Jericho in Palestine: The Oldest City in the World and The Lowest City in the World

Posted on October 13, 2013July 19, 2018 by Jonny Blair

You wouldn’t quite believe that a small town like Jericho in Palestine holds two of the world records for cities. While the population of Jericho houses a mere 25,000 people, its worldwide appeal stretches to thousands and millions more as the tranquil settlement of Jericho is literally, “as old as the hills”. It’s the oldest city Read more about Jericho in Palestine: The Oldest City in the World and The Lowest City in the World[…]

How to Get an Azerbaijan Visa in Batumi, Georgia

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

I write this blog post on the Georgia to Azerbaijan train (Tbilisi to Baku), it’s been a busy and somewhat stressful few days in the travel lifestyle and I’ve been at a low ebb a few times, but we managed to get our Azerbaijan Visa in a short space of time and are now heading Read more about How to Get an Azerbaijan Visa in Batumi, Georgia[…]

Backpacking in Israel: Epic Sunrise Up To The Lost City Of Masada

Posted on October 8, 2013February 28, 2023 by Jonny Blair

“I want to stand with you on a mountain; I want to bathe with you in the sea” – Savage Garden. When your eyes feast themselves on the sheer views from the top of Masada at sunrise, you’ll raise a wry smile to match your wandering heart’s backpacking desire. The vantage points from the top Read more about Backpacking in Israel: Epic Sunrise Up To The Lost City Of Masada[…]

5 Things to do in Aqaba, Jordan Apart from Diving and Snorkelling

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

Most people head to Aqaba in Jordan to go diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea. And while that is cool, I came here to chill out, do a bit of online work and see the city itself. Here are 5 things you can do in Aqaba if you don’t want to go diving or Read more about 5 Things to do in Aqaba, Jordan Apart from Diving and Snorkelling[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Trying Taybeh Palestinian Beer in Bethlehem, Palestine

Posted on October 3, 2013July 26, 2018 by Jonny Blair

This week saw my first ever venture into Palestine as I decided to go to the West Bank. Well I’m backpacking the Middle East and have been for a few weeks – life’s been busy so not as many live posts recently, so this is one. I’ve been working alongside Tourist Israel, an awesome company Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Trying Taybeh Palestinian Beer in Bethlehem, Palestine[…]

Hiking in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan

Posted on October 2, 2013August 1, 2017 by Jonny Blair

“You ain’t exactly sure if you’ve been away a while” – Noel Gallagher. As the clock struck midnight on the 26th September 2013, I had hit that milestone I never thought possible. It was 10 years exactly from the day I left Northern Ireland behind. There was never a plan to leave Northern Ireland, life Read more about Hiking in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan[…]

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![…]

My Top 5 Things To See and Do In Nazareth, Israel

Posted on September 19, 2013July 21, 2018 by Jonny Blair

Life finally took me properly to the Middle East this month. We are backpacking round a few countries here and heading into the Caucases too over the next few months. In Israel, we will be spending around 3 weeks in the country, our first stop after Afula was to spend a day backpacking in Nazareth. Read more about My Top 5 Things To See and Do In Nazareth, Israel[…]

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![…]

UAE Fake Travel Report Part 2: The Time I Didn’t Go to Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Posted on August 29, 2013September 21, 2023 by Jonny Blair

** STOP PRESS – since this article I have since been to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai and the UAE. As I count down my trip to the Middle East I now reflect on that time, back in 2008 where I turned down a sponsored trip to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. That’s right Read more about UAE Fake Travel Report Part 2: The Time I Didn’t Go to Abu Dhabi and Dubai[…]