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Nov 24, 2019
2 min

Photo Diary | Sunshine On Leith

Leith was a busy working dock back in the 18th century, in fact it was Scotland’s main port for trade with huge ships sailing in and out with products such as wool, wine and spices. In 1920 Leith became part of Edinburgh and so it is situated on the northern edge of the city. The industrial side has now faded, and Leith is now rated one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods with great places to eat and drink- including two of the cities Michelin-star restaurants, and many (mo

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Nov 3, 2019
2 min

Photo Diary | Dean Village, Edinburgh

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital; the city is bustling, full of energy, full of tourists and locals. There is the medieval Old Town, the elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings, there is the Scottish Parliament, many monuments, bars, restaurants, museums, a palace and of course Edinburgh Castle- all making Edinburgh a very worthy capital city… Yet just a 5 minute stroll from the main shopping area Princes Street lies an oasis of serenity, a quaint and

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Jun 2, 2019
2 min

Stunning Queenslander Homes

I've been going through our old photographs from when we lived in Brisbane, as we loved the city and haven't ever really got round to documenting our time there. When I was looking at the photos I found our collection of Brisbane houses... Back in 2011 we moved to Australia on a ‘working holiday visa’ and settled into life for a little while at least, in Brisbane. We rented a condo with 3 houses connected, and it was built on stilts. We immediately realised that pretty much m

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Mar 18, 2019
2 min

The Best Of The Best Scottish Castles

Scotland once had thousands of castles dotted from the highlands to the lowlands, and now while only a few hundred are said to remain, there are many castles that are so worth the visit! Some are in ruins, some have been fully refurbished and restored and some now stand as stately homes. Here we list what we deem to be the best of the best. Click here to check out our "30 Best Castles In Scotland That You Must Visit" Must do! These are the castles that you cannot leave Scotla

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Feb 14, 2019
1 min

The Taj Mahal | The Most Beautiful Building In The World!

The Taj Mahal is considered the most beautiful building in the world and remains as one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a symbol of India’s rich history. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan , to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died whilst giving birth to their 14th child. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 42-acre complex made of ivory-white marble on the interior and exterior, the interior chamber of the Taj Mahal

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Feb 10, 2019
2 min

Free Things To Do In London- Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch Street

20 Fenchurch Street, or as it is affectionally known the 'Walkie Talkie' building is absolutely free to visit and marvel at London&#

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Jan 6, 2019
1 min

The Best Views In Edinburgh | Scott Monument

Sir Walter Scott is a Scottish writer, born in 1771. During the years of 1801-1815 he wrote poetry including “The Lady of the Lake” and published collections of Scottish ballads, he produced a series of novels “The Waverly” which was anonymous until he took his authorship in 1827. Sir Walter Scott’s writings have had an enormous worldwide appeal, inspiring composers, influencing writers and encouraging people to visit Scotland. After his death it was agreed that “a Public Mem

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Sep 30, 2018
1 min

Greece | Cats Of Nisyros

Whether you a feline lover or more of a dog person, there is no escaping the furry little cats in Greece, and Nisyros in particular. The quaint, traditional streets an alleys have cats roaming around or seeking shade and rest from the hot summer sun. The cats are either friendly and will come for a stroke, or are skittish and will run away, sadly there was a quite a few cats that looked scraggy, malnourished and had some kind of injury/ disease, but all of them were undenia

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Aug 12, 2018
4 min

Best Photo Opportunities Of The Sydney Harbour Bridge

Along with the Harbour and Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic image of Sydney, and indeed of Australia. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore. The bridge was competed in March 1932 and is the sixth longest spanning-arch bridge in the world and also the tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134 metre

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Jun 16, 2018
1 min

Photo Diary | Stunning Images From The Temples Of Angkor

In June 2011 (7 years ago this month) we went on our first backpacking adventure, around Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Cambodia. We were over-awed with our trip to Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Phrom. Here we share some of favourite images from our day exploring these wonderful ruins, the largest religious monument in the world. #photodiary #cambodia

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Apr 7, 2018
4 min

Scotland | DO NOT MISS Devil’s Pulpit, Finnich Glen

Did you know there is a mystical gorge located in the heart of Scotland? It is a sight to behold. What is it?: A short steep gorge which is up to 70 metres deep, carved by red sandstone from the Carnock Burn. The real name of the gorge is Finnich Glen. The Devil’s Pulpit name comes from a circular rock that looks similar to that of a church pulpit – although presumably the red coloured water / sandstone seemed more satanic than saintly to early visitors. How to get there: The

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Mar 10, 2018
3 min

Scotland | Glen Etive In Winter

When travelling through the Scottish Highlands, make sure to put Glen Etive on the top of your list. The mountainous landscape is oozing is

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Feb 17, 2018
1 min

8 Mesmerising Images Of The Great Wall Of China

8 Mesmerising Images Of The Great Wall Of China in celebration of the Chinese New Year

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Jan 20, 2018
3 min

30 Personal 'Pinch Me Moments' To Celebrate Turning 30!

As Pam turns 30 here are 30 Pinch Me Moments throughout the years of holidays and travelling. Visiting 51 countries over 5 continents.

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Jan 13, 2018
2 min

Dubai | 401 Awesome Photographs From The Khalifa

{Well maybe not 401 photographs but thats only cause we have shortened down the amount we took to a decent, appropriate, normal size} When we booked our flights to Australia we checked the options of extending our connecting flight in Dubai, turns out it was easy to do and no extra money so we stayed 2 days. Although this seems a rather short amount of time, we planned ahead and knew what we wanted to do, also we had already been to Dubai on a layover before and were only the

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Dec 23, 2017
1 min

38 Scenic Winter Views Of Scotland

Having moved back to my homeland of Scotland, I want to start a new series of posts showcasing just exactly how stunning and beautiful Scotl

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Sep 24, 2017
3 min

New Zealand's Best Experience? Swimming With Dolphins

Want to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat? Then Kaikoura in New Zealand's South Island is the place you must go to. Swimming i

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Aug 30, 2017
5 min

Reminiscing Over Malta- Our First Holiday

A weeks holiday turned adventure. How to travel around Malta, Gozo and Comino and what top sights to visit.

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Jun 23, 2017
1 min

Photo Diary- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Māori for "sacred waters", a day here will feel like you've left earth and ended up on some mysterious planet. The place was immense, there were green pools, steaming champagne pools, mud pools, bubbling lava pools, lakes and Lady Knox Geyser. Cameras used: Canon G7X, Sony HX50, GoPro Hero 5 Black #photodiary #newzealand

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May 16, 2017
1 min

Photo Diary- La Sagrada Familia

A sneak peak inside the famous La Sagrada Familia, a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. C

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Apr 13, 2017
1 min

Photo Diary | Seville In 21 Photos

With no time scheduled in on our Spanish road trip to visit Seville we almost never went, but how could we miss it out? We weren't there for long at all, however we are so glad we made the diversion to get a quick glimpse and taste of this vibrant, lovely city with its mix of Moorish, Gothic, and Hispanic buildings which had such character. Cameras used: Canon G7X, Lumix G7 14mm-42mm lens #spain #photodiary #europe #europe2017

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Nov 27, 2016
1 min

Photo Diary- 48 Hours in Budapest

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. We visited for 48 hours in the middle of winter, exploring the city by foot and on the city sightseeing bus. Below is some of our top experiences in Budapest We would like to visit this gorgeous city again, in the summer months, where we can bathe in one of the cities many Thermal Baths. Cameras used: Canon G7X, Lumix G7 14mm-42mm, 45mm-

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Nov 25, 2016
1 min

Photo Diary- Auschwitz- Birkenau

There's no sugar coating this post. Auschwitz, the largest Nazi German concentration camp and death camp where in the years 1940- 1945 the Nazis deported at least 1,300,000 people to Auschwitz: 1,100,000 Jews, 140,000-150,000 Poles, 23,000 Roma (Gypsies), 15,000 Soviet POW, 25,000 Prisoners from other ethnic groups. 1,100,000 of these people died in Auschwitz, approximately 90% of the victims were Jews, the SS murdered the majority of them in the gas chambers. Our visit to

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Sep 6, 2015
1 min

Photo Diary- Hobbiton Where 'Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost'

Driving 1 hour from Rotorua to Matamata where we registered at the i-site and waited on our bus which would drive us out to the hills where Peter Jackson once flew over scouting for the perfect location. Our Hobbiton Movie Tour was $88 each. The set was taken down after the first movie but the farmers asked for it to be kept permanently after the next movie set was built as so many tourists were coming to the land in search of Hobbiton anyway. We were spellbound and thought i

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