Grand Tour of Europe - 2023

Mei - Agustus 2023

Finally! Our Grand Tour of Europe is here. 90 days travelling through the United Kingdom, France, (with a brief visit to Belgium) and then on to Italy, before finishing with a few days in Dubai. Baca selengkapnya

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- 1 Agu 2023 08.11
- ☀️ 10 °C
- Ketinggian: 98 mi
- Australia State of New South Wales Parramatta Epping Forest Park -33.77695, 151.08422633°46’37” S 151°5’3” E
Hari 91
Dubai to Sydney
1 Agustus 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
What a great photo to end our trip - sunrise over Sydney as we arrive back from Dubai.

We had a good flight. We could even watch Australia play Canada in the Women's World Cup live on their in-flight entertainment.

It's really good to be home. We even had a surprise at the airport when we arrived - Sally was there to greet us - she must have missed us.Baca selengkapnya
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Pelancong So good to have you safely back home.
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Pelancong I bet it is nice to be home in your own bed.
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Pelancong It is!
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- 30 Jul 2023 09.20
- ☀️ 35 °C
- Ketinggian: 8 mi
- Uni Emirat Arab Dubai Dubai Marina 25.083714, 55.14772325°5’1” N 55°8’52” E
Hari 89
Tour of Dubai
30 Juli 2023, Uni Emirat Arab ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
We saw Dubai today on a bus tour, which seemed the best way to get everywhere and see it all, and it was.

We began with a drive around, stopping at the beach to see the Burj al Arab, the world's only 7-star hotel. and also theJumeirah Grand Mosque.

Then we headed to Dubai Creek and took a ride on an abra, a traditional boat used by the Emiratis. It took us to the the old souk, the spice and gold markets, which were an eye-opener.

Next, it was off to Dubai Mall to go up to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. at 828m. The deck is on Level 124 of its 160 floors. The lift up takes less than a minute and the views are incredible, despite the heat haze that clouded everything.

After lunch, we went to the Palm Jumeirah and saw the Atlantis Hotel, finishing the day at the Dubai Marina.

Dubai was well worth a visit and really has to be seen to be believed. It has used its resources to benefit its population and secure its future. We could learn some lessons from them.Baca selengkapnya
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- 29 Jul 2023 17.55
- ☀️ 39 °C
- Ketinggian: 201 mi
- Uni Emirat Arab Dubai Margham Ţawī Ḩuşayn 24.876502, 55.62089624°52’35” N 55°37’15” E
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Dubai Desert Adventure
29 Juli 2023, Uni Emirat Arab ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C
This was another highlight of the tour.

We were picked up from our hotel and driven to the Dubai Desert Conservation Area, (a national park).

The tyres of our twin turbo 350 horsepower Landcruiser were deflated and we were off through the sand dunes (see the video!). It was pretty hairy, but fun and just as well I hadn't told Debbie about this part of the night beforehand, as otherwise I may have been on my own.

We stopped for photos on the dunes and also to see the sun set over the desert, which was quite special. Along the way, we saw gazelles and white oryx.

Our final stop was the desert camp, with camel rides and a BBQ dinner (massive) of traditional Arabian foods.

The night finished with Emirati dancers, including a fire dancer and a belly dancer, before being taken back to our hotel.

Put it on your bucket list for when you are in Dubai!!Baca selengkapnya
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Pelancong Glad you enjoyed the experience. We were in a convoy of vehicles that had to keep stopping for someone to be sick. That for me was a blessing as it allowed time for my stomach to settle before the next high speed maneuvers.
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- 29 Jul 2023 11.01
- ☀️ 39 °C
- Ketinggian: 6 mi
- Uni Emirat Arab Dubai Downtown Dubai 25.19967, 55.27549425°11’59” N 55°16’32” E
Hari 88
Dubai Mall
29 Juli 2023, Uni Emirat Arab ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C
The Dubai Mall is next to our hotel and has over 1200 shops - shoppers heaven. It also houses the Dubai Aquarium, the Dubai Waterfall and the Dubai Fountain.
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Pelancong We were there during Ramadan and the restaurant area was enclosed like a tent so us heathens could still eat without offending the Muslims. Wayne got into trouble for eating an apple in the mall. We had to go to the toilet to have a drink out of sight.
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- 28 Jul 2023 23.37
- ⛅ 35 °C
- Ketinggian: 10 mi
- Uni Emirat Arab Dubai Downtown Dubai 25.200399, 55.26878525°12’1” N 55°16’8” E
Hari 87
Dubai
28 Juli 2023, Uni Emirat Arab ⋅ ⛅ 35 °C
Today we arrived in Dubai from Rome. We flew Emirates and landed at 11:20pm, right on time. It was a pleasant 38 degrees.

Emirates offer a great service - we could even watch a replay of the Storm beating Parramatta, which was an opportunity I declined, having already heard the score.

We haven't seen much of Dubai yet, but its electricity bill must be horrendous!!

From our hotel room at the Sofitel, (on the 16th floor), we can see the Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the world at 829m. What a sight.Baca selengkapnya
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Pelancong Like fairyland isn't it!
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Pelancong We flew with Emerites once and found them excellent.
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- 27 Jul 2023 21.27
- 🌙 26 °C
- Ketinggian: 32 mi
- Italia Lazio Roma Capitale Celio Basilica di San Clemente 41.890035, 12.49787341°53’24” N 12°29’52” E
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Last Night in Rome
27 Juli 2023, Italia ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Today was our last one in Rome, Italy and Europe. Tomorrow, we are off to Dubai for a few days.

We celebrated with dinner and drinks at the hotels rooftop bar as we watched the sun set over the colosseum ... a perfect ending!Baca selengkapnya
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Pelancong What a marathon journey you have been on. I have really enjoyed traveling with you.
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- 27 Jul 2023 12.09
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Ketinggian: 38 mi
- Italia Lazio Roma Capitale Campitelli Colosse 41.891576, 12.49082141°53’30” N 12°29’27” E
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Rome in a Sidecar
27 Juli 2023, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
This morning was a highlight of our trip.

We toured Rome for three hours in a Vespa sidecar. Our guide was Marta and our driver was Fulvio. We went to all the main attractions, had coffee and a croissant and really enjoyed it.

Going into the Pantheon was a highlight, as was the information about Rome and its history, which really added to everything we have already learnt this trip.

If you are ever in Rome, then Rome In A Sidecar is a definite 'must do'.Baca selengkapnya
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Pelancong You will have to work on your bikie face Stephen.
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- 26 Jul 2023 21.27
- 🌙 25 °C
- Ketinggian: 32 mi
- Italia Lazio Roma Capitale Celio Basilica di San Clemente 41.890035, 12.49790941°53’24” N 12°29’52” E
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Dinner & Drinks
26 Juli 2023, Italia ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
Tonight was a really good one - dinner at a nearby trattoria, followed by drinks at the rooftop bar of our hotel, watching the sun go down over the Colosseum.
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- 26 Jul 2023 12.06
- ☁️ 29 °C
- Ketinggian: 23 mi
- Italia Lazio Roma Capitale Pigna Foro di Augusto 41.893811, 12.48644641°53’38” N 12°29’11” E
Hari 85
Ancient Rome
26 Juli 2023, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
After returning from Frascati, we continued our exploration of Rome and visited some more of the ancient temples, the Victor Emmanuel II monument and the Capitoline Hill.

There is plenty to see and we have really only scratched the surface, but we have seen a lot of Rome in our time here.

You can only marvel at the skill and ingenuity of the ancient Romans.Baca selengkapnya
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- 26 Jul 2023 10.32
- ☁️ 25 °C
- Ketinggian: 290 mi
- Italia Lazio Monte Porzio Catone San Marco 41.821253, 12.70307841°49’17” N 12°42’11” E
Hari 85
Frascati Wine Region
26 Juli 2023, Italia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
This morning, we headed from Rome to the Frascati wine region in the hills of Castelli Romani, a collection of wine-producing hills just southeast of Rome.

We were the only ones who went on the tour, so had a very personal experience.

We visited the Cantine Santa Benedetta, a family owned winery that has been producing wines at their vineyard since 1712 (13 generations).

We tasted a white, which was a Bellone and Malvasia blend, varieties we had never heard of, but which are native to this region. The red was a Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc blend, as well as their rose. All were great and they can ship to Australia, so some are on their way home.

Each wine was paired with a local food dish.Baca selengkapnya
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