Blog Treasure Hunt

Please post here those blogs you are particularly enjoying this month and what is good about them.

12 years ago, June 1st 2011 No: 1 Msg: #137554 Delete Edit

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Here is this month's installment of the Blog Treasure Hunt. If you have found a blog with either fantastic pictures, gripping adventure, lyrical prose or a combination of these three, then let the world know.

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12 years ago, June 1st 2011 No: 2 Msg: #137555 Delete Edit

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

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I will commence this month's list with a superbly photographed blog:

Romantic weekend in Paris

Some of the best photos I've ever seen of one of my favourite cities in the world. Reply to this

12 years ago, June 1st 2011 No: 3 Msg: #137576 Delete Edit

Chris and Nikki
Chris

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Thank you very much Shane.

Glad you enjoyed the pictures, I'm lucky Nikki is so understanding on our trips. I literally spend hours taking photos. Reply to this

12 years ago, June 7th 2011 No: 4 Msg: #137917 Delete Edit

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I am finding the following blog informative, as well as being an entertaining travel story.

The Road to Phnom Penh Reply to this

12 years ago, June 9th 2011 No: 5 Msg: #138041 Delete Edit

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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Elizabeth always publishes a quality blog but this one is special. Of mountains and momos Reply to this

12 years ago, June 9th 2011 No: 6 Msg: #138043 Delete Edit

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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Another excellent adventure from Darren and great photos. Hot Air Balloon Ride - Goreme, Turkey. One of those perfect days. Reply to this

12 years ago, June 11th 2011 No: 7 Msg: #138181 Delete Edit

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I am really enjoying this blog. 😊

Have you ever been to Dirt Pot?

No? Never,

I thought not.

Dirt Pot is one of those controversial places...

: :

So this is Dirt Pot. Home of Dirt Pot Dickie's Tours Of The Unexpected.

DIRT POT - Jewel Of The North

The Only Signs With Dirt Pot Written On Them

Dirt Pot Dickies Tours Of The Unexpected

June 11th 2011
DIRT POT - Jewel Of The North

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12 years ago, June 12th 2011 No: 8 Msg: #138204 Delete Edit

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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How to talk the talk Creative, fun, funny-- he'll be known for writing this one for a long time.
Oh--and great photos. Reply to this

12 years ago, June 16th 2011 No: 9 Msg: #138540 Delete Edit

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

B Posts: 10.9K

Another one of Ed's amazing adventures. Wish we could send a donation to help with the work on the church and other buildings. Bridge over the River Pyalma Reply to this

12 years ago, June 16th 2011 No: 10 Msg: #138559 Delete Edit

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

B Posts: 10.9K

This blog is a treasure-- adventure, love and romance. Our Tuareg Wedding...Festival Au Desert...Timbuktu, Mali

A fun and amazing experience.

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12 years ago, June 17th 2011 No: 11 Msg: #138579 Delete Edit

Crouchingtigerhiddenginger
Crouchingtigerhiddenginger

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I second Dancing Dave's Our Tuareg Wedding, their whole adventure is awe inspiring. Love the photos and what an amazing way to celebrate 30 years of marriage! Reply to this

12 years ago, June 17th 2011 No: 12 Msg: #138582 Delete Edit

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

B Posts: 7,300

Really enjoyed that blog as well - riding on camels is a very cool way to arrive at such a ceremony. Reply to this

12 years ago, June 18th 2011 No: 13 Msg: #138684 Delete Edit

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

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And that's his century! A beautiful innings this one! An amusing and creative take on someone arriving in their 100th country. Reply to this

12 years ago, June 20th 2011 No: 14 Msg: #138791 Delete Edit

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

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I second thedribbleman's fine innings for his maiden ton...a wonderful yarn with true Aussie laconic humour...may he score many more runs...his country needs him! Reply to this

12 years ago, June 26th 2011 No: 15 Msg: #139232 Delete Edit

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

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In search of wild Orang-utans This one for the photos. Reply to this

12 years ago, June 27th 2011 No: 16 Msg: #139299 Delete Edit

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I dont know if you latest blog appeared on the Front Page or not Dave, but I am going to make it appear here on this June blog treasure hunt, and I am going to share it on my Facebook account. 😊

FACES OF MALI...THE MEN Reply to this

12 years ago, June 28th 2011 No: 17 Msg: #139315 Delete Edit

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

B Posts: 7,300

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The photos in that blog by Dancing Dave are superb. Reply to this

12 years ago, June 28th 2011 No: 18 Msg: #139320 Delete Edit

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

B Posts: 10.9K

Too bad it didn't make the front page. It is an excellent blog.
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12 years ago, July 23rd 2011 No: 19 Msg: #140838 Delete Edit

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I read the following account of a visit to a Mexican prison with interest. 😊

Bienvenidos a Nuevo Laredo

[Edited: 2011 Jul 23 20:13 - Mell:49612 ]

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