Looking out across the calm Lisbon shore, I am moved by the memories that brim to mind. It is mid-year already and time to reflect on all I have seen and experienced in my last 188 consecutive days of travelling. You would think that after six months, I would be used to living this realityContinueContinue reading “188 Days of Travel”
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A photo walk in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Looking out across the manicured exotic gardens and regal stone archways of the Alhambra, it is easy to forget your time and place in the world. The vines are woven with wisdom through weathered wire frames and ageless white light filters through ancient windows. Sophisticated fountains and aqueducts nourish fragrant blooms and keep the groundsContinueContinue reading “A photo walk in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain”
Travel. Food. Photo. Spain. (Pt.2)
Yesterday was the last day of my six week Spanish adventure, during which I saw a lot of the country, learnt a little of the language and ate lots of delicious food. Starting in lovely Barcelona, I then walked from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino de Santiago, Camino Frances. I cycled theContinueContinue reading “Travel. Food. Photo. Spain. (Pt.2)”
Cycling in San Sebastian, Spain
There is something inherently serene about cycling by the sea. Perhaps its the feeling of salty air filling your lungs as your glide like a gull along the waters-edge. Perhaps its the big blue space that reminds you that the world is vast and wild. Or maybe, its just the simple pleasure of being awayContinueContinue reading “Cycling in San Sebastian, Spain”
6 Wonderful ways to experience Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Traditional and contemporary delights contribute equal doses of charm in the northern Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. Widely known as being a UNESCO World Heritage City, the home of the tomb of Saint James and the end of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, Santiago attracts millions of pilgrims each year, as well as plentyContinueContinue reading “6 Wonderful ways to experience Santiago de Compostela, Spain”
Reflections: A 2012 Travel Photo Essay
I’ve always found that travelling offers so many opportunities to reflect, to re-evaluate the direction of my life. Unlike the routine churn of home life, travelling allows time and space, a new angle from which to view the world, new experiences to teach you, and different challenges to remind you that there is always moreContinueContinue reading “Reflections: A 2012 Travel Photo Essay”
For the love of Turkish coffee
Thick, sweet, caffeinated goodness, oh how I love you… especially when served in tiny colourful cups amidst the whir of Turkish culture. For the love of you, I have been led into hidden bookish courtyards, I have whittled hours watching passers-by, and I’ve been persuaded to perform foreign stove-top rituals at the risk of shameContinueContinue reading “For the love of Turkish coffee”
Must-have Istanbul meals for 10 Turkish Lira or less
The glory of Istanbul’s Ottoman architecture and colourful carpets is arguably matched by its exotic, flavoursome foods. After three months of travelling around Northern Europe on budget-conscious cold sandwiches and greasy pub meals, I was delighted to arrive in Istanbul where fresh, delicious food is cheap, abundant and comes with a side of culture. Fast-forwardContinueContinue reading “Must-have Istanbul meals for 10 Turkish Lira or less”
The magical world of Topkapi Palace – Istanbul, Turkey
One of my favourite Istanbul experiences is visiting Topkapi Palace in Sultanahmet, Istanbul’s old city. As you walk through the impressive white Gate of Salutation, you are transported to a time and place that seem more akin to childhood make-believe than real-world history. Inside you’ll find the worlds fifth largest diamond sparkling with decadent delightContinueContinue reading “The magical world of Topkapi Palace – Istanbul, Turkey”
Wide angle: a photo walk through Istanbul, Turkey
I am feeling inspired by the rich cityscape of Istanbul: the kaleidoscope of colours, the exotic scents that hang on humid air, the lovely clash and clamour on the streets. Some of my favourite days here have been spent wandering the labyrinth of possibilities, taking time to notice and capture the quirks that collectively createContinueContinue reading “Wide angle: a photo walk through Istanbul, Turkey”
Travel around the world from inside a computer
Sometimes we just don’t get to see and experience the things that we want to experience in the flesh. Whether it’s wandering the jazz painted streets of Cuba or living like a nomad in Mongolia, road tripping across America or connecting with communities in Africa, often money, time and physical ability can limit our in-personContinueContinue reading “Travel around the world from inside a computer”
Heading for the hills: adventures around Maleny, Queensland
Sometimes I just need to get out of town, out of routine. I find myself craving an open road with the windows down; bird calls echoing into silence; hypnotic ocean blue. So, with very few plans in place, I recruited the enthusiasm of my man, threw a bag in the car, cranked the tunes andContinueContinue reading “Heading for the hills: adventures around Maleny, Queensland”
Another adventure in the planning
Oh, I have good news my friends! I’m dusting off my keyboard, brushing up my online bargain hunting skills and getting ready to launch into the comprehensive investigation, planning and plotting of another international adventure. Hurrah. But, before I get carried away in my pre-planning euphoria, I would just like to acknowledge that yes, it’sContinueContinue reading “Another adventure in the planning”
Farewell Syria
Although I have only had a week in Syria, the country has made quite an impression on me. Kind people, magnificently old ruins, rich foods, deep traditions and desert sands that stun the soul… Finding the time to see all that Syria has to offer has been a challenge. From a leisurely start in Aleppo’sContinueContinue reading “Farewell Syria”
The Sands of Palmyra
Nothing quite compares to sitting at the top of a second century Greco-Roman amphitheatre in the middle of the Syrian desert with only the hot wind and red sands for company. It was in this moment that I was overwhelmed with gratitude for my travel experiences. At times I still find myself a little surprisedContinueContinue reading “The Sands of Palmyra”
Learning Through The People Of Syria
Every new country presents a new set of customs, cultural understandings and practical circumstances. Learning a country – the people, the values, the plumbing – is one of the things I love most about travelling. There is something inherently thrilling about saying ‘thank you’ or ‘hello’ in a foreign language (and being understood) or figuringContinueContinue reading “Learning Through The People Of Syria”
Exploring Taksim
The day after I post my jeans and jumpers home, the temperature in Istanbul drops from 35 to 20 degrees Celsius. But that is okay, the cool air has been a welcomed change and a popular topic of conversation between strangers on the street. Today has been a day of welcomed surprises. This morning IContinueContinue reading “Exploring Taksim”
Surviving The Mysterious, Inevitable Travel Sickness
After a twelve hour journey from Denizli to Istanbul (two buses, a tram and a long, hot walk), I spent yesterday in various states of laziness. Being the kind of person who always crams as much as possible into a day, laziness is something I still need to think of as constructive to enjoy it.ContinueContinue reading “Surviving The Mysterious, Inevitable Travel Sickness”
Nic Freeman 