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Duncan J. D. Smith - The Urban Explorer

Duncan J. D. Smith is a travel writer, historian, photographer and publisher of the Only In Guides www.duncanjdsmith.com www.onlyinguides.com
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The Island of Gla: A Mycenaean Mystery Solved? History Encyclopedia, Archaeology News, Thebes, Bronze, Aerial Photo, Citadel, Archaeological Site, Canals, Ancient Greece
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The Island of Gla: A Mycenaean Mystery Solved?
The Heroon of Trysa was the tomb of a powerful Lycian dynast surrounded by a precinct wall covered with remarkable mythological friezes. It was discovered in 1841 CE when a Polish-Prussian school teacher... Greek Pantheon, Trojan War, Winged Horse, Timber Structure, Athenian, Archaeological Finds, School Teacher, Ancient History
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The Heroon of Trysa was the tomb of a powerful Lycian dynast surrounded by a precinct wall covered with remarkable mythological friezes. It was discovered in 1841 CE when a Polish-Prussian school teacher...
The Baron, Aleppo: Remembering Syria’s Legendary Hotel. The Baron Hotel in Aleppo was built in the late 19th century, on the outskirts of the city, at the edge of a marsh teeming with wildfowl. Many notable guests have stayed here, including Agatha Christie, fresh from the Orient Express on her way to meet her archaeologist husband, Lawrence of Arabia and French leader Charles de Gaulle. Read about the history and lure of this legendary hotel in this online this piece for Timeless Travels. Military Archives, Great Wall Of China, Animal Bones, Film Base, Ancient Israel, Ancient Cities, Syria, Special Places
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The Baron, Aleppo: Remembering Syria’s Legendary Hotel. The Baron Hotel in Aleppo was built in the late 19th century, on the outskirts of the city, at the edge of a marsh teeming with wildfowl. Many notable guests have stayed here, including Agatha Christie, fresh from the Orient Express on her way to meet her archaeologist husband, Lawrence of Arabia and French leader Charles de Gaulle. Read about the history and lure of this legendary hotel in this online this piece for Timeless Travels.
Happy to be interviewed at MannedUp.com on travel writing, inspirations and destinations, and how to avoid writer's block. Writer's Block, Travel Writing, Historian, Smith, Destinations, Avoid, Urban, Happy, Ser Feliz
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Happy to be interviewed at MannedUp.com on travel writing, inspirations and destinations, and how to avoid writer's block.
In 1925 renowned British explorer Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett headed into the Amazon Jungle. Searching for a lost city, he was never heard from again. With the release of the film "#The Lost City of Z", travel writer Duncan JD Smith picks up the trail of one of the 20th century’s greatest adventure mysteries in this piece for EuroMen Travel. Khao Sok National Park, National Parks, Parque Nacional De Khao Sok, South Africa Bucket List, Puerto Maldonado, Caribbean Vacations, Amazon Rainforest, Ecotourism
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In 1925 renowned British explorer Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett headed into the Amazon Jungle. Searching for a lost city, he was never heard from again. With the release of the film "#The Lost City of Z", travel writer Duncan JD Smith picks up the trail of one of the 20th century’s greatest adventure mysteries in this piece for EuroMen Travel.
In this exclusive interview, James Blake Wiener of Ancient History Encyclopedia (AHE) speaks to travel writer, historian, and photographer Duncan JD Smith about his early influences, his favourite authors, and the unusual perspectives he shares in his 'Only In' Guides. Reveling in hidden gems, abandoned ruins, and little-known museums, Duncan's books about major European cities are filled with fun bits of history and archaeology. James Blake, Hidden Gems, Favorite Authors, Wiener, Revel, World History
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In this exclusive interview, James Blake Wiener of Ancient History Encyclopedia (AHE) speaks to travel writer, historian, and photographer Duncan JD Smith about his early influences, his favourite authors, and the unusual perspectives he shares in his 'Only In' Guides. Reveling in hidden gems, abandoned ruins, and little-known museums, Duncan's books about major European cities are filled with fun bits of history and archaeology.
The Urban Explorer dives into a city to tell its story. A historian by trade, he peels off a city's layers to get to its core, without crowds, ticket booths and gift shops. Duncan JD Smith on travel writing and old school urban exploring. An in-depth interview at EuroMen Travel. He Is Able, Gift Shops, Core
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The Urban Explorer dives into a city to tell its story. A historian by trade, he peels off a city's layers to get to its core, without crowds, ticket booths and gift shops. Duncan JD Smith on travel writing and old school urban exploring. An in-depth interview at EuroMen Travel.
In the southern Peloponnese, the island citadel of Monemvasía once enjoyed a key strategic location on major Mediterranean shipping routes. No wonder, therefore, that many have sought to secure control of the rock that is often referred to as 'the Greek Gibraltar'. Gibraltar, Strategic, The Rock, Route, Southern
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In the southern Peloponnese, the island citadel of Monemvasía once enjoyed a key strategic location on major Mediterranean shipping routes. No wonder, therefore, that many have sought to secure control of the rock that is often referred to as 'the Greek Gibraltar'.
Patrick Leigh Fermor's 1958 book on the Mani region of southern Greece helped put the little-known area on the map. Today it pulls the tourist crowds, yet it still retains a raw appeal. Travel writer Duncan JD Smith dives deep into Mani to explore the otherworldly landscapes of this arid peninsula in a new article in hidden europe magazine. Patrick Leigh Fermor, Denmark Europe, Rijeka, Travel Magazines, Otherworldly, Offbeat, Odyssey, Peninsula
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Patrick Leigh Fermor's 1958 book on the Mani region of southern Greece helped put the little-known area on the map. Today it pulls the tourist crowds, yet it still retains a raw appeal. Travel writer Duncan JD Smith dives deep into Mani to explore the otherworldly landscapes of this arid peninsula in a new article in hidden europe magazine.
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New for 2014! Completely re-designed website for The Urban Explorer, now with enhanced photo library, media pages, and other features. Happy Exploring! Exploring, Media, Website
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New for 2014! Completely re-designed website for The Urban Explorer, now with enhanced photo library, media pages, and other features. Happy Exploring!
Duncan J. D. Smith at Amazon Krakow, Unusual, Unique, City Guide, Budapest, Edinburgh
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Duncan J. D. Smith at YouTube British Travel, Youtube, Wikipedia
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The Vienna Review Christmas Markets, Christmas 2014, Vienna Austria, Objects
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hidden europe | Duncan JD Smith
hidden europe | Duncan JD Smith
Duncan J D Smith - Travel writer and photographer - Travelwriters UK
Duncan J D Smith - Travel writer and photographer - Travelwriters UK
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A website celebrating Penguin Books' vintage 'Travel & Adventure' titles, created by Duncan J. D. Smith - The Urban Explorer. Penguin Books, Vintage Travel, Adventure Travel
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A website celebrating Penguin Books' vintage 'Travel & Adventure' titles, created by Duncan J. D. Smith - The Urban Explorer.
hidden europe | Duncan JD Smith
hidden europe | Duncan JD Smith
"Only in Vienna" - a 6-part series of videos exploring some hidden corners of the Danube metropolis. Danube, Metropolis, Vienna
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"Only in Vienna" - a 6-part series of videos exploring some hidden corners of the Danube metropolis.
"Ethiopia: Secret Land of Africa" - a lecture in 2 parts given by Duncan J.D. Smith. If you're wondering about the rattling noise in the background, it's the sound of roasting coffee beans. A traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony is being performed in the same room as the lecture. If only you could smell it! Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, Roasted Coffee Beans, Coffee Roasting, Noise, Africa, Sound
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"Ethiopia: Secret Land of Africa" - a lecture in 2 parts given by Duncan J.D. Smith. If you're wondering about the rattling noise in the background, it's the sound of roasting coffee beans. A traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony is being performed in the same room as the lecture. If only you could smell it!
Duncan J. D. Smith (The Urban Explorer) at Cape Matapan, The Mani, Peloponnese, Greece. - YouTube Greece, Men Casual, Music, Cape
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Duncan J. D. Smith (The Urban Explorer) at Cape Matapan, The Mani, Peloponnese, Greece. - YouTube
Duncan J. D. Smith - Urban Explorer, Travel Writer, Historian, Photographer. Visit: www.duncanjdsmith.com
Duncan J. D. Smith - Urban Explorer, Travel Writer, Historian, Photographer. Visit: www.duncanjdsmith.com
Duncan J. D. Smith - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Duncan J. D. Smith - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia