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Fifty Plus Travel: March 2015
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Sunday, 29 March 2015. Five Unsung Gems of Europe Part 4: Porto, Oh beautiful Porto! We flew from Paris which was quite chilly and rainy, via a Spanish airline, Veuling, into the sunshine of coastal Porto. Immediately, it was all stops out for a holiday atmosphere! The passengers were dressed casually and less chic- read Paris fashionable! And even the airport atmosphere was laidback and very casual! It seems the English invade these coastal spots in the summer months and why not! You can cross over the ...
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Fifty Plus Travel: January 2015
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Monday, 26 January 2015. Why did we fall victim to a robbery on a train from Patras to Athens in broad daylight? There was only one person, admittedly a large male, on the train when we stood up to get off. We always cover each others backpacks and keep them in sight when travelling. He was very practised and very quick! Luxury accommodation on board the ferry. Hubby had just received cash from the hole in the wall, to pay for the tickets as well! Do you know my cousin in Melbourne? As our hotel, very bu...
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Fifty Plus Travel: Palace of Versailles: Over the Top Opulence!
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Sunday, 26 July 2015. Palace of Versailles: Over the Top Opulence! No doubt, like me, you have heard of the grandeur of the great European palaces, but nothing could prepare me for the unsurpassed opulence of the Palace at Versailles! Early morning.empty Palace forecourt usually packed with busloads of tourists! The grandeur of one of the many hall areas complete with magnificent organ. The original palace was built by Louis XIV in 1631-34 and continued to house 2 more royals, King Louis XV and XVI. ...
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Fifty Plus Travel: Top Tips For International Travel
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Tuesday, 14 July 2015. Top Tips For International Travel. I have been travelling overseas for more than 11 years now and my motto is "expect the unexpected"! Here are my top 10 tips for making international travel easier. Firstly and most important: Be super organised! Arrange your travel insurance - there are always surprises when you are travelling! We were robbed in Greece and broke a mobile phone in a backpack when it fell from a roofrack in a Portuguese bus! Always take a pashmina or scarf and long ...
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Fifty Plus Travel: Hot air ballooning: Up, up and away in Turkey and Myanmar!
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Monday, 8 June 2015. Hot air ballooning: Up, up and away in Turkey and Myanmar! Have you ever been hot air ballooning? Despite the cost, the greatest thing I had to overcome was my fear of heights, the old vertigo I've suffered from forever! What a world was opened up to me when I finally realised my dreams and that first take off was so quiet and awe inspiring, that I was instantly an addict! Ballooning over Goreme's fantastic caves and landscape in Turkey! 65279;. Central Bagan was the capital of t...
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Fifty Plus Travel: February 2015
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Monday, 16 February 2015. Five unsung gems of Europe - Part 2. Moving around the countries of Europe by train and bus or ferry, we arrived at many destinations by the back door! First snow of the season on the Austrian alps enroute to Slovenia.. Ljubljana, truly a gem of modern Europe! The mighty dragon symbol of Slovenia on Dragon Bridge. Stilt walkers in downtown Ljubljana. Triple Bridge, Ljubljana. 65279;. Looking across Lake Bled to the monastery. 65279;. Rowboats on Lake Bled. It is a tour...
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Fifty Plus Travel: La Sagrada Familia: Gaudi's Gift To the World.
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Saturday, 1 August 2015. La Sagrada Familia: Gaudi's Gift To the World. Ah, Barcelona, the very name evokes that beautiful city with its tree lined Las Ramblos, where you can stroll down that long wide street feasting on local foods, markets, ices and popping into every shop you can imagine, satisfying the senses and enjoying a vino or two! Only donations and entry tickets provide the money to complete this amazing structure. The amazing "umbrella" of lights overhanging the altar area. Looking upwards to...
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Fifty Plus Travel: Five Unsung Gems of Europe Part 4: Porto, Oh beautiful Porto! Portugal's Gem.
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Sunday, 29 March 2015. Five Unsung Gems of Europe Part 4: Porto, Oh beautiful Porto! We flew from Paris which was quite chilly and rainy, via a Spanish airline, Veuling, into the sunshine of coastal Porto. Immediately, it was all stops out for a holiday atmosphere! The passengers were dressed casually and less chic- read Paris fashionable! And even the airport atmosphere was laidback and very casual! It seems the English invade these coastal spots in the summer months and why not! You can cross over the ...
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Fifty Plus Travel: Unsung gems of Europe Part 3. San Gimignano, Italy.
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Sunday, 8 March 2015. Unsung gems of Europe Part 3. San Gimignano, Italy. Scenes of Tuscan laneways with tall trees fading into the distance, stone cottages and ethereal beauty come to mind! Yes, the beauty of this countryside and its surrounds is just that, bellisimo! The Bastione San Francesco, part of the walled village. Well, I had to try some didn't I, just to find out the truth of the matter! Overlooking San Gimignano, a beautiful Tuscan vista. Urns full of herbs for remedies of all ills. Reflectio...
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Fifty Plus Travel: Reflections: What I Learnt from Problogger Training Event
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Saturday, 15 August 2015. Reflections: What I Learnt from Problogger Training Event. I've discovered I'm not a small fish in a big pond! I belong to a 'community' and my homemade blog business cards cut from Albanian maps are totally ok! Despite my newbie status, people who have immense followings have given those precious few minutes to speak personably with me, sharing their hard earned knowledge or a friendly hullo! Thank you Problogger for encouraging us to share our own small vision in this way!