“It’s all too beautiful” – Small Faces. Despite what the tourist brochures and obvious tourists tell you, Northern Ireland’s charm lies not in Belfast and the Giant’s Causeway!! Nor in the Bushmills Distillery and the Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge! Even though I promoted them to the hilt myself many times and continue to tell…
Read MoreHere is a full list of My Printed Book Anthology By Jonny Blair (1980 – 2024) Backpacking Centurion Series – A Northern Irishman’s Journey Through 100 Countries My first book series is Backpacking Centurion which covers my journey from country 1 (Northern Ireland) to country 100 (Tunisia), from 1980 until 2015. This series of four…
Read More“Dreams aren’t what they used to be, some things slide by so carelessly” – Brandon Flowers. Sao Tome And Principe is famous for coffee and chocolate. While backpacking in the capital city, São Tome I visited two chocolate shops, did a chocolate tasting and tried chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate ice cream and coffee. It was…
Read MoreThe latest to feature in my ongoing World Travellers series is yet another writer and adventurer! Welcome to Desirée from TheLongWayHomeTravels.com! Who are you? My name is Desirée van Welsum, and I have just published my first two travel books: “The Long Way Home – An American Adventure, parts 1 and 2: The Eastern United States.”…
Read MoreThere are very few people who don’t use the internet anymore. As such, it has changed some of our everyday habits, and one of them is the entertainment industry. Instead of going to a casino or a stadium to gamble, most people can now do it from wherever they are with a few clicks of…
Read MoreThe Best On-The-Go Airport Snacks When you’re on the move, grabbing whatever is tasty and easily available to eat is a pretty common practice. While this is okay from time to time, it can become a seriously unhealthy habit for frequent travellers. However, avoiding the convenience and allure of airport snacks and restaurants will take…
Read MoreAre you planning a dreamy getaway to Kapalua Bay, Hawaii? With its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and stunning ocean views, Kapalua Bay is a paradise for tourists seeking relaxation and adventure alike. And when it comes to accommodation, vacation rentals offer a more personalized and immersive experience than hotels. But with so many options for…
Read MorePigeon Forge, nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, offers couples an ideal romantic getaway. The city is known not only for its beautiful outdoor scenery but also for its array of indoor activities that promise year-round fun. Whether the weather invites you to stay inside or you simply want a break from outdoor…
Read More“I loved her enough to forget myself” – Truman Capote. So the story goes that I had Breakfast At Tiffany’s, and this ain’t no love story, though weirdly it could and should be. Actually, probably it is. The books will get that; the blogs won’t. There’s too much magical mystery at play here on these…
Read MoreDespite having taken over 10,000 Food photographs on my travels, I am definitely not a food freak, geek or blogger but I sometimes feel the need to cover some of my meals on Friday’s Featured Food. In São Tome E Principe, I visited Bobo Forro, Trinidade, São Tome (the capital city), Porto Allegre, São Joao…
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