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.

Friday’s Featured Food: Hot Kaurma And Shurpa Stew At Boulevard Cafe, Comrat, Gagauzia

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March 2024 saw me finally arrive in Gagauzia. My oh my what a journey! This is a fully autonomous republic in eastern Europe, which borders Moldova. I crossed the border by marshrutka from Chisinau in Moldova to Comrat in Gagauzia. Comrat is the capital city of Gagauzia and I toured the city’s top 12 sights. Read more about Friday’s Featured Food: Hot Kaurma And Shurpa Stew At Boulevard Cafe, Comrat, Gagauzia[…]

Backpacking in São Tomé and Príncipe🇸🇹: My Journey To The Exact Centre Of The World at Ilheu Das Rolas

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“Laughing at the stoney face of gloom when your turn comes round” – Neil Finn. This was a wild one. Life doesn’t get any easier; backpacking doesn’t get any more fun; travel blogging doesn’t get any cooler. This is actually as good as it gets without any need for me to retire, for now. I Read more about Backpacking in São Tomé and Príncipe🇸🇹: My Journey To The Exact Centre Of The World at Ilheu Das Rolas[…]

I'm in Gabon on my Birthday!

Backpacking In Gabon: How I Fluked A Visa On Arrival As A Birthday Surprise In Libreville

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“Oh my starry eyed surprise, sundown to sunrise, dance all night, we’re gonna dance all night, dance all night to this DJ” – Paul Oakenfold. First up, I wasn’t even meant to be in Gabon. I need a visa for Gabon as a Northern Irish citizen, and even after booking connecting flights in a frenzy, Read more about Backpacking In Gabon: How I Fluked A Visa On Arrival As A Birthday Surprise In Libreville[…]

Pros and Cons of Living in the San Francisco Bay Area

Puzzle Paradise: Dive into San Francisco’s Vibrant Escape Room Culture

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Get ready to unlock a world of mystery, excitement, and adventure in the heart of San Francisco! The city by the bay has become a mecca for escape room enthusiasts, boasting an unparalleled collection of immersive experiences that will test your wits, challenge your creativity, and ignite your sense of wonder.  With a staggering growth Read more about Puzzle Paradise: Dive into San Francisco’s Vibrant Escape Room Culture[…]

Backpacking In Gagauzia: Top Sights In Comrat, The Capital

Backpacking In Gagauzia: Top 12 Sights In Comrat, The Capital

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“I follow the Moskva down to Gorky Park” – Scorpions. On a brave spring day in March 2024, I celebrated an odd moment of freedom here, actually on a glory day. 26th March 2024 to be exact. This was my day of freedom from the world and the disasters of the previous 10 years. And Read more about Backpacking In Gagauzia: Top 12 Sights In Comrat, The Capital[…]

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[…]