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Australian ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ - TRAVEL-FOOD-WINE. A former tourism executive and tourism awards judge, now retired. Next Trip: Townsville QLD

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Ten incredible bridge walks Here are some of my favourite bridges around the world to walk across for scenic views and an exhilarating experience.

Here are ten of my favourite bridges to walk across. How many have you crossed on foot? velvetescape.com/ten-incredib...

#travel #bridges #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity

04.03.2026 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ciao a tutte and ciao a tutti. For this edition of #TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelBlogShare we explain why going for a coffee in Italy is very rarely about going for the coffee.

Caffรจ, one of Italyโ€™s top #beverages. Done the Puglia way.

www.pugliaguys.com/2023/03/24/i...

11.02.2026 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi #TravelBloggersCommunity

This week's #TravelBlogShare theme is #Restaurants - I am sure we have all enjoyed some wonderful food at cafes, restaurants, and food markets in our travels.
Share your Pics, Blogs or Vlogs of your favourite food outlet. Use our hashtags. Like, Share to engage.

28.02.2026 00:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi #TravelBloggersCommunity ! We have a post about British pub culture for our #travelblogshare theme of #beverages www.verytastyworld.com/cheers-a-gui...

10.02.2026 22:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Mate, I love a good Whiskey Bar. Looks awesome

10.02.2026 20:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've got the perfect post for this week's beverage themed #TravelBlogShare - a running list of my favorite bars I've been to during my travels so far!

#TravelBloggersCommunity

05.02.2026 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I recently wrote about the best craft beer bars and breweries in Oaxaca, Mexico everybodyhatesatourist.net/best-craft-b... #TravelBlogShare #Beverages #writer

05.02.2026 22:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For this week's #TravelBlogShare we are sharing one of our favorite new posts, our Paris Speakeasy Guide!
#TravelBloggersCommunity

sisbehaving.com/paris-speake...

07.02.2026 00:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For this weekโ€™s #TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelBlogShare theme #Beverages hereโ€™s a whiskey bar I stumbled upon in Utrecht #Netherlands. Located in a medieval warehouse vault, it has a fab selection of whiskeys and they pair them with finger foods like gyoza. More: velvetescape.com/things-to-se...

08.02.2026 21:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hey #TravelBloggersCommunity, it's time for this week's #TravelBlogShare

This week's theme is #Beverages. Share your Blogs, Vlogs, and photos of your best Rooftop Bar, Wine bar, Hidden Bar or your favourite Cocktail, Wine or Brewery.

Like, Share and use our Hashtags to join in ๐Ÿคฉ

05.02.2026 00:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

I'm heading down to Parramatta next weekend for the football game out at the new stadium. Very keen to look around, I can't remember the last time I was there; it's been so long.

10.01.2026 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Word is that Cuba is in advanced plans to do this. ๐Ÿ˜ณ

04.01.2026 07:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I find it insane he's pressing so hard for a peace prize

04.01.2026 00:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy New Year to you and Ying. Safe travels in 2026.

01.01.2026 06:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bahaha you just made spill my wine๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿท

27.12.2025 10:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Apologies: If anyone has DM'd me in the last month or so and I haven't replied, sorry, I haven't been able to receive DMs on either X or BSky.

I am finally Age Verified now and can confirm I'm over 16 ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ (New Australian Media Laws)

27.12.2025 04:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hello #Travel Peeps!
๐Ÿ“ฃ #TravelBloggersCommunity is back with #TravelBlogShare

๐ŸคฉThis week's theme is #naturalwonders

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ‘‰Please share photos &/or posts with hashtags
#TravelBloggersCommunity
#TravelBlogShare

๐Ÿ’šLike & Repost posts

04.12.2025 07:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ‘‹ #TravelBloggersCommunity theme of the week for #travelblogshare is #citybreak

Iโ€™ve written a blog series on โ€œSecond Timeโ€ visits to popular destinations including cities in ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

Youโ€™ve done the showstopper sightsโ€ฆnow go off the beaten track!

www.someoneelsescountry.com/second-time-in

21.11.2025 19:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dublin, Deadly Fun (and thatโ€™s a good thing) Dublin, Ireland has always been a lifelong dream. This was my introduction to the most well known sights and attractions.

๐Ÿ‘‹ #TravelBloggersCommunity
Itโ€™s time for this weekโ€™s #TravelBlogShare

๐ŸŒ† Our new theme is #CityBreak
Post your favorite urban destinations

๐Ÿคฉ Letโ€™s see your photos,vlogs,blogs
w/ hashtags

*Like, Repost, Engage!

Dublin ๐Ÿ’š

sisbehaving.com/dublin-deadl...

19.11.2025 22:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why Lisbon is a dream in winter ๐ŸŒ†๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
Mild temps, cozy cafรฉs, empty viewpoints, and no crowds at Jerรณnimos or the castle? Yes please.
careyontravels.com/lisbon-in-wi...
#travel #traveladdict #travelblogshare #citybreak #Lisbon #Lisboa #portugal

20.11.2025 02:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Not all boats need to be fancy! Sometimes a wreck is the most picturesque! 
Shipwreck on Loch Eil Scotland with Ben Nevis in the background.

Not all boats need to be fancy! Sometimes a wreck is the most picturesque! Shipwreck on Loch Eil Scotland with Ben Nevis in the background.

Sometimes the magic of a boat is getting into places that you just can't otherwise access.

This little boat took us to the Big Tree Trail, Meares Island, Tofino, Vancouver Island.

Sometimes the magic of a boat is getting into places that you just can't otherwise access. This little boat took us to the Big Tree Trail, Meares Island, Tofino, Vancouver Island.

A boat can sometimes be the visual definition of serenity.

A boat can sometimes be the visual definition of serenity.

For some, living on a boat would be a nightmare, for others it is a literal pot of gold!

For some, living on a boat would be a nightmare, for others it is a literal pot of gold!

We're back with the #TravelAddicts #TopTravelPics

Join in and share your favourite pic(s)

This week's theme is #Boats chosen to celebrate our co-hosts move from Austin Texas to the UK where they are building a canal boat!

Tag both hosts
@jollyhobos.bsky.social & @lovetwotravel.bsky.social

17.11.2025 08:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Some ships and boats from this years Sail event in Amsterdam.

#TravelAddicts #TopTravelPics

17.11.2025 14:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Sometimes it's the simplicity of food that makes the best dishes. This was a simple Crab Sandwich, no fancy sauces, no marinated meat, just fresh-caught local crab and daily fresh soft bread. Ample crab meat lightly seasoned. Nothing better. #TownsvilleQueensland

17.11.2025 23:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Townsville Queensland for 3 days. Not a bad view from our room looking down the Strand

14.11.2025 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That looks simply divine

12.11.2025 05:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Had the Sunday roast at The #CadoganArms and wow, hard to beat. Native rump of beef, crispy roasties, Yorkshire pudding, the works. We also tried the fish & chips, which was spot on. Londonโ€™s had plenty of great meals, but this one stood out.

#TravelBloggersCommunity #Food #London

10.11.2025 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Monteith's Brewery Greymouth, West Coast Review For the past few years, we've been continually drawn to the unique pub experience at Monteith's Brewery Greymouth in the West Coast region of the South Island. The one thing that has always impressed ...

There's more than just tasty beer at this iconic #NewZealand brewery.
Check out why you should add Monteith's to your #NZ itinerary.
The food on the menu is some of the best pub food on the South Island!
#TravelBloggersCommunity
#TravelBlogShare
newzealandsouthisland.com/monteiths-br...

07.11.2025 09:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oooo I like Monteithโ€™s Beer too ๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿบ

07.11.2025 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Phil !! You win. Food, Italy, Tuscany, Cooking Class - Outstanding

06.11.2025 10:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If #travelblogshare theme is food, Iโ€™m heading straight to Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ๐Ÿ˜‹ ahd a cooking class we did in an Agriturismo close to San Gimignano, Tuscany.

Suffice to say we left full

#travelbloggerscommunity #travelblog #tuscany

www.someoneelsescountry.com/post/tuscan-...

06.11.2025 09:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0