English interviews in a Buddhist School in Yuen Long

Working Wednesdays: English Video Interviews in a Buddhist School, Yuen Long, Hong Kong

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

I haven’t mentioned much about teaching yet on Working Wednesdays, despite having worked in about 10 different schools, but it’s a regular feature so there will be plenty to come. These teaching jobs have been wide and varied ranging from Kindergartens to Joint School Events to Primary Schools to Buddhist Schools to Private Tutoring, all Read more about Working Wednesdays: English Video Interviews in a Buddhist School, Yuen Long, Hong Kong[…]

Elephant parade noon Pinnewala Sri Lanka

Watching an Elephant Parade in Pinnewala, Sri Lanka

Posted on April 15, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

I’m not sure if I’ve uncovered an unknown travel gem here or am just stating the obvious…but in the town Pinnewala, Sri Lanka at around 12 noon every day you can see a FREE elephant parade. Elephants march nonchalantly along the street, escorted by a leader and they have just come from bathing in the Read more about Watching an Elephant Parade in Pinnewala, Sri Lanka[…]

How to Take Alcohol into Brunei Darussalam

Posted on April 15, 2013August 5, 2017 by Jonny Blair

I LOVED my recent trip to Brunei Darussalam, only the fourth Muslim State I’ve been to. While I gladly knocked back the beers in Indonesia last year, Brunei is a bit more strict. Alcohol is completely forbidden. You cannot buy alcohol in Brunei and you cannot drink alcohol anywhere in public view in Brunei. However Read more about How to Take Alcohol into Brunei Darussalam[…]

Mountains of northern Vietnam near Sapa hiking

Hiking in Sapa, Vietnam: Day 1 – Sapa to Ta Van

Posted on April 13, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

Hiking in Sapa in Vietnam is outstanding. It’s totally worth a trip, and something which would be a real shame to miss. The best thing about it is – it’s an EASY hike, no difficult terrain, amazing views and very cheap. All in all, this is one of the best hikes you could do as Read more about Hiking in Sapa, Vietnam: Day 1 – Sapa to Ta Van[…]

Brunei Cheesecake in Dermaga Cafe Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei

Friday’s Featured Food: Brunei Cheesecake

Posted on April 12, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

Brunei Darussalam is a tiny country, as well as being an unusual one. On my travels I always sample local food, it’s a key ingredient of a visit to any country in my opinion. Brunei offers a few local dishes for dinner, but for afternoon coffee I opted to try the local Brunei Cheesecake. So Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Brunei Cheesecake[…]

Top 5 Things to do in Chiayi, Taiwan

Posted on April 10, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

OK, you might not have heard of Chiayi City in Taiwan. But that’s partly the reason for this post. I love going slightly off the beaten track and letting fellow travellers know of places that most travellers don’t go to. My Taiwan adventure in 2009 was inspired by a great travelling mate of mine Neil Read more about Top 5 Things to do in Chiayi, Taiwan[…]

Watching Fireflies in Borneo at Klias Wetlands Park, Beaufort, Sabah, Malaysia

Posted on April 9, 2013January 17, 2016 by Jonny Blair

In a way I’m glad I don’t have photos of fireflies to share with you today as it was just too dark! The reason I’m glad is that, although I love travelling and taking photos, it’s nice for you to read my stories then go and do it for yourself. Recently in Borneo, the Malaysian Read more about Watching Fireflies in Borneo at Klias Wetlands Park, Beaufort, Sabah, Malaysia[…]

First time I ever used chopsticks in China

Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Learning How To Use Chopsticks

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

Tuesday’s Travel Essentials on Don’t Stop Living brings you endless tips on things you need when you set off around the world. One thing you will need for sure is knowing how to use chopsticks. Luckily I went from not having a clue to being an expert at using them. If Asia is on your Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Learning How To Use Chopsticks[…]

Watching Proboscis Monkeys in Borneo, Klias Wetlands Park, Beaufort, Sabah, Malaysia

Posted on April 7, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

If you’re staying in Sabah in Malaysia on the island of Borneo, it’s highly likely you’ll have heard of proboscis monkeys. They are wild, they live in the jungle and they have long noses. But more importantly they are native to the island of Borneo (Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia). This is the only place Read more about Watching Proboscis Monkeys in Borneo, Klias Wetlands Park, Beaufort, Sabah, Malaysia[…]

Air Asia are shit - world's shittest airline companies

5 Shit💩Airline✈️Companies!! Who NOT to Fly With!! Named and Shamed – the World’s WORST Airlines!!

Posted on April 7, 2013April 5, 2025 by Jonny Blair

I must say I’m absolutely delighted to bring you the list of the 5 Shittest Airline Companies today! I LOVED naming and shaming these horrible companies – if any of their reps are reading – you have SHIT companies and you tried to FUCK my travels up – you gave me abuse, you tried to Read more about 5 Shit💩Airline✈️Companies!! Who NOT to Fly With!! Named and Shamed – the World’s WORST Airlines!![…]