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About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

Gdansk, Poland – Oliwa, Baltic Beaches and I like Queen

Posted on September 4, 2026 by SUNGRL

On our third day in Gdansk, we had decided to venture further afield to the suburb of Oliwa. There were a couple of reasons for this visit – to see the Oliwa Cathedral and listen to the one of the … Continue reading →

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Gdansk, Poland – Churches & Monuments

Posted on September 4, 2026 by SUNGRL

Gdansk is predominantly Roman Catholic today, but its religious landscape has deep historical roots tied to Brick Gothic architecture and a past shaped by Protestant influence and multi-ethnic communities. St Mary’s Basilica On our first day in Gdansk, we visited … Continue reading →

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Gdansk, Poland – History

Posted on September 4, 2026 by SUNGRL

Gdansk in Poland was like being in a fairy tale city – everywhere you looked there were beautiful buildings and churches. We arrived mid-morning, deposited our luggage in the storage and went to explore. The town was busy as there … Continue reading →

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West Coast Wilderness

Posted on July 12, 2026 by SUNGRL

February 2025 West Coast Wilderness – Day 1 – 24km We left Christchurch Saturday morning and headed over Arthur’s Pass to the West Coast. Very lucky with a bluebird day Arthur’s Pass, a mountain road and railway which traverses across … Continue reading →

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Sounds to Sounds – nearly

Posted on July 11, 2026 by SUNGRL

Sounds to Sounds – nearlyThe Pyscholists take two….. Lambers, Crammers, Hicksy and the Young One are clearly very slow learners as today we take on another epic adventure on our bikes. This time we will be rolling down the South … Continue reading →

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Luang Prabang, Laos

Posted on September 17, 2024 by SUNGRL

As part of my “let’s explore at least one new place a year” and on a good recommendation, we came to Luang Prabang (LP) in Laos. We arrived on an ATR-72 which is a twin-engine turbo prop plane that we … Continue reading →

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Bella’s on Tour – Singapore

Posted on October 16, 2023 by SUNGRL

Bella’s on Tour – signing off in Singapore After two amazing weeks in Sicily it was time to start our journey home. Sicily – Zurich – Singapore We went from the dry heat of Sicily to the humid heat in … Continue reading →

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Bella’s on Tour – Sicily

Posted on October 16, 2023 by SUNGRL

Bella’s on Tour – Sicily – Erice And the journey continues…. From Bucharest I flew to Sicily to join my dear friends Jo, Kaye and Debs on a Sicilian sojourn. We are staying in a rustic villa near the village … Continue reading →

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Euro Velo 6 – Week 8 – Romania

Posted on October 1, 2023 by SUNGRL

Day 52 – Constanta, Romania – 0km The full Euro Velo 6 cycle trail spans Europe between the Atlantic Ocean and the Black Sea. Due to a lack of cycle infrastructure and the fact that the route goes up near … Continue reading →

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Euro Velo 6 – Week 7 – Rackeve to Belgrade – 460km – cumulative 3,274km

Posted on September 18, 2023 by SUNGRL

Day 43 – Ràckeve to Harta – 65km Due to being so hot when we arrived yesterday and only having the energy to go to Aqua Land we didn’t explore Ràckeve. This morning we went in search of coffee and … Continue reading →

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