On my journeys here and abroad, I have promoted Poland on the many media types I have appeared in. Some of the companies and publications I have worked with can be found on my Work With Me page but here I list the separate appearances. I have also released a series of books called Backpacking Centurion on my 200 country journey.
Media and PR – Jonny Blair’s public appearances
On this page I aim to put all my media appearances down the years, some of these were obviously before I launched this website and moved to Poland. As well as locally, I have appeared on numerous media outlets outside of Poland, including the BBC, Wanderlust and the Belfast Telegraph. Although most of this is recent and in the form of online posts and interviews, I used to work in PR and had an abundance of media appearances in the past with other projects.
My feature in the Gazeta Kociewska, Starogard Gdanski, POLAND
Online Media Appearances – Jonny Blair, Northern Irishman in Poland
I’m putting my online appearances first on here as they are more recent, more frequent and where it’s at these days. I’m always available for interview for other sites and I regularly contribute articles for other websites, here’s the best of them…if you want to interview me for your site or want to feature me, then just get in touch in Polish or in English. Contact me!
2024
January
1st – My book, ChampIAN STEWARTnova is reviewed on Vocal Media’s BookClub.
2nd – My book, I Went To Gdansk With Somebody is reviewed on Vocal Media’s BookClub
17th – My book “This Is The Next Century: Aftershot” is released on Lulu.
21st – Active Liftoff featured my DSL blog stories.
23rd – My book series Backpacking Centurion is reviewed on KH Builders.
26th – My book, Backpacking Centurion The Black Volume is reviewed on Newsbreak.
February
1st – My profile on Gravatar for Jonny Scott Blair.
5th – My book Taints And Honours is reviewed on Wakelet.
March
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is on sale at Antykwariat in Grochow, Warszawa, Poland.
11th – My book Backpacking Centurion Volume 4 – The Black Volume is released on Amazon.
April
7th – My book, Aftershot: This Is The Next Century Volume 1 is released on Amazon.
14th – My book, The Black Volume is reviewed on Fontgem.
21st – My book, Aftershot is reviewed on Muslim Hut.
May
8th May – I was featured by Northern Irish Connections – Don’t Stop Living: Northern Irish Wanderer Writes His Way Around the World (and Back!)
June
15th – I am interviewed by Craig at Up The Cherries Podcast.
July
1st – My book, Aftershot is reviewed on Lumina Snow.
1st – My book, Champian Stewartnova is released in USA on WalMart.
August
1st – My book, Champian Stewartnova is reviewed on The Inscriber Mag.
21st – I am listed in an article about the best online promoters for business in English language in Poland on Finding Poland.
25th – My book, Starogard Girl is released on Lulu.
25th – My book, Starogard Girl is released on Amazon.
September
22nd – Myself and Matthew Harrison interviewed Warren Feeney on UTCIAD – WARREN FEENEY – FROM BELFAST TO DEAN COURT – Interview with Former Nothern Ireland & Cherries Man
October
1st – I am the featured Traveller Of The Month on Teaspoon.
6th – I am interviewed on Nick And Matt’s Football Podcast (online from Australia to Poland) – From Ulster to Bournemouth and beyond! World traveler & writer Jonny Blair | Ep.13: 06-10-2024
10th – I am interviewed on Cherry Picking on the UTCIAD Podcast about picking my AFC Bournemouth Northern Ireland Squad – BUILDING THE PERFECT NORTHERN IRISH CHERRIES SQUAD – Jonny Blair Picks His Team – CHERRY PICKING #58
2023
January
February
12th – My book, ChampIAN STEWARTnova is launched on Lulu.
12th – My author profile is listed on Lulu.
23rd – My book series Backpacking Centurion is reviewed by Alisa on her blog, Alisa Goz.
26th – My Backpacking Centurion book series is reviewed on Health Travel Junkie.
27th – My videos from Mauritania are included on Travopo.
March
4th – My book, Don’t Look Back In Bangor is relaunched on Lulu.
4th – My e-book, My First Ever Travel Blog: Kilmaine Primary School Trip To The Netherlands (April to May 1991) is relaunched on Lulu.
4th – My e-book, The Backpackers Guide To The Inca Trail is relaunched on Lulu.
5th – My book, Lands Down Under is relaunched on Lulu.
5th – My book, Taints And Honours is relaunched on Lulu.
July
31st – I am interviewed on Doctor Clue.
August
24th – I am interviewed about embarking on a unique journey on Value Hunta.
September
27th – My book Backpacking Centurion is reviewed on Highstyle Life.
28th – My book series Backpacking Centurion is reviewed on SAO Architects.
October
21st – My positive thoughts on Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport appear on Podroze Gazeta.
21st – My positive thoughts on Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport appear on Port Lotniczy Gdańsk im. Lecha Wałęsy.
November
7th – My book “Backpacking Centurion: Volume 4 – The Black Volume” is released on Lulu.
20th – My book “I Went To Gdansk With Somebody” is reviewed on Turkiye.
30th – My book “I Went To Gdansk With Somebody” is reviewed in Dubai on Dubaira.
30th – My book “Don’t Look Back In Bangor” is released on enbook.pl.
2022
January
1st – My photos from Pyongyang feature on Chinese Fans Share.
1st – My profile as an author Jonny Blair on Ceneo.
1st – My profile as an author Jonny Blair on Waterstones.
1st – My profile as an author Jonny Blair on Blackwell’s.
1st – My profile as an author on Better World Books.
1st – My profile as an author Jonny Blair on Browns Books.
1st – My profile as an author Jonny Blair on Buchhaus.
1st – My profile as an author Jonny Blair on Lehmanns Media.
1st – My profile as an author Jonny Blair on Wook.
1st – My profile as an author Jonny Blair on Taiwan Books.
1st – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Ceneo in Poland.
February
7th – My book series “Backpacking Centurion” is reviewed on London Hut.
12th – My journey to 199 countries is featured on Belfast Live News.
12th – My journey to 199 countries is featured on Belfast Live Sport.
March
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Alibris in Poland.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Sure Shot Books.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Libro World.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Books in Taiwan.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Wook.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Lehmanns in Germany.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Buchhaus in Germany.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on eBay.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Browns Books.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Better World Books.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Thrift Books, UK.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Flying Pig Books.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Good Reads.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on I Music.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Amazon Canada.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Ceno in Poland
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Book Depository.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Barnes and Noble.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on WH Smith.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Walmart.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Blackwell’s.
1st – My book “I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody: How A Northern Irishman Ended Up In Poland” is released on Waterstones.
April
1st – My profile on Erasmus – Jonny Blair
1st – My profile on About Me – Jonny Blair
1st – My profile on Alibri – Writer Jonny Blair
1st – My profile on Creative Pool – Jonny Blair
1st – My Podcasts on OwlTail – Jonny Blair
May
1st – My profile on Thrift Books – Jonny Blair
1st – My profile on Amazon – Jonny Blair
1st – My profile on Book Depository – Jonny Blair.
June
15th – My book Backpacking Centurion Volume 1 is featured on Click Souvenirs.
15th – My book I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody is featured on Click Souvenirs.
15th – My books Backpacking Centurion Volumes 1 and 2 are featured on Webyurt.
15th – My books Backpacking Centurion Volumes 1 and 2 are featured on Bulk Souvenirs.
15th – My books Backpacking Centurion Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are featured on SAO Architects.
15th – My books Backpacking Centurion Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are featured on KH Builders.
15th – My book Backpacking Centurion Volume 3 is featured on Taste Pak.
15th – My book Backpacking Centurion Volume 2 is featured on Daslia.
15th – My books Backpacking Centurion Volumes 2 and 3 are featured on Qasli.
15th – My books Backpacking Centurion Volumes 1 and 2 are featured on Delight Gifts.
15th – My book I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody is featured on Taste Pak.
15th – My book I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody is featured on Daslia.
15th – My book Backpacking Centurion is featured on Fortune Teller.
15th – My book I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody is featured on Thrift Books.
15th – My book I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody is featured on Amazon Canada.
15th – My book I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody is featured on Wook.
July
20th – My book Backpacking Centurion is reviewed on The Publishing Herald.
August
22nd – My book Backpacking Centurion is reviewed on Banga Times.
September
6th – My book Backpacking Centurion is reviewed on Business Para.
21st – My book I Went To Gdańsk With Somebody is reviewed on Passport-Online.
October
November
December
30th – My New Year’s Eve story is featured on Belfast Telegraph.
31st – My New Year’s Eve story is featured on UK News.
2021
January
1st – My profile on Culture Trip.
5th – My article on Culture Trip – Hip Apartments in Warsaw You’ll Want to Call Home.
12th – My article on Culture Trip – Where to Stay in Kraków for a Local Experience.
14th – My article on Culture Trip – The Best Hotels in Galway, Ireland, for Every Traveller.
18th – I am included in the Best Adventure Travel Blogs for 2021 on Adventure Junkies.
19th – I am interviewed on Europe Language Jobs about my life in Poland.
February
1st – I am included on the best digital nomad blogs to follow in 2021.
8th – My book Backpacking Centurion Volume 1 is reviewed on Byutiful.net.
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Amazon Globally
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on BookBaby Globally
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on WH Smith in the UK
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Foyles in the UK
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Powells in the USA
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Barnes and Noble in the USA
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Waterstones in the UK
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Porchlight Books in the UK
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Love Reading in the UK
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Target in the USA
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Booktopia in Australia
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Ark in Norway
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Saxo in Denmark
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Amazon in Deutschland
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on William Dam in Denmark
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Alibris in the UK
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is featured on Google Books
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Ebay
11th – The second volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Flying Pig
March
29th – My book, Backpacking Centurion is reviewed on Blogkut.
April
1st – My latest 5 Podcasts appear on Owl Tail.
1st – A Russian dating site oddly recommends me.
May
9th – I am interviewed on The Pioneer Podcast.
9th – The actual Podcast on Apple is here – Jonny Blair Podcast on YPT.
9th – The actual Podcast on Spotify is here – Jonny Blair Podcast on YPT .
June
27th – I appear at the Siedem Stron Swiata Festival in Lowicz Walecki.
27th – My presentation appears on the Facebook Page at the Siedem Stron Swiata Festival in Lowicz Walecki.
27th – I appear on 7 Ogrodow at the Siedem Stron Swiata Festival in Lowicz Walecki.
July
1st – I am interviewed by Henrik on Every Country in the World.
12th – I am mentioned in a video by Randy Williams in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
22nd – I am included in the list of top 10 travel blogs on The Packablelife.com.
30th – I am mentioned in an article by Randy Williams about the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
August
1st – Don’t Look Back in Bangor is now featuring on eBay.
September
11th – I am ingterviewed by Jonathan Foley on The Armchair Football Fan Podcast
17th – I choose my top 3 countries for Trevor at Nomadic Backpacker
21st – I am interviewed in a 25 years after Cork article about Oasis on The Irish Examiner
October
25th – I am interviewed on Eurotrip PR about my travels.
November
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Amazon Globally
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on BookBaby Globally
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Thrift Books in the UK
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Blackwells in the UK
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Alibris in the USA
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Barnes and Noble in the USA
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Waterstones in the UK
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Google Books in the UK
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Good Reads in the UK
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Tales
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Allegro in Poland
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is featured on Google Books
11th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is on Ebay
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on My Shopping in Australia
11th – The third volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Flying Pig.
December
2020
January
28th – I am interviewed by Global Weby and it the video is shared on YouTube.
30th – I took part in the Warsaw Winter Games video for the tourist board at Go To Warsaw.
31st – The trailer for my interview on Global Weby appears on YouTube.
February
3rd – My video interview appears on the Global Weby website.
6th – I took part in a pierogi making and eating contest for the tourist board at Go To Warsaw.
March
20th – I contributed the Poland section to a report on the Coronavirus Crisis in football on Ben McNicol’s football blog.
22nd March – Northern Irishman in Poland is included by Feedspot on the best blogs in English about Poland.
April
21st April – I contributed to an article about Sex in Hostels on Hostel Geeks.
22nd April – I am mentioned on the football Podcast Stick it up Yer Ballix.
May
16th – My photo from my time in Ainkawa, Erbil is used in an article on Kurdistan news.
20th – My video interview appears on Global Weby YouTube Channel.
20th – There is also a write up on making money on your travels with Global Weby.
20th – NIMIP is included in best blogs to follow about Poland by Lazy Travel Blog.
29th – I am interviewed on the AFC Bournemouth (Cherries) website – From Bangor to Bournemouth to Boruc land.
June
1st – My profile on Bookbaby.com
1st – My Backpacking Centurion Volume 1 Page on Bookbaby.com.
10th – I am interviewed by Steven on Finding Poland.
23rd – I am mentioned in My dreams of being a Stay at Home Mum.
25th – My book Backpacking Centurion – A Northern Irishman’s Journey Through 100 Countries – Volume 1 – Don’t Look Back in Bangor as a pre-launch on Amazon.
25th – My book Backpacking Centurion – A Northern Irishman’s Journey Through 100 Countries – Volume 1 – Don’t Look Back in Bangor as a pre-launch on Barnes and Noble.
30th – My article on teaching English in Hong Kong appears on Backpacking Travel Blog.
July
1st – My profile on About Me – Jonny Blair.
4th – I am interviewed on the John Freakin’ Muir Pod with Doc.
4th – I am interviewed on Listen Notes via the John Freakin’ Muir Pod with Doc.
5th – I am included in an article on getting Off the Beaten Track with Diana.
9th – I am featured in an interview on my trip to Iraqi Kurdistan on the Globetrotting Detective.
13th – My profile on Considerable Influence.
August
1st – I am included on a list of best travel blogs by Philip Weiss.
1st – My profile on Culture Trip.
September
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Amazon Globally
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on BookBaby Globally
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on WH Smith in the UK
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Barnes and Noble in the USA
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Waterstones in the UK
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Porchlight Books in the UK
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Love Reading in the UK
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Booktopia in Australia
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Ark in Norway
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Saxo in Denmark
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Amazon in Deutschland
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on William Dam in Denmark
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on My Shopping in Australia
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Allegro in Poland
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Target in the USA
12th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Google Books
13th – I am featured on Belfast Real with Jonathan Watson about Backpacking Centurion
17th – I am featured on the County Down Spectator about the book launch
October
1st – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Tales in the UK
8th – I am featured on the Valley Gazette on Pierogi Day.
20th – I am featured in an article on the Sunday Life.
28th – I am included in an article about backpacking in Iran.
29th – The first volume of my book series Backpacking Centurion is released on Rakuten in Japan.
November
10th – My trip to Iran as a backpacker on Tour Iran.
15th – My travel adventures appear on GAFFL with an honest and insightful interview.
December
15th – I am included in the Top 27 blogs for 2021 on Anyplace.
16th – I am included in a promotional video about foreigners in Poland on Hello Poland.
19th – I am included in a promotional video about foreigners in Poland on Go To Warsaw.
2019
January
23rd – I am interviewed on Multi Talented Writer in their Featured Blogger Section.
March
2nd – I submitted my favourite Manic Street Preachers song from This Is My Truth, Tell Me Yours.
5th – I wrote about unrecognised FIFA countries in Europe for Young Pioneer Tours.
16th – I included St. Mary’s Basilica in Gdańsk in an article on Beautiful Cathedrals on Sacred Wanderings.
22nd – I included backpacking in Xinying in an article about a 7 day Taiwan itinerary on Vicki Viaja.
April
2nd – I included Bar Mlecznys in Poland in an article on best chain restaurants for Chris at Worthy Go.
9th – I am included in a post about getting a Working Holiday Visa for Hong Kong.
May
1st – I am included in an article about how to earn money on your travels with Chraville.
15th – I am included in a list of the best travel blogs on Everything Everywhere.
23rd – I am included in a list of the best travel blogs on Easy Planet Travel.
23rd – I am included in an Irish Post article about the new George Best statue in Belfast.
June
15th – I am included in an article on Tribuna in Belarus on the GAWA trip to watch Northern Ireland in Borisov.
17th – I am interviewed in an article in the Irish Examiner on Online Lives. (also appears in print).
21st – I am included in an article by Credit Donkey about skis.
July
1st – I have a petition on getting a Northern Ireland flag (Ulster Banner) for use as an emoji or emoticon.
1st – I am interviewed by Travel Medals in the “Would You Rather?” Series.
19th – I am featured in the Sunday Life and Belfast Telegraph about the Northern Ireland flag emoji.
August
1st – I was featured weirdly on a Hong Kong Website about Polish life.
14th – Don’t Stop Living is featured on Mosaic blog.
24th – I am interviewed on Elite Travel blog.
September
13th – My tips on backpacking Marburg are included on One Trip At A Time.
October
7th – I am interviewed and featured on the series My Second Home Poland.
7th – The same interview is featured on Centrum Wielokulturowe w Warszawie.
12th – I am interviewed on Northern Slant about my love for Northern Ireland.
12th – My interview on My Second Home Poland is now available as a Podcast.
November
10th – I am included in a list of the best adventure travel blogs on Adventure Junkies.
25th – I am included in a list of the best travel blogs to follow on J Hoo Laylaal.
2018
January
4th – I am interviewed for Ric Gazarian’s Counting Countries Series on Globaz Gaz.
9th – I am included in a list of top adventure blogs for 2018 on Adventure Junkies.
February
6th – My best ever travel film / movie / fillim choice is included in Complete City Guides.
13th – The tourist information in Tarnow shared my story about Bruk Bet Termalika Nieciecza.
14th – My profile as an online teacher of English and student of Polish on iTalki.
18th – My tips on travel safety appear on Off at Everything.
19th – My tour of the mines in Potosi is included on an article about Bolivia on Travel Lemming.
28th – My latest tour to Belarus is included in the local news at Hrodna Life.
March
21st – I am included in an article about Sri Lanka for Tour Radar.
29th – My article on highlights of Iceland appears on Guide to Iceland.
30th – My article on Icelandic football appears on Guide to Iceland.
30th – My article on Chinese football appears on Culture Trip.
April
14th – My quote is included in the Official Gdańsk Marathon PDF.
19th – My article on backpacking in Jeddah appears on We Blog the World.
20th – My tips on packing for Arctic trips appear on Mighty Goods.
22nd – I am interviewed about travel for aSabbatical about backpacking and digital nomadery.
22nd – My article on backpacking in Riyadh appears on Culture Trip.
23rd – My tips on touring Kraków appear on Discover Cracow.
26th – My tip on travelling with a real pen and real map appear on Turtler.
May
21st – I include the Cat Cafe Gdynia in a list of world’s best cat cafes for Omno Nirvana.
27th – I am included in Young Pioneer Tours photo essay on backpacking Saudi Arabia.
28th – I am included in Young Pioneer Tours report on working and whackpacking in Saudi Arabia.
June
23rd – I am included on a list of featured travel experts for First Site Guide.
July
11th – Included in the best Polish travel blogs on Feedspot.
17th – Included in the best Solo Man travel blogs list for Hello Travel.
27th – My travel tip is included in a list of tips for new travellers on Military Travel Mama.
30th – I am included in a list of best travel blogs in Europe on Asher Ferguson.
August
13th – My trip to Białowieża is covered by World Heritage Sites.
25th – I am interviewed by Multicultural Warsaw.
30th – I am included in a list of Australian country towns for 50 Shades of Age.
September
2nd – I am included on a guide on Best Travel Blogs 2018 on Movie Hustle.
4th – I am included in an article on Best Beaches on Pack the PJs.
18th – I am featured in an article about backpacking in the Guyanas on Guía para viajar por las Guayanas.
24th – I am included on Feed Magic for a previous article on Antarctica.
October
1st – I include Coastal Villages in Northern Ireland on Live Less Ordinary’s Guide to Ireland.
27th – My blogs Don’t Stop Living and Northern Irishman in Poland both appear on a list of Europe’s best travel blogs.
November
3rd – My trip to Zalipie is included in a post by Lois at the Polish Housewife.
30th – I am a featured blogger for Expedia.
December
3rd – My trip to Babruysk in Belarus is included on Megan Starr’s blog.
6th – My dolphin watching in Panglao is included in a post on Lena on the Move.
6th – My trip to Babruysk in Belarus is featured on Belarus Feed.com.
26th – Don’t Stop Living is featured in top 10 travel blogs for 2019 on Tenacious Travel.
2017
January
17th – I am interviewed on Culture with Travel.
21st – I am featured in the Irish Times on an article on travelling to war zones.
21st – I am interviewed in the Irish Times on an article about my own travel journey.
21st – My stories on the Irish Times.
29th – I am featured on the Biskupiec Website after my visit to this town.
February
22nd – I am featured on Arab Today discussing Afghanistan.
25th – My Northern Irish blog is featured on Top Europe Travel Blogs.
March
20th – I am featured as one of Europe’s Top 30 Travel Blogs of 2017 on Asher Ferguson’s Site.
29th – I am interviewed about Paris for Discover Walks blog.
29th – My new blog, this one (!) Norn Iron man in Poland is included in Best European blogs along with Backpacking in Northern Ireland.
29th – My Gibraltar border backpacking tour gets featured on a cool Brexit blog, the day the shebang goes live.
April
12th – I am included in an article about Working on the Move on the Working Traveller.
13th – My original travel blog Don’t Stop Living is included on a list of best 110 blogs for men on JJ Suspenders.
21st – I am included in an article on Ireland for Global Goose.
29th – I am included in an article on the best places that travel bloggers have visited on Inspire Me – Something I read.
May
4th – My article on 100 countries later appears on Bournemouth University Postgrads site.
18th – My article on backpacking in Moldova is included in a post on Wild Atlantic Walking Tours
22nd – My photos appear on the Starogard Gdanski Naszemiasto Site after the Kazik Deyna Tribute Match
Photo 1 and Photo 2
29th – I am mentioned on Mateusz Kulewicz site after my tour of Krolestwo Dreamlandu.
June
2nd – I am featured on Ex Pat Focus as an ex patriot now living in Poland.
4th – My photo from a beach in Malaysia is included in a thesis about Jellyfish by Zilda Morais, Agustín Schiariti and André Morandini.
5th – I am included on the Hong Kong Government Website discussing my Working Holiday there.
6th – I am mentioned on the Krolestwo Dreamlandu Forums following my backpacking tour of Dreamland.
13th – My Ex Pat Focus interview is referenced in the latest blogs.
14th – My whackpacking Afghanistan story is featured on a Chinese Tourist Blog.
15th – My 2015 visit to the groovy Empire of Adammia was included in words and a picture on the country’s Microwiki Page.
20th – My travel tip is included on a list of travel tips on Jovago.
July
1st – I am included in an article about Moldova’s Orheiul Vechi.
4th – I am interviewed by Nomad Mania.
7th – I am interviewed by Big World Small Pockets on my ongoing travel adventures.
11th – I penned a tribute along with Jordie McCluskey for the Bangor Grammar School Magazine, the Grammarian all about our wonderful friend Michael Whitford, gone too soon from our lives.
13th – I am included in a post on budget travel tips on Linked In via Jovago.net.
18th – My tip is included on a Cyprus based website for my holiday travel tips.
18th – I am featured as a foreigner living in Poland for the excellent website, Careers in Poland.
19th – My profile on Tripscam.
August
14th – My profile for Culture Trip website where I write about Poland.
15th – My feature on Mighty Goods in an interview of living life without limits.
15th – I am included in my friend Mateusz’s post about the Kartofliska match in Warszawa, Poland.
23rd – I am included on a list of dating bloggers on We Love Dates.
24th – My message to Pani Alina at Learn Polish in Gdansk is featured on their friends page of the Polish School’s website.
27th – My travel tip about Portavogie is included in a post about Ireland on Journalist on the Run.
29th – MY main travel blog is included in a list of Best Outdoor Blogs on the Smart Man.
September
1st – My profile on Culture Trip.
4th – I am included on a list of best adventure blogs by Wander Pig.
5th – My Northern Irish evening is covered on the popular Klub Dialogu blog by Lauren Colgan.
16th – I am interviewed on Off at Everything.
October
10th – My blog is listed on the Smart Lad’s list of best travel blogs.
12th – I am included in a piece about backpacking in Botswana.
November
19th – My first travel story is included on Worldpackers website.
24th – Ahead of my trip to watch Glentoran, I am included on the Glentoran website news.
24th – I am featured in the newspaper and website of Dziennik Baltycki after my recent stories on Gdańsk.
December
I am included in a list of blogs about Don Det (1,000 Islands) in Laos.
2016
January
4th – I am entered in a competition to win a trip to Antarctica with Oceanwide Expeditions.
6th – I submitted Belfast in Northern Ireland in a list of best cities to visit in 2016.
13th – I gave a tip on visiting countries nobody else has heard of for Asia Tours and Holidays website.
21st – I am included in a list by Flipkey on the most travelled bloggers, having been to 112 countries at the time of writing.
22nd – Entered in the Top 5 UK Bloggers of the Year Awards on Bloggers Lounge.
22nd – Entered in the Best UK Bloggers of the Year Awards on Blog Awards UK.
22nd – Interviewed in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for Sputnik News Website.
25th – Interviewed by Romanian website Rolandia.
February
11th – I am featured in an interview with Columbus Direct.
13th – My trip to Afghanistan is featured on Andrew Grantham’s Railways website.
15th – I am interviewed about blogging and marketing on In Marketing We Trust.
23rd – I am interviewed by Anda Galffy on her site Travel Notes and Beyond.
29th – I am featured on the Northern Ireland football website with a video by the IFA.
March
2nd – I am interview for the Naomi in Wonderland blog.
20th – I am included in a list of 10 Adventure Travelers on Adventure Fit Travel.
23rd – I am included in this article by Untamed Borders after my time backpacking in Afghanistan.
April
15th – I am included in a promotional brochure in Hong Kong about Working Holiday Visas.
29th – I am interviewed about being a digital nomad for Farm Boy and City Girl.
May
2nd – I am featured on Martin Anthony’s Travel Blog after our meet up in Liverpool – Overland Metalhead meets Don’t Stop Living.
4th – I am featured on the website Money Supermarket.com ahead of my crazy #MSMLostLuggage adventure to Senegal.
4th – I am included on a list of the top 25 Adventure Travel Blogs by Travels Auro.
16th – I am included on a list of the world’s best 100 travel blogs of 2016 by Coupon Machine.
17th – I am included in a list of travel blogger opinions on India for Maavalan India Travels.
24th – One of my photos from East Timor is included on an article for Rowman:https://rowman.com/RLPublishers.
25th – I contributed my travelling Northern Ireland flag as my must have travel item on City Guide Guru’s list.
25th – My profile on Fohr Card – Jonny Blair.
25th – My profile on Hupmap – Jonny Blair.
25th – Thanks to Janet Newenham for including my site in a list of Best Irish Travel Blogs 2016 on Journalist on the Run.
June
2nd – I am entered in a competition to Blog my Way to Spain with Clickstay.
23rd – I am featured in a guide to backpacking in India with one of 91 tips.
25th – I am interviewed by the Belfast Telegraph on location in France with the Green and White Army.
26th – I am interviewed by The Sun about travelling around the world supporting Northern Ireland.
July
4th – I am included on a list of best Irish Bloggers on the Huffington Post.
10th – I reviewed the Link Hotel in Tczew on We Blog the World
11th – I am featured as an expert on Lost Luggage for Money Supermarket.com.
14th – I was on tour with Eat Polska in Gdynia, Poland and covered it for We Blog the World.
19th – I contributed Bangkok in Thailand in an article about places NOT to go.
27th – My post on backpacking in Xinaliq is included in a guide about Azerbaijan on Concrete and Kitsch.
28th – I toured Slowniski National Park and wrote about it on We Blog the World
28th – I am included in a list of best adventure travel blogs for Credit Donkey.
August
8th – I am interviewed on numerous news websites about my time in Afghanistan:
Reuters
Moov
Le Point
Serendipitous Panda
Chasing the Unexpected
Tec Market
Global Times
Business Recorder
News Week Pakistan
Echo24 – Czech Republic
The Sun Daily
The Journal . ie
Norwegian Website
Japan Today
Hindu Times India
New Zealand Herald
Stuff
Daily Mail
Taipei Times
Yahoo
Politicit
Business Recorder
Skift
11th – I am included in the top 25 Adventure Travel Blogs by Outdoor Veteran.
26th – I am featured in the local newspaper and website in Kociewie Region of Poland because of my time as a tourist in Starogard Gdanski.
26th – I am included on Portal Pomorza based on my recent tour to Starogard Gdanski.
26th – I am on the front page of the Portal Pomorza in Starogard Gdanski, Poland.
28th – Featured on Trucker World talking about Afghanistan.
September
1st – I am featured for the first time ever in The Grammarian, official magazine of Bangor Grammar School.
6th – I appear on a night with the Dziewczyna w żółtych spodniach at Irish Dancing in Gdańsk, Poland.
19th – My website is listed on Awesome Travel Blogs with Mountain IQ.
October
6th – My tips on travelling solo as a male appear on Jovago.
11th – My story on backpacking in Tczew is featured on the local Tczew news site.
18th – I am interviewed on the Best Travelled site about my zany adventures.
18th – My full backpacking profile on Best Travelled.
19th – I wrote for Expedia about my top 3 places in Ireland to visit (2 in Northern Ireland and 1 in the Republic of Ireland)
25th – My profile on Post Crossing.
November
8th – I am included at number 17 in the list of best male solo travel blogs 2016.
9th – My profile on Teaching English in Warszawa, Poland.
16th – I am quoted on a piece about Afghanistan tourism.
17th – My ongoing work for Hipmunk can be seen on this page as an example.
December
4th – My story on working on the farms of Australia on Work and Travel Abroad.
11th – I am quoted on the Hong Kong Working Holiday Site based on my experiences of living there in 2011 – 2015.
20th – Due to my ongoing depression, I set up a new travel blog called Northern Irishman in Poland
31st – I wrote the final and last ever post on my 9 year old travel blog, Don’t Stop Living.
2015
January
1st – Article on Inspiring Destinations – Antarctica for Andrew Passport Chronicles.
6th – My new Jonny Blair logo appears on Ilona Skladzien’s website, My Logo I.
15th – Featured in an article on Islamic Destinations on Maroc – Why Visit an Islamic Country in 2015?
16th – I have some chapters included on a book on Crossing World Borders in South America
17th – I am featured for my article on a bus tour of Vilnius Lithuania
19th – I am included in a list of best solo travel blogs for 2015 on Peanuts and Pretzels
21st – I submitted a photo from Iraq to a post on The World Through People’s Eyes on Due Cuorie Unaciccions.com
22nd – I submitted my trip to Persepolis in an article on disappointing travel destinations for Getting Stamped with Hannah and Adam
February
9th – Don’t Stop Living is included in a best travel blogs of 2015 list on First Site Guide
25th – I am interviewed by Coleraine Traveller Abbi Morrison on her website Life in a Rucksack’s Travel Talk Series
26th – One of the craziest sites I’ve appeared on yet all about my hike in the part with a rock shaped like a man’s willy in China – Hair on my Penis
March
I am mentioned on Jude Malone’s Creative blog based on the Top Northern Irish Travel Blogs
I contributed to an article by Stephanie Mayo on European Art and details on A Lady’s Travel Blog
8th – I contributed to an article by Jonny Duncan on amazing experiences in Iran – http://backpackingman.com/travel-stories-from-inside-iran/
I was interviewed by Stefanie Daneau on Dare to Adventure Community
9th – I am interviewed by traveller, writer and airline stewardess Jenn Grahams on a feature about a Life of Endless Travel
10th – I am interviewed by Nathaniel on Daily Travel Podcast about visiting 100 countries
11th – I am featured on the excellent site Love Belfast in Northern Ireland in the article Ulster Travel Writer Visits 100th country
15th – I reveal my 100th country in an exclusive interview with the Belfast Times
17th – I contributed my time working in Australian Irish Pubs to a post on St. Patrick’s Day on Wandering On with Noelle and Brian.
21st – I am featured on the Austenasian Times the day I became the first ever tourist or backpacker to visit the nation.
April
2nd – I am included on a feature on Tingly Travel Website on Travellers sharing lessons on the road
17th – My tips are included in an article on MSN Travel Jonny Blair
22nd – My tips are included in the online list of online travel resources on Tinggly
23rd – I am featured on the Flying Yak on my story and interview about What Happened in the Broccoli Fields?
May
6th – An interview feature on my old University’s website Bournemouth University feature on 100 country journey
10th – I am interviewed on Karolina and Patryk’s site about travel
28th – I am included on blogs that inspired Martin Anthony on Overland Metalhead.com
June
1st – I am included on Lash World Tour’s list of Top 100 Solo Male Travel Blogs (number 37)
2nd – I am featured on Belfast Live in an article about my travels through 100 countries as a Northern Irishman
12th – I am featured on Justin Egli’s Ikimasho based on my trip to Austenasia
23rd – I am included on Joao Leitao’s Biggest List of Travel Blogs on the internet in the list of Top Solo Male Travel Blogs (number 17)
29th – I am interviewed on British Site Travel Trolley – Jonny Blair a lifestyle of travel interview
July
6th – I am included on a post by Chris Walker-Bush about Over-Rated Destinations on Aussie on the Road
8th – I am included in a post about the best places for ex-Pats to live on Nomad Girl.co
16th – I am interviewed on Michelle Reiman’s Travel Blog Inspire Section, Lights Camera Travel
22nd – I am included in an article on best destinations in Sri Lanka on Olanka.
25th – I am interviewed on Elite Travel Blog
28th – I contributed El Salvador to an article by Chris on Aussie on the Road about Under-rated destinations.
August
1st – I am this month’s featured travel on the cool app I’ve been working on – Vadovia August Feature
10th – I am featured on the website of HK Radio 3 based on my recent travel radio show with Noreen Mir on the 1,2,3 show
17th – I contributed travel in French Guyana to a road trips post on Our Oyster.com
September
5th – My story on waterfalls in Guyana is included on Kirk Beiser’s blog The World Is Not That Big
7th – I reviewed Hostel Copenhagen Downtown on my site and on theirs.
7th – I am included in a list of top 7 solo travel bloggers to check out on Low Cost Holidays Blog.
9th – I am included in a list of top 3 travel blogs to follow on The Wise Traveller.
16th – I am featured by Hostel Downtown Copenhagen after my stay there.
28th – I am included in a list of 10 favourite travel blogs on One Weird Globe with Chris Backe.
October
3rd – I’m included as an Expert for Flipkey: Jonny Blair
3rd – My guide to Sydney in Australia features on Flipkey
7th – I’m included in an article about teaching English abroad on ICAL TEFL
15th – Don’t Stop Living is in the top 11 adventure blogs on Adventure Junkies, listed as one of the best Adventure Blogs on the internet
17th – I’m featured on the front page of the online and printed version of the Adammia Express ahead of my visit to the country.
21st – I was on tour with Forest Holidays and featured in their Forest Foraging photo album
28th – I am included on an article about Scotland on Traveling Savage as part of London City Airport #nofilter campaign.
29th – I am featured on a video documentary about the Forest of Dean by photographer Sean Tucker.
November
3rd – I’m featured on the front page of the online and printed version of the Adammia Express after my visit to the country.
18th – I’m featured by Chris from Aussie on the Road on an article about Bulldog reasons not to travel.
28th – I’m interviewed in my home country Northern Ireland on UTV Live news about George Best’s funeral.
December
1st – I’m entered in a competition to win a trip to Kerala in India (which I won before)
2014
January
2nd – Appeared on the daily Iraqi Kurdistan newsletter on my post about getting a visa for Kurdistan.
2nd – Appeared on the Love Affair Travel Website with a link to my latest travel interview from Yerevan in Armenia (this also appeared on iTunes and as an online Podcast)
2nd – Appeared on the Kerala website as a contestant in their Win a Trip to India competition (I won the trip but had to turn it down)
4th – Featured as one of the top posts from December 2013 on Sam and Zab’s Indefinite Adventure site.
6th – I’m interviewed on Allan Wilson’s site Live Less Ordinary where he describes me as The Best Travel Blogger in the World.
7th – Three of my articles on backpacking in Iraq are featured on the site GoKurdistan.com
7th – Contributed to an article on staying safe in South America on Sam and Zab’s Indefinite Adventure site: Safety in South America.
8th – A few of my articles are featured on Travel Iraqi Kurdistan website including my report on Amadiya.
10th – Interviewed as an inspiring traveller on Mapping Megan – Inspiring Traveler – Jonny Blair
10th – Featured on Alexandra’s Cool Site Travel Fashion Girl – Interview with Male Traveler Jonny Blair
11th January – Interviewed on Mighty Travels: Interview with Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
15th – Featured on an article about workers on Overseas Job Centre Workers of the World page
22nd – Featured on Wanderlust Wednesdays on Used York City.com in an article called 10 Bloggers Share Their Most Anticipated Trip of 2014.
24th – Featured on a series about Beers around the World on eTramping: Beers Around the World – Petra in Jordan.
30th – Featured as the Thursday Traveller on Amanda’s Site A Dangerous Business: Thursday Traveler – Jonny Blair from Don’t Stop Living
February
8th – My Travel Podcast and interview appears on Love Affair Travel: Jonny Blair unstoppable travel Mindset
8th – View my Travel Podcast on iTunes from Apple: Jonny Blair Travel Podcast iTunes
17th – My meal in Kurdistan, Iraq is included in an article on Backpack Me Around the World in 80 Dishes
21st – My weeding in Tasmania post and idea is included on Rudolph Musngu’s site 10 Cool Job Titles
27th – My tickets for Oasis gigs in 1996 and 1997 plus a short report are included in an awesome “12 Moments of Nostalgia in Ireland’s Love Affair with Oasis” post on Daily Edge.
March
5th – Featured on Zofia’s site The Piktures on Ex Pat Wednesdays – Jonny Blair in Hong Kong
10th – Interview on the Curious Nomad Website: How They Did It, Meet Traveller Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
14th – My Travel advice from my recent Iraq trip is featured on Boots’n’all – Iraq Travel Guide
21st – A Video of me appears on Daily Motion based on my Mighty Travels interview.
25th – Featured in an interview on Tripoto proving you don’t need to be rich to travel the world.
27th – My article on football which includes a bit about my passion for Northern Ireland and my trip to Uruguay is featured on UFWC: Can Northern Ireland Become UFWC Champions?
27th – I was interviewed for my local newspaper the Ards Chronicle, appearing in their printed paper and online version: Business Backpacker Targets 100 Countries
28th – I’m interviewed on the website A Brit and a Southerner: Interview with Jonny Blair – Don’t Stop Living
29th – I wrote an article for Young Pioneer about North Korean football: We are the Champions – North Korea’s winning ways.
31st – Included as Influencer of the week on The Midgame: Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living – Influencer of the Week
April
3rd – My article and review of Soweto Backpackers in South Africa is included on eTramping’s Best 35 Hostels in the world
4th – My bookable backpacking tour to Iraq is now on Tripoto and can be booked for $800 US for an 8 day guided tour
6th – My first ever photo essay for Erohisms: Antarctica Photo Essay by Jonny Blair
10th – I am featured on a list of bucket lists on Annette White’s website Bucket List Journey – 15 Travellers Pick Their Bucket Lists
10th – I answer 5 questions on Calabrisellamia – Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
16th – I’m featured as an interview with Noelle and Brian on Wandering On
20th – Thanks to my time drinking in Indonesia I am featured in a post about Non Muslims in Indonesia!
20th – Listed at number 5 in the World’s Top Travel Experts on Runaway Guide
25th – I’m featured in a photo with Swaziland Ladies on Fans Share.com
24th – I’m up to 6th on the top travel blogs on Wesley Travels Site
27th – I have written an article on lessons I’ve learned from blogging for the Professional Travel Blogger’s Association
29th – My article on avoiding student loans appears on Jobs Arnlweb.com
May
1st – I contributed my visit to Garni Temple in Armenia to eTramping’s Article 30 World’s Most Beautiful Temples.
1st – My article on Hyena Feeding appears on the Young Pioneer’s May magazine: Feeding the hyenas of Harar
8th – I am featured on Travel Blogger Thursday on Justin plus Lauren
10th – I am featured on Backpacker Adventures by Anthony Karakai in an article on travelling in Iraq
11th – I am included in the top 100 travel blogs in the world on The Affordable Entrepreneur
11th – I am included in an article on the Northern Irish Ulster Fry on The Departure Board
13th – My article on Chinese Visas in Hong Kong is included on Gateway to China
15th – I wrote a guest post for the World On My Necklace on Top 10 Things to do on Sark
23rd – I am included in a feature on Workers of the World on The Working Traveller
23rd – I wrote a preview of Uruguay v. Northern Ireland on UFWC
24th – My article on touring Amna Suraka in Iraq appears on Crossing World Borders.
27th – My article on top 5 things to do in Belfast is featured on Hostelling International’s Blog
29th – My Article on hiking in Tasmania appears on We 12 Travel: Freycinet Park, Tasmania, Australia
30th – My article about the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan appears on Hopper.
31st – My report on the Northern Ireland v. Uruguay match appears on UFWC: Uruguay 1-0 Northern Ireland 2014
June
6th – My interview with the Hero of Israel appeared on Haifa International
14th – My interview on the Love of Travel for Peanuts or Pretzels: Jonny Blair Love of Travel Interview
30th – My interview appears on Banker in the Sun: Jonny Blair Travel Interview
July
1st – I’m entered in for the Big Blogger Exchange – vote for me here:
Jonny Blair – Big Blog Exchange
3rd – A “selfie” I took in Antarctica appears on eTramping.com
6th – Travel Memories from my childhood on The Travel Tester.com: http://www.thetraveltester.com/travel-memories-jonny-don-t-stop-living/
8th – My article on meeting my girlfriend in Antarctica appears on Amazing Dates on the Road by Anna Everywhere
14th – My interview goes live on Jetsetter Joe – Travel Blogger Spotlight Jonny Blair
16th – My article on watching the World Cup in Brazil appeared on UFWC: Following the UFWC at the World Cup
20th – I’m featured on the Visitor Page from the Mexican City of Oaxaca after my stay there: Wikispaces Oaxaca
25th – My Profile on Plansify – Jonny Blair travel expert
25th – Some of my budget travel tips appear on Life is a Camino
30th – My Podcast goes live on Brian Tells Stories and iTunes, talking about Antarctica: Jonny Blair Podcast
August
13th – My interview on the Gift of Travel – Interview Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
14th – My interview on A Southern Gypsy – Meet the Gypsies: Jonny Blair DSL
20th – Featured in an article on Open World Mag: 15 Financially Successful Extreme Travellers
September
2nd – Interview on Travelling King with Samantha – Travel Blogger Tell All with Jonny Blair (deleted without permission)
2nd – I included Antarctica on a feature by Ronald Robbins – Top 5 hidden beaches around the world
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October
20th – Featured in an article about being a nomad in Hong Kong – One Weird Globe Hong Kong
21st – Featured in an article about my visit to Armenia on Zofia’s site The Piktures
November
12th – Travel interview on My Tan Feet: Travel Interview with Jonny Blair (they lied and removed it)
December
12th – Interview on Travel for Hotels Cheap.org – Jonny Blair on Hotels Cheap
2013
January
9th – Shockingly my article on doing a shit in a broccoli field makes it onto “Tent Camping Fun”: Doing a Shit in a Broccoli Field
11th – Nominated for a Shorty Award: Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
Ongoing from January 2013 – Writer and Blogger on We Blog the World: We Blog the World – Jonny Blair
My article and interview is featured on Jobs Abroad Bulletin.
February
2nd – Guest Post on Almost Fearless Backpackers about Antarctica: Visiting the British Base at Port Lockroy, Antarctica by Jonny Blair
3rd – Guest Post on Teach English Travel Overseas on Teaching English in Hong Kong: Teaching English in Hong Kong – Interview with Jonny Blair
21st – Guest Post on Santa Fe Travelers: A Wee Guide to Northern Ireland by Jonny Blair
March
2nd – Article on Antarctica on Inspiring Travellers Arrival on Antarctic Mainland
10th – Featured on the DFR (Double F**king Rainbow) as an awesome site: The DFR
18th – Interview on Getting Stamped: Meet a Traveler – Jonny from Don’t Stop Living
31st – Nominated for a Super Sweet Blogging Award on Accelerated Stall
April
3rd – Listed on The Working Traveller in the post Travel Blogging Until They Die
4th – Guest Post Short Travel Tips on my arrival in Antarctica: Epic Arrival on Antarctic Mainland by Jonny Blair
8th – Interview for The Professional Hobo on A Week in the Life of Jonny Blair
17th – My photo from the top of Mount Kinabalu is featured as the first “Wordless Wednesday” on Accelerated Stall: Wordless Wednesday – Mount Kinabalu
19th – Interview for Teaching Travel on Travel, Teaching in Hong Kong and being Northern Irish, From RTW Travel (Even Antarctica!) to Teaching in Hong Kong
26th – Interview about my home country on Uniquely Northern Ireland: Interview with Northern Irish Blogger Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
May
3rd – Interview on “The Travel Ten” on Gotta Keep Movin’ : The Travel Ten – Jonny from Don’t Stop Living
9th – Interview for Victoria of Pommie Travels on “Travel Bloggers Who Rock”: Travel Bloggers Who Rock – Jonny from Don’t Stop Living
18th – Included in Tripologist’s Pick of the Week for my Doing Antarctica on the Cheap Story
19th – Interview for Flip Nomad in his “Meet The Nomads” series: Meet the Nomads – Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
23rd – Guest Post on Suitcase Stories on the Best Things to do in Northern Ireland: The Best Things to do in Northern Ireland by Jonny Blair
27th – Interview with Adam Finan – The Tropical Nomad: (interview since deleted)
29th – Guest Post on We Said Go Travel on top 5 things to do in Deception Island: Top 5 Things to See and Do in Deception Island, Antarctica
31st – Guest Post on eTramping on 10 Reasons to Visit Antarctica: 10 Reasons to Visit Antarctica
From May 2013 – Contributed Articles to TripGoggles: China Rice Fields
June
3rd – Interview for the Grown Up Gap Year: If We Can Do It So Can You with Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
4th – Contibutor to Essential Travel.co.uk with an article called 10 Ways to Organise a Budget
6th – A guide to getting a Chinese Visa on Visa Nerd: A Guide to Getting A Chinese Visa in Hong Kong
11th – Interview with Dave and Vicky on A Couple Travelers: Interview with Jonny Blair
19th – Interview on My Destination: Big Blogger Interview – Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
25th – Featured for my advice on saving money on internet and Wi-Fi usage on Round the World Expenses: Essential Tips to find free wi-fi or internet service
25th – Interviewed on Almost Fearless Backpackers: Tuesday Talks with Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
26th – My Happiness Story on Adam Pervez’s site Happiness Plunge: Stories of Happiness Pursuers – Jonny of Don’t Stop Living
28th – Included in Nomadic Samuel’s Top 100 Travel Blogs – Don’t Stop Living in at 96 on Alexa.
29th – Signed up and posting articles for Trip Goggles: Trip Goggles
July
1st – Featured Travel Expert on Think Places: Travel Experts – Jonny Blair
10th – Interviewed on Santa Fe Travelers: Meet the Travel Bloggers – Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
12th – My Working Wednesdays feature is included on Francsa’s WordPress Page: 12 Phrases that mean Big Travel Savings
17th – Interviewed on Mo Saffer: Get Inspired – Interview With Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
19th – I am interviewed by The Good Web Guide: How Travel Changed My Life
19th – I wrote an article on China for Asia Rooms: 5 Unusual World Heritage Sites in China
22nd – I wrote and article for Ian at Borderless Travels on 5 Incredible Activities You Shouldn’t Miss in Antarctica
23rd – Interviewed on the Globetrotting Canuck: A Fellow Traveller – Jonny from Don’t Stop Living
From July 2013 onwards – Featured Itinerary Writer on Vadovia.com
August
4th – Interviewed on Clover Signs Blog: Signs of a Real Irish Pub
14th – Interviewed on Super Nerdo: Funding my Travels – Jonny of Don’t Stop Living
16th – Included in a list of Blogs that want to interview you on The Working Traveller
16th – Interviewed on Go Power Kick: Today’s Traveler – Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
21st – Guest Post on Wanderlust Wednesdays: Travel Talk – Backpacking in Antarctica
22nd – Interview on Oh Hey World! Inspiring Travelers: Travel Inspiration – an interview with Jonny Blair
22nd – Interview on RiteSim Sim Card Website: We chat with Jonny from the Don’t Stop Living Blog
22nd – Contestant in a competition to travel the world for free: Travel the world for free Jonny Blair
23rd – Featured on the Working Traveller: Worldwide Worker Jonny Blair teaching English in Hong Kong and other jobs abroad
26th – Guest Post on Living That: 5 Things to see and do in Northern Ireland
27th – Guest Post on the Easy Hiker: Hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge in China
29th – Featured on Essential Travel.co.uk with 5 other travel bloggers: The Truth Behind Travel Blogging
29th – Interview on a World To Travel: 50 Jobs on the Road with Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
29th – Interview in Espanol (Spanish) on Mindful Travel By Sara: Entrevista viajera con Jonny Blair de Don’t Stop Living
29th – Interview in English on Mindful Travel By Sara: Travel Interview with Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
29th – Guest Post on Mapping Megan: Arrival in Barrientos Antarctica by Jonny Blair
30th – Mentioned on We Said Go Travel for the interview with Lisa and George.
September
1st – Featured on Visislife: 7 Continents, over 70 countries and a life of travel with Jonny Blair
1st – Included on Blogs I Still Bother Reading on Jarrlemen’s Blog.
2nd – Contributed to an article on Renegade Travels: Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?
9th – Featured on BBC Northern Ireland online based on my travels around the world with my Northern Ireland flag: Bangor man travels the world with Northern Ireland flag.
13th – Featured as a Guest Writer on Travel Wonders with my article on: 5 Off the Beaten Track World Heritage Sites in China
14th – Featured on Young Pioneer Tours Website for my review of the Mass Games on National Day: Jonny Blair’s review of Mass Games
19th – I wrote a Guest Post for Top 10 Things to do: Top 10 Things to see and do in Belfast, Northern Ireland
25th – Featured on My Morning Routine, sharing how I spend my mornings: Jonny Blair’s Morning Routine.
26th – Featured on Backpack Me’s Travel Blog Exchange.
27th – Interviewed on Travel Blogger Interviews: Interview with travel blogger Jonny Blair
30th – I nominated the Northern Irish Ulster Fry in this post by Agness and Cez at eTramping.com: Breakfasts From Around the World
October
4th – Interviewed on Travel Buzz: Interview with Jonny Blair
4th – Guest article on After Globe: A Weekend in Belfast, Northern Ireland by Jonny Blair
7th – Travel Blogger Interview on Backpacks and Bunkbeds: Jonny Blair Travel Blogger at A Lifestyle of Travel
8th – Travel Writer Interview with Kristin Mok: A Conversation with Jonny Blair
11th – A few of my job tips for travelling the world are featured on the Working Traveller: Workers of the World
13th – A conversation with the guys at Travel Writing 2.0 Blog: A Conversation with Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
14th – Travel Blogger Interview on the DFR Blog (Double Fu#king Rainbow): Blogger Talk – Don’t Stop Living
19th – Featured in the Bournemouth University Alumni Magazine online PDF (also appeared in print), talking about backpacking, travelling and working: Jonny Blair in Bournemouth University Magazine
21st – “The 5 Easiest Jobs to Travel With” wins Blog of the Week on Wanderlust: 5 Easiest Jobs to Travel With.
25th – Featured on an Azerbaijan Website thanks to my recent story on the Mud Volcanoes Near Baku: Silkyway Travel Blog – Mud Volcanoes
28th – Featured on Asia Rooms as a blog of the month: Best blogs of the month on Asia Rooms – Don’t Stop Living
28th – Nominated in the Babble Top 100 Travel Bloggers of 2013: Best Travel Blogs Jonny Blair
28th – Interviewed on Next Stop Who Knows: Travel Tales with Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living
29th – Featured Travel Expert on Tripoto: Jonny Blair on Tripoto
31st – Featured on Jewish Heritage for a video from Bethlehem University.
November
6th – Finished in the Top 5 Newcomers Category on Asia Rooms 2013 Blog Awards: Jonny Blair on Asia Rooms
6th – Interview on Suitcase Stories: Interview with a Traveler – Jonny at Don’t Stop Living.net
13th – Included on a Feature on weird foods on A Luxury Travel Blog: 10 More of the World’s Weirdest Foods Eaten By Travel Bloggers
14th – Article on the Global Grasshopper on China: 10 off the Beaten Track Spots in China by Jonny Blair of Don’t Stop Living.
18th – Interview on Relaxing Travel on Soothed in the City: Chilled Travel with Travel Blogger Jonny Blair
December
6th – My article on “Broccoli Fields Forever” is featured on the Working Traveller’s Workers of the World Post
13th – Featured on Digital Mint’s Top 100 Travel Blogs
13th – Article on We Said Go Travel on my trip to Hebron: Two Sides of Hebron, Palestine
14th – Featured on a list of 50 Awesome Travel Blogs on Want to Discover.com
27th – I contributed to an article on Coffees of the World on eTramping.com
27th – My post on holding two passports was shared on the Friday Link Round up on Go Click Travel
2012
August
17th – Interview for No Place To Be series “Meet a Random Traveller: Jonny from Don’t Stop Living”
November
5th – Guest Article on Backpacking Spirit: A Peek into a Backpackers Journal – Antarctica – Foyn Harbour and Cuverville Island
12th – “How to Do Australia on the Cheap” wins Travel Blog of the Week on Wanderlust: “How to Travel Australia on the Cheap”
December
13th – My article on getting a China Visa in Hong Kong appears on ezine.
12th – Article on Watching Hong Kong v. North Korea on the Unofficial Football World Championship Website: “My First UFWC Match”
2010
October: Interview for No Place To Be series “Meet a Random Traveller: Jonny Blair”
Television
2004 – Appeared as a contestant on Nerve TV’s “The Lock In” (A Big Brother Spoof) while studying in Bournemouth, England
2005 – Appeared on BBC Northern Ireland in central Warsaw, Poland ahead of a football match
2007 – Interview on Estonian TV from Wembley, England ahead of a football match
2008 – Interview on Slovenian TV from Maribor, Slovenia
2008 – Featured on a 10 minute documentary on BBC Northern Ireland on white water rafting in Bled, Slovenia (appeared in full online and part on the TV)
2010 – Interview in Montevideo, Uruguay as a tourist learning Spanish
2013 – Fluke background appearance on a TV Cooking Show in Hong Kong
2013 – Interview on Palestinian TV from the Beer Festival in Ramallah
2013 – Interview on Sky Sports in Baku, Azerbaijan
2013 – Interview on Travelling in Iran in Kharanaq, Iran
2015 – Interview on Ulster Television in Belfast, Northern Ireland (George Best 10 Years RIP)
2016 – Interview in Belfast, Northern Ireland by JJB Sports
2016 – Interview on German TV at Euro 2016
2019 – Featured in a documentary on Visiting Warsaw by Visit Warsaw
Radio
1997 – 1998 – Radio DJ on College Show “Jonny Blair on the Air: Radio Belvoir”, Belfast, Northern Ireland (over 50 shows)
2003 – 2008 – Radio DJ on Nerve Radio, FM and online, Bournemouth, England (over 200 shows)
2004 – Appeared as the voiceover on an Irish Radio Drama in Association with Birst Radio, Bournemouth, England
September 2013 – Interviewed on BBC Radio Ulster for being a travelling Northern Irishman
August 2015 – I am featured on HK Radio 3 on a travel radio show with Noreen Mir on the 1,2,3 show
August 2016 – I am interviewed on Belfast 89 FM about my travels and hanging up of my backpack in Gdansk, Poland.
January 2017 – I am interviewed on International Radio Poznań with Maciej about my travels and coming to live in Poland. The interview can also be downloaded here.
September 2019 – I am interview on My Second Home Poland with Zuzanna Patrzałek at IMI Radio in Warszawa.
Magazine (printed)
1990 – Co-editor and Copy Writer for One Saturday Afternoon at the Oval – a Glentoran fanzine
1995 – 1996 – Contributor to Arconada…Armstrong! football fanzine
1997 – 2004 – Editor and Copy Writer for Here We Go…Again football fanzine
2004 – 2006 – Contributor to Nerve Magazine in Bournemouth (multiple issues)
2007 – 2011 – Contributor to Happy Days football fanzine
2011 – 2014 – Column writer for the Glentoran Gazette (multiple issues)
2013 – Appeared in Bournemouth University Alumni Magazine
2016 – Appeared in a feature in the Grammarian – Bangor Grammar Annual Magazine – Bangor Grammar’s Perpetual Traveller
2017 – Wrote a tribute to my friend Michael Whitford along with Jordie McCluskey for the Grammarian – Bangor Grammar Annual Magazine
Newspaper
1997-1998
– Wrote numerous articles for the Count Down Spectator, Bangor, Northern Ireland
2005 – 2009
– More than 20 appearances in English Newspapers while working in PR and chairing a football supporters club
2013
– Featured in local newspaper The County Down Spectator as one of three Bangor bloggers up for the Blog of the Year prize on Wanderlust
2014
– Featured in local newspaper The Ards Chronicle on Business Backpacker visiting a century of countries
2015
– Included in a debate in the Belfast Telegraph over a ridiculous “blue stripe” in the latest Northern Ireland kit.
2016
– Featured in the Sun newspaper on my travels through 100 countries and to the Euros in France.
– Featured in the Belfast Telegraph on my travels through 100 countries and to the Euros in France.
– Included in photos and article in County Down Spectator on Bangor fans heading to the Euros in France.
– Featured in the Daily Mail on my travels through Afghanistan.
– Featured in the Irish News on my travels through Afghanistan.
– Featured in the Gazeta Kociewska on my travels to Starogard Gdanski, Poland.
2017
– Featured in Irish News about my time in Afghanistan.
2019
– Featured in an article in the Irish Examiner on Online Lives. (also appears online).
– Featured in the Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life about Northern Ireland flag emoticon / emoji.
2020
– My book, Backpacking Centurion is featured in the Sunday Life in Northern Ireland.
Books
2008 – I was interviewed for a two page article in Green and White Army Book
2010 – I had a full chapter in the Albania to America Book by Shaun Schofield
2014 – I wrote a few chapters for South America Borders Book
2015 – I released the e-Book My First Ever Travel Blog
2015 – I released the e-Book The Backpackers Guide to the Inca Trail
June 25th 2020 – I released the book Backpacking Centurion – Volume 1. Backpacking Centurion – A Northern Irishman’s Journey Through 100 Countries: Volume 1 – Don’t Look Back In Bangor (1)
November 2020 – I released the book Backpacking Centurion – Volume 2.
February 2021 – I released the book Backpacking Centurion – Volume 3.
TBC – Plans to release the book Backpacking Centurion – The Black Volume.
TBC – Plans to release the book Seek Well.
TBC – Plans to release the book “I Went To Gdansk With Somebody”.
TBC – Plans to release the book “ChampIAN STEWARTnova”.
Podcasts
January 2014 – Travel Interview with Ian Robinson – Podcast on Love Affair Travel.
June 2014 – Travel Interview with Brian Collins Podcast on Brian Tells Stories.
February 2015 – Travel Interview with Danny Flood Podcast for Open World Mag.
February 2015 – Travel Interview with Nathaniel Boyle for Daily Travel Podcast.
March 2015 – Travel Interview – 100 Countries with Jonny Blair.
January 2017 – I am interviewed on International Poznan, going live on Facebook, Radio and Podcast.
January 2018 – I am interviewed for Ric Gazarian’s Counting Countries Series on Globaz Gaz.
October 2019 – I am interviewed for My Second Home Poland Podcast.
January 2020 – I am interviewed for The Global Weby Podcast.
July 4th 2020 – I am interviewed on the John Freakin’ Muir Pod with Doc.
September 2020 – I am interviewed by Jonathan Watson on the Belfast Real Podcast.
October 2020 – January 2021 – I have a regular slot on the football Podcast “Stick It Up Yer Ballacks”.
April 2021 – I am interviewed by Gareth Johnson on the YPT Pioneer Podcast.
September 2021 – I am interviewed by Jonathan Foley on the Armchair Football Podcast.
June 2024 – I am interviewed by Craig Beazley on the Up The Cherries Podcast.
iTunes and iPad Apps
2013 – 2014 – I was an tinerary compiler for Vadovia iPad app
2013 – I planned tours for Tripoto.
2013 – I planned tours for Think Places.
2015 – I planned tours for Plansify.
2016 – I planned Apps for Jovago.
2016 – 2019 – I was an tinerary compiler for GPS my City.
Narration
2004 – I narrated prose for an Irish programme on B1rst Radio.
2018-2019 – I narrated Warszawa guides for City Walking Tours.
2016 – 2017 – GPS My City Apps
Starogard Gdanski Bar Guide
Bydgoszcz Sightseeing Guide
Pelplin Sightseeing Guide
Football Fanzines
1990 – 1991 – I co-edited “One Saturday Afternoon at the Oval” Glentoran fanzine.
1994 – 1997 – I wrote for “Arconada…Armstrong!” Northern Ireland fanzine.
1997 – 2004 – I co-edited and wrote most of the material for “Here We Go…Again” Northern Ireland fanzine.
2004 – I wrote for the “8.44 to Waterloo” AFC Bournemouth fanzine.
2005 – I wrote for “View From the Tree” AFC Bournemouth fanzine.
2005 – 2018 – I wrote for “Happy Days” Northern Ireland fanzine.
2016 – I co-edited and wrote most of the material for “Here We Go…Again” Northern Ireland fanzine.
2017 – I wrote for “Everywhere We Go” Northern Ireland fanzine.
Football Programmes
2011 – 2017 – I wrote regular articles for the Glentoran Gazette.
Music Fanzines
1997 – 2001 – I wrote for over 10 Manic Street Preachers and Oasis Music Fanzines including “Repeat” and “Milan When I Was A Kitten”.
