Category: North America

10 Must-Dive Sites in the World: Exploring the Ocean’s Best-Kept Secrets

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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 Read more about 10 Must-Dive Sites in the World: Exploring the Ocean’s Best-Kept Secrets[…]

Countries I Have Backpacked In But Skipped Their Capital City

Countries I Have Backpacked In But Skipped Their Capital City🇦🇶🇧🇴🇧🇷🇨🇦🇨🇩🇻🇨

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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 Read more about Countries I Have Backpacked In But Skipped Their Capital City🇦🇶🇧🇴🇧🇷🇨🇦🇨🇩🇻🇨[…]

My Printed Book Anthology By Jonny Blair🔴✋️☘️

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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 Read more about My Printed Book Anthology By Jonny Blair🔴✋️☘️[…]

Backpacking In Jamaica🇯🇲: Touring Bob Marley’s Home, Kingston

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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 Read more about Backpacking In Jamaica🇯🇲: Touring Bob Marley’s Home, Kingston[…]

Travelling In Jamaica🇯🇲: Staying In A Villa And Best Sightseeing

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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 Read more about Travelling In Jamaica🇯🇲: Staying In A Villa And Best Sightseeing[…]

Navigating the Challenges and Joys of Moving to Brooklyn New York

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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 Read more about Navigating the Challenges and Joys of Moving to Brooklyn New York[…]

Thirsty Thursdays: 12 Bars In Kingston, Jamaica🇯🇲I Visited

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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, Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: 12 Bars In Kingston, Jamaica🇯🇲I Visited[…]

Backpacking vs. All-Inclusive: The Real Differences

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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 Read more about Backpacking vs. All-Inclusive: The Real Differences[…]