Jonny Blair's 18 year old travel lifestyle blog
There’s a certain magic in Ireland that you don’t just see—you feel. It’s in the hush of mist over rolling hills, in the roar of waves against ancient cliffs, and in the warmth of a pub corner where strangers are soon friends. This is a country where stories are currency, and the land itself seems Read more about Irish Legends and Lush Landscapes: Discovering the Spirit of the Emerald Isle[…]
Well the dream had been realised and that was when I finally landed in Cameroon in March 2024. After wanting and promising to visit it for years, the reality finally came! I went through the Cameroon Online Visa process and landed in Yaounde International Airport and then Douala International Airport. I was ready for football Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: Pub Crawling In Douala, Cameroon🇨🇲[…]
“Have I gone up in the world or has the world gone down on me?” – Robbie Williams. As a hardcore long-term backpacker, who is currently single and loveless after too many ruined romances and disaster relationships, I only ever wanted to visit The Maldives with a lovely lady. That was the dream. That was Read more about Backpacking In The Maldives🇲🇻: Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Resort🛖🌊Day Tour With Maldives Traveller[…]
“He was turned to steel in the great magnetic field. When he travelled time for the future of mankind” – Black Sabbath. I started to write this post 2 years ago when I was back backpacking in Birmingham. It’s a city I have visited over 10 times but rarely written about, except maybe a review Read more about Visiting The Crown Pub, Birmingham, England: Where Black Sabbath⬛🟪Played Their First Ever Gig[…]
“Sleeper” – Louise Wener. The Maldives will never rank high on my travel odyssey. A country that caused me stress, heartache, fake news, bribery, corruption and theft of money. I won’t be back till ye. Close yer door on the way out, “The” Maldives, or send me £2,000 which won’t even cover your fakery. I Read more about Backpacking In The Maldives🇲🇻: Sleeping In A Pod At Nap Corner, Male[…]
Comoros is not a sociable country, so to say, and this is a good thing. It’s chilled out and relaxed. People don’t bother you here, I loved it! As a tourist, people are welcoming and friendly. You don’t get harrassed and hassled. It’s a breath of fresh air really. You can walk by anonymously, at Read more about Thirsty Thursdays: 9 Bars And Cafes I Visited In Comoros🇰🇲[…]
“Way on down south London Town” – Mark Knopfler. Back in 2006, a year before this blog even started, I got a job in London working in PR for Bite Communications. I needed to find somewhere to live there pretty fast. I got flat hunting and spent a few weeks trying to locate a cheap Read more about Living In London: Overview Of Some Neighbourhoods To Stay In[…]
When you’re traveling, you don’t always get to call the shots. Flights get delayed. Hotel bookings fall through. Plans shift. So you learn to keep things simple. That is probably why mobile slots have quietly become a go-to option for so many people on the move. They don’t ask much from you, just a decent Read more about The Rise of Mobile Slots for People On the Go[…]
📚 Backpacking Centurion is a travel memoir series by Northern Irish globetrotter Jonny Blair, chronicling his journey through over 100 countries. It’s not just a collection of travel tales—it’s a deeply personal narrative that blends adventure, emotion, and reflection. 🧠What’s the series about? It traces Jonny’s life from his childhood in Bangor, Northern Ireland, Read more about The Backpacking Centurion Series According To Microsoft Copilot[…]
The Backpacking Centurion series is a travel‑memoir trilogy (with a later fourth volume) by Jonny Blair, a Northern Irish writer and globetrotter based in Poland. It chronicles his solo backpacking journey to reach 100 countries, weaving personal history, adventure, and emotional insight along the way. Goodreads+11northernirishmaninpoland.com+11eCampus.com+11 📚 Overview of the Series Volume 1 – Don’t Look Read more about The Backpacking Centurion Series According To Chat GPT[…]