Jono Elderton

Jono Elderton

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

Sparrow Tattoo Meaning and Symbolism

A sparrow tattoo is a sentimental design choice linked with happiness, joy, and peace that can be displayed in a wide range of application styles. The sparrow has a long history of symbolic cultural and tattoo interpretation, with its small…

Raven Tattoo Meaning and Symbolism

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Ravens are a deeply symbolic bird known for their great intelligence, with links to positive (wisdom, strength, curiosity) and negative (death, dark superstition, bad luck) themed tattoo ideas. A black raven can represent death and ill luck in many ancient…

Feather Tattoo Meaning and Symbolism

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Feather tattoo ideas are connected to travel, freedom, and yearning to fly unfettered, while in Native American culture the feather signifies trust, honor, strength, and wisdom. Meanwhile, some people attach supernatural connotations, historical meaning, and even aspects of luck and…

Crown Tattoo Meaning and Symbolism

A crown tattoo meaning connects to royalty, nobility, and strength while also being positively associated with wealth, victory, and accomplishment. The laurel wreath, the Celtic Claddagh, and the crown of thorns all carry great alternative notions of victory, power, and…

Moth Tattoo Meaning and Symbolism

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The moth tattoo is primarily used to symbolize transformation and metamorphosis but also has a long-standing association with ill luck and death. The variations between their positive and negative characteristics, and their relationship to the butterfly make them a fascinating…

Compass Tattoo Meaning and Symbolism

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The compass tattoo symbolizes direction, guidance, and protection, and is a key design in geometric and maritime body art. A compass tattoo may not seem like much on paper, but once committed to your flesh, you’ll wonder how you ever…

The 10 Best Japanese Beers

Much like the popularity of Japanese whisky, beer brewing in Japan is a serious pastime. Big Japanese beer brands are popular for easy drinking. Most of their commercial lagers are around 5% Alcohol By Volume (ABV) and are quality-made products…