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.
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The Backpacker Guide to Healthy Living on the Road

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Backpacking opens up a world of adventure, freedom, and unforgettable memories. Exploring new destinations comes with a lot of physical energy, so maintaining your well-being on the move matters. Long bus rides, unpredictable schedules, and changing cuisines can challenge your normal routines. Balancing adventure with smart wellness choices keeps your energy high throughout the trip. Read more about The Backpacker Guide to Healthy Living on the Road[…]

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Top-Rated Croatia Cruise Experiences Worth Booking

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Most travelers planning a sailing holiday in Croatia don’t fully realize how much the experience can vary depending on the company they choose. Croatia cruise experiences can range from large commercial vessels docking at busy Dubrovnik ports to more intimate small-ship journeys that reach quiet bays and hidden spots most visitors never get to see. Read more about Top-Rated Croatia Cruise Experiences Worth Booking[…]

These Australian Road Trips Are Pure Bucket-List Gold

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There is a particular freedom to driving in Australia that is genuinely difficult to replicate anywhere else. The distances are real, the landscapes shift in ways that feel almost theatrical, and the sense of having the road largely to yourself for long stretches is something that visitors from more densely populated countries find startling and Read more about These Australian Road Trips Are Pure Bucket-List Gold[…]

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Packable Boats for the Long-Term Traveller: How an Inflatable Kayak Fits a Nomadic Kit

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Standing at a Ryanair check-in desk in Kraków, I once stared at my bag like it had personally betrayed me. An inflatable kayak, rolled and stuffed into a dry bag, sat wedged against my clothes and laptop. The whole thing was two kilos over. The woman behind the desk was not impressed. That moment crystallised Read more about Packable Boats for the Long-Term Traveller: How an Inflatable Kayak Fits a Nomadic Kit[…]

10 Year Later In Ethiopia: Staying At The Plush 5 Star Skylight Hotel In Addis Ababa

How to Recreate Five-Star Hotel Sleep in Your Bedroom

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Everyone remembers the feeling of sinking into a luxury hotel bed after a long day of travel. The crisp sheets, perfectly plumped pillows, and serene atmosphere create an instant sense of peace that washes away stress. You do not have to wait until your next vacation to enjoy this premium comfort nightly. Bringing that high-end Read more about How to Recreate Five-Star Hotel Sleep in Your Bedroom[…]

101 Countries And Out: Retiring My Beloved Forest Green Mindshift Gear ThinkTank Backpack

What to Look for in a Tactical Backpack Built for All-Day Carry

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A backpack worn for an hour reveals very little about its true comfort or build quality. The real test comes from carrying the same pack for 10 or 12 hours across long days, where every poorly placed strap, weak seam, or awkward weight distribution becomes impossible to ignore. All-day carry demands a different standard than Read more about What to Look for in a Tactical Backpack Built for All-Day Carry[…]

Backpacking In Texas: 6 Forgotten Ghost Towns to See

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Backpacking across Texas offers an adventure unlike any other. The sheer size of the state means you can walk for days through changing terrain, moving from dense pine forests to wide desert plains. It is a journey through open spaces and hidden paths. For hikers who love history, the trails hold a special bonus.  Scattered Read more about Backpacking In Texas: 6 Forgotten Ghost Towns to See[…]

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Mozart’s Salzburg and the Magic of Prague: A Cultural Ride Through Central Europe

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What do cultural cities actually give you that other cities don’t? The honest answer is a particular kind of density – of music, architecture, memory, and the layered evidence of how people have organised their lives around beauty over long periods of time. Salzburg and Prague both have that density, and they have it in Read more about Mozart’s Salzburg and the Magic of Prague: A Cultural Ride Through Central Europe[…]

Bridges of Porto, Palaces of Lisbon, and Beyond: A Rail Journey Through Southern Europe

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Rail travel through southern Europe gives you the landscape between the cities as well as the cities themselves – the olive groves and cork oak forests of the Alentejo, the limestone ridges of the Spanish meseta, the Douro valley terraces catching the afternoon light. Those intervals are not dead time. They are the connective tissue Read more about Bridges of Porto, Palaces of Lisbon, and Beyond: A Rail Journey Through Southern Europe[…]

Lapland Dreams: From Finland’s Santa Village to Sweden’s Ice Hotel

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In the far north of Scandinavia, the sun disappears for weeks at a time and the landscape becomes something that doesn’t operate by normal rules. The cold is a physical presence rather than a weather condition, the forests are dense and silent under snow, and on the right nights, the sky moves in curtains of Read more about Lapland Dreams: From Finland’s Santa Village to Sweden’s Ice Hotel[…]