We have left Maddalena Island and made the 3 hour drive to Alghero on the north west coast. Our accommodation is great, its a villa in an olive farm. The last photo is off the roof top terrace. They also have some animals including a goat, sheep, donkey, cats, chicken and a dog.

One of my pet hates - people providing accommodation too lazy to hand the fridge door on the correct side based on its location. This one here on Maddalena Island is pretty egregious

First stop on Isola Maddalena was this super cute beach.

We are leaving the main island of Sardinia today by ferry over to Isola Maddalena for a few days of exploring.

Driving guidelines in Sardinia: 1) lane markings are mere suggestions, 2) speed limits are minimum speed indications, 3) indicators are disabled on all local cars.

One of the best things about driving rental cars in foreign countries is that when/if you get done for speeding you don't lose points or your license!

We have moved further north in Sardinia and today arrived at the quaintest & cutest town we've seen in Sardinia - San Pantaleo. It's on the Costa Smeralda, but instead of being on the coast with the ultra rich and their mega yachts, we are up in the hills in a town founded by goat herders and its 🤩

Discover the best of Puglia, in southern Italy, with my guide and road trip route: velvetescape.com/best-of-pugl... #Puglia #Italy #roadtrip #travel #traveladdicts

The best of Puglia - the ultimate guide

This guide lists the best places to visit in Puglia on a road trip. It includes a suggested route and a self-drive itinerary.

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Amsterdam is best explored on foot. Here’s my self-guided walking route that covers many of the city’s highlights: velvetescape.com/amsterdam-si... #Amsterdam #citytrip #travel #traveladdicts

The best of Amsterdam in 3 days: a walking route

A sightseeing walking route across Amsterdam along its famous canals and lesser-known places. Includes a suggested 3-day Amsterdam itinerary.

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Sunday morning: A Boeing 737 MAX 8 (N321TG), American 604, crossed a 40% illuminated waning crescent Moon over Melbourne, Florida @ 40,450 ft & 487 kts. (bonus: red beacon) 📷: me; flight data: @flightradar24.com #aviation #aviationphotography #avgeek #photography

I've been quietly fascinated by these trees that literally grow out of rocks in the limestone mountains of Sardinia. Of course I have seen many trees grow on and around rocks - but these guys literally look to be bursting out of rocks, splitting the rocks. Fabulous.

So let me tell you how I came to have so many grapes. After our steep and rocky hike today in rural Sardinia, we were only 5 minutes into our 40 minute drive back when we suffered a flat tyre. No worries we thought, I'll get out the sealant spray and pump and off we go. Cont'd ⤵️

Who loves boobies? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

This afternoon we went to the Grotta del Bue Marino (Sea Ox Cave) just outside Cala Gonone. It's a massive cave system that extends through the limestone coast for over 70km. You catch a boat in and then have a guided walk in for the first 1km and return. It was really quite beautiful.

We did a very rocky hike this morning at Cala Gonone, Sardinia. To survive a lot of trees worked out out gow to literally grow through rocks! They were amazing.

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European payments groups join forces to challenge US dominance

European payment groups serving 130 million people, including Spain's Bizum, Italy's Bancomat and Brussels-based Wero, said on Wednesday they were joining forces to create a cross-border payments netw...

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The 13th century Castello Scaligero in Sirmione on Lake Garda is a real beauty. On the narrowest point of the Sirmione pennisula with imposing fortifications, multiple draw bridges, and a walled harbour, it must have been quite the statement of power. Here are a few shots of and feom the castle.

What kind of tourist trap hell am I in for!? Just arrived at Sirmione on the southern end of Lake Garda and looking for a gelato. Best rating I can find 3.6 😅

And why the hell would we care what the US says!? US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship' share.google/3YyuDDBuO7Jl...

US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'

Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.

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Lake life, Lake Garda Italy. #TravelAddicts

Riva del Garda sits on the northern end of Italy's largest lake, Lake Garda. Its waterways and venetian architecture surrounded by soaring mountains and mountain top towns it's part Riviera and part Dolomites, but all charm! After a week in the mountains it was nice to change out of hiking clothes!

Most people know what budgies (budgerigars) are. But did you know they are a native Australian parrot? They live in flocks of up 100, but under certain conditions can form super flocks of tens of thousands of birds It's beautiful to see them in the wild instead of the tiny cages people keep them in

Sandy Horne@sandyhorne.bsky.social · 3w ago

A bit over a week ago, I had a very good time wandering around a farmer's paddock (with permission) in the southern Flinders Ranges with @boyfrombruce.bsky.social watching the budgies zooming about. Such a thrilling experience!

Ciao from Lake Garda. Our Dolomites time has ended and we are now at Lake Garda for a week.

I'm still blown away by this lake, Lago Federa, sitting at 2,046m elevation near Cortina. Peering through the surface of the water here is like staring into a beautiful underwater forest. A very magical place. #TravelAddicts #Dolomites

I still day dream of this meal. I have never had and probably will never again have such incredible pancakes (kaiserschmarrn). maps.app.goo.gl/dSWyNczMQXuf... #TravelAddicts

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Rogue Trooper | BFI London Film Festival 2026

Duncan Jones brings the beloved 2000 AD comic strip to life with an all-guns-blazing sci-fi animation, about a soldier in a dystopian future who is sent on an impossible mission.

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I have driven in the vast majority of countries that we have ever visited (the exceptions are pretty much just China and African countries). The Italians in my opinion and experience are the absolute worst drivers 😅

Samsung is getting a bit playful in it's advertising, which is bloody good as they have been very staid forever. www.forbes.com/sites/leslie...

Samsung Finds Another Guy Named Tim Cook To Promote Galaxy Z Fold 8

With a cheeky new ad trolling rival Apple just as it released its new foldable iPhone Duo, rival Samsung can now honestly say Tim Cook has chosen a Galaxy device.

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Today's hike was absolutely gorgeous. Cool air, vibrant blue skies and a climb up to an alpine lake above Cortina. What a surprise the lake was, deep blues and greens in the water, striking reeds reaching up from the cold, algae, loads of little fish, and epic scenery! #Dolomites #TravelAddicts

Repost with your home river (or waterway) We don't really have a major river in Sydney, but we have one hell of an epic Harbour!

Velvet Escape@velvetescape.com · 4w ago

RT with your home river. Amstel River