Backpacking in Kiribati 🇰🇮: Touring Te Umanibong, National Cultural Museum in Bikenibeu

Posted on April 26, 2020May 31, 2024 by Jonny Blair

I could be forgiven for expecting the settlement of Bikenibeu to be spelt “Bikini Bow” and be a beach full of Kiribati’s hottest babes all relaxing in the sunshine in their swimming costumes. While exotic beaches in Tarawa Atoll (Kiribati’s main part, which houses the capital, the national museum and the main international airport) do Read more about Backpacking in Kiribati 🇰🇮: Touring Te Umanibong, National Cultural Museum in Bikenibeu[…]

My 100 Top Football Moments From 100 Countries

Posted on March 29, 2020November 7, 2023 by Jonny Blair

“Gerry Armstrong, what a worker he is” – John Motson. In February 2020, when I hit country 186 on my personal list of recognised separate states, one of my priorities was to watch a football match there. That country was Lesotho and I arrived into the capital city Maseru ready for the big match. That Read more about My 100 Top Football Moments From 100 Countries[…]

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! My Top 6 Saint Patrick’s Days Down The Years

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Jonny Blair

Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick is a man of pure oxymoronic nature if today’s commercial excrement could for an ungreedy second be aware of who this guy really was. Money took over the world folks – just ask DickMonalds and Coca Cola. There is no need for Valentine’s Day Thorntons or Interflora or Christmas Santa Read more about Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! My Top 6 Saint Patrick’s Days Down The Years[…]

Backpacking Movies: Best Film Set Locations I Have Visited

Backpacking Movies On Location: Best Film Set Locations I Have Visited

Posted on March 16, 2020August 8, 2023 by Jonny Blair

“She’s making movies on location, she don’t know what it means” – Mark Knopfler. I am not a film freak, I rarely watch them. In fact, these days I only ever watch films when I am on flights or a friend invites me to watch one, be it cinema or on a laptop. I only Read more about Backpacking Movies On Location: Best Film Set Locations I Have Visited[…]

The Best Family-Friendly Activities on New Zealand’s North Island

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Jonny Blair

New Zealand is one of the best locations in the world to take the family for adventure, relaxation, and fun of all kinds. As New Zealand North Island tour packages become increasingly popular, you’ll want to explore all the fun and excitement you can get your hands on! Here are just a few of the Read more about The Best Family-Friendly Activities on New Zealand’s North Island[…]

Backpacking in Kiribati: Visiting Eita, The Highest Peak of Tarawa Atoll – 3 Metres!

Posted on January 27, 2020April 26, 2020 by Jonny Blair

There are not many countries I have been to where I know I was the highest person at one point. I have managed it in Guatemala and Nauru for sure. And then here in low lying Kiribati, it was easy to head to the capital Tarawa Atoll’s highest point – Eita. However, I was to Read more about Backpacking in Kiribati: Visiting Eita, The Highest Peak of Tarawa Atoll – 3 Metres![…]

Backpacking in Kiribati: Top 13 Sights in Betio

Posted on January 27, 2020November 5, 2023 by Jonny Blair

Kiribati (formerly the Gilbert Islands) can be confusing. It certainly confused me, the fact that I would officially land here three times (same as Nauru) on the one trip, yet only visit it once, i.e. leave the airport and see some of the country. Also, the pronunciation is confusing, in English, you should say “Kiribass” Read more about Backpacking in Kiribati: Top 13 Sights in Betio[…]

Backpacking the Gold Coast, Australia: Snapper Rocks and Rainbow Bay

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Jonny Blair

There aren’t many countries that have volcanoes, snowy mountains, white-sand beaches and fantastic cities; it’s for this reason why Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. As well as being a picturesque country, it’s also very unique; with the mainland being the the only continent to double as an island. It’s Read more about Backpacking the Gold Coast, Australia: Snapper Rocks and Rainbow Bay[…]