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Tony on American blind guy’s Youtube channel (13th October 2021)

Hey everyone who follows this page. I wanted to share this: Today I did an interview about travelling blind on Anthony Parker’s Youtube channel, blind host and musician from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We talked about travelling blind. Check it out here. Have a great day, evening and night. Thanks, Tony :). Who is Tony Giles, The Blind Traveller? https://youtu.be/GzJv2z28gfQ — Tony Giles blind solo traveller and public speaker. Author of new eBook: Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way ISBN 9781839781544 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08RWLRC2F/ I’m Fund raising for Galloway’s Society for the Blind, a charity that supports blind and visually impaired people throughout the northwest of England. my challenge: to raise £3,850 or more. Half for Galloway’s to support their fine work and half to send me to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru in April or October 2022 and show what blind people can do. My Go fund me page: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TonyGiles1

Places to visit – Maisy Battery (8th October 2021)

Tony is a WWII buff! He has visited and really likes Maisy Battery, a Second World War artillery battery located in Normandy, France.

Fundraising for Galloway (3rd October 2021)

I’m fundraising for Galloway’s Society for the Blind, a charity that
supports blind and visually impaired people throughout the northwest
of England.

My challenge: to raise £3,850 or more. Most for Galloway’s to support
their fine work and the rest to send me to hike the Inca Trail to
Machu Picchu, Peru in April or October 2022 and show what blind people
can do.

My GoFundMe page:
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TonyGiles1

Latest travel update. (1st October 2021)

I’ve just returned from two wonderful weeks of travelling around part of Denmark with my beautiful Greek girlfriend, Tatiana – who is also totally blind. We had a fantastic time visiting various places in Copenhagen, Denmark’s chaotic and relaxed Capital before visiting other historical cities. This included Helsingor at the top of the island of Zealand, with its wonderful (Hamlet) Kronborg Castle – a UNESCO Site. A short train journey took us to Roskild with it’s famous Viking Ship Museum, before continuing to Odense, home of famous fairy tail writer, Hans Christian Andersen. Finally, we walked the many cobbled streets of Aarhus, Denmark’s second largest city, on Jutland, which boasts the country’s longest and highest cathedral. We had help from so many lovely, kind and warm Danish people and tasted many different foods. These included: Smørrebrød (open sandwich),with various toppings, The rød pølse (red sausage), usually served inside a fresh bun with ketchup and/or mustard on top. On our second evening in the country, we were invited to a friend’s home to sample the now popular national dish, Stegt flæsk med persillesovs – a pork based meal! Our final evening was spent in the enjoyable company of a Danish blind friend, Robin Cocks, who works as a presenter and interviewer for several Danish radio stations. He’s about to embark on a journey around Uganda and make a film documentary. We met in Vivaldi Cafe, a notable restaurant chain located throughout Denmark. It’s quite an expensive establishment, but serves fresh and tasty food. Now Tatiana and I are back in Athens, Greece. I will stay here for a few more weeks then return to England to plan my next trips. Happy travels, Tony :).

Tony on the Tell Me Where to Go Podcast (30th September 2021)

Tony on the Super Seven Series of the Tell Me Where to Go Podcast with
Steve Collins, Travel Correspondent/Podcast Producer & Presenter,
Perth, Australia.

Available from these websites:

Tony in Denmark (23rd September 2021)

Tony listening to the wonderful sound of falling water from a large bowl-shaped fountain on Skomagergade (Shoemakers Street) in the centre of the Denmark city of Roskilde. It’s an ancient city on the west side of the island of Zealand. Roughly 30 km (20 miles) west of Copenhagen, capital of Denmark. It’s a late sunny afternoon. The large fountain has two bowls, the large one where Tony is standing and a smaller one above where water is cascading off. A lovely sight and sound.
A man playing an accordion on a street near Tivoli Gardens, central Copenhagen. Taken by Tony on 20th September 2021.

The Unravelling Travelling Podcast (30th August 2021)

Here’s a short clip of Tony being interviewed by Li and Ben, two English travellers, for the Unravelling Travelling Podcast –

Listen to the whole podcast at:
Spotify
Apple podcasts

Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way (14th June 2021)

A reminder that Tony’s third ebook Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way is available now.

Amazon.co.uk – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08RWLRC2F/
Amazom.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RWLRC2F/
Apple Books – https://books.apple.com/gb/book/seein…

Tony on Dear Future Grandkids show (26th May 2021)

Tony, interview for the Dear Future Grandkids show, based in South and East Asia. It was live on 22nd May 2021. A fun and light-hearted show.

Videos from a visit to the Roman Baths, Bath, England (21st May 2021)

Tony listening to the Hot spring (Sacred spring) at the ancient Roman Baths in the city of Bath, Southwest England, 18th May 2021.
Another video of Tony with his mum at the wonderful Hot spring at the Roman Baths, Bath, England. This natural hot spring heated the baths and pools at this ancient temple complex for bathers and worshippers who bathed naked and relaxed and meditated in various small hot pools and swam in and relaxed around the Great Bath, which back then, was roofed. The sound of the hot spring and the warmth of its temperature is delightful.

There are also photos here: https://www.tonythetraveller.com/photo/bath-england-may-2021-photos/

That Blind Lad’s Podcast (26th April 2021)

Tony talks with two fellow blind and partially deaf friends, Jamie and John, in this new podcast.

Here are the links:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Google Podcasts

Photos taken near Teignmouth (19th April 2021)

These photos were taken near Teignmouth, Devon, England yesterday (18th April 2021).

The 3-arched railway bridge, leading out of Teignmouth towards Dawlish, with Tony on the right.

More photos here.

Thrillist Travel Podcast (1st April 2021)

Hi everyone, please check out this amazing short 40 minute documentary with interviews. I’m involved in one of the interviews. It’s really cool stuff about travelling with a disability and what disabled people can do, it’s what we can all do if we really want too. Feel free to share it. Thanks, have a great day. Enjoy, Tony the Traveller

Listen using the audio player above. Alternatively visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/traveling-disability-why-flying-wheelchair-sucks-how/

Interview article (30th March 2021)

Check out this recent interview article I did for an organisation in Australia that supports and promotes accessible travel for people with all disabilities. Enjoy the article and feel free to share it with anyone you wish too. Have a wonderful evening or day. Love, Tony :).

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New video – promoting Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way (19th January 2021)

Tony Giles, blind world traveller and published author standing on his local beach with the crashing sea in the background on a cloudy day. Promoting his new travel eBook: Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way.

Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way available now! (6th January 2021)

Hi everyone, another update for you regarding my new travel eBook: I want to let you know my new travel eBook is now available on Amazon and most other eBook websites.

Buy Seeing the Americas My Way on amazon.co.uk.
Buy Seeing the Americas My Way on Apple Books.

ISBN 9781839781544
Published 31 December 2020
Kindle price: £5.98
MORE DETAILS HERE.

Thanks to everyone who has already purchased and downloaded a copy 🙂. I hope you like it 🙂. Thank you all so much for supporting me in this. Stay safe, Tony the Traveller 🙂.

Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way book cover. The cover shows Tony on Victoria Falls Bridge crossing the misty Zambezi River on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. A sign reads 'You are now entering Zambia'.

eBook update (30th December 2020)

Dear friends and followers. I hope everyone is having as good a time as can be expected in this difficult period. I just wanted to let you all know. I’ve had the files back from the eBook publisher, they’ve been checked and sent back. So, the eBook should be available on all eBook websites within the next seven days. I’ll let you know when it’s available to purchase and download. Thanks for continuing to follow and support me. Warmest wishes and a happy New year for 2021. It can only be better than 2020 was! :). Cheers, stay safe, Tony.

Poznan, Poland photos (21st December 2020)

Just added some older photos taken in Poznan, Poland during July 2014. View the photos here.

Tony next to a near life-sized model of a bull standing outside a restaurant.

eBook update. (16th December 2020)

Hi everyone, I hope this finds my followers and fellow travellers well and busy with the festive season that’s well on its way. A quiet one for me :)! I wanted to update you all regarding the release of my latest travel eBook; Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way. It’s now at the eBook publishing company and being converted into eBook files ready for release. However, it now looks like it will be released early in the New year. Keep following and reading to find out more. I’ll let you know when I know. meantime, have a wonderful, and safe festive season. Stay safe, warmest wishes, thanks for following. Cheers, Tony :).

eBook News (9th December 2020)

Tony’s latest travel eBook: Seeing a Slice of Southern Africa My Way will be out soon, just in time to buy and download for Xmas. Thanks for following and support, Tony :)

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