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The Netherlands: Bicycle Nation
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With tyres screeching, the taxi pulled up a few feet from me. I turned and looked at the driver, my eyes wide and heart pounding. ‘Geez THAT was close! Where did he come from?” I put my hand up and mouthed ‘Sorry mate‘. I was in Bucarest, Romania, and had…
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The Rock Art of Foum Chenna, Morocco
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At the foot of a rocky hill, near the Draa Valley town of Tinzouline, is one of Morocco’s most spectacular rock art sites: Foum Chenna. If you enjoyed this post, you may also like Visiting Volubilis, Coming Out a Winner
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The Hills Have Eyes, Morocco
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The 2006 remake of Wes Craven’s classic horror movie ‘The Hills Have Eyes‘ was shot west of Ouarzazate, Morocco. I love a good horror flick, so when I found out the ‘Gas Haven’ service station film set was still intact, I headed out on the Tenere to have a look.…
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Visiting Volubilis, Morocco
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An ancient Roman town in the north of Morocco? Well that’s gotta be worth a look! If you enjoyed this post, you may also like El Djem Colloseum, The Acropolis
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Podcast Episode 18. French Stereotypes
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Having spent a few months in France, I think it’s fair to say I’m now an expert in French culture. Considering this, I feel it’s my duty to address a couple of stereotypes of French people that were popular when I was growing up…
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Australian Election 2025: Voting in Rabat, Morocco
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After risking life and limb riding through the streets of Rabat, I arrived at the Australian Embassy, ready to vote in the 2025 Australian Federal Election
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Adventure Riding in Tunisia, Highlights
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Three months in Tunisia went like a flash! Great riding, beautiful country, amazing history and friendly people. What’s not to like about Tunisia? Here’s a few highlights! If you enjoyed this post, you may also like Ksar Ghilane to Douz in a Straight-ish Line, Adventure Riding in Tunisia
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In the Footsteps of Indiana Jones, Part III, Tunisia
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Long suffering readers may remember that earlier in my trip to Tunisia I went to the regional city of Kairouan. Whilst there, I visited many of the places where Raiders of the Lost Ark was filmed back in 1981. It was a hoot to roam the streets of the city,…
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Ksar Ghilane to Douz in a Straight-ish Line, Tunisia
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My map showed a dotted line directly linking Ksar Ghilane to Douz, crossing a corner of the Tunisian Sahara. I couldn’t find anything online about the condition of the track, so thought I’d just have to go and find out for myself. After a brief stop in Ksar Ghilane to…
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Wandering Aussie, Tunisia
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The sun was low in the sky when I turned to make my way back down the rocky hill. I had been exploring the djebel for a couple of hours, enjoying the peace and quiet, and taking some photos of the view across the coastal plain to the Mediterranean. As…