Tagged With "Grey"
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Re: May 6, 2016: In Hanoi's Old Quarter
Feels like I'm right in the picture...and maybe Hanoi just got on MY bucket list!
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Re: May 6, 2016: In Hanoi's Old Quarter
Thank you, I really recommend staying in the Old Quarter.
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July 7, 2017: Grey Heron, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares beautiful images of a Grey Heron fishing on Newton Ponds Nature Reserve, Northumberland.
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June 12, 2020: Grey Friar's Square, Copenhagen
DrFumblefinger visits the somewhat hard to find Grey Friar's Square, not far from Copenhagen's old university.
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Is It Illegal to Dump Grey Water on the Ground?
If you’ve ever taken a family trip using the RV, or traveled on a sailboat, you’re probably somewhat familiar with what grey water is and understand that it should be deposited in a chemically safe manner. But for those of you who don’t know: simply put, grey water is water that has been used, whether in a bath, sink, washing machine, or a kitchen appliance. Besides being a bit gross, grey water poses a potential health hazard because it can eventually turn into black water, which is an...
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Grey Seals, Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Northumberland
Grey seals from Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, U.K.
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An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul
The Grey Traveller visits Istanbul in time for New Years Eve, and for a daily round of delicious food and recommended restaurants.
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Norway's mountains more popular—but for how long?
Conflicting trends face Norway: its mountain areas have grown in popularity, but climate change is challenging its future as a winter destination.
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May 6, 2016: In Hanoi's Old Quarter
The Grey Traveller visits Hanoi, long on her bucket list, and falls so in love with it that it now heads a new bucket list of "where to go back to."
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Re: Norway's mountains more popular—but for how long?
Since the Jet Stream altered its course in 2010 all of northern Europe has been enjoying warmer winters. We're using less fossil fuel to heat our homes and farmers are enjoying a longer growing season. Fewer people are dying from winter related problems. 6,000 a year lives saved in the UK alone. That's 36,000 since 2010. The prevailing wind in winter now comes up from the Caribbean - instead of down from the Arctic Circle. My heart goes out to the Norwegian Trekkers and their search for snow.
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Re: An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul
Great piece Grey Traveller and welcome to TG! The food looks amazing and I felt like was sampling along with you!
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Re: An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul
That looks amazingly delicious, all of it. It seems there's much more variety in Turkish food than most of us realize!
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Re: An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul
I normally don't have a sweet tooth, but I couldn't resist those desserts you pictured !
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Re: An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul
Thanks for your welcome, more pieces to follow from dinkytravels.wordpress.com
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Re: An Indulgent Food Journey across Istanbul
yes, probably my favourite indulgence was the baclava !
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Re: Grey Seals, Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Northumberland
I love this post! The grey seals are adorable! You really captured them expertly; well done!!
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Re: Grey Seals, Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, Northumberland
Seals always seem to be having such a wonderful time! As Marilyn mentioned -- beautifully captured, Ian -- thanks for sharing these with us.