Donotgogentlytr
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
- Wonderful night watching Blakiston's Fish Owl (largest owl in the world) at Nauru, Japan. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #travelphotography #solotravel #birdphotography #blakistonsfishowl #owl #canonphotography #seniortravel #japan #hokkaido
- Bucket list day today at the Snow Monkey Park in Nagano, Japan. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #solotravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #snowmonkey #nagano #snowmonkeypark #japan #snowmonkeys #japanesemacaque #travelphotography #naturephotography #canonphotography
- This weekend is Japan's 'Coming of Age' holiday celebrating all those who've turned 18 in the last year. Great to see all the girls in kimonos at Shuri castle today. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #travelphotography #japan #shuricastle
- Not a rarity, but a very nice wigeon on the river at the Hiroshima Peace Park. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #japan #hiroshima #hiroshimapeacepark #solotravel #travelphotography #birds #birdphotography #wigeon #duck
- The Hiroshima Peace Park is an incredibly moving place. My first time in Japan, not my last. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #solotravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #japan #hiroshima #peacepark #atomic #peace #travelphotography #canonphotography #travelblogger #seniortravel
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- Pula in Croatia is overshadowed by its more famous neighbours Dubrovnik and Split, but it's more than worth a visit in its own right! Here's why! donotgogentlytravel.com/is-pula-in-c... #traveladdicts #solotravel #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #travelphotography #pula #croatia #interrail
- Seville encapsulates everything that's good about Andalusia. Put it on your "We need to go there" list! #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #seville #travelphotography #andalusia #interrail #seniortravel #spain #flamenco #football #soccer donotgogentlytravel.com/the-best-thi...
- Montserrat Monastery near Barcelona 1000 years old this year! Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #solotravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #interrail #spain #catelonia #montserrat #travelphotography #canonphotography #seniortravel #religion
- A few from the beach at San Sebastian this morning. It's not just eating pinxtos and drinking wine you know! (Ruddy turnstone in pic 2, if you were interested) Follow my travel blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #interrail #travelphography #birds
- Cadiz is a fabulous Andalusian gem which should be on your travel list! donotgogentlytravel.com/best-things-... #travelbloggerscommunity #traveladdicts #solotravel #interrail #spain #andalusia #cadiz #flamenco #seniortravel #tapas #travelphotography #canonphotography
- First night in Seville - Went to the flamenco. Stunning show. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #solotravel #travelbloggerscommunity #dance #seville #flamenco #spain #andalucia #culture #tradition #travelphotography #dancphotography #canonphotography #highiso
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- Currently exploring Andalucia. I'm totally smitten. First up, Ronda. #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #travelphotography #ronda #spain #interrail #seniortravel #slowtravel #andalucia #canonphotography donotgogentlytravel.com/ronda-in-spa...
- And so, farewell to the Balkans. Fly home tomorrow, then out to Spain for a month on Thur. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #solotravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #interrail #balkans #bulgaria #sofia #patriarchalcathedralofstalexandernevski #squareofhope #travelphotography
- Dubrovnik. Loads of stuff to do, even if you're not a Game of Thrones fan. Here's my guide to the best. donotgogentlytravel.com/best-things-... #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #interrail #GameofThrones #GoT #travelphotography #travelblogger #croatia #dubrovnik #walkofshame
- Ran into the Serbian artillery today in Belgrade. Armistice gun salute. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #solotravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #armisticeday #serbia #belgrade #beograd #gunsalute #canonphotography #seniortravel #interrail #worldwar2
- Lake Bled, Slovenia — A Fairytale Escape in the Julian Alps. One of the most beautiful places on earth. #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #interrail #seniortravel #lakebled #slovenia #history #travelphotography #hiking #beautiful donotgogentlytravel.com/lake-bled-sl...
- Dubrovnik city walls are virtually empty this time of year. Spent the afternoon up there till the light got better, and stayed for sunset. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #solotravel #travelbloggerscommunity #dubrovnik #gameofthrones #travelphotography #dubrovnik #croatia
- Slovenia's Postojna Caves - A Subterranean Wonderland! donotgogentlytravel.com/postojna-cav... #traveladdicts #travelbloggercommunity #solotravel #interrail #seniortravel #travelphotography #canonphotography #slovenia #postojnacaves #canonr5
- This was a new hummer for me in Colombia. Blue-throated Starfrontlet! Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #solotravel #travelbloggercommunity #traveladdicts #seniortravel #colombia #birds #hummingbirds #bogota #travelphotography #birdphotography #bluethroatedstarfrontlet #birdsinflight
- A few from Colombia of one of my favourite hummers - Sword-billed Hummingbird. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #solotravel #travelphotography #traveladdicts #travelbloggercommunity #birdphotography #birds #seniortravel #hummingbirds #colombia #hummingbird #bogota #birdwatching
- 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. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #Solotravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #bluecave
- Ljubljana makes a great base to explore Slovenia. Here's my best day trips to explore this very underrated country. donotgogentlytravel.com/10-best-day-... #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #travelphotography #interrail #slovenia #ljubljana #seniortravel
- Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital is very underrated and low on the list when tourists pick destinations. Here are 10 reasons why they're missing out! donotgogentlytravel.com/best-things-... #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #travelphotography #citybreaks #slovenia #ljubljana
- Spent the day in Slovenia's beautiful Soja Valley yesterday, towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, emerald water and bouncing bridges. Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #solotravel #travelbloggerscommunity #travelphotography #canonphotography #slovenia #sojavalley #interrail
- Currently in Lake Bled, Slovenia. Stunningly Beautiful! Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #solotravel #travelbloggercommunity #travelphotography #canonphotography #seniortravel #lakebled #slovenia #interrailing
- Drugs, violence, crime - Is Colombia really like that or is it safe for tourists in 2025. Here's my take after 6 weeks solo travel around the country #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #seniortravel #travelphotography #colombia #safetravel donotgogentlytravel.com/is-colombia-...
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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.😀 #traveladdicts #solotravel donotgogentlytravel.com
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- Spectacular flight over the Andes from Pereira to Bogota yesterday. Glad I got a window seat! 😀 #traveladdicts ##travelbloggercommunity #solotravel #avianca #Colombia #seniortravel #travelphotography donotgogentlytravel.com
- 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. #solotravel #seniortravel #travelphotography #birds #traveladdicts #travelbloggercommunity Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com
- Loved the Colombian colonial town of Jardin. Here's a travel guide to show you its best. donotgogentlytravel.com/jardin-trave... #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #travelphotography #seniortravel #travelblog #Jardin #Colombia
- 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. #traveladdicts #solotravel #travelbloggerscommunity #travelphotography #seniortravel #comuna13 #medillin #colombia #graffiti donotgogentlytravel.com
- Jardin, Colombia. Beautiful Saturday night, rum, music and Pasa Fina horses! #traveladdicts #travelbloggercommunity #solotravel #seniortravel #travelphotography #pasafino #cowboys #horseriding #skills #saturdaynight #jardin #colombia Follow my blog donotgogentlytravel.com
- 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! #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #travelphotography #birdphotography #canonphotography Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com
- 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 :-) #solotravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #Jardin #Colombia #travelphotography #canonphotography #Imnotnuts Follow my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com
- I may have stayed at a cuter hotel, but I'm blowed if I can think of it! Hotel Jardin in Jardin, Colombia... #traveladdicts #travelbloggers #solotravel #travelphotography #jardin #Colombia Visit my blog at donotgogentlytravel.com
- Some birds from the gardens in my hotel in Salento. Southern Emerald toucanet (endemic) Black-billed trush, Andean Emerald, Flame-rumped Tanager. #solotravel #travelphotography #birdphotography #colombia #birds #salento #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity www.donotgogentlytravel.com
- 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 #solotravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #colombia #salento #cocoravalley #travelphotography #seniortravel Check out my blog at www.donotgogentlytravel.com
- Interesting first morning in Bogota. Hit Plaza Bolivar and found a massive procession of singing, white-robed priests, literally hundreds. #solotraveller #traveladdicts #travelculture #colombia #catholic #bogota #travelphotography #travelbloggerscommunity Read my blog at www.donotgogentlytravel.com
- 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 Visit my blog at www.donotgogentlytravel.com
- I've spent quite a bit of time in Lisbon over the last 12 months, and it's a place I love. It's not just good for city breaks, here's my list of the best day trips from Lisbon. #traveladdicts #solotravel #travelphotographer #Lisbon #travelbloggercommunity donotgogentlytravel.com/the-10-best-...
- 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 donotgogentlytravel.com
- Many people visit Lisbon for a long weekend, but is Sintra worth visiting as one of those precious days? Absolutely yes! #traveladdicts #travelbloggercommunity #solotravel #seniortravel #sintra #portugal #lisbon #travelphotography #architecture donotgogentlytravel.com/is-sintra-wo...
- Some love in Prague for UK national treasure, Sir David Attenborough #traveladdict #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #nature #travelphotography #DavidAttenborough www.donotgogentlytravel.com
- I met a lot of solo travellers doing the circuit from Mexico down through Belize to Guatemala, but here's the question, Is Belize good for solo travellers #traveladdicts #travelbloggercommunity #solotravel #travelphotography #seniortravel #belize #backpacker donotgogentlytravel.com/is-belize-go...