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Travelling to Eastern Europe... arriving in Istanbul (Turkey) via Seoul (South Korea), then travelling to/through; Istanbul (Turkey), Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria), Bucharest, Brasvo, Sighisoara, Sibiu (Romania), Budapest, Esztergom, Eger (Hungary), Prague (Czech Republic), Tirana (Albania), Skopje (Macedonia), Sofia, Plovdiv (Bulgaria), Istanbul (Turkey) and back home via Seoul (South Korea).



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Galata Bridge

Strolling across the famous Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey.

Patriarchal Cathedral

The medieval Patriarchal Cathedral, in the fortress of Tsarevets, in the "Village of Kings", Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.

Bucharest Evening

Late evening in downtown Bucharest, Romania.

Brasov Square

The lively square in tourist friendly Brasov, Transylvania, Romania.

Dracula's Castle

The alleged castle of infamous 'Vlad the Impaler' aka 'Count Dracula', Bran, Transylvania, Romania.

Citadel Clock Tower

Clock tower, in the medieval Transylvanian town, Sighisoara, Transylvania, Romania.

Transfăgărășan

Upper section of the famous and spectacular winding, Transfăgărășan, Transylvania, Romania.

Bâlea Lake

Two nuns walking around snow-covered Bâlea Lake, at the top of the spectacular Transfăgărășan, Bâlea Lake, Transylvania, Romania.

Saxon Cemetery

Medieval 13th century Saxon cemetery, attached to the oldest UNESCO listed fortified church in the region, Viscri, Transylvania, Romania.

Saxon Streets

Traditional Transylvanian Saxon houses, in the streets of UNESCO listed Biertan, Transylvania, Romania.

A Road Less Travelled

Transporting a load of timber, by traditional horse and cart, on the back-roads between Viscri and Dacia, Transylvania, Romania.

Life in the Shadows

A marginalised gypsy family, in the small isolated Saxon village, Malancrav, Transylvania, Romania.

Sibiu Solstice

Locals share their atmospheric old town, with a winter make-over, ready for the production of a movie, Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania.

The Danube

Cruising down the Danube, past the impressive Hungarian Parliament building in beautiful Budapest, Hungary.

Esztergom Streets

This small historical border town is particularly significant for Catholics, with it's huge Bazilika, Esztergom, Hungary.

"Valley of Maidens"

In the famed wine growing region and spa town, you'll find the "Valley of Maidens", where you can sample and buy a variety of local wines, Eger, Hungary.

Spooky Clock Tower

A spooky gothic clock tower, from my hotel balcony, Prague, Czech Republic.

Pražský Hrad

The massive bohemian Pražský Hrad Castle, on a gloomy night, Prague, Czech Republic.

Taking the Piss

Controversial sculptor David Černý's Proudy', two men pissing into a pool the shape of the Czech Republic, outside the Kafka Museum, Prague, Czech Republic.






Above the Clouds

Flying over Albania's "Mountainous Zone", on the approach to Tirana's 'Mother Teresa' International Airport, Albania.







Rruga Murat Toptani

The enchanting Rruga Murat Toptani, lit up during the evening, in downtown Tirana, Albania.







Kruja Views

Nestled into the hills an hour north of Tirana, is the spectacular village of Kruja, where you'll find a historical castle, interesting bazaar and awesome views, Kruja, Albania.

St Nedelya Church

St Nedelya's is a medieval Orthodox church, dating back to the 10th century, and a landmark in the city centre Sofia, Bulgaria.

Nebet Tepe Views

Evening view over the Thracian Ruins of Eumolpias, from Nebet Tepe (aka Prayer Hill), Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Blue Mosque

The famous 15th century Sultan Ahmed Mosque (aka Blue Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey.



Other Eastern European photos from my travels;

Bulgarian photos
Romanian photos
Hungarian photos
Czech Republic photos
Albanian photos





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Flew to the Mediterranean to travel from Egypt around to Morocco... arriving in Cairo (Egypt), via Singapore and Dubai... travelling to/through; Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Hurghada, Suez, Sharm al-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweibaa (Egypt), Aqaba, Petra, Amman, Jerash (Jordan), Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa (Israel), Amman,(Jordan), Damascus, Palmyra, Tartus, Homs‎, Hamah, Aleppo (Syria), Antioch, Adana, Kas, Nevsehir, Göreme, Pamukkale, Selçuk, Kuşadası, Çanakkale, Istanbul (Turkey), Thessaloníki, Athens (Greece), Brindisi, Naples, Rome, Florence, Milan (Italy), (Germany), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Paris (France), Barcelona, Alicante, Granada, Córdoba, Algeciras, Sevilla (Spain), (Gibraltar) Faro, Lagos, Monchique, Evora, Lisbon, Sintra (Portugal) Madrid (Spain) and back home via Bangkok, Ko Phangan (Thailand)... (I was unable to visit Lebanon, Crete and Morocco).



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In the Desert

Taking a break in the desert, while hitching between Aswan and Abu Simbel, Egypt.

On Da Nile

Felucca's take a lazy 3 days to sail from Aswan to Luxor, Egypt.

On the Beach

The laid-back Bedouin fishing village, Dahab, Egypt.

Hunter or Hunted?

Hunting Falcons on the ferry journey between Nuweibaa, Egypt and Aqaba, Jordan.

The Monastery

El Deir or 'The Monastery' in the ancient hidden trading town, Petra, Jordan.

On the Streets

Walking the ancient streets in the historical roman ruins, Jerash, Jordan.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The bus that took me, music blaring, through the desert and multiple check-points to Palmyra, Damascus, Hauran, Syria.

Palmyra

The ancient 3000 year old Assyrian site, Palmyra, Syrian Desert, Syria.







Norias of Hamah

One of the 17 remaining Norias or waterwheels that traditionally channeled water for agricultural proposes, Hamah, Orontes Valley, Syria.

Winter Fairy Land

Fairy Mountains, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, Turkey.

The Winner!

A champion camel wearing the winner's carpet after a successful 'camel wrestling' tournament, Selcuk, Aegean Turkey, Turkey.

Gallipoli

ANZAC Cove is the infamous site of the battle between the Turkish and Allied troops in 1915 and one which is commemorated yearly, near Canakkale, Marmara, Turkey.

Lykavittos Hill

Rising from the upmarket suburb of Kolonaki is the spectacular Lykavittos Hill, Athens, Greece.

Flavian Amphitheatre

Ruins of the Flavian Amphitheatre aka The Colosseum, Rome, Italy.

On the Canal

One of the many canals in the unique canal-belt, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Notre Dame

The magnificent Gothic architecture of Notre Dame, Paris, France.

Glorious Granada

The multi-cultural streets, from the amazing Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia, Spain.

Skyfall

On top of 'The Rock', in the British territory, ceded in the 16th century, Gibraltar.

Cliff Fishing

Fishing the 100m cliffs at Portugal's western-most point, near Lagos, Portugal.

Gruesome Grotto

The gruesome Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in the Igreja de Sao Francisco, Evora, Portugal.

Avenida da Liberdade

View of one of the main historical boulevard's, Lisbon, Portugal.

Fairy-tale Village

Just out of Lisbon you find the fairy-tale village, forests and castles, Sintra, Portugal.

On the Beach

On the tropical 'Ban Tai' coastline, Ko Phangan, Thailand.



Other photos from my travels;

Egyptian photos
Jordanese photos
Syrian photos
Turkish photos
Greek photos
Italian photos
Dutch photos
French photos
Spanish photos
Portugese photos
Thai photos





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