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Sculptures by the Sea, Sydney 2023

🌊 Dive into the Artistic Ocean! 🎨 Discover the mesmerizing ‘Sculptures by the Sea, Sydney 2023‘ in this vibrant YouTube Short. Witness a stunning blend of creativity and nature, as breathtaking sculptures transform the Australian coastline into a magical art gallery. From awe-inspiring large-scale installations to intricate masterpieces, each piece tells a unique story against the backdrop of…

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A Solitary September Sojourn: My Experience Hiking Puig Campana

The ascent of Puig Campana, while offering an ethereal encounter with nature, is undeniably challenging. The trail undertakes an almost 1,000 m elevation gain, weaving through varied terrains that demand both physical and mental fortitude.

In the serene proximity of the bustling Benidorm, stands the stoic Puig Campana, a majestic peak that not only dominates the landscape but also entwines itself within the local myths and cultural tapestry of the region. This past late September (2023), I found myself tracing the trails of this monumental mountain, embracing a solo journey that promised both adventure and introspection amidst…

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Why vising lake Mungo may not be worthy your time

Why vising lake Mungo may not be worthy your time

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Coastal walk at Bouddi National park

Coastal walk at Bouddi National park

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Spectacular views of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Spain on our Emirates flight

Fantastic views of the great pyramids, Nile River, Gulf of Aqaba, Sinai peninsula, Gulf of Suez (Egypt), Adbullah royal reserve (Saudi Arabia), Formentera Island (Spain), and Pobles del Sud, Valencia (Spain).

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The Rugged Road to Jebel Al Harim, Musandam - Oman

The Rugged Road to Jebel Al Harim, Musandam – Oman

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Australian White Ibis aka tip turkey

Australia White Ibis s sometimes referred to as ‘tip turkeys’ or 'bin chickens'.

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Sounds of Aussie nature

Sounds of Aussie nature

Manly Dam 9.5km hike following Circuit Track with a detour to Heath Track. Recorded at Manly Dam Reserve, Sydney, Australia. Powered by Wikiloc

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Aboriginal engravings at Moon Rock, Garigal National Park, Australia

Aboriginal engravings at Moon Rock, Garigal National Park, Australia

We recently visited one of the biggest sites with Aboriginal engravings – Moon Rock in Garigal National Park in Sydney, Australia. The place offers a beautiful vantage point with views of the ocean. Some sources say Moon Rock has about 50 engravings depicting Aboriginal astronomical knowledge, lunar phases, and Baiame, the creator-spirit. The Moon Rock loop hike is an easy one that will take you…

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Warming up your nursery room with wall stickers

Warming up your nursery room with wall stickers

Dreaming Dinosaurs 12 wall stickers Dreaming Dinosaurs wall stickers are a great educational tool and a fun way to decorate your room. Dreaming dinosaurs are peaceful and the set includes Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, Brontosaurus, Pterodactyl, Parasaurolophus, and Triceratops. Planets and Stars wall decals are a cool way to decorate your room while learning about planets and star constellations.…

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Getting Lost in Garigal National Park - The Bluff Track Loop

Getting Lost in Garigal National Park – The Bluff Track Loop

Pros: close to Sydney (basically it’s a Sydney suburb), great walks, close to water, aboriginal engravings, Austrian Club, you can do it with kids Cons: too close to the city (roads, noise, people) for people seeking more solitude And below are some photos and directions of the loops we took, which started at Seaforth Oval, then following Timber Getters Track to The Bluff Track, Austrian Club…

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Can you find palm trees at Three Palm Tree Lagoon?

Can you find palm trees at Three Palm Tree Lagoon?

Firstly, we don’t know if that’s the actual name of the lagoon. We found names such as Wadi Darif (Tharif/Tarif) and Khawr Dhurf. The place is desolate, but we did find lots of 4×4 tracks and a few roaming camels. Secondly, we didn’t make it to the coast as the road was getting trickier and trickier. Lastly, we think it’s a fantastic spot for an overnight stay with the vast landscapes that must…

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A beautiful seaside oasis - Khor Sanq, Oman

A beautiful seaside oasis – Khor Sanq, Oman

A must visit for anyone travelling on the coastal route between Hasik and Duqm. Khor Sanq (also known Wadi Al Nakheel) in Niyabat near Hasik is a beautiful natural oasis rich in palm trees. A narrow trail between the khor and mountains will lead you to a 300m secluded beach only accessible on foot or by boat — also an excellent place for camping.

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Eye to eye with reef sharks in Yasawa Islands, Fiji 🦈🏝🇫🇯

Eye to eye with reef sharks in Yasawa Islands, Fiji 🦈🏝🇫🇯

Bula Vinaka! Fiji is well known for its beautiful white-sand beaches and gorgeous weather. We visited the Fijian islands back in 2016, but only now, thanks to the pandemic, we had a chance to edit and review our memories, photos and videos. One of the most remarkable moments was swimming with reef sharks. Reef SharkYasawa Islands – FijiYasawa Islands – FijiYasawa Islands – Fiji

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US National Parks (33 out of 63)

US National Parks (33 out of 63)

One of our life’s goals is to visit all the US National Parks. So far we are jointly at 54% and hope to catch up very soon as the list, luckily, keep on increasing. Winter in May – Yellowstone National ParkHalf Dome in Yosemite National ParkGuadalupe Peak – the highest peak in TexasFantastic hike to Lexington ArchGreat Basin National Park

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Just a few shots of rainbow lorikeets

Just a few shots of rainbow lorikeets

These beautiful birds (Rainbow Lorikeet) are normally very shy, but there are always a few that are very social. Taken in Sydney, Australia.

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Humpback dolphins in Musanda, Oman

Humpback dolphins in Musanda, Oman

One of our last trips in Oman was to Musandam aka Arabian Fiords. Sometimes called the ‘Norway of Arabia’ – Oman’s Musandam peninsula is known for its spectacular fjord-like sunken valleys(khors) and is one of the finest scenic attractions in the Sultanate of Oman. It is also a unique place where you can get up close to Humpback dolphins. We met several Humpback dolphins (Sousa Chinensis) on our…