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Hi, I'm newly 60, newly retired, and, in the words of my great Welsh countryman Dylan Thomas, "Raging against the dying of the light," one country at a time. #travel #travelphotography #solotravel Follow my adventures at www.donotgogentlytravel.com
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First night in Seville - Went to the flamenco. Stunning show.

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November 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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And so, farewell to the Balkans. Fly home tomorrow, then out to Spain for a month on Thur.

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November 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Ran into the Serbian artillery today in Belgrade. Armistice gun salute.

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November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Dubrovnik city walls are virtually empty this time of year. Spent the afternoon up there till the light got better, and stayed for sunset.

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October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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This was a new hummer for me in Colombia. Blue-throated Starfrontlet!

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October 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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A few from Colombia of one of my favourite hummers - Sword-billed Hummingbird.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Trip from Split. When the guy said, "This is the entrance to the Blue Cave", I thought he was having a laugh, but no. We were the last boat that made it in, they closed the cave straight after.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Spent the day in Slovenia's beautiful Soja Valley yesterday, towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, emerald water and bouncing bridges.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Currently in Lake Bled, Slovenia. Stunningly Beautiful!
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October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Currently in Vienna. I've always wanted to see the Spanish riding school and the spectacular white horses, so attended the morning training. Unfortunately, they don't allow photography of the horses, so I used AI to give you an idea of the show.😀
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September 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Spectacular flight over the Andes from Pereira to Bogota yesterday. Glad I got a window seat! 😀

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September 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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While birding the Santa Marta mountains of Colombia, we met two men from the local indigenous people. It's encounters like this that make travelling worthwhile.

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September 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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20 years ago, Comuna 13, Medillin, Colombia was the most dangerous place on the planet. Now, it's known for graffiti, hip hop dancers, bars & tourists.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Jardin, Colombia. Beautiful Saturday night, rum, music and Pasa Fina horses!
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August 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Excellent day yesterday at Reserva Natural Jardín de Rocas. Normally to see a Cock of the Rock Lek, you need to be up at dawn. Teatime is much nicer!
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August 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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I hate heights, but I tried, I really did. Then I saw it. La Garrucha, Jardin, Colombia. There's brave and there's stupid. I'm neither :-)

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August 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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I may have stayed at a cuter hotel, but I'm blowed if I can think of it! Hotel Jardin in Jardin, Colombia...
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August 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Some birds from the gardens in my hotel in Salento. Southern Emerald toucanet (endemic) Black-billed trush, Andean Emerald, Flame-rumped Tanager.
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August 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Cocora Valley near Salento Colombia. Took a Willy's to see the Wax Palms, the world's tallest trees. Short steep hike at 7500 feet
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August 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Interesting first morning in Bogota. Hit Plaza Bolivar and found a massive procession of singing, white-robed priests, literally hundreds.
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August 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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When business class is cheaper than premium economy. Thx KLM. Colombia bound. 6 weeks exploring a new country, its culture and its wildlife #traveladdicts #solotravel #travelphotography #birdphotography

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August 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Ok! A little naughty as you're not supposed to photograph in there. A few, "shot from the hip" shots at the Bone Chapel in Kunta Hora, near Prague. Extraordinary ossuary. Creepy! #traveladdicts #travelphotography #solotravel #travelbloggercommunity #noflashphotography
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June 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Some love in Prague for UK national treasure, Sir David Attenborough
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June 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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Just arrived in Prague for next Sunday's Springsteen gig. It's gonna be a fantastic show in a fantastic city! Not allowed to take a camera in, just phone shots #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #springsteen #prague #estreetband #solotravel #livemusic #travelphotographer #concertphotographer
June 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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There's a spot in Caye Caulker, Belize where you can feed Tarpons. Hold a small fish between your fingers and these giant fish leap out of the water to snatch it. www.donotgogentlytravel.com #solotravel #seniortravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #travelphotography #belize #cayecaulker
May 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM