Dinner and Dancing with the Maasai Tribe in Osupuko Lodge, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Posted on February 3, 2014September 23, 2017 by Jonny Blair

My African safari experience took me to three of the best national parks in Tanzania, including staying overnight in the totally ace Osupuko Lodge in Tarangire National Park. Our tour was expertly organised by Shadows of Africa – the best safari company on the continent and after a day of game driving in Tarangire National Read more about Dinner and Dancing with the Maasai Tribe in Osupuko Lodge, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania[…]

Backpacking in Swaziland: The Sibhaca Dance and Mantenga Cultural Village

Posted on January 22, 2014June 1, 2020 by Jonny Blair

I admit that I haven’t even begun to write about most of my travel experiences on here yet, some have simply had to slip through the net. If I stopped travelling NOW, I’d have enough stories for one post every day on here for the next 10 years. So in an attempt not to lose Read more about Backpacking in Swaziland: The Sibhaca Dance and Mantenga Cultural Village[…]

Dream Destinations: Mauritius

Posted on December 28, 2013April 26, 2023 by Jonny Blair

As a global nomad, I find myself far too often looking up some of my dream destinations. I’m not talking backpacking and sightseeing holidays with these though. If you have read my previous Aruba and Maldives posts, you will know that I want to visit some of the famous beach resorts to chill out as Read more about Dream Destinations: Mauritius[…]

My Visit To Esa School in Arusha, Tanzania

Posted on November 17, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

When we travel, often the best moments are the most spontaneous. We get rewarded with moments to savour and real smiles. After an amazing four days of constant Game Driving Safari with Shadows of Africa (including Tarangire National Park), we headed to a local school for a visit. Together with our visit to the Kibowa Read more about My Visit To Esa School in Arusha, Tanzania[…]

My Top 5 Camping Memories!

Posted on September 26, 2013June 19, 2015 by Jonny Blair

As I celebrate the 10 year mark of being away from Northern Ireland by camping out in the desert at Wadi Rum with Rum Stars (AMAZING!), I thought it was a good time to share my top 5 camping moments from my travels…including my latest spot of desert camping, these moments were inspiring… 1. Camping Read more about My Top 5 Camping Memories![…]

Three Countries I Haven’t Really Been To!

Posted on September 12, 2013February 29, 2020 by Jonny Blair

**Please note that I have since been to all three of these! While I do keep a count on continents, countries, towns and cities I have actually been to, there are a few places that I admit I have physically been to but know nothing about. So here are three countries for you that I Read more about Three Countries I Haven’t Really Been To![…]

Safari in Tanzania: Tarangire National Park

Posted on September 9, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

My recent safari tour in Tanzania saw us visit three massive national parks, and this, the first installment comes from Tarangire National Park. I had been on some safaris before, but none of them really on a grand scale to be honest. I’d been to Singapore Night Safari, watched monkeys in Borneo, seen a load Read more about Safari in Tanzania: Tarangire National Park[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: An Ugali Feast in Arusha, Tanzania

Posted on August 30, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

It’s time for Friday’s Featured Food and for the second week in a row we head to Africa. This time it’s to the city of Arusha in Tanzania, where I was based for a few nights before and after our Safari experience. It’s also the second day in a row for me to have my Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: An Ugali Feast in Arusha, Tanzania[…]