Churches, Markets and a Palace of the Medici’s – Full On FLORENCE!

G’day folks. Time to continue with the story of my time in Firenze, (aka Florence), Italy 2023. If you read my previous post I took you through the first two days of my time in this amazing Tuscan city, and so today I continue on and write up with days three and four! Day Three …

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Flights of Florence Fancy – Exploring the Centre of the Renaissance in Italy

G’day folks. Well, today I embark on a big challenge for you, bringing you a summary of my time in the capital of the Renaissance and one of my favourite places I visited last year on my Dhaka to Dakar journey – and that’s Florence. I had five nights and realistically four days in Florence, …

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One Day in Tirana, Capital of Albania!

G’day folks! Today I continue on the tale of last year’s ‘Dhaka to Dakar’ Adventure, and today it’s the Albanian capital of Tirana which is the focus of today’s blog! Albania’s capital is a surprising and youthful city, with a dark past and I think, a bright future! Anyways, I was travelling Dhaka to Dakar …

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Topkapi Palace Istanbul – The Harem in Pictures

G'day Folks! Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is one of the city's premier sights, and for me the Harem was the real highlight - you could easily think it's a palace on its own! Wonderful use of wood and tiles, stunning rooms and buildings, the domes are also spectacular. It does cost extra to check out …

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