Five ‘Must-Sees’ in the Middle East

The Middle East is certainly one of the world’s most interesting, ancient, stunning regions. Sure, it’s got its political issues – what place doesn’t? And yes, it tends to get very hot and a little too sunny at times, but also it’s a region so rich with things that are incredibly rewarding and truly unforgettable. …

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Little Places – Scarisoara Ice Cave, Apuseni Mountains, Romania

Last Sunday I featured a post on Romania. I very briefly touched on an ‘ice cave’ that I had visited, but to be honest with my diaries long gone, I needed to do a bit of research to even find the name of the said cave. Well, now I have found it! The Scarisoara Ice …

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City Rumble – King’s Landing Versus Winterfell

Westeros is a land of many variables and different climates. It’s certainly a great land of citadels and castles, such as Casterly Rock and the serene Highgarden. But perhaps the two places with the biggest differences are the capital. King’s Landing, and the main town of the north, Winterfell. I know what you’re going to …

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Why Not Consider… Iran?

How many countries are actually on the conventional ‘tourist track’? Actually, probably most of the countries in the world if you think about it. If you told someone you were headed to Iran, presuming you were living in a “western” country, you would probably expect that who you told might be a bit surprised, perhaps …

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Warner Brother’s Movie World…. Or Another Day of Serious Queueing!

Howdy all from the Gold Coast on my last day here, returning to Melbourne tonight. The weather has been brilliant, 25 - 27 degrees and mostly sunny the whole time, and I've really had a chance to unwind and enjoy where I'm at - yes first Sea World and then Movie Word - 'Hollywood on …

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