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The Friday Photo #21 – Torres de Serranos, Valencia, Spain

Dave — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:26:42 +0000

The medieval city gates of Torres de Serranos loom over Valencia’s old town, providing incredible views over the gorgeous old buildings and out towards the glistening beauty of the Mediterranean. If you’re in the neighbourhood, a (free) visit to the top of this Gothic landmark is a must.

La Tomatina. Anyone for ketchup?

Dave — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:43:34 +0000

Forty thousand revellers. One hundred and fifty thousand tomatoes. Thirty five degrees Celsius. Uncountable amounts of sangria. One small town. A recipe for one hell of a good party.

The Friday Photo #20 – Out for a paddle, Copenhagen

Dave — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:43:46 +0000

Despite the chilly weather in Denmark’s capital city, these kayakers didn’t seem to mind a bit as they glided underneath the bridge I was standing on.

Becoming the Littlest Hobo

Dave — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:35:17 +0000

When I was a child back during the eighties, in between eating pieces of Lego, committing crimes against fashion and picking on my younger siblings, I used to be allowed to watch a few TV shows. After the various terrible cartoons had finished (yes, Masters of the Universe, I’m looking at you) but before all family conversation stopped for half an hour while the six o’clock news was on, one of my favourite programmes was The Littlest Hobo. Little was I to know that over twenty years later, this feel-good show was going to start resembling my life.

The Friday Photo #19 – Perth city view

Dave — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:21:54 +0000

View over the water back towards the Perth central business district. I took this photo while on holiday in Western Australia a few years ago – it seemed as if everywhere I went was just one big photo opportunity.

Water and wheels on the Bolaven Plateau

Dave — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 08:37:47 +0000

There’s no doubt that for the independent traveller in Laos, any more than two wheels are a waste. Buses, minivans or cars are a safe but boring and isolating option. Hiring a motorbike for a few days is definitely the way to make the most of your time in this beautiful country. It was time to explore the Bolaven Plateau.

The Friday Photo #18 – Tad Fan waterfall, Laos

Dave — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:59:27 +0000

At over 120m tall, the Tad Fan waterfall in Southern Laos is believed to be one of the tallest in the country. Emerging from the jungle high on the Boloven Plateau, the awesome power of the falling water can be heard for miles around.

The not-on-any-schedule update

Dave — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:48:53 +0000

Before I left on this current trip I toyed with the idea of doing a weekly summary of what I’d been up to for friends, family and anyone else that was vaguely interested. It didn’t happen. No problem, I thought, a fortnightly synopsis is probably a better option anyway. Indeed it would have been, had I written one. Hmm. Oh well, never mind – at least a monthly review will let people know that I’m alive and give them some idea of the things I’ve been doing lately, even if it’s not particularly up to date. Yup. I guess it could have. Stuff it. Without further ado, hello and welcome to my not-on-any-schedule update. Take a seat, make yourself comfortable. Sorry the popcorn’s burnt.

The Friday Photo #17 – Farming on Ko Treung, Cambodia

Dave — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:08:55 +0000

Ko Treung is a largish sandbar island in the middle of Mekong River, near Kratie in Cambodia. I hired a bike to slowly pedal around the perimeter and came across this hayshed and cart by the side of the road. Farming methods and technology haven’t changed much here in a long time…

Flying solo

Dave — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:22:07 +0000

Before I embarked on my latest set of wanderings around the world a few weeks ago, one of the things that was playing on continuous loop through my head was a nagging question. Can I do it? Not the act of travelling per se – I think I’ve done that enough times for it not to hold too many fears in and of itself. No, what my over-active brain was questioning was whether I was cut out for an extended period of solo travel, particularly through developing countries.