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View from Eyup Cemetery over Eyup Sultan Mosque Istanbul Turkey

Ferry to Eyup Istanbul for Pierre Loti views and Eyup Sultan Istanbul Mosque 2018

November 28, 2013 By Jan Robinson 29 Comments

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Updated August 2018. The views from the Istanbul Pierre Loti Cafe at Eyup Istanbul are Panoramic. Sitting at the base of the hill is the Eyup Sultan Istanbul Mosque – a mosque that holds a special place in the hearts of Istanbulites. I recommend arriving by ferry from Eminonu, ascending the hill via Eyup Gondola …

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Filed Under: Budget Travel Tips, Istanbul, Journey, Popular Posts

Experience Heaven and Earth in Hoi An – Post 11

June 27, 2013 By Jan Robinson 33 Comments

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Updated July 2018. The Heaven and Earth Bicycle Tour Hoi An was our favourite thing to do in this charming town. Ride through both the town and country visiting local industries, including boat building, mud brick making, mother of pearl inlay work, fishing nets and fishing baskets. The Unesco heritage listed buildings of Hoi An …

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Filed Under: Bike Rides, Budget Travel Tips, Reviews, Vietnam Tagged With: One Month in Vietnam

Fishermen haul the nets in the port of Essaouira Morocco

How to get from Marrakech to Essaouira and more

June 20, 2013 By Jan Robinson 43 Comments

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Why you should visit this delightful Moroccan Port town plus the all important HOW TO GET TO ESSAOUIRA. Why Visit Essaouira Intriguing architecture, food, markets, restaurants and music. We recommend every Marrakech visitor adds an Essaouira experience to their itinerary. Essaouira is wonderfully relaxing after the equally wonderful craziness that is Marrakech. Essaouira has Famous …

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Filed Under: Budget Travel Tips, Morocco

Quebec City historical murals

Welcome to the Only Walled City North of Mexico City: Quebec City

June 13, 2013 By Jan Robinson 57 Comments

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Next time you are blowing out the candles on your birthday cake, spare a thought for Quebec City, Canada, (pronounced Kebec) who turned 400 years old back in 2008.  The party was huge – it lasted for a year and reportedly cost the Canadian Government a cool $110 Million.  Now that’s a party. France and …

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Granada Street Scene

Fantastic Friday – Dunking in Granada is Messy

May 24, 2013 By Jan Robinson 4 Comments

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Early morning breezes and a nip in the air – a North Queensland Autumn – a Spanish Spring? See the expanse of sky in this photo? Spring time in Anadalucia and hence Granada, is blue skies. As the day progresses it is hard to tell the difference between what could be whispy white clouds but …

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Filed Under: Budget Travel Tips, Spain

Rock Wallaby Feeding

Rock Wallabies on Magnetic Island

May 7, 2013 By Jan Robinson 20 Comments

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When I think of adorable furry creatures on Magnetic Island in North Queensland, I immediately think Koalas! But while it is true they can be found here, both in the wild and in captivity, they do tend to sleep unapproachably in their gum trees. Then I remember our stays at many Magnetic Island holiday houses …

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Filed Under: Budget Travel Tips, Townsville, Wildlife

West Point Magnetic Island Sunset

May 2, 2013 By Jan Robinson 45 Comments

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The Barge from Townsville had just delivered us to Nelly Bay Magnetic Island in the north of Queensland, Australia.  Our house-sit was only five minutes away from the barge terminal so within an hour we had unpacked and were off exploring in our 4WD vehicle. It had been many years since we had visited West …

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Budget Travel Interview with Krista Bjorn from Rambling Tart

April 4, 2013 By Jan Robinson 33 Comments

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Today I have some questions to put to Writer, Traveller, Photographer, Food Lover and Blogger, Krista Bjorn.  When I think of Krista’s blog Rambling Tart, I think of beautiful words that pamper my soul, home made delicacies to salivate over and travel shots that have me packing my bag. Meet Krista in her favourite Wellies:      …

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Filed Under: Australia Travel Blog, Budget Travel Tips, Interviews, Journey

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