The World’s First Ever Travel Blog Country: Enter Don’t Stop Living, the Independent Country!

Posted on April 18, 2016August 4, 2020 by Jonny Blair

Have you ever wanted to go backpacking to a new country without leaving the comfort of your own living room? Well now you can, you can visit my website, this one, Don’t Stop Living, https://dontstopliving.net/ and you can now count it as an extra country! Yes, in a sublime move, I have decided to “countrify” Read more about The World’s First Ever Travel Blog Country: Enter Don’t Stop Living, the Independent Country![…]

Top 15 Northern Irish Travel Blogs 2016

Posted on February 22, 2016February 8, 2017 by Jonny Blair

For the fourth year in a row I present the top Northern Irish travel blogs for you to follow. Congratulations to everyone that is included on the 2016 list, I’ve enjoyed compiling it once again and catching up with all your stories. I’ll be doing the next one in January or February 2017. There have been Read more about Top 15 Northern Irish Travel Blogs 2016[…]

Superstar Blogging: The Expert Travel Blogging Guide from Nomadic Matt

Posted on January 15, 2016May 24, 2016 by Jonny Blair

If you have followed my travel blog the last few years, you will have seen that I follow Nomadic Matt AKA Matt Kepnes. Matt owns the number one travel blog on the internet, where he uses his expertise to help you travel Better Cheaper Longer. He knows how to plan trips, how to save you money Read more about Superstar Blogging: The Expert Travel Blogging Guide from Nomadic Matt[…]

Why Travel Bloggers Need to Learn About SEO

Posted on December 5, 2015January 18, 2016 by Jonny Blair

I remember when I first started blogging all those years ago, I didn’t even know how to publish a blog post!! I started off on Blogspot.com back in my early days and I was writing a lot of travel and lifestyle articles on the move. It later developed into a blog on WordPress.com once I Read more about Why Travel Bloggers Need to Learn About SEO[…]

Sunday's Inspiration: It's a Reality Show

Sunday’s Inspiration: Your Life, It’s a Reality Show

Posted on November 8, 2015June 6, 2020 by Jonny Blair

“You’re here. It’s a reality show” – Nik (Ten Coins Hostel, Sofia) Upon checking into the incredible Ten Coins Hostel in Sofia in Bulgaria a year ago this month, I was greeted by Nik the owner and invited to eat and drink with him. When I arrived he said to his wife and to myself, Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Your Life, It’s a Reality Show[…]

Who Are Ya? 40 Random Facts About Your Host

Posted on October 17, 2015May 14, 2022 by Jonny Blair

“I’m living without you but I know all about you” – Garbage. Rather than the usual backpacking sights of an off the wall village, guided tour of a country nobody has ever heard of, visa advice, hotel reviews, Thirsty Thursdays and obscure border crossings, here’s a different, more personal post for a change. I thought I’d Read more about Who Are Ya? 40 Random Facts About Your Host[…]

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

Posted on October 13, 2015July 7, 2020 by Jonny Blair

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

Posted on August 27, 2015January 29, 2019 by Jonny Blair

“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

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Jonny Blair

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

Posted on August 16, 2015June 27, 2020 by Jonny Blair

“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[…]