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[…]
Thanks to its wide range of outdoor activities, Queenstown has rightly earned its reputation as New Zealand’s adventure capital. Many visitors come for the excitement of bungy jumping or jet boating against the backdrop of the region’s stunning mountains and lakes. But beyond these thrilling options, cycling offers a calmer and more personal way to Read more about What to Expect When Riding Queenstown’s Most Scenic Bike Tracks[…]
The name of the next station on my Tasmanian tour was “Lower Landing”, I didn’t really like that name actually. It’s a bit false. And the name was totally false. It’s a custom built station for the sake of the Western Wilderness Railway. That took the shine off the stop there, but didn’t take the Read more about West Coast Wilderness Railway Part Seven – Tasting Honey at “Lower Landing”[…]
“It’s not yours India, hands off” – Don’t Stop Living. Who countrifies an ocean? Seriously! And the answer is INDIA.🇮🇳Nutheads. The only country in the world to countrify an ocean and claim it as theirs is INDIA – well it’s not yours. Hands off, India. I am renaming it The Africalasian Ocean to decountrify it Read more about India Countrified The Indian Ocean🌊: I Have Now De-Countrified It To Africalasian Ocean🌊[…]
“Sing a sad song in a lonely place, and try to put a word in for me” – Noel Gallagher. Back in 2010, I spent just short of 6 months living and working in Tasmania. It was a totally magical time of my life! In that time, I worked with a Devonport based agricultural company Read more about Backpacking In Australia🇦🇺: The Singing🎶🎤Toilet 🚽💩At Coles Beach, Devonport, Tasmania[…]
“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 Read more about Countries I Have Backpacked In But Skipped Their Capital City🇦🇶🇧🇴🇧🇷🇨🇦🇨🇩🇻🇨[…]
Are you planning a trip to Brisbane in a caravan? It’s a great idea! Caravan adventures are a quintessential part of the Australian experience, offering freedom, flexibility, and a unique way to explore the beautiful landscapes of Brisbane and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned road-tripper or a newcomer to caravan travel, ensuring a safe and Read more about Safe and Sound: Top Tips for Caravan Journeys in Brisbane🇦🇺[…]
Long overdue then this one! Seventeen years ago this week I was backpacking in the North Island of New Zealand. Across a brace of trips to New Zealand, I have backpacked the North Island and the South Island but not yet Stewart Island. I ended up in Rotorua where I have backpacked through twice. I Read more about Backpacking in New Zealand🇳🇿: My Night As Chief At Tū Te Ihi, Tamaki Maori Village[…]
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 Read more about My Printed Book Anthology By Jonny Blair🔴✋️☘️[…]
Australia is an expansive and varied nation filled with adventures for the whole family to experience. Ranging from beautiful natural wonders to thrilling cultural activities, Australia provides no shortage of family-friendly attractions that promise an adventure-packed journey for visitors of all kinds. Here, we explore some of Australia’s best family attractions so that your trip Read more about Explore the Best Family-friendly Attractions in Australia[…]