The weather has set in, the sun long since hidden behind the cloak of approaching storms. The fish have decided enough is enough and the fishermen won't be far behind, after just one more photo, of course. #travel #CocosKeelingIslands #fishing #TravelAddicts

Perfect one day, dramatic and ominous the next. We are in the shoulder season now, transitioning from the dry winter months to the wetter summer. The tropics at it’s perfect and dramatic best. #travel #CocosKeelingIslands #traveladdicts

The #CocosKeelingIslands are made up of many small islands. West & Home Island being the inhabited, Direction Island uninhabited & incredibly beautiful. Today, we are on Home Island, incredibly beautiful in it’s own right & the same but different to the other islands #traveladdicts

The fishing has been fun on this adventure to the Cocos Keeling Islands. #travel #fishing #CocosKeelingIslands #TravelAddicts

The Cocos Keeling Islands just make you happy, make you smile. #traveladdicts #travel #cocoskeelingislands

@jollyhobos.bsky.social Hey Brad I noticed on Instagram that Sasha from Sashaeats fame is also in Quebec 😊

The Abbott's Booby (Papasula Abbotti) was once found throughout the Pacific & Indian oceans. Today #Christmasisland is it’s only nesting habitat left on the planet. #TravelAddicts

When the kids are away the birds will play. The local swimming pool is a resource for all of Christmas Island’s residents. #christmasisland #frigatebirds #Traveladdicts

Hey Brad @jollyhobos.bsky.social can you remember back to the last time we talked about the Galapagos you recommend in addition to a cruise spend a few nights on either Santa Cruz, Isabella or San Cristobal islands can you remember which two? Having a moment of inspiration, bit more planning 😊

The Basilica of St Joseph in Le Puy-en-Velay is as far as I can recall, the only castle shaped church I have ever seen! #TravelAddicts #France

@jollyhobos.bsky.social Hey Brad, how did yourself & Ying approach the planning of your Patagonia adventure? Did you do both Chillie & Argentina? Did you hire a car or join a tour? How long? Highlights? Accommodation.

Brad & Ying, I was at the pub recently, where I sat on the fence to a robust conversation about Iguazu Falls. Argentina or Brazil and which one was better for visiting the falls. What are your thoughts? @jollyhobos.bsky.social #traveladdicts

@jollyhobos.bsky.social Brad, I forgot to thank you, so remiss of me. The tips of The Wise Card & Airalo for the esim both seamlessly and were easy. Made my recent trip to Europe and Doha much simpler.

Doha comes alive after dark, the city wakes from it’s heat of the day slumber to become as vibrant as the city lights. It’s a fusion of the old and the new, sitting on opposite sides of the bay they combine to form a fabulously lit up city skyline #qater #doha #citylights #photography #TravelAddicts

The Souq Waqif was like nothing else I’ve ever experienced, a bazaar without rival. It was a contrast between day and night, the vibe was humming, the energy infectious the food delicious all lit in a kaleidoscope of colour playing to the rythum of Doha. 1/2 #TravelAddicts #Doha #Qarar #souqwaqif

We started this adventure in Perth, took off to London then Paris now we are in #Doha, #Qatar The difference in architecture between all four places is striking & remarkably different I guess that in part is what travel is exploring & experiencing the different to what you are used to #TravelAddicts

Au Revoir Paris it’s not goodbye it’s until we meet again and we will. What a fabulous adventure. #paris #france #eiffeltower #TravelAddicts

We did a lot of walking in Paris, we walked everywhere and then some. It’s such a pedestrian friendly city, so much is missed in taxis, trains and buses. I wondered as I wandered up and down endless boulevards and through a labyrinth of lanes and alleys across the city #paris #france #TravelAddicts

You’re welcome mate. Check out the town/village of Giverny as well its nice. If you are looking for somewhere nice for lunch while visiting Monet’s garden we enjoyed the Le Moulin de Fourges. @jollyhobos.bsky.social

The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre in Paris was one such building that regardless of what you might or might not believe in religion wise, it grabbed your attention and held you in awe for the entire time your eyes were fixed on it. An extraordinary structure. #paris #france #TravelAddicts

A night out on the town, in #Paris, there is only one option. So many sequins, feathers & legs all mainstays of the #MoulinRouge Julie asked me what I thought of the male dancers, personally I didn't notice they were there, oh la la the woman of Paris P.S: No footage of show allowed #TravelAddicts

The Normandy region of France is home to lots of cool things to experience. And the one thing we wanted to see most was Le Mont Saint Michel. It’s an imposing structure from a distance that becomes extraordinary up close and colossal inside. 1/2 #TravelAddicts #montsaintmichel #france #photography

There are palace’s and then there’s the Palace of Versailles (Vuh-sai). This place was next level everything it was so hard to focus on anything as everything caught your eye and demanded your attention. It was visual overload, a lot of wow. #traveladdicts #paris #france #Versailles

After a day of fun, smiles and good times at Disneyland Paris it was time for a change of pace. We left the rollercoasters behind and ventured to #Giverny for a bit of art and culture learning about Claude #Monet's life, his famous water garden from which he drew much inspiration 1/2 #TravelAddicts

Disneyland is many different things to lots of people and It has morphed and grown into different areas over time. It is true it’s expensive and you spend a lot of time lining up, whether it be for entry a ride or an ice-cream. 1/2 #disneylandparis #paris #traveladdicts

Squatted perilously on a small piece of concrete that doubled as a median strip in the middle of the Avenue Des Champs-Elysees I waited patiently for a break in the traffic. What do I remember most, the sounds of the cobblestones as cars drove over them. The little things, hey #paris #traveladdicts

The grandness of scale and detail of Paris is something else. There are no half measures every building is an architectural work of art full of intricacies and detail. 1/2 #TravelAddicts #Paris #photography

Leaving the hidden laneways & courtyards of the 12th district we headed off to see Paris’s headline acts. They didn’t disappoint The Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe & Louvre gallery it was a big day however, it was a memory creator all three we will remember vividly for a very long time #traveladdicts

#Paris has so many hidden & obscure laneways, courtyards & squares all by balanced by beautifully treed boulevards & quiet, quaint little parks It’s almost as if the city has what it wants you to see & keeps its secrets tightly guarded Some locks can only be opened with a locals key #traveladdicts

Paris, what a first day of exploring you gave us. With our Australian/French family member Jennie in tow we hit the pavement of the 12th district. Hidden, lanes, courtyards, streets, cafes, restaurants and monuments that without local knowledge would have been missed. #traveladdicts #paris

Our last day in London was spent exploring old canals of Little Venice, famous cricket grounds, Lords ol Chap, enjoying one last pint in an old pub, one last museum and re-enacting the Beatles crossing the road. #traveladdicts #london

The Natural History Museum was one of those adventures where the whole was greater than the sum of all its parts. There was not one part that was better than another yet when you walked away at the end you felt nourished by the experience. 1/2 #TravelAddicts #london #naturalhistorymuseum

To become a full bottle-on everything time while getting the chance to have a foot in two hemispheres at the same time while taking in a killer view of London a visit to the #GreenwichRoyalObservatory is essential The cruise along the Thames is a fantastic option from central #London #traveladdicts

The treats of the Borough Market are a just reward after learning about the history of London Tower and exploring the colossal grandeur of Tower Bridge. #traveladdicts #london

Monuments, Cathedralals and grand old buildings their size is colossal their age mind blowing. The architecture of London is simply grand. #london #traveladdicts #photography

Cities often take on a whole different persona by night. When the sun drops and the lights come on what you admired by day can look incredibly dazzling by night. #traveladdicts #london #photography

Going to Stonehenge was the realisation of something I’ve been wanting to do since I was a teenager. A big pile of rocks or scattered stones, perhaps, nevertheless the ancient nature of the place and the unknown aspects of origin is intriguing. 1/2 #TravelAddicts #photography #stonehenge

Bath is in Somerset, England it is said by many to be one of if not the prettiest town in England. Everywhere you look, every stone you touch & every courtyard and street oozes atmosphere. It will be a highlight of our time in England. #travel #photography #uk #bath

We walked the souls off our shoes in London the vibrancy infectious. However, it’s time to escape to the country. Paddington Station was our escape route, boarding a Great Western Railway service to Bath. First stop will be the ancient Roman Baths. #TravelAddicts #photography

Leaving the peaceful canals of outer London we ventured into the centre of the action, we walked the souls of our shoes off around the West End, Hyde Park, the Palace and all things in between. We walked around the Monopoly board as many familiar names came to life before us. #TravelAddicts

We are on the ground in London. Instead of chasing the big attractions I have chosen to find some solitude and take a walk. The London loop is 150 miles of walking tracks around the circumference of the city. 1/2 #traveladdicts #photography #london

The Hammad International Airport in Doha, Qatar is a feast for the senses. Sights and sounds distract and lead you in every direction. Leave plenty of time to get to your departure gate. #TravelAddicts

Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar is an experience for every sense A cross between a huge shopping mall & exclusive brands with the neon lights of Vegas, incredible sculptures, did I mention the forest This place is next level airport, perhaps only Singapore would be better #TravelAddicts

Have had a wonderful few days in Perth, caught up with a few friends and visited a few favourite spots. Now it’s on to greater adventure. #TravelAddicts

@tmfscottp.bsky.social Hey Scott what determines the value of one countries currency against another? For example the Australian dollar against the English pound. What makes the pound so much more valuable than the dollar? On a world market or exchange rate. Thank you mate.

This week on #TopTravelPics by the #TravelAddicts it's an attempt to make us all #Green with envy! So share your favourite shades of green travel pics, mine are from the Indian Ocean Islands. Thanks to hosts 🤠 @thethoroughtripper.bsky.social @foodshoptravel.bsky.social @sisbehaving.bsky.social

This week on #TopTravelPics by the #TravelAddicts it's an attempt to make us all #Green with envy! So share your favourite green travel pics, here are mine (description in Alt text)! Thanks to hosts 🤠 @thethoroughtripper.bsky.social @foodshoptravel.bsky.social @sisbehaving.bsky.social

Things are pretty wild today on little ol #ChristmasIsland. Slow-moving almost stationary storm fronts are whipping up monstrous seas of 5m plus. The ocean in no mood for pleasantries is making a mess of many parts of the low-lying foreshore. This tropical summer has been brutal. #TravelAddicts

Deep in the heart of the Dales section of the #ChristmasIsland rainforest it is often so silent Heavy air only pieced by the sound of insects & the melody of bird song Quietly giants grow & humans are but a blink of an eye as they pass by. Those who stop a while, souls will be filled. #TravelAddicts

The weather on a Christmas Island is an ever-changing kaleidoscope of dramatic change and boring perfection. I’m often entranced while out exploring, snap shots of the islands wildness often present and always stop me in my tracks. #christmasisland #TravelAddicts