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[…]

Desaguadero Bolivia Peru border control Don't Stop Living

World Borders: How to get from Bolivia to Peru (at Desaguadero)

Posted on April 16, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

In my series on World Borders, I report on my trips across many of the borders on this planet. This time it’s a relatively unusual one, as the name of the town, Desaguadero officially sits in both the countries Bolivia and Peru. Primarily however we call it Bolivian. The border is particularly lacking in security Read more about World Borders: How to get from Bolivia to Peru (at Desaguadero)[…]

Synagogue and Mosque side by side in Paramaribo Suriname

A Muslim Mosque Beside a Jewish Synagogue in Paramaribo, Suriname🇸🇷

Posted on April 15, 2013September 27, 2024 by Jonny Blair

When I made it to Suriname in 2011 (after some visa issues in Caracas!!), I totally loved the capital city there – Paramaribo! I explored a lot of the city itself, taking in a top 15 sights and was very very surprised to note that a Muslim Mosque sits right beside a Jewish Synagogue!! I’m Read more about A Muslim Mosque Beside a Jewish Synagogue in Paramaribo, Suriname🇸🇷[…]

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[…]

Dressing up as Margaret Thatcher in work in 2008

The Day I… Pretended To Be Margaret Thatcher in Work

Posted on April 15, 2013February 16, 2015 by Jonny Blair

“There is no such thing as society. There are individual men and women and there are families.” – Margaret Thatcher, 1987 In this ongoing random series called The Day I… I detail spontaneous and often idiotic moments from my travels. I don’t really like “normality” that much and I always prefer the extraordinary over the Read more about The Day I… Pretended To Be Margaret Thatcher in Work[…]

Top 6 Ways to Save TIME When You Travel!

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

Right you’ve probably read some of my Monday’s Money Saving Tips and are thinking, surely this guy doesn’t only do budget stuff. You’d be right. I’m a hypocrite like the rest of the world!! I sometimes stay in a decent hotel (once in a blue moon I may add), I often buy a beer outside Read more about Top 6 Ways to Save TIME When You Travel![…]

My Top 8 Tips for Booking Cheap Flights

Posted on April 11, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

If you travel a lot, like me, you’ll end up taking a load of flights to save time, but it doesn’t always save you money if you don’t go about it the right way. With 7 continents and 70 countries under my belt now, I’m here to bring you my top tips for booking cheaper Read more about My Top 8 Tips for Booking Cheap Flights[…]

Crown Bar in Belfast Northern Ireland great place - a lifestyle of travel

Thirsty Thursdays: The Crown Bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Posted on April 11, 2013May 2, 2014 by Jonny Blair

The Crown Bar in Belfast in my home country of Northern Ireland is a brilliant place. I LOVE it and I take my friends there any time I’m showing them round my country. I’m pretty surprised this is the first time I’ve written about it, but buzzing at the thought of helping promote Belfast and Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: The Crown Bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland[…]

Jonny Blair working at Wightlink Isle of Wight England

Working Wednesdays: Ferry Steward for Wightlink Ferries, Isle of Wight, England

Posted on April 10, 2013May 26, 2015 by Jonny Blair

I LOVED working for Wightlink Ferries. In the last 10 years of nomadery, this was perhaps the one job that it felt like I was at home in. Getting paid to travel, meeting new people every day, free food and drinks and travelling every day to an enchanting island. Whatever fate befell me in 2008 Read more about Working Wednesdays: Ferry Steward for Wightlink Ferries, Isle of Wight, England[…]

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[…]