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

Amsterdam’s UNESCO World Heritage listed canals are a prime attraction of the city. I’ll never tire of walking along them (and taking lots of photos), at any time of the year. Here are my favourite photo spots across the seasons: velvetescape.com/amsterdam-ca... #travel #traveladdicts #Amsterdam

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-...

Everyone loves puffins, but despite breeding around the UK coast, they're not the easiest birds to see. Here's a guide on where and how to see puffins in the UK? #traveladdicts #travel #birds #travelphotography #birdphotography #puffins donotgogentlytravel.com/where-can-i-...

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

Cardiff is one of the most underrated cities in the UK. Here's my guide to the must visit places in Wales' capital city #travel #travelblog #wales #cardiff #traveladdict #travelphotography #cardiffcastle #castellcoch #principalitystadium #doctorwho donotgogentlytravel.com/cardiff-plac...

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...

Just arrived in Prague for next Sunday's Springsteen gig. It's gonna be a fantastic show in a fantastic city! Not allowed to take a camera in, just phone shots #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #springsteen #prague #estreetband #solotravel #livemusic #travelphotographer #concertphotographer

Watermelon aurora during a full moon in Alaska

Belize has a bad rep for violence, but is it justified? Based on my experience of a month travelling around, here's my take on, "Is Belize is safe for tourists?" #traveladdicts #solotravel #travelbloggerscommunity #belize #traveladvice #belizecity #sanignacio donotgogentlytravel.com/is-belize-sa...

So, that's the end of my first extended solo trip. 4 weeks in Belize and Guatemala taught me a very valuable lesson. TAKE LESS STUFF! 8 weeks to Colombia! donotgogentlytravel.com #solotravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #travelphotography #seniortravel #travel

There's a spot in Caye Caulker, Belize where you can feed Tarpons. Hold a small fish between your fingers and these giant fish leap out of the water to snatch it. www.donotgogentlytravel.com #solotravel #seniortravel #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #travelphotography #belize #cayecaulker

Sunsets and Stingrays. Caye Caulker, Belize. donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #travelbloggerscommunity #solotravel #travelphotography #belize #cayecaulker

There may be a bird with a better name than Montezuma's Oropendola, but I'll be blowed if I can think of it. Taken at Tikal Mayan ruins in Guatemala. donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #travelphotography #solotravel #travelbloggerscommunity #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #guatemala

Fantastic morning today in Belize. In the copilot's seat on a small plane to overfly the Great Blue Hole! Weather wasn't the best, but it was clear over the hole. donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #travelphotography #greatbluehole #solotravel #belize #sanpedro #travelbloggerscommunity

Great trip by boat to Lamanai. Lots of birds as we careened through the waterways including Bare-throated Tiger Heron (and punky chick) and a lifer for me in Black-collared Hawk. Lamanai was superb and totally empty! donotgogentlytravel.com #traveladdicts #travelphotography #birdphotography #belize