I am keen writer and have had a number of articles published in Travel magazines and online.
I also authored a book of the record-breaking It’s on the Meter expedition, that has now been translated into five languages.
A selection of these are below:
Walking the Wharfe: An ode to a Yorkshire river
“In Walking the Wharfe, Johno Ellison shows that adventure is very much a state of mind, uncovering interesting tales and tackling challenges in his own backyard.” – Ed Stafford, author, Walking the Amazon
“A fascinating exploration of a beautiful corner of England. Johno Ellison writes a poetic love letter to the river of his roots with this enchanting walk along one of the country’s hidden gems.” – Alastair Humphreys, author and adventurer
In a world of globetrotting explorers and record-breaking journeys – of which he has been part himself – Johno Ellison decided to return to his roots and walk the entire length of the River Wharfe, the Yorkshire waterway beside which he grew up.
In his new book for Bradt, Walking the Wharfe, Ellison retraces the steps of Victorian author Edmund Bogg to investigate how the riverscape and its communities have evolved during the intervening 120 years. While wild camping, meeting modern-day Vikings, wartime ghosts and the fearless ‘Dales Dippers’, and learning how not to deal with a herd of over-inquisitive cows, Ellison encounters a microcosm of English history and culture.
Starting in the Vale of York, Ellison walks upstream to explore the region’s Viking and Roman heritage, as well as more modern developments such as Tadcaster’s disastrous bridge collapse in 2015. He examines a profusion of Victorian spa towns, considers the impact of the Industrial Revolution and enjoys rare wildlife such as red kites and an otter, creatures that have returned to the area following successful conservation initiatives.
Traversing the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including along the Dales Way long-distance footpath, Ellison is first bewitched by local legends of giants, trolls and witches, then seduced into wild swimming in a chilly river – albeit not the Strid, a section of the Wharfe notorious worldwide for reportedly drowning everyone who has ever tumbled into it – before seeking refuge in a candlelit pub during a storm that caused a power blackout. During his ascent, Ellison learns from a family who have farmed the Yorkshire hills for five generations before reaching the Wharfe’s trickling source amid a vast boggy moorland.
This enchanting travelogue is a must-read for anyone interested in nature, ‘the great outdoors’, or English history and culture. Residents and fans of Yorkshire will love it, as will anyone who has hiked the Dales Way. Above all, by combining personal connections with journalistic curiosity and a nose for a story, Walking the Wharfe affirms that even lesser-known parts of the small island of Britain can hold their own against renowned tourist sites the world over.
It’s on the Meter: One Taxi, Three Mates and 43,000 Miles of Misadventures around the World
When three friends, fueled by an alcohol-induced dream to travel the world, clicked “buy” on an iconic London cab they named Hannah, little did they know what they were getting themselves into.
Leaving the Big Smoke in their vintage taxi, Paul, Johno, and Leigh began a 43,000-mile trip that would take them off the beaten track to some of the most dangerous and deadly places on earth. By the time they arrived home, they would manage, against all the odds, to circumnavigate the globe, and in doing so, break two World Records.
It’s On the Meter is an honest account of what it’s like to drive a Black Cab around the world. From altercations with the Iranian Secret Police to narrowly escaping the Taliban, the trio’s adventure is filled with hair-raising escapades.
The traveling trio will give an impression of each country the taxi passed through and its people and will help readers understand how to survive fifteen months on the road. Feel the fear, frolic in the fun, and meet the hundred passengers the taxi picked up along the way, as the authors take you on their action-packed journey.
This is the trip I would take if I were younger, braver and lightly but certifiably out of my mind
Bill Bryson
Mastering SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal:
Enhance your 3D modeling skills by learning all aspects of the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal module
SOLIDWORKS© is the premier software choice for 3D engineering and product design applications across a wide range of industries, and the Sheet Metal module makes up an important part of this powerful program.
This book will help you to understand exactly what Sheet Metal is, why it is used, and how you can make the most of this fundamental design technique. You’ll start by understanding the foundations of the basic tools, including base flanges and sketched bends, before moving on to more complex features such as custom forming tools and lofted bends. The book covers all the necessary tools in a step-by-step manner, and shares practical manufacturing tips and tricks that will allow you to apply the skills that you learn to real-world situations.
By the end of this book, you’ll have understood how to make the best use of the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal tools and be able to create a whole range of 3D models and designs confidently. So move beyond simple Solid Modeling and add a whole new set of design tools to your arsenal by mastering the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal module.
Drei Freunde, ein Taxi, kein Plan…: Aber einmal um die Welt
The German edition of It’s on the Meter. Audiobook and Paperback
“Hey, mein Freund”, sagte Paul, “lass uns mit dem Taxi nach Sydney fahren”. Und so fing alles an… Drei Freunde, ein Abend im Pub – und eine verrückte Idee: Paul, Johno und Leigh kaufen auf ebay ein altes Londoner Taxi, nennen es Hannah und gehen auf Weltreise. Ihr erstes Ziel ist Australien, was folgt sind 70.000 km, ohne Plan, mit minimalem Budget reisen sie über Autobahnen, Schotterpisten, durch Wüsten und Eis. Übernachten? Das Motto heißt Couchsurfing, denn so lernt man Land und Leute kennen!
Manchmal wird es aber auch eine Gefängnispritsche, der Autositz, eine Luftmatratze. Sie entdecken die Schönheit der Nordlichter, sie staunen über farbenprächtige Märkte, halten den Atem an in einsamen Berggegenden, feiern rauschende Parties. Es kommt zu gefährlichen Abenteuern und skurrilen Begegnungen, doch das Trio schafft es mit Humor und etwas Glück, allen Hindernissen zu trotzen. 15 Monate später: 4 durchquerte Kontinente, 50 bereiste Länder, 97 Reparaturen, 2 Einschusslöcher, 1 Eintrag ins Guiness-Buch der Rekorde – und Freundschaften in aller Welt! Eine Story von der Lust, das Unmögliche wahr zu machen.
三個傻瓜開倫敦老爺計程車環遊世界
It’s on the Meter Chinese (Traditional) Version
保羅、強諾和李易這三位好友點擊「購買」一輛最有倫敦特色的老爺計程車時，對未來有何遭遇毫無概念。他們開著計程車離開倫敦奔向雪梨，到過人跡罕至之地，以及世界上最危險致命的區域。接著又從澳洲橫越太平洋，跨過美洲，經大西洋抵達家鄉，儘管困難重重，他們繞了地球一圈，累計了43,000哩的旅程，並刷新了兩項世界紀錄。從與伊朗秘密警察相爭不下，到僥倖逃離塔利班，這三人的故事總是叫人捏把冷汗。來吧！隨著作者帶您踏上刺激緊湊的旅程，感受恐懼，享受樂趣，也見見這輛計程車沿途搭載的百名乘客。
Tři kamarádi, jeden taxík, žádný plán…
It’s on the Meter Czech Version
Praštěnější ten nápad už být nemohl: tři kluci se rozhodli, že si hezky pohodlně objedou svět ve vysloužilém londýnském taxíku, který sehnali přes Ebay.
Proč? Poněvadž je to napadlo při pijatyce v pubu těsně před koncem studia. Cestovat letadlem, vlakem, autobusem nebo lodí připadalo Paulovi, Leighovi a Johnovi moc fádní. Problém jsou peníze, nemá je ani jeden z nich. Nadšenci pro motory, kteří dokážou každé auto rozebrat do posledního šroubku a pak ho opět sestavit i se zavázanýma očima, také nejsou ani jeden. Ale chtějí zažít dobrodružství, objet svět v legendárním londýnském “Black Cab” a zapsat do Guinessovy knihy rekordní trasu, jakou takové vozidlo kdy urazilo.
It’s On the Meter: Traveling the World by London Taxi
It’s on the Meter American Version (Hardcover)
When three friends, fueled by an alcohol-induced dream to travel the world, clicked “buy” on an iconic London cab they name Hannah, little did they know what they were getting themselves into. Leaving the Big Smoke in their vintage taxi, Paul, Johno, and Leigh began a 43,000-mile trip that would take them off the beaten track to some of the most dangerous and deadly places on earth. By the time they arrived home, they would manage, against all the odds, to circumnavigate the globe, and in doing so, break two World Records.
It’s On the Meter is an honest account of what it’s like to drive a Black Cab around the world. From altercations with the Iranian Secret Police to narrowly escaping the Taliban, the trio’s adventure is filled with hair-raising escapades. The traveling trio will give an impression of each country the taxi passed through and its people and will help readers understand how to survive fifteen months on the road. Feel the fear, frolic in the fun, and meet the hundred passengers the taxi picked up along the way, as the authors take you on their action-packed journey.