Don’t Stop Living – a lifestyle of travel brings you ongoing travel tips from all seven continents!
“The air coming up to the boil; rubbing up against walls and lamp-posts trying to get rid of it. Old women clack their tongues in the shade of crumbling concrete bus shelters” – Jarvis Cocker (Pulp – Sheffield: Sex City). Sheffield FC are widely regarded as the oldest club in world football that have been…
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“I stare at the sky and it leaves me blind” – Manic Street Preachers. Backpacking Centurion was supposed to be a hat-trick, a trilogy. But Jonny Blair’s 100-country journey had too many stories for that. These are the uncut ones, or should I say the “cut ones”. They were left out for a reason and…
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As a football fan, I have backpacked a world of football stadiums and matches around the world. I previously covered 100 top football moments from 100 countries. In the English Premier League, I support AFC Bournemouth. Internationally, I support Northern Ireland and love watching them. Down the years of watching my teams, I have also…
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If you have read any of my books, you will find that they have a “Wactionary” at the back of them. These are words that not everyone reading will understand. This is either because they are Northern Irish slang, my mates slang or just words I invented down the years. I needed to invent words…
Read MoreEverything you set your eyes on in a city like Dubai adds positivity to your mentality. Those iconic tall buildings and landmarks give you that bossy feeling. You begin to see yourself as someone big. From there, it reflects on your lifestyle and actions. Before you know it, you become a made man. What we…
Read MoreThe picturesque town of Fredericksburg has been a popular tourist destination for several decades. Its rich history, scenic beauty, and warm hospitality make it a go-to place for more than a million vacationers every year. Whether you are traveling solo or with family and friends, this destination has you covered. Since making the most of…
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Humans thrive when they have close relationships that are healthy and growing. If you are married, no relationship is more important than the one with your spouse. Cultivating your connection is crucial because you have made a commitment to stand by each other and support each other. This relationship becomes even more critical if you…
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“Alone on the beach, on my own, out of reach and you just passed me by” – Noel Gallagher. Before this trip to Pakistan (my final Stan), I got my Pakistan visa online (not exactly an easy visa to secure) and arranged to fly into Lahore and out of Karachi. From Lahore, I’d also visit…
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“My tea’s gone cold, I’m wondering why” – STAN! (By Eminem Featuring Dido) Firstly this is no raconteur rhetoric, it’s just a reflection of a journey which took me 17 years from the first Stan (Stansted) to the last Stan (Pakistan). Yes, Iran-borderic Pakistan 🇵🇰 was the last of my FIFA ðŸŒðŸ†⚽️Stans when I finally…
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The bond between humans and their pets is age-old, an intrinsic connection that’s been celebrated in art, literature, and everyday life. For many of us, our pets are not just animals; they’re family. This sentiment rings even truer for those who understand the joy of setting out on a journey with their furry companions by…
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