Jon is an adventurer at heart. He has driven 8000 miles across Europe, completed multi-day hikes and swum with sharks. He has had a long and impressive career managing in a training and education business as well as leading transformational change during Covid-19. He has now taken the brave decision to step away from corporate life to pursue his creative ambitions. He is currently editing his first book as well as creating this blog. Together with Lauren, Jon has embarked on many adventures including a winter road trip of Italy, a sleeper train tour for his birthday and kayaking in the Galapagos Islands.
Lauren and I spent one month in Japan during winter, including both Christmas and New Year. This was our first time visiting this incredible country… Read More »What to expect from your first Christmas and New Year in Japan
Lauren and I visited Japan for a month, spanning mid-December to mid-January. (Our other Japan articles are here). We travelled to Osaka, Yokohama, Mt Fuji… Read More »Visiting Tokyo for the first time: eleven surprising lessons
This articles contains a list of fantastic things to see and do in Sarajevo while trying to answer the question – Is Sarajevo worth visiting?
Southsea is a creative and entrepreneurial area of the city of Portsmouth, UK and home to plenty of dog-lovers. Containing much of the city’s university… Read More »8 Most Wonderful Dog-friendly Coffee Shops in Southsea (2023)
Neist Point is one of our favourite places on the Isle of Skye. Surrounded by breath-taking cliffs, it is truly one of the most stunning… Read More »Neist Point Lighthouse: Skye’s Best Spot for Watching the Sunset
Driving on the Isle of Skye can be a uniquely challenging experience. But it is totally worth it. Driving around Skye, offers unparalleled access and… Read More »Five Simple Tips For Driving On The Isle Of Skye
Visitors to the Isle of Skye come from all over the world. For many, its breath-taking beauty make it a true bucket-list destination. But, it… Read More »5 of the Best Coffee Shops on Skye
Typically, a flight to Inverness is your most direct and simplest route to the Isle of Skye. But, for some travellers a road trip might… Read More »Portsmouth to Portree: a Stunning Dog-friendly Road Trip to the Isle of Skye You’re Sure to Love
I had been playing with the idea of quitting my job to travel, for many years. I knew there was so much more I wanted… Read More »What Happened When I Quit My Job To Go Travelling
The Balkans region is a collection countries in the south east of Europe. Well known for its turbulent history of unrest, the Balkans has more… Read More »How to Plan the Best Balkan Trip For You