Istanbul and Icicles

This is the next instalment of my Special Moments, Magic Memories series for the 2022 A to Z Blog Challenge. Ah, ISTANBUL! We have seen so many places and sites over the years but one that’s captured my heart is Istanbul. I think it’s probably my favourite city in the world with its blend of … More Istanbul and Icicles

T travels to Townsville, Toowoomba and Tullamore

I am participating in the A to Z 2012 blog challenge throughout April. My theme is a genealogical travelogue or a travel genealogue (I’m not sure which). Today is about two towns important to my family history in Australia. T is for Townsville (Queensland, Australia) Townsville is the hub for Far North Queensland (FNQ) as … More T travels to Townsville, Toowoomba and Tullamore

N navigates North Shields, Nguiu and Nuremberg

I am participating in the A to Z 2012 blog challenge throughout April. My theme is a genealogical travelogue or a travel genealogue (I’m not sure which). Today’s places are scattered far and wide. N is for North Shields (Northumberland) North Shields lies between Tynemouth and Newcastle on Tyne in Northumberland. In its heyday there … More N navigates North Shields, Nguiu and Nuremberg

M is mulling over Milne Bay Islands, Murphys Creek and Mull (via Lismore)

I am participating in the A to Z 2012 blog challenge throughout April. My theme is a genealogical travelogue or a travel genealogue (I’m not sure which). Today we travel to different locations on the far side of the world from each other.  M is for MULL (with a detour to the Isle of Lismore) (Scotland) … More M is mulling over Milne Bay Islands, Murphys Creek and Mull (via Lismore)