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Sydney Mardi Gras on TV

Sydney Mardi Gras 2009 is broadcast live on Australian television, featuring Joan Rivers as a co-host. An annual event growing in popularity celebrating sexual diversity, the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Trans Gender Community welcomes the world to a party full of colour, sound, costume and dance. I was lucky to be in Sydney for one of […]

Taj Hotel & Convention Centre Agra

Just 0.6 miles from the Taj Mahal, Taj Hotel & Convention Centre Agra features a health club with infinity pool and spa, as well as 5 dining options. Air-conditioned rooms come with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Taj Hotel & Convention Centre Agra features a health club with infinity pool and spa, as well […]

TAM Airlines Business Class

Tam Airlines Business Class from London to São Paulo enroute to Buenos Aires. I’ve always enjoyed experiencing other airlines in order to compare service levels and comfort. Although I don’t always travel in Business Class, it is however a great way to travel long haul. TAM Airlines Business Class was very spacious and comfortable, however I […]

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Tangier • Morocco

Tangier is an interesting mix of North Africa, Spain, and France, located in northern Morocco, was under joint international control until 1956, separated from Spain only by the 20 miles of the Strait of Gibraltar. Only a few days here was certainly a shock for a westerner like me, culturally it was completely different to […]

Taormina • Italy

A small town on the east coast of the island of Sicily, a popular tourist destination since the 19th century. Having spent a day in Taormina relaxing on the pebbled beach and clear waters, this is where you come to just relax, for it is not a large metropolitan resort. Build on the winding cliffs […]

Tegel Airport: from gate to taxi in less than 60 seconds

The quickest exit ever, from the plane to entering my booked airport transfer in less than 60 seconds. Über efficient! As soon as I landed I was notified my driver and car were waiting via an email, along with the driver’s name and contact number, but it wasn’t long after we arrived at the gate […]

Tegenungan Waterfall

Tegenungan Waterfall is a waterfall on Bali, Indonesia. It is located at the Tegenungan Kemenuh village, in Gianyar, north from the capital Denpasar and close to the artist village of Ubud. The waterfall is isolated but has become a popular tourist attraction to explore and relax. It is one of the few waterfalls in Bali […]

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Tel Aviv Pride 2016

Tel Aviv Pride is an annual, week-long series of events in Tel Aviv that celebrate Israel‘s LGBT community life, scheduled during the second week of June, as part of the international observance of Gay Pride Month. The most-attended event is Pride Parade which is the largest in the Middle East. Tel Aviv was the first […]

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Tel Aviv-Yafo

The “White City”, Tel Aviv-Yafo is the second-most populous city in Israel, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, situated on the Mediterranean coastline. Tel Aviv is the fifth-most-visited city in the Middle East and Africa, known as “the city that never sleeps” and a “party capital” due to its thriving nightlife, young atmosphere and famous […]

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Thailand • Land of Smiles

Known as the land of smiles for its friendly welcoming towards visitors. Great food, a tropical climate, fascinating culture and great beaches. A country about the same size as France, Thailand is sure to amaze you with the most interesting markets, places and culture, simply an unforgettable experience and one many people return to experience […]

The 10 Characteristics of the Achieving Personality

A Profile of Greatness Is security a utopian goal or is it another word for rut? Where would the world be if all men sought security and had not taken risks or gambled with their lives on the chance that, if they won, life would be different and richer? We shall let the reader answer […]

The Avenue Diner

A nostalgic diner with a cool vibe, in business since 1944. The Avenue Diner maintains a loyal clientele, despite being unlicensed and open no later than 4 p.m. Located in the Yorkville and Annex area of downtown Toronto by Davenport Road and Avenue Road, it has an open setting that lets you see your meal being […]

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The Capital LONDON facts

The Cave Bar

The Cave Bar occupies a 2000-year-old Nabataean rock tomb near the gates of Petra. Only one cave zoned for commercial use, The Cave Bar, run by adjacent Crowne Plaza Resort behind the Petra Visitor Centre, is part of an ancient tomb carved by the Nabateans. Sandstone walls and seats tucked into what were likely individual burial niches. Like elsewhere […]

The future of JOEJOURNEYS

JoeJourneys has been a project and love since I first started back in 2005 when I first learned about HTML and creating for the world wide web. YouTube was new and social media was yet to launch into a global phenomena, the days of blogs have evolved and our attention span has reduced as we […]

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The Last Whalers – An Azorean Past

No longer practised on the islands of the Azores, but whaling was a big industry. A whale’s cadaver was processed for lamp oil, candles, medicines, perfume and machinery lubricants. The blubber was melted down for oil and the bones tossed aside. The first type of whaling done was shore whaling along the New England coast, […]