Exploring Robert Louis Stevenson's Zone: Westbourne & Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Dorset, England

Exploring Robert Louis Stevenson’s Zone: Westbourne & Alum Chine Top 10, Bournemouth, Dorset, England

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Jonny Blair

You might have read some of my previous articles on Bournemouth, Poole and Hampshire on here. This part of England’s South Coast has a lot to offer the everyday tourist and long term nostalgic culture struck backpacker. This short article is all about Westbourne and Alum Chine. These are two districts in the west part of Read more about Exploring Robert Louis Stevenson’s Zone: Westbourne & Alum Chine Top 10, Bournemouth, Dorset, England[…]

Working Wednesdays: Being Part of a Focus Group in Northern Ireland

Posted on November 11, 2015November 5, 2015 by Jonny Blair

If you’ve followed the blog from the early days, you’ll know I covered my job history on here as I did it, especially the farming and bar work. Yet the Working Wednesdays feature still has at least 50 jobs I’ve done and not yet written about, so in an attempt to eventually get this blog Read more about Working Wednesdays: Being Part of a Focus Group in Northern Ireland[…]

Backpacking in England: Top 5 Sights in Gloucester

Posted on November 10, 2015January 8, 2016 by Jonny Blair

The city of Gloucester sits proud and unknown to most backpackers that venture to England. A few things have put this city on the map and there is no longer a need to neglect it. I didn’t, so you shouldn’t either. Gloucester is the capital city of the county of Gloucestershire. I was actually in Read more about Backpacking in England: Top 5 Sights in Gloucester[…]

The Freaky Madness Continues: Jack Barmby, Grodig, BLAIR ADAMS, Stephen Rea and J Jenner

Posted on November 4, 2015April 27, 2023 by Jonny Blair

“Nicky Barmby” – Lock In Lee Adams. About 20 months ago I wrote a story of a ten year freaky journey (2004 – 2014) between two people – Lee Adams AKA Lock in Lee and myself Jonny Blair. The journey was hard to explain, as basically Lee and I, when in each other’s company encourage Read more about The Freaky Madness Continues: Jack Barmby, Grodig, BLAIR ADAMS, Stephen Rea and J Jenner[…]

Foraging For Food in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Jonny Blair

I recently embarked on an exciting adventure in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England. I stayed overnight in a hut in the magical forest, which is on the English side of the border, but right next to Wales. The Forest of Dean is maintained by Forest Holidays, who run 9 of these forest retreats Read more about Foraging For Food in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England[…]

Backpacking in Adammia🟦🟢: Top 5 Wacky Moments in This Secret Unknown Country

Posted on November 2, 2015January 25, 2025 by Jonny Blair

On my recent trip across the border from England into the secretive Empire of Adammia, I had a lot of fun. It was a crazy trip to this secret and unknown country and indeed I was the first ever backpacking tourist to visit Adammia. I visited three parts of the country – Tytannia Province (which Read more about Backpacking in Adammia🟦🟢: Top 5 Wacky Moments in This Secret Unknown Country[…]

Where to Celebrate World Vegetarian Day

Posted on November 2, 2015October 5, 2019 by Jonny Blair

This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 15th October 2015. It’s not easy eating green, at least not in the stereotypically carnivorous United States. Luckily, there are a few cities and cultures that are known for their vegetarian eating habits, both Stateside and half a world away. When World Vegetarian Day rolls around Read more about Where to Celebrate World Vegetarian Day[…]

7 Destinations for Adrenaline Junkies

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Jonny Blair

This post was posted by The Hipmunk on Hipmunk’s Tailwind blog on 7th October 2015. If your idea of thrilling travel has more to do with pumping adrenaline than restaurants and shopping, here are some of the best places on the planet to get your fill of excitement. 1. Interlaken, Switzerland Interlaken is famous for its adventure sports Read more about 7 Destinations for Adrenaline Junkies[…]

World Borders: The Ferry from Poole, England to St. Helier, Jersey

World Borders: Crossing from Poole, England to St. Helier, Jersey by Ferry

Posted on October 31, 2015November 2, 2015 by Jonny Blair

This edition in my world borders series is slightly long overdue. The reason being I have been on this route more times than I can remember. It was back in 2008 – 2009 that I worked on car ferries in the south of England. I was based in Lymington, Poole and Weymouth. But most of Read more about World Borders: Crossing from Poole, England to St. Helier, Jersey by Ferry[…]

Backpacking in Jersey: Top 5 Sights in St. Helier and St. Lawrence

Posted on October 30, 2015August 8, 2017 by Jonny Blair

It was a welcome and sentimental return to the island of Jersey recently as I headed to their capital city, St. Helier for a weekend. I stayed overlooking the sea, at the Ommaroo Hotel and I toured some of the sights I had missed out on during my first few visits to this mini island Read more about Backpacking in Jersey: Top 5 Sights in St. Helier and St. Lawrence[…]