Author: Jonny Blair

I'm Jonny Blair, a travelling Northern Irishman. Since leaving my homecity in 2003, I have managed to visit over 200 countries and over 1,500 towns or cities across all 7 continents. Along the way I have worked in countless jobs! Join my journey on Don't Stop Living - a lifestyle of travel as I provide you with tips and inspiration to live your travel dreams! Safe travels! Follow me on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
Backpacking in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦: Seriously A Visa On Arrival in Dammam😂

Visa and Passport Hacks: Simplifying Your International Travel

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Traveling internationally is an exhilarating experience that opens doors to new cultures, cuisines, and landscapes. However, the bureaucratic hurdles of obtaining visas and ensuring your passport is in order can dampen the initial excitement. Navigating the maze of visa requirements and passport regulations can be daunting, but with a few hacks and insights, you can Read more about Visa and Passport Hacks: Simplifying Your International Travel[…]

World Travellers: Carrie Riseley Travel Author

World Travellers: Carrie Riseley Travel Author

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The latest in my World Travellers series is Carrie Riseley, who is a long term traveller and writer. Her books are available online here http://carriestravelbooks.weebly.com so now it is time for her interview! Who are you? I am a travel author. I’m in my 30s and have been travelling since I was 18. I’ve always Read more about World Travellers: Carrie Riseley Travel Author[…]

World Borders: How To Get From Chisinau, Moldova To Komrat, Gagauzia

World Borders: How To Get From Chisinau, Moldova To Komrat, Gagauzia

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“Shouting at the world you’ll never change. But it’s what’s inside, you’ve got to rearrange” – Andy Cairns. A 2014 Jonny Blair once shone his light on perky Moldova 🇲🇩. It was November 2014 when I first crossed by nighttrain into the extraordinary world of Moldova. Memories aplenty, and there did it all go wrong? Read more about World Borders: How To Get From Chisinau, Moldova To Komrat, Gagauzia[…]

Backpacking in Sao Tome: Top 5 Sights In Trinidade

Backpacking in São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹: Top 4 Sights In Trinidade

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“Would you stay on standby? Because I need another alibi” – Shed Seven. Whackpacking at São Tomé away probably changed my life; again. Well, firstly there was my excellent Writer’s Lair at Casa De Ferias with my host Bernilda, and almost getting stranded in Africa again. I got through it and returned to the calm Read more about Backpacking in São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹: Top 4 Sights In Trinidade[…]

Friday's Featured Food: Bissap Juice And Tieboudienne in Restaurant Chez Ndioufa, Dakar, Senegal

Friday’s Featured Food: Bissap Juice And Tieboudienne At Chez Ndioufa, Dakar, Senegal

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When travelling in Senegal in May 2016, I was not backpacking there. I was there as part of a Money Supermarket lost luggage challenge and therefore, I had NO luggage. It was a 12 day adventure which took me from Dean Court to Dakar! I attended AFC Bournemouth v. West Bromwich Albion in the Premier Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Bissap Juice And Tieboudienne At Chez Ndioufa, Dakar, Senegal[…]

Visiting The Birthplace Of Iron Maiden: Cart And Horses, London, England

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“Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son” – Iron Maiden. I wrote about some musical backpacking sights of London before. On that trip I backpacked Pulp, Oasis, The Clash, The Beatles and Iron Maiden. Sadly the day I visited Iron Maiden, the pub of their birthplace, was shut for renovation. I was there on 1st January Read more about Visiting The Birthplace Of Iron Maiden: Cart And Horses, London, England[…]

Backpacking In Cameroon: My Cool Stay At Foyer du Marin, Douala 🇨🇲

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“Omam-Biyik? Oh and he scored” – Football Commentator (1990). I finally lived out a childhood dream in March 2024 when I arrived in Cameroon! Ever since Omam-Biyik’s header in 1990 for Cameroon against Argentina, I have followed Cameroon’s football results. I have a soft spot for them, despite my clear bias of Northern Ireland. Back Read more about Backpacking In Cameroon: My Cool Stay At Foyer du Marin, Douala 🇨🇲[…]

Backpacking In São Tomé🇸🇹: My Writer’s Lair At Casa De Ferias, The Coolest Place To Stay In The Capital

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Backpacking In São Tomé: Casa De Ferias Is The Only Place To Stay In The Capital!! “Everything in its right place” – Radiohead. You don’t study international tourism and hospitality management for nothing, and you’re not the coolest hotel owner by chance. Some things are meant to be. Fate, fame, life and love intertwined, I Read more about Backpacking In São Tomé🇸🇹: My Writer’s Lair At Casa De Ferias, The Coolest Place To Stay In The Capital[…]