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City of Bydgoszcz in Poland, downtown cityscape. Source: Getty Images
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‘Postcard from Poland: A walk down Gdanska Street’

‘Postcard from Poland: A walk down Gdanska Street’

Bydgoszcz is an architecturally rich city, with neo-gothic, neo-baroque, neo-classicist, modernist and Art Nouveau styles present.
Remember when milk would be delivered to our door by horse and cart? Source: Getty Images
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‘Faded memories: My childhood view of growing up in remote Queensland’

‘Faded memories: My childhood view of growing up in remote Queensland’

I witnessed our milkman, driving a horse-driven cart, delivering a large open pail of milk to our front steps. Later in the day the bread man ... delivered our daily bread.
How does one come to the attention of the Queen's representative, the Governor-General, and who decides they are worthy recipients of an Honour Award? Source: Getty Images
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‘It’s all smoke and mirrors: The tawdry joke that has become our honours awards’

‘It’s all smoke and mirrors: The tawdry joke that has become our honours awards’

"Exactly how does one qualify or come to the attention of the Governor-General? Who nominates them and who decides who gets a Queen’s Honour Award?"
There is resentment, mistrust, disappointment and hopelessness being expressed, but we are in a position to change that. Source: Pixabay
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‘I’m taking a stand against bad behaviour and decision making’

‘I’m taking a stand against bad behaviour and decision making’

"It’s as if those at the wheel are totally out of control and driving us to the edge of a deadly precipice."
Vietnam’s Ba Na Hills: A place of pilgrimage and more
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Vietnam’s Ba Na Hills: A place of pilgrimage and more

Vietnam’s Ba Na Hills: A place of pilgrimage and more

It’s a mountaintop resort complex that looks like a medieval castle, but inside these stone walls are modern accommodations and world-class restaurants....
Walk through the pages of history into ancient China
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Walk through the pages of history into ancient China

Walk through the pages of history into ancient China

The cries of battle have long ago faded and the only sounds to be heard now are our heavy breathing, having just climbed up from the pass, and the breath of the restless desert winds. ...
There’s more than just sand and camels in the Gobi Desert
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There’s more than just sand and camels in the Gobi Desert

There’s more than just sand and camels in the Gobi Desert

There is little focus on the central business area as everything is thoughtfully integrated so that work, housing and shopping can all be done locally, often by simply walking....
So much choice! Source: Pixabay
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‘I think I’ve uncovered the cause of obesity … and it’s not complicated’

‘I think I’ve uncovered the cause of obesity … and it’s not complicated’

"At least three times daily I dined with my fellow cruiselings in one of the many fine dining venues ..."
Let's make it an even playing field for both men and women. Photo: Getty
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Gender equality in sport: what it’s really all about

Gender equality in sport: what it’s really all about

"I’ve already purchased a lovely tight-fitting frilly Speedo swimsuit."

About Garry Greenwood

Garry Greenwood is an author. His latest book Those Revolting Retirees – Reclaiming their self-worth, dignity and happiness, is now available at https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07ML1JG1V. He has also written the informative ebook detailing great activities for all seniors, Stuff for Seniors, as well as a number of travel blogs for Travel at 60. Garry is a full-time traveller and has been travelling on and off for 15 years.