Kenya’s Treasures: From Maasai Mara to Coastal Charms – A Traveller’s Delight

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Jonny Blair

Kenya, on the scenic eastern coast of Africa, is a must-visit destination for any adventurous wanderer searching for exciting new experiences. It’s a hidden gem brimming with fascinating cities and stunning scenery. Furthermore, the locals are very welcoming, making it an even more wonderful place to visit. This post is a quick introduction to some Read more about Kenya’s Treasures: From Maasai Mara to Coastal Charms – A Traveller’s Delight[…]

Backpacking in Zambia🇿🇲: Walking With Wild Rhinos 🦏At Mosi-Oa-Tunya Game Park

Posted on May 31, 2023July 4, 2023 by Jonny Blair

“Born to be wild” – Steppenwolf. Unfortunately the rhino is listed as an endangered species, even as recently as April 2023, it was in the news in an attempt to salvage this fine animal from extinction. On my travels I have been on over ten safaris, and over fifty animal related adventures. This doesn’t include Read more about Backpacking in Zambia🇿🇲: Walking With Wild Rhinos 🦏At Mosi-Oa-Tunya Game Park[…]

Backpacking In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo🇨🇩: Staying At Hotel Horizon In Bukavu

Posted on May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by Jonny Blair

“All those people came from far in Zaïre, in Zaïre to see the rumble in the jungle there” – Johnny Wakelin. In 2019, I was backpacking in Africa and visiting a few new countries on that trip – Burundi, Democratic Republic of The Congo, Rwanda, Uganda and repeats to Kenya and Tanzania. After sorting out Read more about Backpacking In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo🇨🇩: Staying At Hotel Horizon In Bukavu[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Champagne Breakfast On Sand Dunes At Sandwich Harbour, Namibia🇳🇦

Posted on May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 by Jonny Blair

“It all came so fast, champagne for breakfast” – Light. There are still over 2,000 unwritten blog posts even in this section alone, “Friday’s Featured Food”. Think about it – if you eat 3 meals a day and visit 218 countries, that’s almost 700 posts alone – even if you only spend one day in Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Champagne Breakfast On Sand Dunes At Sandwich Harbour, Namibia🇳🇦[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Seafood Platter and Tafel & Windhoek Lager at Walvis Bay Yacht Club, Namibia🇳🇦

Posted on May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by Jonny Blair

I didn’t really expect Namibia to delight me in gastronomic terms but it did in many ways. I was pleasantly surprised, from a delicious seafood platter in Walvis Bay, to a champagne breakfast at Sandwich Harbour to the zebra steak at Joe’s Beerhouse in Windhoek, the capital city and even a surprising craft beer and Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Seafood Platter and Tafel & Windhoek Lager at Walvis Bay Yacht Club, Namibia🇳🇦[…]

Backpacking In Uganda: Sleeping At Stay Cleverly Self Catering Apartments, Walvis Bay

Backpacking In Namibia🇳🇦: Sleeping At Stay Cleverly Self Catering Apartments, Walvis Bay

Posted on May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by Jonny Blair

” All I wanna do is live by the sea” – Noel Gallagher. In February 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic had just started, I managed to visit 7 African countries on a whirlwind trip and make it back to Poland before the first lockdown started (in March 2020). Let’s namecheck them before it or I Read more about Backpacking In Namibia🇳🇦: Sleeping At Stay Cleverly Self Catering Apartments, Walvis Bay[…]

Backpacking In Madagascar🇲🇬: Touring The Lemurs’ Park At Katsaoka, Near Antananarivo

Posted on May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by Jonny Blair

“We’re all carried along by the river of dreams” – Billy Joel. Lemurs are native to Madagascar 🇲🇬 and an endangered species, so I put a visit to the famous Lemurs’ Park at Katsaoko on my itinerary when backpacking on this huge island. It’s Africa. It’s Indian Ocean. It’s island magic. It’s tropical. It’s full Read more about Backpacking In Madagascar🇲🇬: Touring The Lemurs’ Park At Katsaoka, Near Antananarivo[…]

Friday's Featured Food: Cheeseburger, Chips And Craft Beer At The Beer Barrel, Namibia

Friday’s Featured Food: Bacon Cheeseburger, Chips And Craft Beer At The Beer Barrel, Namibia🇳🇦

Posted on May 12, 2023May 14, 2023 by Jonny Blair

Sometimes when I travel I just really crave some craft beer, a cheeseburger and some live football on television, or just a chilled out pub to relax in. I didn’t really expect Namibia to delight me in gastronomic terms but it did in many ways. I was pleasantly surprised, from a delicious seafood platter in Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Bacon Cheeseburger, Chips And Craft Beer At The Beer Barrel, Namibia🇳🇦[…]