Welcome To My Travel Blog! I’m MJ.
My name is Mark Jeavons (MJ for short) and travelling the world is my number one passion in life.
I’ve had quite a few adventures during my travels.
I spent 5 weeks walking the Camino de Santiago with hardly any money. I got scammed in Cambodia by the local mafia. I solo backpacked in India for over a month and climbed the Himalayas. I accidentally became an English teacher in Madrid and lived there for 8 months.
Back in 2013 I decided to quit my boring day job and travel the world solo backpacking for nine months. It was a true rites of passage experience and ever since then I’ve continued my travels whenever possible.
So far I’ve visited 40 countries, mostly as a solo traveller!
Why I Became A Travel Blogger
Travel and writing are honestly my two biggest passions in life, so why not combine the two?
Having travelled non stop for several months at a time over several years, returning to a regular 9 to 5 job just wasn’t a option for me any longer.
I decided to become a travel blogger in 2022 with the intention of sharing my expertise and travelling the world full time.
I aim to give expert, up to date and in depth advice on the places I visit and build connections with fellow travellers out there.
I’m committed to giving you the best advice on how to get the most out of your travels – especially when it comes to saving money.
I consider myself a bit of an expert on solo travelling, especially on a budget (or with no money at all), which I have plenty of experience with! I also want to share some of my amusing travel stories as well as my photography.
Thanks for taking the time to get to know me a little bit more and I look forward to connecting with you in the future!
Feel free to connect with me on social media, you can follow me on instagram or twitter and I’ll gladly give you a follow back!
Cheers,
Mark
Countries I’ve Visited/Lived
My expertise lies in the UK and European countries. As a native British citizen I grew up living in Wolverhampton, I’ve spent several years living in Brighton and have travelled the country extensively, including places like Birmingham, London, the Lake District and Blackpool.
I’ve spent a lot of time travelling around Europe as well, especially Spain. In 2013 I spent five weeks walking the Camino de Santiago. I lived in Seville for two months in 2015 and in 2016 I worked as an English teacher in Madrid for eight months.
I also love travelling to far away exotic countries and experiencing new cultures. Some of my favourite far flung destinations include: Morocco, Egypt, Japan and South Korea.
Here’s a list of every country I’ve lived and travelled to so far:
📍 England – as it’s my home country I’ve travelled all over the UK extensively! I grew up and currently live in Wolverhampton. Brighton is my favourite place for sure and I also have a soft spot for London. I’ve also visited:
Birmingham, Stourbridge, Stafford, Cannock Chase, Sedgley, Dudley, Bilston, Walsall, West Bromwich, Worcester, Codsall, Cotswolds, Coventry, Stockport, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Nottingham, Stoke-On-Trent, Shrewsbury, Chester, Blackpool, Lake District, Keswick, Peak District, Oxford, Canterbury, Bradford, Bristol, Bath, Weymouth, Bournemouth, Worthing, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester.
📍 Scotland – Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen, Cairngorms.
📍 Wales – Cardiff, Llandudno, Prestatyn, Conwy, Conwy Castle, Aberystwyth.
📍 Ireland – Dublin, Galway, Mohar Cliffs.
📍 Spain – Alicante, Seville, Cadiz, Cordoba, Aguilas, Granada, Malaga, Ronda, Nerja, Jerez de la Frontera, Huércal-Overa, Murcia, Ibiza, Canary Islands, Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Pamplona, Bilbao, Santander, Barcelona, La Coruna, Burgos, Leon, Finisterre, Santiago de Compostela – I walked across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago in 2013.
*I lived in Spain while teaching English in Madrid in 2015/16, and also worked in Seville for 2 months in 2015.
📍 France – Paris, Normandy, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille, Cannes.
📍 Italy – Milan, Lake Como, Rome, Naples, Pompeii.
📍 Netherlands – Amsterdam, Rotterdam.
📍 Belgium – Brussels, Bruges.
📍 Germany – Munich, Berlin.
📍 Poland – Warsaw, Wroclaw, Poznan, Krakow.
📍 Portugal – Porto, Lisbon.
📍 Switzerland – Zurich.
📍 Czech Republic – Prague.
📍 Hungary – Budapest.
📍 Austria – Salzburg.
📍 Denmark – Copenhagen.
📍 Sweden – Gothenburg.
📍 Greece – Kea Island.
📍 Bosnia & Herzegovina – Mostar.
📍 Montenegro – Tivat, Kotor.
📍 Malta – Malta and Gozo.
📍 Turkey – Istanbul.
📍 Croatia – Zagreb, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik, Krka National Park.
📍 Liechtenstein – Vaduz (I walked across the whole country in just one day!).
📍 Iceland – Reykjavik, south Iceland.
📍 Morocco – Chefchaouen, Essaouira, Fes, Marrakech, Tangier, Sahara Desert.
📍 Japan – Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka.
📍 South Korea – Seoul, Busan.
📍 Egypt – Cairo, Giza, Luxor.
📍 USA – Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, New York, New Paltz, Missouri, New Mexico (Roswell), Texas (San Antonio), Niagara Falls.
📍Canada – Montreal, Toronto.
📍 Mexico – Mexico City.
📍 India – Agra, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bandhavgarh National Park, Shimla, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, Varanasi.
📍 Nepal – Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bhaktapur, Nagarkot.
📍 Vietnam – Ho Chi Min City, Nha Trang, Huế, Hanoi.
📍 Cambodia – Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh.
📍 Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Batu Caves.
📍 Singapore – Singapore.
📍 Thailand – Bangkok, Phuket, Hat Yai.
📍 Indonesia – Bali, Borobudur, Yogyakartar, Denpasar.
➡️ Planning your trip? Here are my favourite resources:
🏨 Accommodation: I recommend using Booking.com
🚙 Rental Car: Use Discover Cars for the best car rental prices
❤️ Travel Insurance: I recommend using Visitors Coverage
✈️ Flights: Use Kiwi.com for the best prices on flights
