Jonny Blair at Bushmills Distillery, Northern Ireland

Thirsty Thursdays: Touring the World’s Oldest Whiskey Distillery, Bushmills, Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️

“I’ve been a wild rover for many a year and I’ve spent all my money on whiskey and beer” – The Pogues. Northern Ireland is my home country and it has some hidden gems for the thirsty traveller. Not only does it boast Ireland’s Highest Pub (The Ponderosa on the Glenshane Pass) and Ireland’s Oldest Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Touring the World’s Oldest Whiskey Distillery, Bushmills, Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️[…]

Backpacking in Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️: Top 12 Sights in Blissful Ballyhalbert

“It’s all too beautiful” – Small Faces. Despite what the tourist brochures and obvious tourists tell you, Northern Ireland’s charm lies not in Belfast and the Giant’s Causeway!! Nor in the Bushmills Distillery and the Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge! Even though I promoted them to the hilt myself many times and continue to tell Read more about Backpacking in Northern Ireland🔴✋️☘️: Top 12 Sights in Blissful Ballyhalbert[…]

My Printed Book Anthology By Jonny Blair🔴✋️☘️

Here is a full list of My Printed Book Anthology By Jonny Blair (1980 – 2024) Backpacking Centurion Series – A Northern Irishman’s Journey Through 100 Countries My first book series is Backpacking Centurion which covers my journey from country 1 (Northern Ireland) to country 100 (Tunisia), from 1980 until 2015. This series of four Read more about My Printed Book Anthology By Jonny Blair🔴✋️☘️[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Coffee With A View At Roco Sao Joao dos Angolares, São Tome And Principe 🇸🇹

Thirsty Thursdays: Coffee With A View At Roca São Joao dos Angolares, São Tome And Principe 🇸🇹

“Dreams aren’t what they used to be, some things slide by so carelessly” – Brandon Flowers. Sao Tome And Principe is famous for coffee and chocolate. While backpacking in the capital city, São Tome I visited two chocolate shops, did a chocolate tasting and tried chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate ice cream and coffee. It was Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Coffee With A View At Roca São Joao dos Angolares, São Tome And Principe 🇸🇹[…]

World Travellers: Desirée from The Long Way Home Travels

The latest to feature in my ongoing World Travellers series is yet another writer and adventurer! Welcome to Desirée from TheLongWayHomeTravels.com! Who are you? My name is Desirée van Welsum, and I have just published my first two travel books: “The Long Way Home – An American Adventure, parts 1 and 2: The Eastern United States.” Read more about World Travellers: Desirée from The Long Way Home Travels[…]

The Best On-The-Go Airport Snacks

The Best On-The-Go Airport Snacks When you’re on the move, grabbing whatever is tasty and easily available to eat is a pretty common practice. While this is okay from time to time, it can become a seriously unhealthy habit for frequent travellers. However, avoiding the convenience and allure of airport snacks and restaurants will take Read more about The Best On-The-Go Airport Snacks[…]

6 Tips to Choose the Best Vacation Rentals in Kapalua Bay

Are you planning a dreamy getaway to Kapalua Bay, Hawaii? With its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and stunning ocean views, Kapalua Bay is a paradise for tourists seeking relaxation and adventure alike. And when it comes to accommodation, vacation rentals offer a more personalized and immersive experience than hotels. But with so many options for Read more about 6 Tips to Choose the Best Vacation Rentals in Kapalua Bay[…]

Unforgettable Indoor Experiences in Pigeon Forge for Couples

Pigeon Forge, nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, offers couples an ideal romantic getaway. The city is known not only for its beautiful outdoor scenery but also for its array of indoor activities that promise year-round fun. Whether the weather invites you to stay inside or you simply want a break from outdoor Read more about Unforgettable Indoor Experiences in Pigeon Forge for Couples[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Actually Having Breakfast At Tiffany’s, in Timisoara, Romania 🇷🇴

“I loved her enough to forget myself” – Truman Capote. So the story goes that I had Breakfast At Tiffany’s, and this ain’t no love story, though weirdly it could and should be. Actually, probably it is. The books will get that; the blogs won’t. There’s too much magical mystery at play here on these Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Actually Having Breakfast At Tiffany’s, in Timisoara, Romania 🇷🇴[…]