Jonny Blair taking a photo in Shanghai, CHINA. He lives a lifestyle of travel.

Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Capturing the Moments on Camera

You might have noticed that I recently joined Instagram for the first time (a bit late to join the “Smart Phone” generation so I was) and that I have been having a play with Fotor, a free photo platform. But despite all my time taking photos, I’ve realised that I’m more of a “capture the Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Capturing the Moments on Camera[…]

Sunday’s Inspiration: It’s Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been

“Keep on chasing down that rainbow. You never know what you might find. Over the sunset on the horizon, it may be a dream but it tastes like poison.” – Noel Gallagher Life is a journey and it should be treated as exactly that. It’s a rollercoaster ride from start to finish so hang in Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: It’s Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been[…]

Backpacking in Hong Kong: 24 Hours Exploring Mong Kok, Kowloon

Mong Kok translates nicely into Yingman/English as “Busy Corner” and if I was a first time visitor to Hong Kong, I would make sure that I base myself in Mong Kok for my first few nights. The reason is – this is the pulsating heart of the Kong. Street life in Mong Kok is what Read more about Backpacking in Hong Kong: 24 Hours Exploring Mong Kok, Kowloon[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: 6 Quirky Bars From My Nights Out in Barcelona, Catalonia

“Sometimes I feel like I’m in Barcelona” – D Kay and Epsilon. The Catalonian capital of Barcelona is a city I could actually see myself living in. The odd thing about it is that Barcelona was never on my list of cities to visit – ever. I’m a bit of a travel cynic these days Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: 6 Quirky Bars From My Nights Out in Barcelona, Catalonia[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: 5 Quirky Coffee Shops in Richmond, Virginia, USA

Richmond, Virginia is home to over 200,000 people, yet is not exactly the most touristic city of its size in the USA. If you check on the Hipmunk site, however, you will see that there is a good range of hotels in Richmond to stay in, and it’s a pleasant city for a quiet break. You can check Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: 5 Quirky Coffee Shops in Richmond, Virginia, USA[…]

Working Wednesdays: Top 10 Ways I Earn as A Travel Blogger

“Money money money in a rich man’s world” – Abba. Working Wednesdays today touches on some of the ways I have earned money and products in the last few years which can hopefully get some of you thinking outside the box. Once you have decided upon your business plan, next is to research about how to start Read more about Working Wednesdays: Top 10 Ways I Earn as A Travel Blogger[…]

Backpacking in Gibraltar: Top 10 Sights at the Top of the Rock

Gibraltar is a rocking place, pun intended. It’s a mini-country twinned with the Northern Irish town of Ballymena, so it has to be worth a visit in my books. Plus it is now a recognised football country by UEFA so I get to add it to my growing list of national football stadiums visited. For Read more about Backpacking in Gibraltar: Top 10 Sights at the Top of the Rock[…]

Backpacking in the Vatican City State: Top 5 Sights in This Mini-Country

Whether The Vatican City State is a real country or not is very much up for debate. While the TCC recognise it, FIFA, the UN and UEFA don’t. All that aside, most travellers to Rome will be keen to visit this unusual religious state out of curiosity. A country within a country. I’ve added its Read more about Backpacking in the Vatican City State: Top 5 Sights in This Mini-Country[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: Top 5 Coffee Shops in Chicago, Illinois, USA

When you are traveling to a city as huge and busy as Chicago, Illinois, grabbing a coffee in the morning might be high on your list to prepare for a busy time. Check into one of the best Chicago Hotels, and you are ready to explore the “Windy City.” Before you head out to see all the Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Top 5 Coffee Shops in Chicago, Illinois, USA[…]

Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Buying Gifts for Family and Friends – 5 Ideas

As a long term traveller, I have to admit that I don’t like everything in the daily grind of life. Most of the time, I’m glad that I’m a traveller as there are a few things in particular I despise: – Shopping (pet hate) – Bills (sorry what are they?) – Shopping (pet hate) – Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Buying Gifts for Family and Friends – 5 Ideas[…]