Turning A Vacation Property Into Your Perfect Home Away From Home

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Jonny Blair

Owning a vacation property is an exciting milestone, but turning a secondary residence into a comfortable space takes thoughtful planning. Transforming an unfamiliar layout into a relaxing hideaway means balancing personal taste with long-term functionality. Simple interior upgrades can turn a basic weekend getaway into a welcoming retreat for family and guests. Establishing A Cohesive Read more about Turning A Vacation Property Into Your Perfect Home Away From Home[…]

Best New Orleans Boutique Hotels with Large Suites for Group Travel

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Jonny Blair

Group travel in New Orleans is genuinely tricky to plan well. New Orleans boutique hotels often win on character and location, but finding one with suites big enough for a group, without surrendering to a chain hotel on Bourbon Street, takes real homework. Seasonal demand during Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest means the good rooms Read more about Best New Orleans Boutique Hotels with Large Suites for Group Travel[…]

Prime Property Search Strategies for Expat Investors

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Jonny Blair

International real estate acquisition demands clear planning and targeted market research. Foreign buyers often encounter unfamiliar regulations, shifting yield expectations, and complex neighborhood dynamics. Smart investors minimize risk by building structured acquisition frameworks before committing capital. Focused evaluation methods allow overseas purchasers to identify high-value opportunities with confidence. Defining Investment Criteria Early Setting clear financial Read more about Prime Property Search Strategies for Expat Investors[…]

How to Plan a Cozy First Wall Tent Getaway

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Jonny Blair

If you love the idea of camping but don’t love sleeping like a folded pretzel on rocky ground, a wall tent getaway can be a happy middle ground. You still get the fresh air, the quiet mornings, and the little thrill of being outdoors. You just add more comfort to the mix. For a first Read more about How to Plan a Cozy First Wall Tent Getaway[…]

Backpacking In Somaliland🟩⬜️🟥: Staying At Jees Hotel In Hargeisa

Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Jonny Blair

Backpacking In Somaliland: Staying At Jees Hotel In Hargeisa On 1st January 2026, after a frustrating Somaliland visa procedure, I became the first tourist this year to cross the land border between Djibouti to Somaliland at Loyaada. No pleasure cruise. Shortly after that, I heard the border had closed (that could of course be fake Read more about Backpacking In Somaliland🟩⬜️🟥: Staying At Jees Hotel In Hargeisa[…]

Backpacking In Rwanda🇷🇼: Staying At The Discover Rwanda Hostel, Kigali

Posted on March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 by Jonny Blair

Backpacking In Rwanda: Staying At The Discover Rwanda Hostel, Kigali I stayed in two different places in Kigali in Rwanda, as well as spending a night in Kigali airport on a layover on route to Kenya. Our first port of call was the Discover Rwanda Hostel. This is a textbook typical backpackers hostel in the Read more about Backpacking In Rwanda🇷🇼: Staying At The Discover Rwanda Hostel, Kigali[…]

Reminiscing Where Dad Was Born: Glentoran🟢🔴⚫Street, East Belfast, Northern Ireland

Posted on January 12, 2026February 28, 2026 by Jonny Blair

“Could you tell me how to get? How to get to Glentoran Street?” – Adapted from Sesame Street Theme Tune. Actually, I can tell you how to get to Glentoran Street and my Dad especially can. For years and years, Glentoran Street was on my mind. I knew about it, I knew where it once Read more about Reminiscing Where Dad Was Born: Glentoran🟢🔴⚫Street, East Belfast, Northern Ireland[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Somali-Style Liver (Beer Iyo Basal) In Hargeisa, Somaliland

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Jonny Blair

When backpacking in Somaliland (after a nuts visa experience and a mental border crossing), I decided to try their traditional breakfast, which is locally known as Beer Iyo Basal. Ironically the local spelling includes the word “beer” as this is a dry, alcohol-free country. In English, it is known as Somali-Style Liver. I had heard Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Somali-Style Liver (Beer Iyo Basal) In Hargeisa, Somaliland[…]

21 Years Later: Sentimental Return To The Heathlands Hotel Where Once I Worked In Bournemouth England

Posted on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 by Jonny Blair

“Don’t tell me it’s not worth fighting for” – Bryan Adams. Tears drained naturally from my eyes when I heard this Bryan Adams song being sung in a bar I once worked in – 21 years later, in a hotel I once stayed in – 31 years earlier. The Heathlands Hotel in East Cliff, Bournemouth, Read more about 21 Years Later: Sentimental Return To The Heathlands Hotel Where Once I Worked In Bournemouth England[…]

Backpacking In The Maldives🇲🇻: Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort🛖🌊Day Tour With Maldives Traveller

Posted on August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 by Jonny Blair

“Have I gone up in the world or has the world gone down on me?” – Robbie Williams. As a hardcore long-term backpacker, who is currently single and loveless after too many ruined romances and disaster relationships, I only ever wanted to visit The Maldives with a lovely lady. That was the dream. That was Read more about Backpacking In The Maldives🇲🇻: Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort🛖🌊Day Tour With Maldives Traveller[…]