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flâneur /flaˈnəː/ Loosely translated from the French as "a person who roams around, deliberately aimless, just observing life."
johnff750
May 17, 20242 min read
When is a tree a rock?
I was beginning to worry I was running out of things to see and do in Sardinia as it is a small island and I have been here for nearly 3...
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johnff750
May 16, 20242 min read
It's time to move on.....definitely.....
After spending a week in Alghero it is definitely time to move on. The last few days have been spent - waking up late, going for a walk...
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johnff750
May 12, 20241 min read
Is this the best beach in Sardinia?
Another tough day in the office as I made my way about 45 minutes north of Alghero to a pristine paradise known as La Pelosa Beach...
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johnff750
May 11, 20241 min read
Living like an Italian & Neptunes Grotto
I have 7 days here in Alghero so spent yesterday doing the Italian thing. Went to the local farmers market, at the end of my street, to...
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johnff750
May 9, 20242 min read
It just keeps getting better - in a weird sort of way
Yesterday was spent exploring the beaches and coastline west of Oristano. The first stop was an amazing beach of Arutas which is...
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johnff750
May 7, 20242 min read
Woop's - Directions on Atlas Obscura are not always right
Was going to visit the Domus de Janas Tombs at Nughedu Santa Vittoria but got totally lost trying to find them as I was following the...
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johnff750
May 6, 20241 min read
Nothing to see here!
Spent a lazy Sunday walking around Nuoro - "There is nothing to see in Nuoro which is always a relief", wrote DH Lawrence when he visited...
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johnff750
May 5, 20242 min read
Sardinia is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you are going to get
Four times today Sardinia surprised me. The first was on my visit to Orgosolo about 13k south of Nuoro. Orgosolo was the mother of the...
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johnff750
May 4, 20242 min read
Food glorious food - and a spooky abandoned mine
Apart from the beautiful beaches in this part of Sardinia the food is spectacular (see * note below). Spent the past few days visiting...
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johnff750
May 1, 20242 min read
Time to move on and see some more of Sardinia
No post yesterday as there was nothing to say! I spent the day walking around Cagliari after a visit to the San Benedetto Indoor Market...
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johnff750
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Cagliari surprises
Today was spent exploring the capital of Sardinia - Cagliari. First stop was at the Parco Naturale Regionale Molentarguis Saline -...
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johnff750
Apr 28, 20241 min read
A big pile of rocks or something more significant
Drove north this morning through the fertile marmilla hills (which had some pretty ordinary barley crops and a few fields of artichokes)....
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johnff750
Apr 27, 20242 min read
Is this what Italy was like before tourists?
Day 2 in Sardinia and it feels like I have arrived on a new planet. Left this morning past ponds of flamingos for the drive south west...
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johnff750
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Ready, Set, Go. It's back to Europe for my next adventure
It's Tuesday the 23rd April and I'm heading back to Europe on my way to Sardegna (that's Italian for Sardinia!). A micro-continent off...
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johnff750
Apr 14, 20242 min read
New Zealand's most boring town and the World's steepest street
The morning was spent on a glowworm cave tour (a real highlight), then a few hours driving to Dunedin. Which I voted as New Zealand's...
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johnff750
Apr 12, 20241 min read
New Zealand Road Trip - Week 2 and the world's biggest doughnut
After a great few days in Kaikoura we made our way across the South Island via Arthurs Passage and stopped at the giant doughnut in...
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johnff750
Apr 11, 20241 min read
Update on my travels - (Before I leave again for Europe!)
Well, it's nearly time to pack my bag (carry on only!) for my next European adventure. So a quick update on my travels since I arrived...
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johnff750
Jul 6, 20232 min read
On the way home
From the moment I left Sydney in February I have had the most amazing time, met some wonderful people, seen some incredible sights (and...
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johnff750
Jul 5, 20232 min read
My last day on tour
Today I leave Oslo for Paris, Dubai and Sydney. Should only take 28 hours with stoppages! Can't wait..... Yesterday spent some time...
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johnff750
Jul 5, 20232 min read
The Fram Museum, Kon-Tiki and the Ra's
What do all the above have in common? Well they are all located in Bygdøy, Oslo and pretty much in the same spot. Yesterday I visited...
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