Scuba diving opens a gateway to some of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth—hidden beneath the waves. From vibrant coral reefs brimming with life to dramatic underwater caves and shipwrecks teeming with history, these aquatic treasures attract divers from around the globe, including Utila in Honduras where I dove in 2014. Whether you’re a seasoned…
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“Fly me down to capital city in the sun” – Noel Gallagher. Inspired by Nomadic Backpacker Trevor Warman’s post on capital cities he skip-packed on his journeys, here is a list of capital cities that escaped me to date (as of September 2024). For whatever reason, I have visited all these countries below but I…
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Here is a full list of My Printed Book Anthology By Jonny Blair (1980 – 2024) Backpacking Centurion Series – A Northern Irishman’s Journey Through 100 Countries My first book series is Backpacking Centurion which covers my journey from country 1 (Northern Ireland) to country 100 (Tunisia), from 1980 until 2015. This series of four…
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“Let’s get together and feel alright” – Bob Marley. The Bob Marley Museum is located in Kingston, Jamaica🇯🇲, and it is dedicated to the life and legacy of the legendary reggae musician Bob Marley. The museum is situated at 56 Hope Road, which was Marley’s former residence. The house, where he lived from 1975 until…
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Travelling In Jamaica: Cool Places To Sleep “She’ll be waiting; in Kingston Town” – UB40. I finally made it to Jamaica in December 2022 and actually arrived on the 26th December that year, Boxing Day, or Saint Stephen’s Day. I flew in from Providenciales in the Turks And Caicos Islands. I was certainly here to…
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Although many people dream of moving to Brooklyn, I resisted this move for as long as possible. Everyone told me it was a natural fit for me; that this was the place for endless possibility, creative connection, and self-discovery. But I was hesitant to leave my familiar surroundings and start anew in a city that…
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“Let’s get together and feel alright” – Bob Marley. Jamaica’s capital Kingston has an abundance of bars and I merely sampled a few. On my jaunt here, I managed to visit 11 bars. Well actually it was 12. Each had their own quirks and vibes and it’s taken me a while to jot this down,…
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It’s that time of the year again, that time to travel! Do you have a picture in mind of what you want to do? It’s okay if you don’t; it’s often reasonably confusing thinking about all the attractive options. If you’ve thought about having an active adventure, backpacking may have crossed your mind. On the…
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Reflecting on my journeys is something I do often and I’ll never quite have the time to be able to cover every single adventure I had. There are just too many. For 7 weeks in 2014, I spent my time in solely Mexico and Guatemala. In fact, apart from a stint in Hong Kong, Poland…
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“When the storm arrives would you be seen with me by the merciless eyes of deceit?” – Chris Cornell. While backpacking around the world I’d often end up in places where famous films/movies have been filmed. Sometimes that was by accident. I rarely watch films and I’m cinema unloyal so I never go looking for…
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