Images of the Hagia Sofia – Istanbul, Türkiye

Howdy all. Well I've (approximately) reached Istanbul in my telling of the story of Dhaka to Dakar, and I think it was one of the most photogenic places I stopped on the whole trip. So I'm sharing a few photos of the significant places I saw. The Hagia Sofia - Catholic Church/Orthodox Church/Mosque/Museum/Mosque is unquestionably …

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Cebu Pacific Domestic Flight Review: Manila to Puerto Princessa

It's time to see what it's like on a FULL flight with Cebu Pacific on Flight 5J 639 on an Airbus A321CEO from Manila, the Philippine capital to Puerto Princessa on the southern island of Palawan. Flying over the archipelago of the Philippines is impressive as the sun goes down. Check out this full flight …

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The Long Journey to Istanbul

Howdy all! Continuing on from my time in Egypt, this is the story of 2023’s adventure ‘Dhaka to Dakar’. Today I’ll be recounting the not-very-well-thought-out tale of getting from Luxor, in Egypt to Istanbul, Turkey, by air. Luxor has a small airport although it does claim to be an ‘international’ airport. The reality is that …

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Accommodation Review: Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel, Istanbul

Howdy all, time for another patented ‘Accommodation Review’ – this time in what I think is best described as a Bed and Breakfast in the Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, the Dilhayat Kalfa. At a little over $80AUD a night (booked well in advance) or around $52USD, this one was great value for money with a …

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Historic Hotel in Manila – the 1898!

Howdy all. Time for another 'five-minute review' - ok this one is eight minutes, reviewing a hotel in Manila in the Makati area commonly known as 'The 1898'. Despite being in a bit of a questionable are of the city, this was a great stay with a full breakfast. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/lpLJTt6xW_E Thanks for popping by! …

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