Jonny Blair talks about Chinese New Year red packets

Chinese New Year: What are Red Packets?

You have probably heard of Chinese New Year. It’s the same as New Year except it’s Chinese. That’s where things become slightly different. If you are lucky enough to live in a Chinese environment during Chinese New Year you will love the whole craze and madness of it all. You might also be given red Read more about Chinese New Year: What are Red Packets?[…]

Jonny Blair visited Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, South Korea

Visiting Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, South Korea

You might not have heard of Hwaseong Fortress, or even of the city of Suwon, but if you want a bit of advice – put this on your agenda if you’re ever in Seoul, Korea’s lively capital. It’s an easy day trip to do, as I did, or you can go one step further and Read more about Visiting Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, South Korea[…]

bargaining in Taiwan

Monday’s Money Saving Tips: Bargaining

Bargaining is an essential part of travelling and you really need to know the best ways to save money in this way. So yes, you’ve guessed it today’s Monday’s Money Saving tips are all about bargaining and bartering!! These are my top 5 ways to make sure you are ready to bargain (even before you Read more about Monday’s Money Saving Tips: Bargaining[…]

Jonny Blair flying the Northern Ireland flag at Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia

Salar De Uyuni Tour – Part 4 – Flying The Flag and Hotel on Salt

Hot, high up, salty, deserted, isolated but awe inspiring is how I would describe our arrival on the Uyuni Salt Plains – known as Salar de Uyuni. The town of Uyuni was left far behind, as was Cementario Des Trens and  Colchani Salt Village. We were now in a wilderness high high up in south Read more about Salar De Uyuni Tour – Part 4 – Flying The Flag and Hotel on Salt[…]