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Travelled to Eastern Europe... arriving from Seoul (South Korea), then travelled to/through; Istanbul (Turkey), Veliko Taravo (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).

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

In the medieval Transylvanian town, Sighisoara, 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.

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.

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






Blue Mosque

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






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Flew to the Mediterranean via Singapore and Dubai... the aim to travel from Egypt around the Mediterranean to Morocco... travelled 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), 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 (The 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).

In the Desert

Taking a break in the desert 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.

Palmyra

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

Norias of Hamah

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

Winter Fairy Land

Fairy Mountains, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Turkey.

The Winner!

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

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

Glorious Granada

The multi-cultural streets, Granada, Spain.




Skyfall

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




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