanbul is a city I wrote about a few times before and on my travels, it’s the only city outside the U.K. that I have visited in each of 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. That;s five years in a row – ridiculous. Bizarre when the previous 33 years, I neglected it completely as I Read more about My Stay At The Green Park Merter Five Star Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey[…]

Backpacking in San Escobar: Visiting A Country Invented by Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Witold Waszczykowski

Posted on January 12, 2018November 6, 2018 by Jonny Blair

I recently worked out a way to go backpacking in San Escobar. This is yet another off the wall country which has been recognised (albeit by a slip of the tongue) by Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Witold Waszczykowski. Yes he made up San Escobar by mistake!! As I now write my own blog about Poland Read more about Backpacking in San Escobar: Visiting A Country Invented by Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Witold Waszczykowski[…]