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Paul Passing Through

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Travel blogger, wannabe writer, lover of history, (very) amateur photographer, husband and dad. Unfiltered opinions and photos to help people get the most out of their trips. Find my blog at https://paulpassingthrough.com.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 8d

That's all my holiday posts updated for 2025! Here's my favorite one, recounting our time in three of Germany's most popular Christmas markets.
#holidayseason #christmas #germany #bavaria #travelblog #munich #nuremberg #rothenburg

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3 Bavarian Christmas Markets You Can’t Miss to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Wondering which Bavarian Christmas markets to visit? Click here to read all about three of the region's most magical markets to inspire your holiday trip!

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 20h

I’m sure that’s an equivalent level of annoying

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 23h

Did they proceed to stand their blocking people’s views for several minutes? That’s the part that drives me nuts and makes me hate influencers and other tourists in general

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 3d

My pain is 20 (out of 10).
#physicaltherapy #ptmonth

Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 4d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

rm -rf ~/

hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 4d

"The chancellor approved it"

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 3d

Near the Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal is the Pegões Aqueduct, medieval aqueduct built by the Knights Templar.

It’s neat to see but the best part is you can climb old stairs to walk on the aqueduct. It’s a bit sketchy. To the left - narrow walkways. To the right - VERY high.
#tomar #portugal

Standing atop the Pegões Aqueduct in Tomar, Portugal

Looking at the Pegões Aqueduct winding its way through trees

The Pegões Aqueduct near Tomar, Portugal

Two tiers of aqueducts along a road from Tomar, Portugal

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Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 4d

Sunday is #Stunday! Share whatever you find stunning with the hashtag & share whatever you find stunning from others.

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt

A photo of alien-like hoodoos with text on top that says "Every Sunday is #Stunday! Post whatever you find stunning & repost your favorites from others. All people, types of art & skill levels welcome.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 4d

Two years ago in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska. One of those places where pictures and words can’t possibly do it justice.
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #alaska #naturephotography

A glacier weaving through mountains in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 5d

I get it’s a tongue in cheek joke but it still is, at the end of the day, clickbait.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 5d

I saw this headline earlier without knowing (or looking up after the fact) what he said. Even still, I couldn’t believe The Guardian was stooping to such a juvenile heading.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 6d

So do I, but I’m having my doubts.

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 6d

I once worked with a guy who tried to convince the office that his grandma, who was supposedly from Italy, said that Olive Garden was the most authentic Italian food she ate in America. One of the most preposterous things I've ever heard someone say with a straight face.
(Guy was a chronic liar)

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 6d

That's our next governor you're talking about. Watch it.

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 7d

Was up there a few weeks ago. Seems like a simple thing but one of the best parts of my time in Portugal.

Brock’s Photographic Journey @bar44.bsky.social · 8d

On the rooftop of the Cathedral of Evora - can’t believe they let people - me included - wander around up there unsupervised! #Photography #Portugal #Architecture 📷

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 7d

Just did a very short section of this last month. Beautiful trail.

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 7d

Lived here almost two years and finally just put up our travel map. We got some pink pins to indicate places we’ve been with our 14-month-old (my wife could have picked a more distinct pink though lol). Excited to keep adding pins to the map!
#travel #worldmap #betterlatethannever

A section of a world map with gold and pink pins in it to show where we’ve traveled

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 8d

3 Bavarian Christmas Markets You Can’t Miss to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Wondering which Bavarian Christmas markets to visit? Click here to read all about three of the region's most magical markets to inspire your holiday trip!

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 10d

The Chapel of Bones in Evora’s Franciscan church was built by monks in the 16th century as a reminder to society that death awaits us all regardless of our social status in life.

It’s a little eerie inside but actually mostly just peaceful.
#ossuary #traveltips #portugal #spookyseason #octobervibes

Skills and arm bones lining the walls of the Chapel of Bones in Evora, Portugal

A column with skeletal remains cemented into it in Evora, Portugal

Hundreds of skulls and various other bones set into the walls of the Chapel of Bones in Evora, Portugal

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you! It’s one of my favorite go-to photos for this time of year.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 11d

The sun rising on an ancient cemetery, lighting up the darkness.

📍 Doolin, Ireland
#sunday #stunday #spookyseason #halloween #irelandphotography

The sunrise over an old cemetery in Doolin, Ireland

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 12d

My 21-year-old self would be dumbfounded to hear me say that there is literally nothing better than a pastry and tea on a weekend morning, especially when it’s nice enough to sit outside.
#saturdaymorning #morningrouting #itstheweekend

Lemon danish and Irish breakfast tea in my Alice in Wonderland teacup

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 12d

Had the first tastes of the port I bought in Porto last night. Better than I remembered. Nostalgia maybe? Who cares! Excited to have some more and happy I finally found some port that I like.
#porto #portwine #wine #portugal

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 12d

That’s also very true for a certain horrible subset of them.

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 12d

Always a grift with these people. How everyone can’t see it is a damning statement on humanity.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 12d

My guess is he has invested in another company that is going to seek to replace Netflix.

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 13d

It’s obviously in disguise. That’s how it’s fooling the hippo.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 14d

I'm kind of excited to break out our real cold weather gear for the first time since our Christmas trip to Germany. Our baby will be in for a bit of a rude awakening lol