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NEW TODAY!!
Do you like birds of prey? Of course you do! Boise, Idaho is one of the best destinations for lovers of these amazing creatures. Check it out!!
#TravelAddicts #Idaho
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Do you like birds of prey? Of course you do! Boise, Idaho is one of the best destinations for lovers of these amazing creatures. Check it out!!
#TravelAddicts #Idaho
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Boise and Birds of Prey - The Royal Tour
Grayson isn’t the type of friend I normally make when I travel. For one thing, while I enthusiastically count Grayson among my friends, he doesn’t even know I exist. For another, Grayson looks a bit d...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
NEW TODAY!!
Do you like birds of prey? Of course you do! Boise, Idaho is one of the best destinations for lovers of these amazing creatures. Check it out!!
#TravelAddicts #Idaho
theroyaltourblog.com/2025/12/01/b...
Do you like birds of prey? Of course you do! Boise, Idaho is one of the best destinations for lovers of these amazing creatures. Check it out!!
#TravelAddicts #Idaho
theroyaltourblog.com/2025/12/01/b...
This week's theme for #TravelAddicts #TopTravelPics is something that everyone loves #Flowers
Share your favorite flower travel photos.
Mine are:
- Pitlochry Scotland
- Welly boot garden, St Monans Scotland
- Coastal wild flowers, Pacific Grove California
- New Zealand Christmas Tree, Taranaki NZ
Share your favorite flower travel photos.
Mine are:
- Pitlochry Scotland
- Welly boot garden, St Monans Scotland
- Coastal wild flowers, Pacific Grove California
- New Zealand Christmas Tree, Taranaki NZ
December 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This week's theme for #TravelAddicts #TopTravelPics is something that everyone loves #Flowers
Share your favorite flower travel photos.
Mine are:
- Pitlochry Scotland
- Welly boot garden, St Monans Scotland
- Coastal wild flowers, Pacific Grove California
- New Zealand Christmas Tree, Taranaki NZ
Share your favorite flower travel photos.
Mine are:
- Pitlochry Scotland
- Welly boot garden, St Monans Scotland
- Coastal wild flowers, Pacific Grove California
- New Zealand Christmas Tree, Taranaki NZ
McVities Digestives - the world's most ubiquitous biscuit. There is hardly a supermarket in the world that doesn't carry these things!
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
December 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
McVities Digestives - the world's most ubiquitous biscuit. There is hardly a supermarket in the world that doesn't carry these things!
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
That's the biggest goldfish I've ever seen!
(Yes I know it's a koi).
(Yes I know it's a koi).
December 1, 2025 at 4:24 AM
That's the biggest goldfish I've ever seen!
(Yes I know it's a koi).
(Yes I know it's a koi).
Two new birds to the life list yesterday - including a couple of these handsome black crowned night herons. Not exactly in a natural setting as they were busy stealing bread that was being fed to the koi in a park 😂
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
December 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Two new birds to the life list yesterday - including a couple of these handsome black crowned night herons. Not exactly in a natural setting as they were busy stealing bread that was being fed to the koi in a park 😂
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
Taiwan is famous for it's tea, but also has a thriving specialty coffee scene. High quality coffee is grown and processed in areas that produce quality high mountain tea. That quality supports many specialty coffee shops with great single origin bean choices.
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
December 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Taiwan is famous for it's tea, but also has a thriving specialty coffee scene. High quality coffee is grown and processed in areas that produce quality high mountain tea. That quality supports many specialty coffee shops with great single origin bean choices.
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
Although a polarizing figure in Taiwan's history, there is no doubt that the memorial hall and grounds dedicated to Chiang Kai Shek are impressive in scale and grandeur.
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
December 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Although a polarizing figure in Taiwan's history, there is no doubt that the memorial hall and grounds dedicated to Chiang Kai Shek are impressive in scale and grandeur.
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
Israeli terrorist organization, IDF, bans Android phones for officers.
Does Apple support this genocidal regime?
Israel’s IDF Bans Android Phones—iPhones Now ‘Mandatory’ share.google/Xb2gZfRLliWZ...
Does Apple support this genocidal regime?
Israel’s IDF Bans Android Phones—iPhones Now ‘Mandatory’ share.google/Xb2gZfRLliWZ...
Israel’s IDF Bans Android Phones—iPhones Now ‘Mandatory’
The iPhone versus Android battle has just taken a sudden twist as hackers attack smartphones.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Israeli terrorist organization, IDF, bans Android phones for officers.
Does Apple support this genocidal regime?
Israel’s IDF Bans Android Phones—iPhones Now ‘Mandatory’ share.google/Xb2gZfRLliWZ...
Does Apple support this genocidal regime?
Israel’s IDF Bans Android Phones—iPhones Now ‘Mandatory’ share.google/Xb2gZfRLliWZ...
The traditional with the modern. The Chiang Kai Shek memorial hall in the foreground with the Taipei 101 tower (formerly the world's tallest building) in the background.
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
November 30, 2025 at 6:18 AM
The traditional with the modern. The Chiang Kai Shek memorial hall in the foreground with the Taipei 101 tower (formerly the world's tallest building) in the background.
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
Congrats Albo!
First Aussie prime minister to marry while in office.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/2025/11...
First Aussie prime minister to marry while in office.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/2025/11...
Details of Albanese's history-making secret wedding
In a ceremony attended by a small group of family and friends, Australia's prime minister has made history by marrying his partner while in office.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
November 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Congrats Albo!
First Aussie prime minister to marry while in office.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/2025/11...
First Aussie prime minister to marry while in office.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/2025/11...
How do these people, especially someone who is a self proclaimed tech executive, fall for this stuff!? Seriously, who sends a quarter of a million bucks to a crypto account because some 'nice lady' says its a good investment 🤯🤯
www.cnn.com/2025/11/29/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/29/u...
A stranger messaged him on Facebook. It was the start of a nightmare that cost him $280,000 | CNN
Joe Novak’s Facebook pinged last year with a friendly message from a stranger. Little did he know it was the start of an ordeal that would tear his life apart.
www.cnn.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:19 AM
How do these people, especially someone who is a self proclaimed tech executive, fall for this stuff!? Seriously, who sends a quarter of a million bucks to a crypto account because some 'nice lady' says its a good investment 🤯🤯
www.cnn.com/2025/11/29/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/29/u...
Just a few days in Taiwan, already we have noticed a really big difference between the people here versus the South Koreans (at least with Seoul that is). This is all our personal experience so don't take any offence.
We have found the Taiwanese to be very friendly, warm, and really helpful
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We have found the Taiwanese to be very friendly, warm, and really helpful
1 of 2
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Just a few days in Taiwan, already we have noticed a really big difference between the people here versus the South Koreans (at least with Seoul that is). This is all our personal experience so don't take any offence.
We have found the Taiwanese to be very friendly, warm, and really helpful
1 of 2
We have found the Taiwanese to be very friendly, warm, and really helpful
1 of 2
With all those coffee accolades, how could I not go in!?
Coffee was excellent so no disputes from me!
#TravelAddicts #Coffee #Taiwan
Coffee was excellent so no disputes from me!
#TravelAddicts #Coffee #Taiwan
November 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
With all those coffee accolades, how could I not go in!?
Coffee was excellent so no disputes from me!
#TravelAddicts #Coffee #Taiwan
Coffee was excellent so no disputes from me!
#TravelAddicts #Coffee #Taiwan
The view of the dragons from the other side which includes the front if the temple.
Zhinan Temple, Maokong, Taiwan.
#TravelAddicts
Zhinan Temple, Maokong, Taiwan.
#TravelAddicts
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The view of the dragons from the other side which includes the front if the temple.
Zhinan Temple, Maokong, Taiwan.
#TravelAddicts
Zhinan Temple, Maokong, Taiwan.
#TravelAddicts
Three dragons holding the top of the world at a Taoist temple are very striking. Maokong Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
November 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Three dragons holding the top of the world at a Taoist temple are very striking. Maokong Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
#TravelAddicts #Taiwan
I don't disagree with national parks etc having higher fees for foreigners as locals pay tfor upkeep hrough taxes, but wow, $100 per person on top of the existing entry fee for some of the main parks is pretty steep! International tourism to USA will keep shrinking.
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National parks announce ‘America-first’ fee surges for international tourists | CNN
The new $100+ price hike will affect 11 popular parks, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I don't disagree with national parks etc having higher fees for foreigners as locals pay tfor upkeep hrough taxes, but wow, $100 per person on top of the existing entry fee for some of the main parks is pretty steep! International tourism to USA will keep shrinking.
share.google/JUwglhHwhK1q...
share.google/JUwglhHwhK1q...
We arrived into Taipei, Taiwan this evening. It's a new country for us, so that's pretty exciting!!
Straightaway we felt an improvement over South Korea - we could freely use Google Maps!! Believe it or not, Google Maps in South Korea is not quite the Google Maps you know!
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Straightaway we felt an improvement over South Korea - we could freely use Google Maps!! Believe it or not, Google Maps in South Korea is not quite the Google Maps you know!
1 of 2
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We arrived into Taipei, Taiwan this evening. It's a new country for us, so that's pretty exciting!!
Straightaway we felt an improvement over South Korea - we could freely use Google Maps!! Believe it or not, Google Maps in South Korea is not quite the Google Maps you know!
1 of 2
Straightaway we felt an improvement over South Korea - we could freely use Google Maps!! Believe it or not, Google Maps in South Korea is not quite the Google Maps you know!
1 of 2
Our last coffee shop in Seoul was one of the best. The layout was great allowing views across the road to Gyeongbokgung Palace and a busy street to people watch. Coffee was excellent too!
#TravelAddicts
#TravelAddicts
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Our last coffee shop in Seoul was one of the best. The layout was great allowing views across the road to Gyeongbokgung Palace and a busy street to people watch. Coffee was excellent too!
#TravelAddicts
#TravelAddicts
New Zealand is on a mission to eradicate feral cats.
A great mission - but there needs to parallel legislation to enforce registration of cats and having them desexed.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/24/s...
A great mission - but there needs to parallel legislation to enforce registration of cats and having them desexed.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/24/s...
New Zealand says it’s going to eradicate feral cats | CNN
New Zealand has announced plans to eradicate feral cats by 2050, as part of efforts to protect the country’s biodiversity.
edition.cnn.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 AM
New Zealand is on a mission to eradicate feral cats.
A great mission - but there needs to parallel legislation to enforce registration of cats and having them desexed.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/24/s...
A great mission - but there needs to parallel legislation to enforce registration of cats and having them desexed.
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/24/s...
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#Rivers&Forests #TopTravelPics you say?
1. Mekong river
2. Waterfalls in a forest (jungle)
3. Dry forest and friend in Madagascar
4. Skeleton trail up Table Mountain outside Cape Town
1. Mekong river
2. Waterfalls in a forest (jungle)
3. Dry forest and friend in Madagascar
4. Skeleton trail up Table Mountain outside Cape Town
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
#Rivers&Forests #TopTravelPics you say?
1. Mekong river
2. Waterfalls in a forest (jungle)
3. Dry forest and friend in Madagascar
4. Skeleton trail up Table Mountain outside Cape Town
1. Mekong river
2. Waterfalls in a forest (jungle)
3. Dry forest and friend in Madagascar
4. Skeleton trail up Table Mountain outside Cape Town
Well that's a first, and an annoying one at that. Our flight from Seoul to Taipei is delayed, but instead of allowing us to check-in and go to the lounge or whatever, we have to wait in the check-in queue for the next (at least) 1.5 hours!! Stupid.
#TravelAddicts
#TravelAddicts
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Well that's a first, and an annoying one at that. Our flight from Seoul to Taipei is delayed, but instead of allowing us to check-in and go to the lounge or whatever, we have to wait in the check-in queue for the next (at least) 1.5 hours!! Stupid.
#TravelAddicts
#TravelAddicts
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American co-hosting, so a Thanksgiving-inspired #TopTravelPics of #Rivers&Forests.
I went over the river & thru the woods to my brother’s in Vermont this summer. Love finding more covered bridges!
Share ur pics and tag ur hosts @jollyhobos.bsky.social @phetch.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving!
I went over the river & thru the woods to my brother’s in Vermont this summer. Love finding more covered bridges!
Share ur pics and tag ur hosts @jollyhobos.bsky.social @phetch.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
American co-hosting, so a Thanksgiving-inspired #TopTravelPics of #Rivers&Forests.
I went over the river & thru the woods to my brother’s in Vermont this summer. Love finding more covered bridges!
Share ur pics and tag ur hosts @jollyhobos.bsky.social @phetch.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving!
I went over the river & thru the woods to my brother’s in Vermont this summer. Love finding more covered bridges!
Share ur pics and tag ur hosts @jollyhobos.bsky.social @phetch.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving!
An interesting observation in Seoul about cars. There are of course a majority of Korean cars on the road, Hyundai and Kia dominate. Next comes the German brands. So many Mercs, BMW, Audi and Porsche. The surprise is the lack of Japanese cars - I saw 1 Lexus and 1 Toyota in 2 weeks!
Chevy was
1/2
Chevy was
1/2
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
An interesting observation in Seoul about cars. There are of course a majority of Korean cars on the road, Hyundai and Kia dominate. Next comes the German brands. So many Mercs, BMW, Audi and Porsche. The surprise is the lack of Japanese cars - I saw 1 Lexus and 1 Toyota in 2 weeks!
Chevy was
1/2
Chevy was
1/2
This week's #TopTravelPics co-host Liz suggests the theme #Rivers&Forests from a Thanksgiving poem. For us non Americans this is the poem bit.ly/48g9XBE
I added #Grandmothers because they are the best!
Share ur pics and tag ur hosts @jollyhobos.bsky.social @phetch.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving!
I added #Grandmothers because they are the best!
Share ur pics and tag ur hosts @jollyhobos.bsky.social @phetch.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
This week's #TopTravelPics co-host Liz suggests the theme #Rivers&Forests from a Thanksgiving poem. For us non Americans this is the poem bit.ly/48g9XBE
I added #Grandmothers because they are the best!
Share ur pics and tag ur hosts @jollyhobos.bsky.social @phetch.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving!
I added #Grandmothers because they are the best!
Share ur pics and tag ur hosts @jollyhobos.bsky.social @phetch.bsky.social
Happy Thanksgiving!
Did you know Gary Larson (yes, The Far Side guy) has done a few recent new cartoons? Like this one:
You can check them out here: www.thefarside.com/new-stuff
You can check them out here: www.thefarside.com/new-stuff
November 23, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Did you know Gary Larson (yes, The Far Side guy) has done a few recent new cartoons? Like this one:
You can check them out here: www.thefarside.com/new-stuff
You can check them out here: www.thefarside.com/new-stuff