Seeing as we’re all looking back at travel photos and stories during this COVID19 pandemic, thought I’d share this one… We’d arrived at a souvenir store of sorts in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Generally I avoid these stores because I find them boring and tacky, but this time, I reluctantly agreed. “I’ll just wait here”Continue reading “A Stalker’s Souvenir”
Tag Archives: Backpacking
European Sabbatical
Running into an old friend when it’s been a while. A long while. You know the feeling. “so what have you been up to?”, you’re lost for words. So much has happened… This is where we’re at right now, you and I. As the new year begins I’m reflecting on my European sabbatical. I’m askingContinue reading “European Sabbatical”
I’m going to Prague! 😲🇨🇿
Thank you to everyone who voted on my post “Decide where in Europe I’ll go next!“. The winning vote is… PRAGUE! #Czech Republic. You chose well. I’ve heard Prague’s a real gem of Europe, steeped in history and full of life. “Paris of the East” they say. But I’ve never been… It’s going to beContinue reading “I’m going to Prague! 😲🇨🇿”
Decide where in Europe I’ll go next!
It’s my birthday. Vote where I should fly to next!
Airbnb Host Ideas: M’s Tallinn Loft Airbnb
Meet M’s loft Airbnb in central Tallinn (not the Old Town). Located in a renovated well-kept 100 year old building its professionally decorated New York black-grey style is very fitting. So far this property has been online for just 3 months with a straight 5 star rating (10 reviews). Let’s take a closer look atContinue reading “Airbnb Host Ideas: M’s Tallinn Loft Airbnb”
How I entered North Macedonia Illegally
Years ago, just days before Kosovo “broke away” from Serbia, #North Macedonia was called the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYR Macedonia). In fact the name change is just a recent thing! At this time though, visas were required for Australians to enter Macedonia. They were paid for in US Dollars. It was my firstContinue reading “How I entered North Macedonia Illegally”
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