Welcome To Johnny Africa!

I’m Johnny,

An award winning blogger creating travel content, pursuing financial independence, and living the digital nomad life.

owen island kayak

About Me

I’m a dual Canadian-American who moved out of my comfortable life in Manhattan to move abroad and travel the world.  I’m a bit obsessed with scuba diving,  churning credit cards so I never pay to fly, and eating the most questionable of foods in the most peculiar of places. My bucket list is the world, and some day I might make it there.

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Istanbul from the water

The Best Travel eSIM Cards For Turkey (2026 Edition)

Turkey remains one of my favorite countries to travel through. Few destinations offer such a fascinating blend of history, culture, food, landscapes, and value for money. One day you’re wandering through the ancient streets of Istanbul, the next…

Best Gyms In Barcelona, Spain (2026)

Barcelona feels like the kind of city that should have an incredible gym scene. The weather is good most of the year, the city is made for walking, the beach is right there, and between all the tapas,…

Segrada familia

May 2026 FIRE Portfolio Update: AI To The Moon

May 2026 was a continuation of the huge AI driven bull market that was April. Nasdaq gained another 7%+ for a total YTD gain of over 20% which is absolutely insane. Aside from a few flareups here and…

Greece

Bali

Italy

South Africa

Travel Itineraries

Where I’ve Been