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Tauranga, New Zealand ‐ 2026-04-14T00:00:00+00:00 (1 month ago)

Good News and Bad News

April 14th, 2026 — An Unexpected Pause in the Journey When the Road Suddenly Stops This is not the update I had planned to write. My umbilical surgery is now scheduled for May 13th—something I had alr...
Tauranga ‐ Nov 14, 2025

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Photos Trip Home

Day 364: Leaving for Home

Leaving for Home San Donà di Piave → Milan Linate Airport I barely slept—restless, awake half the night—so when 7:30 am rolled around, I was already up, thankful I’d packed the night before. At 8:45 a...
Hamilton City
Auckland ‐ Nov 13, 2025
Beijing, China ‐ Nov 12, 2025
Rome, Italy ‐ Nov 11, 2025
Milan
Jesolo ‐ Nov 8, 2025

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Jesolo and Venice Photos

Next Stop Jesolo Italy

Day 359–360: Trieste to Jesolo & A Day in Venice 🌍 Venice and Jesolo: Rediscovering Old Friends and Timeless Canals After fifty years, I found myself back in Italy, reconnecting with an old friend an...
San Donà di Piave
Trieste

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Trieste Photos

Day 257: Treiste Italy

Getting Out and About in Trieste 🌊 After a reasonable night’s sleep, I was up by 7 a.m. when the rustling of backpacks broke the early silence. With the morning free, I decided to explore Trieste on...
Kranj, Slovenia ‐ Nov 3, 2025

Cukrarna Hostel Review

🏠 Cukrarna Hostel Review Staying at Cukrarna Hostel, Kranj, Slovenia — My Experience 🌍 Introduction Cukrarna Hostel is a 17th-century renovated house that makes an excellent base in Kranj Old Town...
Lake Bled ‐ Nov 1, 2025

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Lake Bled Photos

🛖 A Day in Lake Bled 🛖

🌅 Lake Bled Weather Update: Sunny High 17c Elevation: 475 metres (1558 ft) Revisiting Lake Bled: How a Fifty-Year Journey Transformed My Understanding of Home Introduction Some pla
Skofja Loka ‐ Oct 30, 2025

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Skofja Loka- Kranj Photos

🪬🪬Day 349-351. Exploring The Area 🪬🪬

🏞️ Exploring Kranj and Skofja Loka Day 349–351: Castles, Tunnels, and Unexpected Encounters in Slovenia’s Heartland 🏘️ A Base in Kranj Kranj makes an excellent base for exploring Slovenia’s Alpine hea...
Kranj ‐ Oct 26, 2025

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🎞️- Latest Kranj Photos - 🎞️

🌏- Ljubljana to Kranj - 🌍 Day 347

Day 347 Exploring Kranj: Churches Closed but the Pungert Never Disappoints Arrival in Kranj Kranj, the fourth-largest city in Slovenia, is the main urban centre of Upper Carniola and the Slovene Alps....
Ad Hoc Hostel Review: Ljubljana ‐ Oct 24, 2025

Ad Hoc Hostel Review; Ljubljana

🏠 Ad Hoc Hostel Review Staying at Ad Hoc Hostel, Ljubljana, Slovenia — My Experience 🏠 Ad Hoc Hostel – Ljubljana, Slovenia ⭐ Overall Rating: 9.0 / 10 📍 Best For: All mature travellers and solo exp...
Ljubljana ‐ Oct 22, 2025

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Ljubljana Photos

🏰 Day 346/347: My Walking Tour Ljubljana 🏰

Day 346: Unexpected Departures Weather Update: Sunny: High 14c Elevation: 298 m (978 ft) I left Vienna under some rather unexpected circumstances. Unbeknownst to me, I had overstayed my Schengen allow...
Stadtaffe Chic Hostel Review Vienna, Austria

Stadtaffe Chic Hostel Vie Review

🏠 Stadtaffe Chic Hostel Vie Review Staying at Stadtaffe Chic Hostel Vie, Vienna, Austria — My Experience 🌍 Introduction Stadtaffe Chic Hostel Vie makes an excellent base in Vienna. Located just 7 km...
Karlskirche

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Karlskirche Photos

👉Day 342: Karlskirche👈

🌤️ Day 342: Vienna Weather Update: Sunny with a Cold Wind. High 10°C Elevation: — Day 342 — I was up by 7:30 am. The builders were happily working away, keeping guests awake until someone finally got...
Vienna ‐ Oct 16, 2025

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Vienna Photos

🏛Day 338: Prague To Vienna Austria 🏛

Day 338–339: Vienna Weather Update: Morning Cloudy with Sun later in the day. High 13c Elevation 151 to 572 Metres or 495 to 1,778 ft This is a long read, so you might want to break it up over a coupl...
Prague Hostel Review, Czech Republic ‐ Oct 15, 2025

One Fam Arbes Hostel Review

🏠 One Fam Arbes Hostel – Prague, Czech Republic Reviewed by Inspire Seniors Travel 🌍 Overview One Fam Arbes Hostel makes an excellent base for exploring Prague. Located just 4.9 km from the main bus...
Prague Castle Walk ‐ Oct 13, 2025

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Prague Castle Walk Photos

🏰Day 335: Walking the Castle Route. 🏰

Exploring Prague’s Historic Heart Every corner of Prague’s Old Town tells a story — from the gothic shadows of Týn Church to the golden glow of St. Nicholas and the timeless rhythm of the Astronomical...
Prague Old Town ‐ Oct 11, 2025

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Prague Old Town Photos

Day 333: A Day In the Life of a Traveller

🫲 Day 333: Exploring Prague’s Historic Heart Weather Update: Light Cloud. High 15c Walking through centuries in one unforgettable day. Old Town: It was another cool morning as I made my way toward Ol...
Petřín ‐ Oct 10, 2025

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Petřín Hill Photos

👉 Day 331: Petrin Hill 👈

Day 331: Petrin Hill One Way Then Another Weather Update: Cloudy with Sunny Intervals Elevation Prague: 177 to 399 Metres (581-1309 ft) at its highest point. A Late Start and a Little Cash Drama I was...
Prague ‐ Oct 8, 2025

Day 330: Berlin to Prague

Day 330: Leaving Berlin — Prague on the Horizon Weather Update: Rain Elevation Prague: 177 to 399 Metres (581-1309 ft) at its highest point. The morning began with a sense of nervous energy. I’d booke...
Berlin Day 324/327, Germany ‐ Oct 5, 2025

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Heart Of Gold Hostel Review

Staying at Heart of Gold Hostel, Berlin, Germany— My Experience Intro Heart of Gold Hostel makes an excellent base in Berlin, Germany. It is just a short walk from the train station, making travel aro...

Hamburg to Berlin

Day 324 – The Long Road to Berlin Travel days aren’t always glamorous. Mine began with breakfast at McDonald’s before heading to the Green Bunker to catch the train and bus. The ride was smooth until...
Hamburg ‐ Sep 29, 2025

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Hamburg Photos Day 1 - 3

Day 321/323: Denmark to Hamburg

Days 320–323: Hamburg – Between Grit and Grandeur The Road South I left Copenhagen early, slipping out of Alexandra’s flat and heading for the bus terminal, where my eyes caught this moment before the...
Puttgarden
Rødbyhavn, Denmark
Copenhagen ‐ Sep 27, 2025

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Copenhagen Photos Day 2

Day 319: The Mermaid Walk

Day 319: Copenhagen’s Mermaid Walk I woke to a bright sunny morning after a decent night’s sleep. Today I plan to follow the Mermaid Walk through Copenhagen’s port area. Alexandra had pointed out a fe...
Copenhagen ‐ Sep 26, 2025

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Copenhagen Photos Day 1

Day 317/318: Trapsing the streets of Copenhagen

Day 317: Aarhus to Copenhagen The walk to Aarhus station was calm and easy, a good way to stretch my legs before the 2¼-hour train to Copenhagen. Trains here run on time — a small joy of travel. My mi...
Aarhus Robertas Society Hostel Review ‐ Sep 25, 2025

The Robertas Society Hostel Review

Staying at The Robertas Society Hostel, Aarhus, Denmark — My Experience Intro At Inspire Seniors Travel, I believe that travel is a lifelong pursuit — a chance to explore, connect, and discover the wo...
Aarhus ‐ Sep 23, 2025

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Aarhus Photos

Day 315/316: Saeby To Aarhus and Beyond.

Day 315–316: From Sæby to Aarhus, Denmark Weather Update: Sunny with a cold wind, high 17°C The morning began with a train from Frederikshavn that felt more like a modern tram — quiet, sleek, and only...
Gothenburg, Frederikshavn, Saeby ‐ Sep 22, 2025

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Photos From The Last Few Days

Day 310-314: New Adventures Ahead

Day 310–314: From Gothenburg to Sæby – Fish, Ships, and Unexpected Adventures Weather Update: Sun with occasional showers. High 18°C. Leaving Gothenburg Day 310: Last Day in Sweden I had initially pla...
Linnéplatsen, Sweden ‐ Sep 20, 2025

Linneplatsens Hostel Review (Sweden)

Staying at Linnéplatsens Hotel/Hostel, Gothenburg, Sweden — My Experience 📝 At a Glance: Linnéplatsens Hostel, Gothenburg 📍 Location: 2.5–3.5 km from Gothenburg Central Station, 50m from tram stop (...
Gothenburg ‐ Sep 17, 2025

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Gothenburg Photos Today

Day 309/310. Leaving Stockholm

Day 309/310: Leaving Stockholm → Gothenburg Weather Update: Early rain with a cold wind leading to sunny intervals. High 17°C Elevation: 28 metres Day 309: Leaving Stockholm The train from Stockholm t...
Nomad Gärdet Hostel Review

Nomad Gardet Hostel Review (Stockholm - Sweden)

Staying at Nomad Gardet Hostel, Stockholm, Sweden — My Experience Intro Nomad Gardet Hostel makes an excellent base in Stockholm, even though it’s slightly off the beaten track. It’s just a short ride...
Vasa Teatern ‐ Sep 16, 2025

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The Vasa Warship Photos

Day 308: Island of Museums

Day 308: Djurgården, Vasa, and Skeppsholmen Weather Update: Sunny with a Cold Wind, Chance of Showers. High 17°C Elevation: 28 Metres A Slow Start to the Day Breakfast was the same as yesterday—toast,...
Stockholm Central Railway Station ‐ Sep 15, 2025

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Stockholm Photos

Day 307: Cold Day

Day 307: Wind, Churches, and a Ship Hostel in Stockholm Weather Update: Sunny with a cold wind. High — Elevation: 28 metres A Slow Start to the Day Breakfast was simple: toast, jam, and hot chocolate....
King's Garden

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King's Garden Photos

Day 306: Easy Day

Day 306: Easy Day in Stockholm Weather Update: Sunny with rain later, high 19°C Elevation: 28 metres Morning with Words & Photos The morning was spent tying up loose ends—finishing blog entries, sorti...
Gamla Stan (Old Town) ‐ Sep 13, 2025

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Gamla Stan Photos

Day 305: Day Out Stockholm.

Day 305: Gamla Stan (Old Town), Stockholm Weather Update: Sunny with a cold wind, high 19°C Setting the Scene Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, spreads across 14 islands connected by more than 50 brid...
Stadsgården ‐ Sep 12, 2025

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Photos on Board Viking Glory

Day 304: Ferry to Stockholm.

Day 304: Leaving for Turku Travel to Date: 36,367.98 km Morning Departure: Setting Off in the Rain I woke to rain, but that wasn’t going to dampen my spirits. I hopped on a scooter bound for the river...
Day 303: Turku, Finland ‐ Sep 11, 2025

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Day 303: Turku Photos

Day 303: Helsinki To Turku

Day 304: Leaving for Turku Weather Update: Sunny. High 21c Morning Journey No issues this morning. I found some pizza in the fridge, free to a good home, so that became breakfast. Getting from the hos...
Sweet Dream Guest House

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Sweet Dream Guest House (Helsinki - Finland)

Sweet Dream Guest House Review

Staying at Sweet Dream Guest Housel, Helsinki, Finland — My Experience 🌍 Intro Sweet Dream Hostel makes an excellent base in Helsinki. It sits slightly away from the main tourist sights, but the city...
Temppeliaukio “Church in the Rock”, Cathedral ‐ Sep 10, 2025

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Todays Photos Helsinki

Day 302: Finish What I Started Yesterday.

Day 302: Finnish Streets and Silent Spaces Weather: 21°C, Pleasant walking day Distance Walked: 8.42 km A Morning at Kamppi Bus Station Today began with something practical: finding my bus station for...
Day 301: Senate Square ‐ Sep 9, 2025

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Day 301: Senate Square Photos

Day 301: Walking Helsinki

Day 301: A Special Milestone in Helsinki Yesterday was a special milestone — 300 days of travel. I slept well and woke ready to explore Helsinki, with my first stop planned for Senate Square. Getting...
West Harbour ‐ Sep 8, 2025

Day 300: Helsinki Baltic States.

Day 300: Finland — Nordic States Begins Weather Update: Clear skies. High 24°C Elevation: 26 m / 85 ft A Noisy Night and an Early Start Last night was restless. Noise drifted in from outside, and insi...
Day 299: Town Hall Square, Estonia ‐ Sep 7, 2025

Zinc Old Town Hostel Review (Tallinn - Estonia)

Staying at Zinc Old Town Hostel, Tallinn, Estonia — My Experience Intro This is my honest experience staying at Zinc Old Town Hostel in Tallinn. Yours may differ, but I hope my insights highlight both...
House of the Blackheads ‐ Sep 6, 2025

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Photos From A Long Day

Day 298: Wandering Aimlessly Tallinn

Day 298: Exploring Medieval Tallinn Weather Update: Sunshine, High 23°C Elevation: 12 metres (39 ft) A Quiet Start Just another start to the day: I set up, finished yesterday’s blog with photos, and h...
Toompea ‐ Sep 5, 2025

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Old Town Tallin and Toompea Hill Photos

Day 297: Old Town Tallinn Estonia

Day 297: Exploring Medieval Tallinn Weather Update: Sunshine. High 23c Elevation: 12 Metres. 39 Ft Starting the Day First thing: local SIM card, €4 for a week. Pizza slice for breakfast, and up, up, a...
Tallinn ‐ Sep 4, 2025

Day 296: Journey With Highs & Lows

Day 296: Leaving Riga – Tallinn Next Stop Weather Update: Fog, Low Cloud, Sunny Intervals, High 22c Elevation: 12 Metres or 39ft Every journey has its highs and lows. Today was one of those days that...
Bastion Hill, Latvia ‐ Sep 3, 2025

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Bastion Hill Photos

Day 294-295 Wandering Riga's Cobblestones

Day 294/295: Wandering Riga’s Churches and Castles Day 294: A Day of Detours I started the morning with a delightful breakfast — just the energy I needed to traipse around the city again. Yesterday, G...
Cinnamon Sally Hostel Review ‐ Sep 2, 2025

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Cinnamon Sally Hostel Photos

Cinnamon Sally Hostel Review (Riga - Latvia)

Staying at Cinnamon Sally Hostel, Riga, Latvia — My Experience Intro Cinnamon Sally Hostel makes an excellent base in Riga, just a short walk from Old Town. It offers authenticity, shared spaces, and...
House of the Blackheads ‐ Sep 1, 2025

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House of the Black Heads Photos

Day 293: Walking Tour Riga's Old Town

Day 293: Walking Riga’s Old Town The day started early with two fellow guests chatting at 7:10 a.m., which woke me from a nice dream. Once I was up, they went back to sleep. After breakfast — fuel for...
Riga ‐ Aug 30, 2025

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Riga Photos On Arrival

Riga Revealed: An Authentic Journey Through Latvia's Heart for the Seasoned Explorer

Day 291: Travelling at Last Weather Update: Sunny with cloudy periods Elevation: 1 to 11 Metres Hello, fellow adventurers! Andrew here, and I'm thrilled to share another chapter from my ongoing journe...
Vilnius, Lithuania

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Centro Hostel Photos

Centro Hostel Review

Staying at Centro Hostel, Vilnius — My Experience Centro Hostel was, for me, a rather strange experience. It promised shared spaces and opportunities for conversation, but somehow it never quite hit t...
Gediminas Tower ‐ Aug 29, 2025

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Vilnius Photos

Day 290: Exploring Vilnius

Day 290: More Walking in Vilnius Weather Update: Sunny High 22c Elevation: 112 Metres 367 ft Day 4: I had a restless night, but I still managed to sleep in until 8:30 a.m. After finishing yesterday’s...
Užupis ‐ Aug 28, 2025

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Photos Exploring Vilnius

Day 288–289: Exploring Vilnius

Day 288–289: Exploring Vilnius A Rushed Walking Tour: I overslept and woke at 10:09 a.m.—the walking tour began at 11:00, 1.7 km away! I raced through the streets, making it just in time. The tour was...
Vilnius ‐ Aug 26, 2025

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Leaving Poland Photos

Day 286-287: Leaving Poland

Day 286–287: First Impressions of Vilnius A Cold Arrival in Warsaw The overnight train pulled into Warsaw at 4:45 a.m. Stepping onto the platform, the crisp 10°C air caught my breath. The city was sti...
Babel Hostel Review, Poland ‐ Aug 25, 2025

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Babel Hostel Photos

Babel Hostel Review

Staying at Babel Hostel, Wroclaw — My Experience Babel Hostel has been welcoming travellers since 1989, providing a communal, comfortable, and affordable place to stay. Their approach is all about aut...
Ostrów Tumski ‐ Aug 24, 2025

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Ostrów Tumski Photos

Day 286: The End of Poland

Days 283–285: Farewell to Poland Looking Back Before Stepping Forward Three months in Poland — from Kraków’s salt mines to Warsaw’s palaces, from Gdańsk’s gates to the riverside markets of Wrocław. Th...
Wrocław Główny ‐ Aug 22, 2025

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Photos Battle of Ratclowice

Day 282: Travels Plans Done

A Day in Wrocław — Battles, Beer, and Booking Ahead Planning the Next Step This morning I set out for Wrocław’s train station, determined to secure my onward ticket to Lithuania. My plan was simple: b...
Wrocław ‐ Aug 20, 2025

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Wrocław Photos

Day 258-280 Change of Scenery

Gdańsk to Wrocław: A Change of Scenery Day 259 to 280 Weather: Warm summer days, 26–28°C Elevation: Lowland city on the Oder River After weeks in Gdańsk, I needed a change of scenery. People had told...
Hostel Review Gdansk

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Dzien Dobry Hostel Photos

Dzien Dobry Hostel Review.

Staying at Dzien Dobry Hostel, Gdansk — My Experience Dzien Dobry Hostel (literally “Good Morning” or “Good Day”) is a comfortable, friendly base in Gdansk. Just across the river from Old Town, it off...
Gdansk ‐ May 26, 2025

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Gdansk Photos

Day 197-258: Gdansk Poland

Day 197-258: Flixbus to Gdańsk Weather: Sunny, 17-26°C Elevation: 11 metres (36 ft) Leaving Warsaw behind, I boarded a Flixbus north to Gdańsk — or, as history knows it, Danzig. The five-hour ride wou...
Warsaw ‐ May 24, 2025

Heading to Warsaw

Day 195: Train to Warsaw Weather: Showers With a High 18c Elevation: 100 Metres (330 ft) From Krakow to Warsaw – A Bumpy Start Leaving Krakow, a city I’d really grown fond of, I boarded an early morni...
Krakow

We are on the road again

Its been a long time but we are back in business again and I'm ready to start posting again. I've been busy doing nothing just filling in time by not being able to do what I wanted to do and that's tr...

Problems with Hardware

Hey Team I have a hardware issue that I need to get looked at so I might be unable to post especially over the weekend and early next week. Beyond my control Andrew
Krakow Hostel Review ‐ May 23, 2025

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Hostel Uno Photos

Hostel Review: Hostel Uno

Hostel Review: Hostel Uno City, Country: Kraków, Poland Date of Stay: 20–24 May I don’t write this review to criticise, but rather to offer valuable feedback, both from myself and from other guests wh...
St. Mary's Basilica Krakow ‐ May 22, 2025
Krakow ‐ May 19, 2025

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Five Hostel Photos

Five Hostel Review

Hostel Review: The Five Hostel At Inspire Seniors Travel, I believe that travel is a lifelong pursuit—a chance to explore, connect, and discover the world regardless of age. I arrived in Kraków with h...
Wielicka Salt Mines

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Wielicka Salt Mines Photos

Day 190: A Day trip to the Salt Mines.

Descending into Wonder: My Journey Through Krakow's Salt Mines At the age of 71, I find myself drawn to journeys that offer not just new sights but a deeper connection to history and the enduring spir...
Krakow ‐ May 17, 2025

Slovakia to Poland

A Scenic Passage from Bratislava to Krakow: A Journey Through Central European At Inspire Seniors Travel, I understand that the journey itself can be as enriching and transformative as the destination...
Hostel Folks Review Bratislava, Slovakia

Hostel Folks Review

Hostel Review: The Hostel Folks A Comfortable Stay With Room for Improvement At Inspire Seniors Travel, we believe that travel should be accessible and enjoyable at every age. With that in mind, I cho...
Bratislava Castle ‐ May 15, 2025

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Bratislava Castle Tour Photos

Day 185: Walking Bratislava

Day 185: Walking Bratislava Weather: Showers With Sunny Periods. High 14c Elevation: 124 Metres (405 ft) Bratislava Beckons: An Accessible Journey Through History Hello fellow adventurers! Andrew here...
Bratislava ‐ May 14, 2025

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Old Town Bratislava Photos

Day 184: Moving On Slovakia

Day 184: Slavakia Weather: Sunny. High 22c Elevation: 124 Metres (405 ft) An Unexpected Arrival in Bratislava: A Senior Traveller's Journey Reflecting on the Journey and Purpose At
Budapest, Hungary ‐ May 13, 2025

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Shantee House Photos

Hostel Review: The Shantee House

Hostel Review: The Shantee House - A Home Away from Home At Inspire Seniors Travel, I believe that travel is a lifelong pursuit, a chance to explore, connect, and discover the world, regardless of age...
Széchenyi Chain Bridge ‐ May 12, 2025

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Photos of the Day.

A Day of Discoveries

Day 184: A Day of Discoveries Weather: Sunny, High 21c Elevation: 94 Metres Budapest Beckons: A Senior Traveller's Tale of Discovery and Resilience Travel, at any age, is a journey of discovery – not...
Buda Castle Budapest ‐ May 10, 2025

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Budapest Photos

Day 181 Budapest

Day 180/181: Budapest Weather: Sunny. High 21c Elevation: 96 Metres (315 ft) Budapest Through My Eyes: A Journey Along the Danube Hello fellow adventurers! Andrew here, checking in from another incred...
City Walk Hostel Review, Croatia ‐ May 7, 2025

City Walk Hostel Review

My Stay at City Walk Hostel, Zagreb: A Personal Account To the team at City Walk Hostel, I wanted to share some reflections on my recent two-night stay at your establishment. As someone who travels fr...
Zagreb ‐ May 6, 2025

Zagreb Update On How I feel

On my arrival in Zagreb, I've been feeling a bit flat, so I have not ventured out to do the normal tourist areas. Sometimes we need to step back and take a moment to take a breath and relax. I would l...
Tchaikovsky Hostel Review ‐ May 5, 2025

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Tchaikowsky Hostel Photos

Tchaikovsky Hostel Review

Hostel Review: Tchaikovsky Hostel The Tchaikowsky Hostel welcomes travellers looking for a blend of affordability, warmth, and sociable charm. It’s a place where budget-conscious guests can rest, conn...
Split Coastal Walk ‐ May 4, 2025

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Split Coastal Walk Photos

Day 173-174: A long Walk and Old Town

My Days in Split: Sunshine, Serendipity, and Slow Travel My arrival in Split felt like stepping into a postcard. After saying my farewells to Daan and grabbing a quick bite, I was eager to stretch my...
Split Old Town ‐ May 3, 2025

Day 173: Strolling Old Town

Day 173: Strolling Old Town Streets Weather Update: Sunny. High 25c Elevation: (43 ft) I've not managed my time here in Split very well with the cruise ships restricting my exploration and leaving me...
Split ‐ May 2, 2025

Day 172: Sarajevo to Split

Day 172: Fantastic Bus Trip Weather Update: Sunny. High 25c Elevation: 20 Netres Sarajevo's Embrace to Split's Azure Coast: A Journey Through My Eyes Hello, fellow travellers and dreamers! Andrew here...
Sarajevo Old Town, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Hostel Kucha Photos

Hostel Kucha Review

Hostel Review: The Hostel Kucha - A Home Away from Home At Inspire Seniors Travel, we believe that travel is a lifelong pursuit, a chance to explore, connect, and discover the world, regardless of age...
Day 169/171 Sarajevo ‐ May 1, 2025

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Day 169/171 Walking The Streets Photos

Day 169/171 Walking The Streets Sarajevo

Sarajevo: Walking Through History, Seeing Through My Eyes Hello friends, and welcome back to the journey! As you know, I'm travelling the world, one step, one bus, one train at a time, sharing the inc...
Day 168: Sarajevo ‐ Apr 27, 2025

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Day 168: Sarajevo Photos

Day 168: Travelling to Sarajevo

Day 168: Sarajevo Weather Update: Sunny. Occasional Shower. High 19c Elevation: 518 Metres (1699 ft) Sarajevo: Finding Beauty and Resilience in the Heart of the Balkans Hello everyone, and welcome bac...
Cabbage Hostel Review, Serbia

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Cabbage Hostel Photos

Cabbage Hostel Review

Hostel Review: Cabbage Hostel The Cabbage Hostel opened its doors in the spring of 2023 to welcome travellers seeking budget-friendly accommodation and a sociable atmosphere. Its vision focuses on aff...
Saint Mark’s Church

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Saint Mark’s Church Photos

Day 167: A Milestone

Day 167: A Waiting Game Weather: Cloudy 19°C Elevation: 90 metres Staying on Track Day 167: Today brought a small but important chore — completing my International Pension form, something
Belgrade ‐ Apr 24, 2025

Day 2: Timisoara To Belgrade

Day 2: Timisoara to Belgrade – A Journey of Patience and Persistence Weather: Overcast | High: 19°C | Elevation: 90 metres After about six to seven hours of sleep, I was up and ready to face the day,...
Timișoara, Romania ‐ Apr 23, 2025

Day 1: Train to Timisoara

Day 1: A Long Day Ahead. Weather: Sunny, High 23C Elevation: 90 Metres Chugging Through Romania: A Senior’s Train Journey from Bucharest → Timișoara Travel isn’t always about racing to the next destin...
Bucharest ‐ Apr 19, 2025

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Bucharest Photos

Day 5 / 1 - 4 Bucharest

Day 5/1: Moving Day Weather: Sunny, High 19°C Elevation: 74 Metres A Sudden Wake-Up Call Over the past few days, Bucharest has gone from chilly spring mornings of 4–10°C to full sun and warmth, peakin...

Hostel Sport Review Bucharest

Hostel Review: The Hostel Sport Bucharest. The Hostel Sport offers a unique experience for all travellers seeking budget-friendly accommodation. Location & Accessibility: If you arrive at the Bus Stat...
Sofia, Bulgaria ‐ Apr 17, 2025
Djumaya Mosque

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Photos Plovdiv

Day 4/5 Relaxing Times

Plovdiv Through My Eyes: A Senior's Slow-Paced Journey Through Bulgaria's Ancient Heart Hello everyone! I'm back to share another chapter from my ongoing journey around the world, and this time, I'm w...
Plovdiv ‐ Apr 15, 2025

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Plovdiv Hostel Photos

Hostel Review: The Guest House Old Plovdiv

Hostel Review: The Guest House Old Plovdiv - A Home Away From Home The Guest House Old Plovdiv offers a unique and welcoming experience for all travellers seeking budget-friendly and sociable accommod...
A Walk Through Old Town ‐ Apr 14, 2025

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A Walk Through Old Town Photos

Day 3: Past Present and Future

Day 3: Past, Present and Future Weather: Sunny High 19c Elevation 164 Metres (585 ft) Plovdiv's Ancient Echoes: A Senior's Stroll Through Bulgaria's Timeless City Plovdiv, Bulgaria, a city resonating...
Walking Tour Plovdiv

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Day 2 Plovdiv Photos Tour

Day 2: Plovdiv Exploring

Day 2: Self-Walking Tour Weather Update: Sunny, High of 19°C Height Above Sea Level: 164 Metres (538 ft) A Day of Discovery: My Plovdiv Itinerary My day in Plovdiv was packed with exploration, and I'm...
Plovdiv ‐ Apr 13, 2025

Day 1: Sofia to Plovdiv (No Photos)

Day 1: Leaving Sofia Weather Update: Cloudy, High of 9°C Elevation: 164 Metres (538 ft) A Scenic Train Journey from Sofia to Plovdiv I was up early and raring to go—because let’s be honest, I’d rather...
Sofia ‐ Apr 11, 2025

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Sofia Hostel Photos

Hostel Review Hostel N1

Hostel Review: Hostel N1 Location & Accessibility I arrived in Sofia in the early afternoon and quickly realized that there was no Wi-Fi at the arrival point, and the information desk wasn’t responsiv...
Rila Monastery ‐ Apr 10, 2025

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Rila Monastery Photos

Day 3: Day Tour

Day 3: Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Beyond Weather: Cloudy with Sunny Intervals, High of 2°C Elevation: 1,147 metres (3,763 ft) Early Start & Good Company We were up early this morning for a full-da...
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral ‐ Apr 9, 2025

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Tour Photos Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Day 2. Walking tour

Day 2: Exploring Sofia on Foot Weather: Sunny with cloudy periods, High 9°C Elevation: 595 metres (1,952 ft) A Slow Start and a Strong Coffee After a long day yesterday, I slept in until 8 AM. The lov...
Sofia ‐ Apr 8, 2025

Day 1: Just Another Day

Day 1: Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria Weather Update: Sunny, High 7°C (Feels Like 10°C) Elevation: 595 metres (1,952 ft) A Bittersweet Goodbye in Skopje Leaving another hostel in Skopje is always an emoti...
Review Central Hostel Skopje, Macedonia

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Central Hostel Skopje Photos

Central Hostel Review

Hostel Review: Central Hostel, Skopje Location & Accessibility Arriving in a new country and city always brings a sense of vulnerability, and Skopje is no different. I came without WiFi, and trying to...
Skopje Fortress / Old Bazaar ‐ Apr 7, 2025

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Skopje Fortress / Old Bazaar Photos

Day 3: Better Weather But cold

Day 3: Sunshine, Stone Walls, and Bazaar Treasures Weather Update: Dry with sunny intervals. High: 7°C Elevation Above a Level: 240m (787 ft) The skies were finally settling this morning. The air stil...
Macedonis Square ‐ Apr 6, 2025

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Macedonia Square Photos

Day 2: Cold and windy

Day 2: Cold and windy Weather Update: Rain, Cold Windy High 6c Elevation Above Sea Level; 240 Metres (787 ft) Day 2: Blue Skies and Cold Winds in Skopje I was up early—6:15 AM. Outside, blue skies str...
Skopje ‐ Apr 5, 2025

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Skopje Photos

Day 1: Skopje On The Horizon

Day 1: Moving to North Macedonia Weather Update: Sunny Periods, High of 19°C Elevation Above sea Level: 240 Metres (787 ft) An Early Start and a Misadventure with Breakfast Before sunrise, I gave myse...
Pristina, Kosovo ‐ Apr 4, 2025

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Pristina Hostel Photos

Pristina Backpackers Review

Hostel Review: Pristina Backpackers Location & Accessibility Pristina Backpackers is conveniently located within walking distance of the bus station, making it easy to reach. Depending on your arrival...
Mother Teresa Boulavard Prishtina ‐ Apr 3, 2025

Day 2: Strolling the Streets

Day 2: An Underwhelming Day Weather Update: Partially Cloudy & Sunny, High: 13°C Elevation Above Sea Level:: 652 Metres (2139 ft) Morning Conversations and Travel Plans After a restful night, I made m...
Pristina ‐ Apr 2, 2025

Day 1: Bus to Pristina Kosovo

Day 1: Moving Day – Kosovo Weather Update: Cloudy, High: 16°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 652 Metres (2139 ft) Navigating the Journey An early start led me to the bus station, an easy enough journey. A...
Skadarska, Serbia ‐ Apr 1, 2025

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Hostel Review Photos Skadarska

Day 4: Hostel Review

Hostel Review: Up Hostel Skadarska, Belgrade First Impressions Up Hostel Skadarska is conveniently located in the Bohemian district of Belgrade, making it easy to reach from the train station via taxi...
Viewpoint of Fortress from Across the River

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Belgrade Sava Temple/Belgrade Fortress

Day 3: A Long Long Day

Day 3: Belgrade Weather Update: Cloudy with sunny intervals, high of 15°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 119 meters A Restful Night & Morning Plans After a good night’s sleep—only waking once, thanks to t...
Belgrade ‐ Mar 30, 2025

Day 2: Kalosin to Belgrade

Day 2: Kalasin to Belgrade Weather Update: Cloudy. High 16c Elevation Above Sea Level: 117 Metres Day 2: The Kindness of Strangers – Kalasin to Belgrade A Race Against Time The trai
Kolašin, Montenegro ‐ Mar 28, 2025

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Kolašin Photos

Day 2: Part 1 (Kolasin)

Day 2: Journey to Kolasin – Thrills and Frustrations Weather Update: Mainly Dry. Showers at Lunchtime, Clearing to Sunny Periods. High: 9°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 1032 Metres (3386 ft) An Early St...
Podgorica ‐ Mar 27, 2025

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Podgorica Day 1

Day 1: Podgorica Weather Update: Cloudy, Rain Forecasted. High 16c Elevation Above Sea Level: 40 Metres. Day 1: Train to Podgorica Exploring Podgorica: A Rainy Day Adventure
Bar ‐ Mar 23, 2025

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Largest Pizza Ever (800cms across) I had the missing piece

Day 1 - 4 Bar Montenegro

Day 1: Leaving Kotor Weather Update: Rain Clearing Later. High 16c Rain Forecast For The Week Elevation Above Sea Level: 19 Metres Day 1: The Bittersweet Goodbye Leaving a hostel always stirs up emoti...
Pupa Hostel

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Pupa Hostel Photos

Pupa Hostel Review

Pupa Hostel Review: A Hidden Gem in Kotor I arrived in Kotor with no expectations, but I was immediately captivated by its idyllic setting. A cruise ship docked at the pier hinted at the impending tou...
Kotor Castle ‐ Mar 21, 2025

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Kotor Castle Photos

Day 4: Kotor Castle

Day 4 Kotor Castle Weather Update: Sunny High 16c Elevation above Sea Level: 16 Metres Day 4: Conquering Kotor Castle The Challenge Ahead After a good night’s sleep, I was ready to t
Perast ‐ Mar 20, 2025

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Perast Photos

Day 3: Perast

Day 3: Perast Just Relaxing Weather Update:: Sunny. High 14c Elevation Above Sea Level 16 Metres Day 3. I booked another night to make sure I would not be rushing around trying to see what I wanted to...
Good view on mountains while sitting on top of the castle wall ‐ Mar 19, 2025

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Great Views From The Top Of The Mountain Photos

Day 2: Climbing The Mountain

Day 2: Climbing The Mountain Weather Update: Sunny. High 12c Elevation Above Sea Level: 280 Metres A Perfect Day for an Ascent The weather on Day 2 was nothing short of splendid—clear skies, glorious...
Kotor ‐ Mar 18, 2025

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Kotor Photos

Day 1: Kotor Montenegro

Day 1: Bus to Montenegro Weather Update: Sunny: Cold Wind. High 14c Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 Metres Crossing Borders: From Shkoder to Podgorica I caught the bus from Shkoder to Podgorica, Montene...
Scodrinon Hostel, Albania ‐ Mar 17, 2025

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Scodrinon Hostel Photos

Scodrinon Hostel Review

Day 5: Journey to Kotor ☀️ Weather Update: Sunny, High of 11°C ⛰️ Elevation Above Sea Level: 139m After a relaxing day off to recharge, today marks the start of my journey to Kotor, Montenegro. The ro...
Mesi Bridge ‐ Mar 16, 2025

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Mesi Bridge Photos

Day 2: Mesi Bridge Cycle Ride.

Day 2: Mesi Bridge – A Ride Through History Weather Update: Sunny, 22°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 130 metres Cycling to Mesi Bridge Today, I rented another bicycle for a journey to Mesi Bridge, an ic...
Shkoder ‐ Mar 15, 2025

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Rozafa Castle Photos

Day 1: Rozafa Castle

Day 1: Rozafa Castle – A Journey Through Time Weather Update: Cloudy with Occasional Rain. High 22°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 130 metres (430 ft) A Rainy Morning Start The day began with an overcast...
Krujë ‐ Mar 14, 2025

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Krujë Photos

Day 6: Moving Day

Day 6: Moving Day Weather Update: Occasional Showers, Cloudy with Sunny Intervals. High 18°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 557 metres (1,827 ft) Kruja & Shkoder: A Journey Through History The day began b...
Berat Castle ‐ Mar 13, 2025

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Berat Castle Photos

Day 5:: Berat Castle

Day 5: Berat Castle Weather Update: Early Morning Showers, Sunny Periods High 19c Elevation Above Sea Level: 90 Metres A Journey to Berat I was up early and out the door by 7 AM, catching the local bu...
Skanderbeg Square ‐ Mar 12, 2025

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Photos Of the Day 3 & 4

Day 3 & 4: A Tale Of Two Days

Day 3 & 4: Rainy Days and Hidden Gems in Tirana Day 3: A Washed-Out Day Weather Update: Heavy rain, high of 18°C Elevation: Above Sea Level: 90 Mettres Tuesday marked my first real day of rain since N...
Tirana ‐ Mar 10, 2025

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Photos Day 1 & 2

Day 1 & 2: Athens To Tirana

Day 1 & 2: Athens To Tirana & Finding My Way Weather Update: Sunny High 21c Elevation Above Sea Level: 90 Metres Day 1: Departure and Travel to Tirana I woke up at 6:30 am
Ancient Agora of Athens, Greece ‐ Mar 8, 2025

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Day 3 & 4 Ancient Agora Athens

Day 3 & 4: Another Day Tomorrow Weather Update: Sunny High: 19 - 21°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 220 Metres Day 3: A Slow Start, A City in Protest After covering over 14 km yesterday, my joints felt e
Athens ‐ Mar 6, 2025

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Athens Photos

Day 1 & 2 Athens Exploration

Day 1 & 2: Greece (Athens) Weather Update: Sunny with Expected Showers. Highs of 19°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 126 to 300 metres Arrival in Athens: A Journey with Twists The flight to Athens was a l...
Larnaca, Cyprus ‐ Mar 5, 2025

Day 6-11: Nicosia to Larnaca

Day 6–11: Chilling in Cyprus Weather Update: Sunny with expected showers | Highs: 19°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 220 metres I'm taking a few days off before travelling to Greece. My original plan was...
Day 108: Kyrenia Gate ‐ Feb 28, 2025

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Day 5: Kyrenia Gate And Other Areas

Day 5: Turkish Nicosia

Day 5: Turkish Quarter Kyrenia Gate Weather Update: Sunny. High 18c Elevation Above Sera Level: 220 Metres I have a few photos to take you through the Turkish-controlled Quarter Lefkosa through to the...
Day 107: Shacolos Tower ‐ Feb 27, 2025

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Day 4: Shacolos Tower Photos

Day 4 Shacolos Tower

Day 106: Scenic Views and Divided Histories Weather Update: ☀️ Sunny with cloudy periods. High: 16°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 220 Metres A Slow Morning and a City View This morning was slow and rela...
Dayb 106: Shacolas Observatory ‐ Feb 28, 2025
Day 106: Famagusta Gate ‐ Feb 26, 2025

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Famagusta Gate Photos

Distances Traveled

My travel has taken me through 15 Countries including NZ because I had to travel from Tauranga to Auckland. 13 Flight s 15588.50, 3 Ships 962.00, 34 Trains 4188.10, 33 Buses 3063.70, 9 Cars 347.

Day 3: Paphos and Famagusta Gates

Exploring the Old City: Paphos and Famagusta Gates Extending My Stay On Wednesday, I decided to extend my stay until Sunday, giving me more time to explore the Old City and some of its historic entry...
Day 105: NEX Hostel ‐ Feb 25, 2025

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NEX Hostel Photo

Day 2: Hostel Woes

Arrival into Greek-Occupied Cyprus: A Day of Exploration Weather Update: Sunny, High 12°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 220 Metres Today, I woke up to a bright and sunny day in Cyprus with the temperatur...
Day 104 Ercan International Airport ‐ Feb 24, 2025

Day 1: Arriving Cyprus

Day of Travel: A Long Journey to Cyprus Weather Update: Clear Blue Skies For the first time since arriving, the day greeted me with spectacular weather—beautiful, clear blue skies. It felt like the pe...
Day 103: Basilica Cistern, Turkey ‐ Feb 23, 2025

Day 5: A Similar Day for Weather

Day 5: A Familiar Chill Weather Update: Sunny Periods, Snow. High -2°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 40 Metres The morning greeted me with a sense of déjà vu, as snow began to fall softly just as I sat d...
Day 102: The Sultanahmet Mosque

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Day 4 Some Photos from Today

Day 4: Each Day Brings New Challenges.

Day 4: New Challenges Weather Update: Conditions: Snow & Sunny Periods Temperature: High of 2°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 40 Metres A Morning of Uncertainty I woke again to snow
Day 101: Galata Tower ‐ Feb 22, 2025

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Isktiklal St & Galata Tower Photos

Day 3: Shall I or Shall I not.

Day 3: Shall I or Shall I Not Weather Update: Mostly Cloudy with Sunny Periods. High: 2°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 40 metres A Snowy Start This morning, I woke up to find two inches of snow on the g...
Day 100 Istanbul Taksim Square ‐ Feb 20, 2025

100 Days 23897.44 km = 238.44 km a day

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Day 2 Photos Mosque and Grand Bazaar

Day 2: Full of Adventures

Day 2: 100 Days Weather Update: Snow with Sunny Periods. High 2c Elevation Above Sea Level: 40 Metres Morning Plans and Unexpected Snow This morning, the sky was overcast, but I planned to visit the M...
Day 99: Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Day 1: Istanbul Wabi Hostel Taskim Sq. Part 2

Day 1: Istanbul – A Snowy Start Weather Update: 🌧️ Rain & Snow | 🌡️ High: 2°C Elevation Above Sea Level: ⛰️ 40 Metres A Flight to Remember I boarded the plane knowing I was seated toward the rear—usua...
Day 98: Trabzon International Airport ‐ Feb 19, 2025

Day 6: Normal Start Part 1

Day 6: A Rocky Start – Part 1 Weather Update: Rain, High: 6°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 39 Metres Early Morning Setback The alarm went off at 5 a.m., and by 5:30, I was in the hotel lobby, ready for...
Day 97: Forum Trabzon ‐ Feb 18, 2025

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Day 5; Photos not a very Photogenic City Trabzon

Day 5: Waiting to Leave

Day 5: Waiting to Leave Weather Update 🌧️ Rain | 🌡️ High: 7°C 🏔️ Elevation Above Sea Level: 69m A Better Start to the Day I rose from my bed at 8:30 AM and found that breakfast was much better than at...
Day 96: Pelit Park Hotel ‐ Feb 17, 2025

Day 4: Moving Hotels

Day 4: Moving Day – A Fresh Start Near the Airport Weather Update: Cloudy. High 9°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 68 Metres Choosing the Quick Flight Over a Long Bus Ride Today, I moved closer to the air...
Day 96: Le Shener's

Day 3: Walking to the City

Day 96: Walking to the City Weather Update Sunny: High 12°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 39 Metres A Sunny Stroll Today was nice and sunny, though a jacket was still necessary due to the slight chill fr...
Day 95: Cebeci Otel ‐ Feb 15, 2025

Day 2: Time to Explore

Day 95: Time to Explore Weather Update Sunny: High 13°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 39 Metres Breakfast Woes and Wanderings Today, breakfast was included in my room price for three nights. If you were...
Day 94: Trabzon ‐ Feb 14, 2025

Day 1: Trabzon Turkey

Day 94: L eaving Friends Behind Weather Update: Rain Clearing Later: High 6-9°C E levation Above Sea Level: 39 Metres A Bittersweet Farewell Day 1: Today was filled with emotional farewells
Day 93 Walking Tour Batumi, Georgia ‐ Feb 13, 2025

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Day 6: General Photos

Day 6: Walking Tour

Day 6: Walking Tour Weather Updat e: Sunny. High 9c Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 Metres Meeting Strangers for a Walk Contrary to my last few days, I could not sleep last night and woke up at 4 a.m. To...
Day 92: Agricutural Markets Batumi

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Day 5: Agricutural Markets Batumi

Day 5: Visiting the Markets

Day 5: Exploring Batumi's Markets Weather Update: Sunny, 9°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 Metres Another Good Night's Sleep Despite waking up later than usual, it felt good to sleep in until after 9 a...
Day 91: Batumi Enjoying the Sunshine ‐ Feb 11, 2025

Day 4: Enjoying the Sunshine.

Day 4: Great Sleep and Sunny Weather Weather Update: Sunny with a high of 9°C Elevation Above Sea Level 3 Metres Day 4: Exploring My Surroundings After a good sleep, waking up at 10:05 am, I realized...
Day 90: Piazza ‐ Feb 10, 2025

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Photos Walking Around The Area.

Day 3: Leaving Orbin City and Exploring

Day 90: Hostel Jeal Weather Update 🌞Sunny, High: 8°C Elevation Above Sea Level 3 Metres Morning Journey I left Orbi City and walked 2.9 km in some nice sunshine, arriving at the hostel by 10:30 AM. T...
Day 89: Piazza Square Batumi ‐ Feb 9, 2025

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Photos Walk to Piazza Square & Hotel Probelms

Day 2: Batumi.

Day 2: Exploring My Surroundings Weather Update 🌞 Sunny, High: 8°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 3Metres First Impressions: After my first day at this monstrous hotel, I knew I had to get back to my roo...
Day 88: Batumi ‐ Feb 8, 2025

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Night Before and Train Photos

Day 1: Leaving Tbilisi to Batumi

Day 88: Early Start to the Day Weather Update: Cloudy with showers, High 6c Elevation Above Sea Level. 3 metres A Wild Ride to Batumi Taxi to the Train Station My t
Day 87 Holy Cathedfral Sameba Tbilisi ‐ Feb 7, 2025

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Day 87 Photos Tbilisi

The Hol.y Trinity Cathdral

Venturing Out: Sunshine in Tbilisi Weather Update: Sunny, High 8°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 380–770 metres (1,250–2,530 ft) Day 3: Sunshine Today, the sun finally shone, and Tbilisi looked vibrant c...
Day 86: Liberty Square ‐ Feb 6, 2025

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Photos Liberty Square & Stray Dogs

Liberty Square.

Day 86: Raining Again Weather Update: Rain and Snow: 3°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 380–770 metres (1,250–2,530 ft) Morning Routine Despite enjoying yesterday, I woke up to rain and cold this morning,...
Day 85: Tbilisi ‐ Feb 5, 2025

Day1: Georgia Tblllsi

Arriving Tbilisi: Weather Update: Cloudy; Low 2c - High 8c Elevation Above Sea Level: 380–770 metres (1,250–2,530 ft) Budget Airline Experience Flying with GO INDI GO, a budget airline similar to Rya
Day 84: Delhi, India ‐ Feb 4, 2025

Day 10: Flight to Delhi (Transit).

Kathmandu Leaving: A Journey Begins Weather Update: Sunny High 22c Elevation Above Sea Level: Early Morning Preparations I set my alarm clock for 7:30 this morning to ensure I was fully awake and read...
Day 83 Kathmandu Reflecting on my time in Nepal, Nepal ‐ Feb 3, 2025

Day 9: Kathmandu

Day 9: Winding Down Weather Update: Sunny, High 20°C Elevation Above Sea Level: Reflecting on My Time in Kathmandu Kathmandu, much like Dhaka, is a city blanketed in dust. The reason behind the consta...
Day 82: Kathmandu ‐ Feb 2, 2025

Day 8: Sunshine Two Beers 8 Floors Up

Day 8: Sunday Weather Update: Sunny. High 22c Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,445 m A Hearty Breakfast to Start the Day My day began with a delicious breakfast: two fried eggs, two pieces of toast with b...
Day 81: Ratna Park ‐ Feb 1, 2025

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Ratna Park Photos

Day 7: Ratna Park

Day 7: Ratna Park Weather Update: Sunny, High 21°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,344 feet (1,324 meters) Day 7: Breakfast This morning started with a delightful Nepalese-style breakfast—vegetable curry...
Day 80: Kathmandu ‐ Jan 31, 2025

Kathmandu (Mt Everest)

Day 6: Rest

Day 6: Resting in the Mountains Weather Update: Sunny, High 20°C Elevation Above Sea Level: Day 6. The recent mist in the mountains has obscured the higher, snow-capped peaks, despite the bright sunsh...
Day 79: Pashupatinath Temple ‐ Jan 30, 2025

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Pashupatinath Photos

Day 5: Pashupatinath Temple

Day 5: Pashupatinath Temple Weather Update: Sunny. High 20°C Elevation Above Sea Level: Morning Walk to Pashupatinath Temple Day 5: I left around 10:30 am for a 5 km walk to the temple. 12.74 km later...
Day 78 Thamel; Rest Up Hostel ‐ Jan 29, 2025

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Day 4: Day Off

Day 4: Day Off Weather Update: Sunny. High 19c Elevation Above Sea Level: Day 4: I got up late and did nothing but enjoy the sunshine. I replaced my bag because the one I thought was a bargain in Aust...
Day 77: Swoyambhu Mahachaitaya ‐ Jan 28, 2025

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Day 3: Swoyambhu Mahachaitaya Photos

Day 3 Swoyambhu Mahachaitaya Monkey Temple

Day 3: The Monkey Temple Weather Update: Sunny with Occasional Showers. High 18c Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,344 feet (1,324 metres) Breakfast: Hopefully, the weather holds today because I will be wa...
Day 76 Kathmandu ‐ Jan 27, 2025

Day 76 Kathmandu Photos

Day 2: Exploring Kathmandu

Day 2: Exploring Kathmandu Weather Update: Sunny, high 19°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,344 feet (1,324 meters) Observations You can easily spot tourists in T-shirts and shorts, while locals are bund...
Day 75 Kathmandu ‐ Jan 26, 2025

Day 75 Meeting strangers Kathmandu

Day 1: Nepal Finding Help Without Asking

Day 1: Travelling to Nepal Weather Update Sunny with mist. High 16°C Elevation Above Sea Level 1400 metres Moving to the Airport I thought that the city was bad, but being close to the airport was ten...
Day 74: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Terminal-3, Bangladesh ‐ Jan 25, 2025

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Photos Dhaka

Day 4: Moving to Airport

Day 4: Moving to Airport Weather Update: Sunny. High 27°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 1.5 Metres Moving to Airport I decided to leave a day early to be closer to the airport, avoiding the bottleneck ch...
Day 73: Dhaka ‐ Jan 24, 2025

Day 3: Preparing for Nepal

Day 3: Preparing for Nepal Weather Update: Sunny with High Pollution Levels Today, High 27°C. Elevation Above Sea Level: 1.5 Metres The Constant Barrage of Noise I went out at about 4 pm for an evenin...
Day 72: Dhaka ‐ Jan 23, 2025

The Ambassador Hotel

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Day 2: Dhaka Photos Bus and Road Damages

Day 2: Horrors of the Day

Day 2: A Sleepless Night and a Hasty Exit Weather Update: Hazy, Sunny Periods Low levels of Smog. High 19c Elevation Above Sea Level: 9 Metres A Restless Arrival After arriving late at my hostel, I wa...
Day 71: Dhaka ‐ Jan 22, 2025

Day 1. Unexpected Adventure

Day 1: Arrival in Dhaka Weather Update: Overcast (Smog) 19°C Elevation Above Sea Water: 9 Metres (Depends on the area; some places are lower than sea level) Flight and First Impressions The flight was...
Day 70: Bangkok, Thailand

Day 5 Bangkok Travel to Airport

Day 70: Leaving Bangkok: Roller Coaster of Events Weather Update: Sunshine with high pollution levels, 32°C. E levation above sea level: 1.5 meters. Early Start: I began my day with breakfast at 8 AM...
Day 69: Jacks Bar Bangkok ‐ Jan 21, 2025

Day 4: Winding Down

Day 69: Winding Down Weather Update: Sunshine. High 33c Elevation Above Sea Level. 1.5 Metres Day 69 ; Winding Down: I'm just winding down my last day shopping for a new mouse and an afternoon at Jack...
Day 68: Prince Theatre Heritage Stay Bangkok ‐ Jan 20, 2025

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Day 3: Photos

Day 3: Moving Hostels

Day 3: Moving Hostels Weather Update: Sunny. High 32c Elevation Above Sea Level. 1.5 Metres Morning Emotional Encounter At the start of today, I had an emotional conversation with an Israeli traveller...
Day 67: Khaosan Road ‐ Jan 19, 2025

Day 2: Khoa San Rd

Day 2: Struggles from the Previous Day Weather Update: Sunny. High 32c Elevation Above Sea Level; 1.5 Metres Day 2: Navigating Challenges in Bangkok Overcoming Yesterday's Strain I struggled today bec...
Day 66: Bangkok: Green Cabin Hostel ‐ Jan 18, 2025

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Day 1. Photos

Day 1: Green Cabin Hostel.

Day 1: Green Cabin Hostel Weather Update: Sunny. High 32c Elevation Above Sea Level: 1.5 Metres Day 1: An Unexpected Adventure in Bangkok Early Arrival: I arrived at the hostel very early
Day 65: House of Jars Hostel, Laos ‐ Jan 17, 2025

Day 3: Leaving for Thailand

Day 3: Leaving for Thailand Weather Update: Sunny, 27°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 174 Metres No Photos: I haven't taken any photos today. Last night's photo of Jamie was a failure as he had his eyes...
Day 64: Samyek Parkpasak Bar ‐ Jan 16, 2025

Day 2: Vientiane

Day 2: Time by the River Weather Update: Sunny. High 26°C Elevation Above Sea Level: 174 Metres Mid-Morning Adventure I took off mid-morning and found what I was looking for—a place to concentrate and...
Day 63: Vientiane Capital ‐ Jan 15, 2025

Day 5: Luang Prabang - Day 1 Vientiane.

Day 5: Luang Prabang to Day 1 Vientiane Weather Update: Sunny. High 28°C Elevation Above Sea Level Day 5: Catching Up I was almost caught up yesterday, so I hired a bicycle and went to the bar where I...
Day 62: Luang Prabang ‐ Jan 14, 2025

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Day 4 Photos

Day 4: Hired a Bicycle

Day 4: Hired Bike Weather Update: Cold Start 6°C. High 28°C Day 4: Change of Scenery I shifted my accommodation and decided to hire a bike as my limbs were sore from all the walking and climbing. The...
Day 61 Luang Prabang ‐ Jan 12, 2025

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Day 3: Photos Mount Phousi

Day 3: Climbing up Mount Phousi

Day 3: Conquering Mount Phousi Weather Update: Sunshine. High 26°C A Leisurely Start Day 3 began with another leisurely start—essential when you’re on an endless travel marathon. The slow creep of men...
Day 60: Luang Prabang ‐ Jan 11, 2025

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Day 2: Photos

Day 2: Finding My Feet.

Day 2: Finding My Feet Weather Update: Sunshine, High 26°C Elevation above Sea Level: 700–1,800 meters (2,300–5,900 feet) A Pleasant Start to the Day I had a nice sleep and almost missed breakfast bec...
Day 59: Luang Prabang ‐ Jan 10, 2025

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Day 2: Photos of Hostel

Day 5: Hanoi / Day 1: Luang Prabang

Day 1: Luang Prabang Weather Update: Sunny, High 26°C Challenging Start to the Day: Elevation above Sea Level: 700–1,800 meters (2,300–5,900 feet)
Day 55/58: Hanoi, Vietnam ‐ Jan 6, 2025

Day 4: Returning to Hanoi

Day 4: Returning to Hanoi Weather Update: Air Quality Poor, High 21°C High in The Mountains: Leaving the border, which sits around 4,000 ft above sea level, was quite the journey. The customs officer...

Day 3: Leaving Hanoi

Day 3: Leaving Hanoi Weather Update: Cloudy (Air Quality Warnings), High 22°C Elevation: The average elevation of Hanoi, Vietnam is 5–20 meters above sea level. The city's terrain slopes gradually fro...

Day 2: Impressions of Hanoi

Day 2: Trust Your Instincts in Hanoi Weather Update: Overcast (Warning: Poor Air Quality), High 22°C Climate Change: After the sizzling heat of Cambodia at 32°C, Hanoi's 22°C feels like a chilly breez...

Day 1: Cambodia to Vietnam

Day 11 / 1: Hard to Say Goodbye Weather Update: Sunny with a high of 31°C Leaving Siem Reap Day 11 and Day 1: The timeline becomes muddled here because day turns into night and night into day, I hope...
Day 53/54: Pub Street, Cambodia ‐ Jan 4, 2025

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Day 11: Photos

Day 9/10: Time Off

Day 9/10: Doing Nothing Weather Updates: Sunshine. High 32c I will not post anything for these days because there is nothing to report. I have seen what I need to see and relaxing and doing nothing is...
Day 52: Dam Daek ‐ Jan 2, 2025

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Day 8: Dam Daek Photos

Day 8: Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium.

Day 8: Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium Weather Update: Sunny periods. High of 31°C Relaxing Days I'm nearing the end of my stay in Cambodia, just winding down until Sunday. I could stay here, get a nice al...
Day 51: Ta Prohm Temple ‐ Jan 1, 2025

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Day 7: Ta Prohm Temple Photos

Day 7: Ta Prohm (Lara Croft and Tomb Raider)

Day 7: Reflections on the Future Weather Update: Sunny intervals. High of 30°C Reflecting on the New Year The New Year was noisy with fireworks rather than crowds. Despite being busy with various acti...
Day 50: Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium ‐ Dec 31, 2024

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Day 6: Eating Grasshoppers/Locusts (Yum Yum) Photos

Day 6: Aquarium and Wlidlife

Day 6: All in a Day's Work Weather Update: Sunny with a high of 31°C Morning Start at Queens Town Hostel Yesterday, I met Maddy, a 27-year-old from Sydney. We chatted at a local restaurant, discussing...
Day 49: Bayon Temple ‐ Dec 30, 2024

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Day 5: Temples Photos

Day 5: Temples in Angkor Wat.

Day 5: I Challenged Myself Weather Update: Sunny. High of 30°C Morning Star t I didn't sleep well, but after breakfast, I decided to hire an electric moped for $10 US for the day to navigate the roads...
Day 48: Kampong Phluk Floating Village ‐ Dec 28, 2024

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Day 4: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Photos

Day 4: Floating Village

Day 4: Kampong Phluk Floating Village Weather Update: Sunny periods. High of 31°C Phone Update After several weeks of frustration, I discovered that my phone sim card was damaged in Kuala Lumpur when...
Day 47: Angkor Wat ‐ Dec 27, 2024

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Day 3: Angkor Wat Photos

Day 3: Angkor Wat

Day 3: Temples Angkor Wat: Tourist Destination Weather Update: Cloudy Early, Sunshine in the afternoon. High30c It started nice and cool but it got very hot by lunchtime. I didn't intend to stay out i...
Day 46: Wat Bo Road ‐ Dec 26, 2024

Day 2: Planning the next Part of the Journey

Day 2: Navigating Unexpected Plans Weather Update: Sunny with a high of 29°C Travel Dilemma I'm in a tricky situation because my original plans didn't include Siem Reap. The initial route from Phnom P...
Day 45: Siem Reap ‐ Dec 25, 2024

Day 1: Bus travel to Siem Reap

Day 1: Traveling by Bus Weather Update: Sunny with a high of 29°C. Morning Departure I started the day with an English-style breakfast and left around 11 am. I hopped into a tuk-tuk with a driver who...
Day 44: Phnom Penn Tour ‐ Dec 24, 2024

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Day 3: Temples, Monkeys, Ferry Photos

Day 3: Exploring Phnom Penh

Day 3: The Royal Palace Weather Update: Sunny periods. Windy. High of 29°C. Morning Stroll and Plans This hostel has been great, and I’m considering ranking all of them from 1-10 for posterity. I left...
Day 43 Killing Fields, Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, Phnom Penh ‐ Dec 23, 2024

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Day 2: Killing Fields, Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, Photos

Day 2: S-21 Prison & Kiling Fields

Day 2: The Killing Fields and S-21 Prison Weather Update: Sunny with some early morning clouds. High of 29°C. Morning by the Mekong River I spent the morning along the Mekong River, soaking up the sun...
Day 42: Roof Top Phnom Penh ‐ Dec 22, 2024

Day 1: Travelling to Phnom Penh for Xmas Day

Day 1: All Booked for the Next 3 Days Weather Update: Sunny with increasing clouds. High of 29°C. Travel Plans I've booked my bus, which departs at 2:00 PM on Sunday and arrives at 5:30 AM. I'll be sp...
Day 41: Amphawa Canal, Thailand ‐ Dec 21, 2024

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Day 4: Amphawa & Jacks Bar Photos

Floating Markets Asia

Additional Information: Fascinating Facts About Floating Markets Historical Tidbits Origins: Floating markets are traditional markets where goods are sold from boats. They have been in existence for c...

Day 4: A Very Hot Day

Day 4: Difficulty with the Language Weather Update: Sunny with a high of 30°C Morning Challenge Leaving the hostel, I planned to take a local bus into the city to catch a minivan to the floating marke...
Day 40: The Grand Palace ‐ Dec 20, 2024

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Day 3: The Grand Palace Photos

Issues With Emails

The problem receiving email updates has been resolved so from now on it's good to go. You will probably need to backtrack till the last update you had. Off to Cambodia tomorrow Happy reading Andrew

Day 3; The Grand Palace & Chinatown

Day 3: The Grand Palace Weather Update: Sunny with a high of 30°C Morning Start I slept until 8:30 am and had a late breakfast or early lunch at 11. My meal was a delicious sliced duck breast over whi...
Day 39: Bangkok ‐ Dec 19, 2024

Day 2: Day Off from Travelling

Day 2, Rest Day Weather Update: Sunny with a High 30c I took the day off and worked on my skills as a narrative writer with the help of Ai. Tomorrow I am planning to go to the Grand Palace which is 1...
Day 38 Hat Yai ‐ Dec 18, 2024

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Photos from Hat Yai & Bangkok

Day 1: Hat Yai to Bangkok

Day 1: Unexpected Encounter Weather Update: Warm evening with localized showers. High of 28°C. Arrival and Serendipity I managed to book a nice place for the night at Shi-ro-i Poshtel for $18.90. Leav...
Day 37: Padang Besar, Malaysia ‐ Dec 17, 2024

Day 1 Padang Besar Photos

Day 1: Unexpected Adventures

Day 1: Journey to Bangkok Weather Update: Sunny with a high of 33°C. Morning Departure The day began hot, even at 9 am. Thankfully, the air-conditioned stations provided some relief. The train departe...
Day 36: Petronas Tower 3 ‐ Dec 16, 2024

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Day3 Petronas Towers Photos

Day 3: Disappoiting but thats Life.

Day 3: Sluggish Start to the day Weather Update: Hazy with sunny intervals. High 34c It is a very hot day with humidity not as high as expected but it is a struggle even at 10 a.m. to move around with...

Kuala Lumpur Historical Facts

Additional Information: Fascinating Facts About Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Kuala Lumpur means Muddy Confluence in Malay and the City's birth pLace at the Junction of the Gombak and Klang rivers.o Historic...
Day 35: Batu Caves ‐ Dec 15, 2024

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Day 2: Batu Caves Photos

Day 2: Batu Caves

Day 2: Batu Caves Weather Update: Sunny, Cloudy Periods. Thunderstorms are expected in the evening. High 32c Restless Night Last night was restless. It was hot, and I had itchy feet, which made sleep...
Day 34: Kuala Lumpur ‐ Dec 14, 2024

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur

Day 1: Kuala Lumpur Weather Update: Partly cloudy with sunny intervals. High of 32°C. The Journey to Kuala Lumpur The day started a bit rocky. I had ordered a taxi for 8 am, but it never showed up. Th...
Day 33: Historical Journey ‐ Dec 13, 2024

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Day 2: Malacca/Melaka Photos

Day 2: Exploring my Surrounding's

Day 2: Malacca or Melaka Weather Update: Sunny intervals with rain in the evening. High of 33°C. Morning Exploration Today, I went exploring with a list of historical sights to visit. My host served a...

Historical Facts

Here are some fascinating historical facts about Melaka: Historical Facts About Melaka Foundation and Early History: Melaka was founded around 1400 by Parameswara, the last ruler of Tumasik (now Singa...
Day 32: Malacca ‐ Dec 12, 2024

Day 1: Malacca Accomodation Photo

Day 1: Overnight Travel First Day Impressions

Day 1: Malacca or Melaka Weather Update: Sunny intervals with rain in the evening. High of 32°C. The Journey to Malacca I left Singapore on the overnight bus to Malacca at 12:55 am, but I ended up in...
Day 31: Chinatown, Singapore ‐ Dec 11, 2024

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Day 4; China Town Photos

Basic History Singapore

The history of Singapore is a fascinating journey from a small fishing village to a global city-state. Here's a brief overview: Early History Ancient Times: Singapore was originally inhabited by fishe...

Day 4 China Town

Day 4: Exploring Singapore's Chinatown Weather Update: Sunny with occasional clouds. High of 33°C. Preparing for Travel I was up early, packing for tonight’s bus trip to Malacca in Malaysia before hea...
Day 30: ‐ Dec 10, 2024

Day 3: Not a productive Day

Day 3: Not a Productive Day Weather Update: Cloudy with sunny intervals. Wind increasing. High of 32°C. A Day of Challenges Today was not particularly productive. Despite my plans, things didn't go as...
Day 29: Paya Lebar Square ‐ Dec 9, 2024

Day 2: Finding my Feet

Day 3: Challenging Times in Singapore Weather Update: Cloudy with sunny intervals. Windy High of 30°C. A Good Night's Sleep Last night was the best sleep I've had on this trip. I woke up at 7:15 a.m.,...
Day 28: Rucksack Inn Tyrwhitt Rd Singapore ‐ Dec 8, 2024

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Day 1: Boats & Singapore Photos

Day 1 Sunday: Arrival Batam next stop Singapore

Day 2: Exploring Singapore Weather Update: Sunny periods. High of 33°C. Arrival and Transition We arrived around 7:30 am, and after breakfast, I transferred to the ferry terminal for the hour-long tri...
Day 27: Batam City, Indonesia ‐ Dec 7, 2024

Day 1: Photos

Day 1. The World is a Big Place.

Day 1 Saturday: Sailing the Seas Weather Update: Sunny with occasional clouds. High of 30°C. Onboard the Kelud I spent Saturday on the Kelud, a ship owned by the Pelni shipping line, sailing under the...
Day 26: Tanjung Priok ‐ Dec 6, 2024

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Day 5: Photos

Day 5: Old Town Tour and Heading to Singapore

Day 5: Friday - Last Day in Jakarta and Ferry to Singapore Weather Update: Forecast rain. High of 29°C. Morning Tour with Azus I started my day with a tour guided by Azus and learned some fascinating...
Day 25: Ancol Jakarta ‐ Dec 5, 2024

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Day 4: Photos

Day 4: Booked Ticket and Theme Park

Day 4: Thursday - Some Success at Last in Jakarta Weather Update: Hot with cloudy periods and light rain. High of 33°C. Morning Success I started my day with a visit to the information centre, where S...
Day 24 Wednesday: Tanjung Priok ‐ Dec 4, 2024

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Day 3 Tanjung Priok Photos

Day 3: A Very challenging Day

Wednesday: Challenges Ahead in Jakarta Weather Update: Sunny with cloudy intervals. High of 33°C. Morning at the Information Centre The Information Centre is just across the square, but it often looks...
Day 23 Tuesday: OldTown ‐ Dec 3, 2024

Day 2 Tuesday: Photos

Day 2 Old Town Exploration

Day 2: Tuesday in Jakarta Weather Update: Very hot with a chance of rain. High of 33°C. Staying Safe Hostel World sent me an email with a checklist for staying safe while travelling overseas, remindin...
Day 22 Monday: Jakarta Domestic Airport ‐ Dec 2, 2024

Historical Information

Additional Information: Interesting Facts About Jakarta, Indonesia Historical Tidbits Colonial Influence: Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, has a rich history influenced by Dutch colonization, which...

Day 1 Jakarta, Indonesia Arrival

Day 1: Monday - Flight to Bali and Jakarta Weather Update: Rain is forecast for most of the week, humidity is at 67%, and the temperature will be 32°C. Flight to Bali The flight to Bali was smooth, bu...
Bali
Day 22 Monday: Dili to Bali

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Day 4 Dili, Photos

Day 4 Leaving Dili for Bali

Day 20: Leaving Timor-Leste for Bali Weather Update: Rain is forecast for most of the week, humidity is at 67%, and the temperature will be 32°C. Morning Departure Leaving the hostel, I encountered th...

Dili Historical Imformation

Additional Information: Interesting Facts About Dili, Timor-Leste Historical Tidbits Portuguese Influence: Dili is the capital of Timor-Leste and has a rich history influenced by Portuguese colonizati...

No Internet for four days

Hi Team I am sorry I have not posted but we have been without WiFi for 4 days so I will endeavour now that I have it to update you with quite a lot of information please be patient as I work through t...
Day 21 Sunday: Dili, Timor Leste, East Timor ‐ Dec 1, 2024

Day 3 Dili, Photos

Day 3 Sunday: Braved the Elements

Day 3: Braving the Weather in Dili Weather Update: Rain is forecast for most of the week, Humidity 67%, high of 32°C. Morning Challenges We all sat there on Sunday morning, listening to the heavy rain...
Day 20 Dili Timor Leste ‐ Nov 30, 2024

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Day 2 Dili Timor Leste Photos

Day 2 Markets & Malls

Saturday Da Terra Hostel. Weather Update: Sunny Intervals with Cloud in the afternoon. Humidity High 70. High 32c Early Morning Start I woke up at 5 o'clock, with the cockerels ensuring there was no c...
Day 19 Friday: Dili ‐ Nov 29, 2024

De Terra Hostel Photos

Day 18: Arrival Timor Leste Part 2

Friday Day 18: Leaving Australia for Dili, Timor-Leste Weather Update: Heavy showers in Dili. Humidity 65%, high of 31°C. Departure and Arrival The flight to Dili was surprisingly pleasant, and I was...
Darwin, Australia

Darwin Historical Information

Additional Information: Fascinating Facts About Darwin Historical Tidbits Established: Darwin was originally founded as Palmerston in 1869, but the port was later renamed Darwin after Charles Darwin,...

Day 18: Darwin for Timor Leste Part 1

Friday, Day 18: Leaving Darwin Weather Update: Sunny with cloudy intervals, high of 31°C. Early Morning and Departure Prep Last night was warm, but I managed to sleep until 7:15 am. This stop in Darwi...
Cairns International Airport ‐ Nov 28, 2024

Day 17: Arrival In Darwin Part 2

Day 17: Arrival in Darwin - Part 2 Weather Update: Sunny with cloudy intervals, high of 31°C. Touching Down in Darwin After landing in Darwin, I quickly realized there was no direct public transport i...

Day 17: Leaving Cairns Part 1

Day 17: Journey to Darwin Weather Update: Sunny Intervals with a chance of showers. Precipitation 49%, High 34c I hope you enjoyed just some basic facts about Cairns because I do not want this to come...
Cairns Mixed Fortunes & Girls from Tauranga Cairns ‐ Nov 27, 2024

Cairns Historical Information

Additional Information: Fascinating Facts About Cairns Historical Tidbits Trinity Bay: Before becoming known as Cairns, the area was referred to as Trinity Bay from the 1770s to the early 1870s. Beche...

DAY 16: Day of Mixed Fortunes.

Dear Diary: Mixed Fortunes Weather Update: Cloudy with Sunny Intervals; HIgh 34c Day 15: Early Riser and Cairns Adventures I was up at 5:45 am today. With the sunlight streaming in, going back to slee...
Day 15: Cairns Aquarium ‐ Nov 26, 2024

Day 15: Cairns Aquarium Photo

Day 15: Trip to the Aquarium

Day 15: Exploring My Environment in Cairns Weather Update: Sunny with a high of 34°C. Early Morning Heat After another good night's sleep, I was up before 7:30 am. Heading straight to the balcony, I c...
The Village Hostel

Day 14: The Village Hostel Photo

Day 14: A Relaxing Day

Day 14: Acclimatising to the Heat in Cairns Weather Update: Precipitation 15%, Humidity 62%, Wind 18 km/h, High of 31°C. Morning Routine I slept relatively well last night but woke up with some aches...
Cairns

Day 13: Arrival Cairns Photo

Day 13: On Board the Train

Day 13: On board getting closer to Cairns Weather Update: Light rain, Sunny Intervals, Cloudy in the evening High 24c The Long Journey North Covering 1696.10 km in just over 25 hours, our journey was...
Rockhampton Half Way to Cairns ‐ Nov 23, 2024

Day 12: Brisbane to Cairns Train Photo

Day 12: Now I'm Leaving Brisbane

Day 12: On My Way to Cairns Weather Update: Light rain and sunny intervals, high of 22°C. Early Bird Again Up bright and early at 6:15 am again today—seems like my body clock is set! Most of the young...
Roma Street ‐ Nov 22, 2024

Day 11: Roma Street Photo

Day 11: Leaving Brisbane for Cairns

Day 11: Leaving Brisbane for Cairns Weather Update: Heavy rain from early morning until lunchtime, with sunny intervals in the afternoon and a high of 22°C. Early Morning Start I woke up early today a...
Brisbane City ‐ Nov 21, 2024

Day 10. Brisbane City Photo

Day 10: Brisbane City

Day 10: Exploring Brisbane Weather Update: Cloudy all day with a threat of rain and the odd shower, high of 24°C. The photo: The official name is an Ibis or the local seagull just like a seagull is a...
Fortitude Valley

Day 9: Fortitude Valley Photo

Day 9: Still Raining

Day 9: It's Still Raining in Brisbane Weather Update: Mostly rain with long periods into the afternoon and evening, high of 24°C. The forecast predicts rain all night. Morning Challenges I woke up sor...
Bunk Brisbane ‐ Nov 19, 2024

Day 8: Bunk Brisbane

Day 8: Day of Rest

Day 8: A Rainy Day Off in Brisbane Weather Update: Mostly cloudy in the early morning with long periods of rain in the afternoon, a high of 24°C. The forecast predicts rain all night. A Day Indoors To...
Sydney To Brisbane ‐ Nov 18, 2024

Day 7: Roma Street

Day 7: Leaving Sydney for Brisbane

Day 7: Leaving Sydney for Brisbane Weather Update: Mostly cloudy in the early morning with sunny spells in the afternoon, high of 27°C. The forecast predicts rain later this evening. Morning Routine A...
Sydney Harbour Bridge ‐ Nov 17, 2024

Day 6: Sydney Harbour Bridge

Day 6: The Rocks Markets

Weather Update: Mostly cloudy in the early morning with sunny spells in the afternoon, high of 24°C. Morning Adventures I slept relatively well last night, only waking once. Breakfast was a delight wi...
Sydney Opera House ‐ Nov 16, 2024

Day 5; Sydney Opera House

Day: 5 Opera House

Harbour Bridge / Opera House Day 5: Exploring Sydney: [Walking 11.78Km] Weather Update: Mostly cloudy with sunny spells, high of 24°C. Up and at it by 6 am, I kicked off what promised to be an excitin...
Day 4: Secret Garden Backpackers ‐ Nov 15, 2024

I loved the Secret Garden Backpackers and I met some lovely people. David from Switzerland was a joy, fun loving and enjoying life.

First Train Journey

Central Sydney It was a train journey and will have lots more over time but it was uneventful and now I'm at the Cumberland Hotel, writing this instalment while enjoying a cold beer. I’ve booked two n...
Campbelltown City Council

Hoorah for good samaritans John and Liz came to my aid when I needed it the most. I asked if they were Christians because I had prayed earlier and asked for the right people to help me through my journey. God answers prayers

John And Kim

The Great escape to Campbelltown

Campbelltown Day 4: The Great Escape to Sydney: Weather update. Cloudy with sunny intervals Temp 24c Yesterday was a whirlwind of trying to find transportation to Sydney. With trains running just thre...
Canberra ‐ Nov 14, 2024

Breakfast at the National Canberra Exhition

National Capital Exhibition

Day 3: Exploring Canberra Today's adventure was anything but ordinary! We were supposed to have showers today, but despite the cloudy skies and threat of rain, it turned out to be a hot day. By 2 o'cl...

Leaving Sydney For Canberra

Canberra: The true adventure began when we realized we were about 30 minutes late for our connecting flight to Canberra. Thankfully, the airline held the plane for us, as at least a dozen frantic pass...
Sydney ‐ Nov 13, 2024

Leaving New Zealand to Sydney

Sydney: The journey kicked off with a fair share of excitement! It all started when the bridge to the plane's door got stuck, keeping us waiting for 25 minutes. Once airborne, the flight was smooth sa...
Auckland Airport, New Zealand ‐ Nov 12, 2024

Leaving Tauranga for Auckland

Day 1: The Chaos Chronicles Part 1 [I Bus 210Km, Walking 3.04 Km] Total distance Travelled 213.04Km If I told you it was a beautiful and uneventful day, I'd be lying. The chaos began when I thought I...
Thames North
Tauranga, New Zealand ‐ Nov 4, 2024

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The World Is at my feet

Dear Friends. The countdown has begun! I’ll be embarking on my world adventure this Tuesday at 11.45am, I’ll hop on a bus to Auckland, where I’ll be meeting up with family before my departure to Canbe...

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