Backpacking in Turkey🇹🇷: Watching Northern Ireland Lose 1-0 to Turkey in Adana

Posted on May 12, 2014July 21, 2024 by Jonny Blair

The Background to my adventure backpacking in Turkey to Adana This is probably my first ever backpacking adventure that led me by chance to watching my beloved Northern Ireland football team. It was just amazing. Having made my return to Northern Ireland matches after more than four (count them, four) years at the 2-0 defeat Read more about Backpacking in Turkey🇹🇷: Watching Northern Ireland Lose 1-0 to Turkey in Adana[…]

Why It’s Easy to Travel the World As a Native English Speaker: A Beginner’s Guide to Business English

Posted on May 12, 2014May 14, 2014 by Jonny Blair

Here’s an infographic on why It’s Easy to Travel the World As a Native English Speaker, I present A Beginner’s Guide to Business English Presented By ESL CSI Now

Climbing Mount Kinabalu in Borneo Day 2 Part 3: The Ascent to Low’s Peak (The top)

Posted on May 12, 2014May 12, 2014 by Jonny Blair

Next up on my report on climbing Mount Kinabalu in Borneo we’re on Day 2 Part 3 and this part covers the ascent to Low’s Peak, which is in fact the top. Having reached the 8kilometre mark by 5am and passed by the surreal terrain just above the South Peak, it was time for the final Read more about Climbing Mount Kinabalu in Borneo Day 2 Part 3: The Ascent to Low’s Peak (The top)[…]

Sunday’s Inspiration: Chill The F#$k Out!

Posted on May 11, 2014February 5, 2025 by Jonny Blair

“You and me all we want to be is lazy” – Suede. Sure we all need a bit of stress and pressure in life sometimes. Sometimes it really helps us get through the busy times. I’ve been there before. I’ve loved it, relished it and got through it. Life is changing for me though, and Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Chill The F#$k Out![…]

How to Get An Indonesian Visa on Arrival At Denpasar Airport in Bali

Posted on May 10, 2014May 3, 2014 by Jonny Blair

I will tell you how to get an Indonesian Visa on arrival in Denpasar Airport in Bali, I’ll come to it in a bit. But first up – I’ll tell my story about my latest trip to Bali in Indonesia and why I ended up getting 2 visas for the country despite being in transit Read more about How to Get An Indonesian Visa on Arrival At Denpasar Airport in Bali[…]

My Top 5 Travel Memories from the Republic of Ireland

Posted on May 10, 2014June 4, 2015 by Jonny Blair

If you follow my stories on here, you’ll know I come from Northern Ireland. Yes we have a big rivalry, especially in football terms with the Republic of Ireland, but yet I have a lot of fond memories of my visits “down south” (as we call it in Northern Ireland). This week I spotted a Read more about My Top 5 Travel Memories from the Republic of Ireland[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Pizza and Beers on a Night Out in Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh

Posted on May 9, 2014January 19, 2018 by Jonny Blair

I couldn’t decide whether this was a Thirsty Thursdays or a Friday’s Featured Food but I ate quite a bit and so I’ve gone with food. You might also be thinking “what is so special about pizza and beer?” And you’d be right – essentially nothing. Pizza and Beer are what I love – there Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Pizza and Beers on a Night Out in Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh[…]

Backpacking in Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh: Top 13 Things to See and Do

Posted on May 8, 2014November 15, 2020 by Jonny Blair

The tiny republic of Nagorno Karabakh is easily one of the oddest places I have ever been. It completely feels like a separate country here. It should be and while I’ll certainly class it as a country on my own terms having seen the place with my eyes, United Nations and FIFA still don’t recognise Read more about Backpacking in Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh: Top 13 Things to See and Do[…]

World Travellers: Chris and Heather AKA A Brit and A Southerner

Posted on May 8, 2014May 7, 2014 by Jonny Blair

Time to mix things up on World Travellers this week with the duo of Chris and Heather. One Brit and one Southerner who are currently based in the USA and planning their next exciting travel adventures. Who are you? We are Chris (‘The Brit’) and Heather (‘The Southerner’) Boothman from A Brit and A Southerner Read more about World Travellers: Chris and Heather AKA A Brit and A Southerner[…]

5 Most Horrific Places To Go Backpacking In

Posted on May 7, 2014August 11, 2022 by Jonny Blair

Don’t paint yourself a picture of travelling as beaches, hot sun and cocktails please. That’s not backpacking, and in all honesty it’s not reflective of travel as a whole and it’s certainly biased. You’re only seeing the good things. Yes we love the good moments, but on my travels I feel the need to explore Read more about 5 Most Horrific Places To Go Backpacking In[…]