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Musings

Here is where you will find all my musings, rantings, ravings and other blog posts sharing random thoughts. Mostly these are all travel related, but once in a while I will feel strongly about something and want to share it.

You will also find some of my earliest blog posts if you dig deeply enough. You can sneakily take a look back at how truely awful some of them were. Sadly (or not!) I deleted the worst ones a couple of years ago, so even these are not as bad as it got!

Would you travel for a World Expo?

The China Pavilion at Expo 2020, featuring a circular structure illuminated with a striking display of red and blue lights, radiating beams into the night sky. The pavilion's modern design is emphasized by the vibrant light show, creating a dynamic and futuristic atmosphere.

One of the things I ticked off my Fifty Before 50 Bucket List was to …

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Sixty before 60 – the New & Improved Bucket List

A giraffe stands in a dry, sparse landscape with bushes and trees, under a soft pink sky.

Welcome to my Sixty before 60 bucket list! In 2020, just as Covid hit, I …

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Christmas Gifts for Travellers

Two pine cones, dusted in snow, with small red and white Santa hats on them. Includes the words Christmas gifts for travellers

Are you wondering what gifts to buy the travellers in your life this year for …

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Fifty Before 50 – My New Bucket List Challenge

Two penguins stand on a rocky surface with snowy mountains in the background and a clear blue sky.

With all the lack of travelling happening lately – and the likelihood that there won’t …

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Hundertwasser Around the World

A multi-colored, uniquely designed building with varied shapes and sizes of windows and balconies, with some greenery growing on its walls and a streetlamp in the foreground.

I first discovered Hundertwasser when I was researching for my visit to Vienna, Austria, a …

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10 Places That Have Sparked Joy in My Travels

Aerial view of a snow-covered mountain with green fields and a town visible in the valley below under a partly cloudy sky.

When travelling, in between all the stress of getting around, the language barriers and the …

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A Personal Update – 6 Months On

Scenic view of a calm lake, green hills, and a vibrant rainbow arching through partly cloudy skies.

Many of you will have read my previous post (you can see it here) about …

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The Fear of Getting Lost – A Traveller’s Perspective

Two people lie on the grass in a park, with one holding a map. They appear relaxed, surrounded by trees and a body of water in the background.

It’s interesting when talking to other people, particularly those who don’t travel a lot, to …

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Inspirational Travel Books

A person sits on a wooden dock by the water, reading a book. They have light brown hair, are wearing a light sweater and gray pants. The water is calm and the sky is reflected in it.

Recently at a large party as we entered we were handed a name tag and …

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A Personal Update: When Life Gives You Lemons…

A close-up view of a group of fresh, ripe lemons.

I have debated long and hard as to whether I was going to share the …

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