Thirsty Thursdays: Coconut Tea With Nomadic Matt in the Chocolate Bar, New York City, USA

Posted on October 23, 2014May 24, 2016 by Jonny Blair

As travel bloggers go, there is one name that everyone knows – Matt Kepnes, known globally as Nomadic Matt through his popular, informative and extensive website Nomadic Matt.com . I’ve been in touch with Matt for a couple of years online and I’ve always loved his writing, his consistency and his outlook on life. I Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Coconut Tea With Nomadic Matt in the Chocolate Bar, New York City, USA[…]

Staying in Daytona Beach, USA on the Cheap

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Jonny Blair

Florida vacations are fun for the whole family. With warm weather waiting year round, there’s no bad reason to visit the Sunshine State. One of the best destinations for those looking to get the most out of their vacation is Daytona Beach in Florida, USA. With affordable resorts and hotels that are near many great Read more about Staying in Daytona Beach, USA on the Cheap[…]

Walking Tour of San Jose, Costa Rica🇨🇷: Top 10 Sights

Posted on October 21, 2014October 17, 2024 by Jonny Blair

While backpacking in Costa Rica recently you might have read how I stayed in the inspiring Hemingway Inn in the Barrio Amon in San Jose. During my stay, not only did I meet traveller and author Deacon Blake, but I also met Michael Miller, who has written a guidebook on exploring the real San Jose. Read more about Walking Tour of San Jose, Costa Rica🇨🇷: Top 10 Sights[…]

The Ultimate Guide for a Charlotte Excursion, USA

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Jonny Blair

Charlotte provides an eclectic fusion of North Carolina’s beautiful scenery and up-and-coming city scene. Travellers of all types can find something to do here, whether it is a scenic drive or an uptown concert. Charlotte is a budget-friendly trip with regular free events and cheap accommodation. Find a Convenient Downtown Hotel Vacations cost money, so Read more about The Ultimate Guide for a Charlotte Excursion, USA[…]

Friday’s Featured Food: Nicaraguan Ropa Vieja in Granada, Nicaragua

Posted on October 17, 2014October 7, 2014 by Jonny Blair

I tried only a few “Nicaraguan style meals” on my short visit to the country, and one of those was for dinner in the town of Granada. I headed to a bar and restaurant called Nectar and checked out the menu for local treats. That’s when I found “Nicaraguan Ropa Vieja” shooting out at me Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Nicaraguan Ropa Vieja in Granada, Nicaragua[…]

Best Luxury Hotels in Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Jonny Blair

On my ongoing stories on backpacking in the USA, having had a recent stop over, I now cover some luxury hotels in North Carolina. if you were to imagine a luxurious vacation in the Land of the Sky, also known as Asheville, North Carolina, what do you picture? Does it include a trip to the Read more about Best Luxury Hotels in Asheville, North Carolina, USA[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: A Night in the Porter Beer Bar Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Posted on October 9, 2014October 9, 2014 by Jonny Blair

So I had arrived back in the USA for the first time since 2007, and after my trip from Atlanta airport to the Little Five Points area, I was now in the Porter Beer Bar. This place is something special. With the Porter Beer Bar Atlanta I had made a good choice for my first stateside Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: A Night in the Porter Beer Bar Atlanta, Georgia, USA[…]

Staying in Kaps Place, San Jose, Costa Rica: Awesome Family Run Bed and Breakfast

Posted on October 9, 2014October 6, 2014 by Jonny Blair

Costa Rica was the last country on my Central American adventure and I was in dire need of a private room and a cosy one. Night buses, dorms, bed bugs and early mornings had taken their toll. I was lucky then that I found Kaps Place in San Jose, Costa Rica! This is a wonderfully Read more about Staying in Kaps Place, San Jose, Costa Rica: Awesome Family Run Bed and Breakfast[…]

Backpacking in Guatemala🇬🇹: Top 15 Sights in Guatemala City / GC

Posted on October 8, 2014August 24, 2024 by Jonny Blair

Let’s start with my main observation here – Guatemala City is a breathtaking beast of a city. An absolute beast pumped to the max. The weird thing is a lot of backpackers, and especially luxury travellers like to give it a miss and use the “it’s too dangerous says my mate” excuse. Quite frankly that Read more about Backpacking in Guatemala🇬🇹: Top 15 Sights in Guatemala City / GC[…]

My Home in the Mountains: Staying at Vista Linda Montana, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Jonny Blair

My central American adventure was coming to an end and I knew it. I had two final nights in Costa Rica and having already explored San Jose, the capital, I decided to enjoy my final two nights in Central America by staying out in the mountains. I targeted the town of Alajuela as it just Read more about My Home in the Mountains: Staying at Vista Linda Montana, Alajuela, Costa Rica[…]