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La Alhambra Palace on a Hill

Buy Tickets for Alhambra the must see in Granada Spain 2021

June 27, 2021 By Jan Robinson 23 Comments

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Updated June 2021 Following a Three Month Covid 19 shut down The Alhambra is now open (29th June 2020) and welcoming visitors The Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must see in Granada Spain and this post explains how to visit Alhambra and how to buy tickets for Alhambra. Having waited for this …

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Filed Under: Palaces and Castles, Spain

Tobruk Baths and Kiosk

Cool off at the Tobruk Pool Townsville

May 24, 2021 By Jan Robinson 2 Comments

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UPDATED 24th May, 2021 Tobruk Pool Townsville Upgrade 2020 An 11.3 million AUD upgrade was carried out on Tobruk Pool Townsville opening to the Public in July 2020. It is now better than ever. Along the Strand beachfront, in TOWNSVILLE, North Queensland, a distance of 2.2 km there are no less than four swimming enclosures.  …

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Filed Under: Townsville, tropical lifestyle

Carpark View to Mt. Stuart

Castle Hill Townsville – Castle Hill Walks and Castle Hill Drives

January 19, 2021 By Jan Robinson 8 Comments

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Let’s explore Castle Hill Townsville and the Castle Hill Reserve. This iconic hill is located near Townsville Strand, the central business district and beachside suburb of North Ward.  The upmarket suburb of Yarrawonga clings to it’s slopes. Whether you climb the hill or drive to the summit, Castle Hill is one of the fun things …

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Filed Under: Short Walks, Townsville

Yanks Jetty Pontoon

Pelorus Island and Orpheus Island Fishing Snorkelling Information

January 17, 2021 By Jan Robinson 25 Comments

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The weather was perfect for snorkelling and fishing at Pelorus Island, just half an hour from the fishing town of Lucinda near Ingham in North Queensland. Where is Lucinda? Lucinda is the perfect distance from Townsville.  The road trip, towing our 4.75 aluminium runabout, is long enough to give a going on holiday feel and …

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Filed Under: Boat Trips, Queensland, Wildlife

Topkapi Palace - Interior Baghdad Kiosk

Topkapi Palace Views in Istanbul

January 3, 2021 By Jan Robinson 35 Comments

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The best way to absorb the Ottoman opulence of old Istanbul is to take in some Topkapi Palace Views. Located in the historic district close to Hagia Sophia, the Palace (a museum since 1924) is a reminder of those grand times. It is interesting to note that although Istanbul or Constantinople as it was then …

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Filed Under: Destination Guides, Istanbul, Palaces and Castles

Platypus floating on top of the water Broken River Eungela Mackay

Where to Find Platypus in the Wild in Queensland

August 21, 2020 By Jan Robinson

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The answer to the question ‘Where to Find Platypus’ is of course AUSTRALIA, or more specifically the East Coast of Australia. We are Australian and until recently had not seen a platypus in the wild. On our latest Queensland Road Trip that all changed and we saw so many Platypus. It was incredibly exciting and …

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Filed Under: Queensland, Wildlife

Carlton Street Kirwan Laneway Pink Elephant Street Art

Townsville Street Art – Top Free Thing to do in Townsville

June 7, 2020 By Jan Robinson

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At Budget Travel Talk we are all about free Townsville activities and a top free thing to do in Townsville is finding and enjoying Townsville Street Art. Townsville City Council has encouraged Street Art as a way of invigorating the City Centre and subsequently the City has a vibrant array of commissioned and non-commissioned art. …

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Townsville Hoi Polloi Coffee and Cake

Hoi Polloi Townsville with a side of Townsville Street Art

May 29, 2020 By Jan Robinson 20 Comments

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I am a sucker for ambience. Well who isn’t?  But it has to be the right kind of ambience and I like the brand that the Hoi Polloi Townsville Cafe dishes up. Where is Hoi Polloi Townsville? You will find this hidden gem of a coffee shop in Denham Lane Townsville at the back entrance …

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Filed Under: DOG FRIENDLY CAFES, Street Art, Townsville

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