A Perfect Location for Digital Nomads: Pura Vida Hub in Bucharest, Romania

Last year I spent just under three weeks in Romania, visiting quite a few locations around the country. It was my first time in Romania and I loved it and was pleasantly surprised by it, as I was with neighbouring Moldova. I’ve thought about heading to Romania or Moldova again to base myself for a Read more about A Perfect Location for Digital Nomads: Pura Vida Hub in Bucharest, Romania[…]

Something I Did Eight Years Ago Today That Changed My Life

“Every breath you take, every move you make, every bond you break, every step you take, I’ll be watching you.” – Sting On the 27th August 2007, I did something completely unremarkable that changed my life, over time. I can’t believe it was 8 years ago or that it changed my life, but hey it was Read more about Something I Did Eight Years Ago Today That Changed My Life[…]

Don’t Stop Living Merchandise For Sale

This is probably the most blatant bit of advertising in living history on Don’t Stop Living, but I will tell you it’s only for fun and I only make 10% of the cost of these orders – other companies take the rest (except my e-Books). Last year I launched a mini Don’t Stop Living shop Read more about Don’t Stop Living Merchandise For Sale[…]

Top 1000 Unwritten Blog Posts: I'll Never Get These All Written And There Is NO Such Thing As Writer's Block

Sunday’s Inspiration: Backpacking Centurion is Forever, Ever Delayed

“Hey mate, when’s yer book out?” – At least three people to me. I’ve even found a way to delay procrastination. The book, Backpacking Centurion is NOT ready but here’s an update. The idea of writing a book first emerged in a chat down the pub in Bangor with my mates in the year 2000 Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Backpacking Centurion is Forever, Ever Delayed[…]

Grammarly: Helping You Become a Better Travel Writer

As a travel writer for 8 years now, you get used to typing up articles so fast and posting them on the move. I’m the first to admit I don’t often proofread my stuff and indeed a lot of my readers have pointed out mistakes in my work (and I thank you for it). However Read more about Grammarly: Helping You Become a Better Travel Writer[…]

Working Wednesdays: Top 10 Ways I Earn as A Travel Blogger

“Money money money in a rich man’s world” – Abba. Working Wednesdays today touches on some of the ways I have earned money and products in the last few years which can hopefully get some of you thinking outside the box. Once you have decided upon your business plan, next is to research about how to start Read more about Working Wednesdays: Top 10 Ways I Earn as A Travel Blogger[…]

My New e-Book: The Backpacker’s Guide to the Inca Trail by Jonny Blair

I’m delighted to release my latest e-Book, The Backpackers Guide to the Inca Trail! Back in 2010 I hiked the real Inca Trail in Peru and it was always my dream to release a book about it to help others interested in doing the popular hike. The book is a detailed 102 page guide to hiking the Inca Read more about My New e-Book: The Backpacker’s Guide to the Inca Trail by Jonny Blair[…]

Sunday’s Inspiration: Top 5 Tips on Becoming a Professional Travel Blogger

“I followed the stars and I sailed to the sun, I held it in my fingers. Alone on the beach on my own out of reach, when you just passed me by” – Noel Gallagher. The latest in my cannon of Working Wednesdays  this week stated (with huge justifications and proof) that travel blogs are better for travel Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Top 5 Tips on Becoming a Professional Travel Blogger[…]