Backpacking in Christiania: 10 Quick Sights in This Self Proclaimed Freetown Republic

Posted on February 13, 2015March 10, 2017 by Jonny Blair

While backpacking in Denmark you might want to visit a separate republic. For those lovers of quirky off the wall spots then the Freetown Republic of Christiania is well worth a day trip. Almost as wacky as my trips to Nagorno Karabakh, Uzupis and Transnistria. You could also stay overnight here of course but most Read more about Backpacking in Christiania: 10 Quick Sights in This Self Proclaimed Freetown Republic[…]

My Stay at the Clarion Collection Hotel Christiania Teater in Oslo, Norway

Posted on February 12, 2015August 5, 2015 by Jonny Blair

I won’t go on about the “99 not out” thing as people will be sick and tired of hearing about it but believe me it was sweet and I enjoyed it. A reader vote on Don’t Stop Living sent me to Norway for my 99th country and I celebrated in style. I stayed at one of Read more about My Stay at the Clarion Collection Hotel Christiania Teater in Oslo, Norway[…]

World Borders: How to Get to the Freetown of Christiania Within Copenhagen, Denmark

Posted on February 12, 2015February 12, 2015 by Jonny Blair

This is yet another of my strange world border crossings as although its not official it was still just as exciting, satisfying, rewarding and inspiring as I left behind Denmark and the EU across into the self declared freetown of Christiania. All this while still remaining in the city of Copenhagen, itself the capital city Read more about World Borders: How to Get to the Freetown of Christiania Within Copenhagen, Denmark[…]

Backpacking in Christiania: An Independent Freetown Republic Since 1971

Posted on February 11, 2015October 1, 2015 by Jonny Blair

Here we go again. Off backpacking into some off the wall wacky self declared Republic, this time – Christiania. Housed sneakily within the compounds of Copenhagen, Denmark this place has a hazy chilled out charm like no other self declared republic, freetown, neighbourhood, commune, country I’ve been to before. But why am I preaching about Read more about Backpacking in Christiania: An Independent Freetown Republic Since 1971[…]

How to Have a 21st Birthday Blast in Las Vegas, USA

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Jonny Blair

Turning 21 is one of the biggest milestones ever. Celebrate your passage into adulthood with a simple dinner close to home or a spectacular birthday party in Las Vegas. Either way, it’s the memories that count. Party in Style Celebrating in Las Vegas is a great choice whether you plan each moment or take it as it comes. There are hotels that have specific party rooms equipped with Read more about How to Have a 21st Birthday Blast in Las Vegas, USA[…]

7 Vacation Packing Hacks from the Pros

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Jonny Blair

Everyone loves travel but few enjoy the tedium of packing for your vacation, holiday or backpacking adventure. Likewise, people who frequently travel for business find the task of living out of a suitcase somewhat cumbersome from time to time. Unfortunately, packing is a necessary evil that is paid in exchange for the option to explore the Read more about 7 Vacation Packing Hacks from the Pros[…]

Staying at the STF Vandrarhem Hostel in Malmo, Sweden

Posted on February 10, 2015February 12, 2015 by Jonny Blair

Before the crazy five year reunion with Daniel happened in the town of Angelholm, I decided on two days in Malmo Sweden. As well as dipping back into Denmark and exploring Christiania I decided I’d base myself in what is the biggest and best hostel in Malmo. This place is the STF Vandrarhem Hostel and Read more about Staying at the STF Vandrarhem Hostel in Malmo, Sweden[…]

Backpacking in New Zealand: Larnach Castle New Zealand’s Only ‘Castle’

Posted on February 9, 2015February 23, 2015 by Jonny Blair

New Zealand’s ONLY Castle apparently is Larnach Castle, on the Otago Peninsula near Dunedin. I was aware that it probably wouldn’t be that old, given the fact that New Zealand itself is a relatively new country, but on arrival in Dunedin I booked myself on a tour out to it. I booked the tour from Read more about Backpacking in New Zealand: Larnach Castle New Zealand’s Only ‘Castle’[…]