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Roundup: The Top 5 Posts on Wide Eyed In Wonder

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If you want a quick click to the most popular posts on Wide Eyed in Wonder you have come to the right place.

This blog has been in existence since 2012 and I never thought it would take off, but it has in a weird kind of sense. Given that it is a naked niche blog (see post on Naked Niche blogging) it has done alright.

Dreams of earning loads of money and making a living through my blog are still but a dream. I do not even have ads enabled. But I live in hope.

In any event, below is a roundup of the most popular posts on Wide Eyed In Wonder, those that have been most searched and read.

In reverse order…

Number 5 is: Pune 

The Aga Khan Palace in Pune
The Aga Khan Palace in Pune

An India post. Did I already mention that my India travel posts are still popular? No? Ok, I am mentioning it now. I lived in Pune for 3 weeks and what an experience it was. I still have friends living in that city and would like to spend more time there.

Number 4 is: Twist – Graffiti in Lisbon

Chameleon, love his expression
Chameleon, love his expression

I find my street art posts are also very popular. There are photos naturally. In general there is a fascination with street art the world over. I would love to travel the world looking for and photographing interesting street art. There is no better expression of a people’s culture, mindset and psyche than that which is expressed in paint on a wall.

Number 3 is: A Mini in Name Only

Leyland Mini 1275E and Morris Mini 850
The 1275E and the Morris Mini 850 side-by-side

The story of the Minis in our family, and the fun we have had with it. If you love the Mini you will enjoy this and perhaps recognise some of your own experiences in it.

Number 2 is: Mumbai

Another India travel post which remain popular even 2 years after posting. They normally show up high on search results.

The sun trying to rise and show itself through the smoke in an early winter's morning in Mumbai
The sun trying to rise and show itself through the smoke in an early winter’s morning in Mumbai

*** DRUM ROLL PLEASE ***

And number 1 is: New Delhi – a city anywhere in the world

Cycle-rickshaw - not the most comfortable of rides but cheaper than the motorised version
Cycle-rickshaw – not the most comfortable of rides but cheaper than the motorised version

It details my impressions of this metropolis, with loads of photos and a story about one of the many arguments I had in India with vendors, rickshaw drivers and tour guides.

Making lists grounds me, removes anxiety and brings structure to a life bordering on chaos.

I hope you have enjoyed these posts and helped make them more popular :-).

Which one did you like the most?

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Lisbon, Portugal, Travel

Review: Lost In Esplanada

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Lost In Esplanada 
Rua D. Pedro V No.56, Lisbon 1200, Portugal

As mentioned in previous blog posts, tourist season in Lisbon means long queues to get into restaurants are in evidence. Not leaving anything to chance we made a reservation at this Indian/Thai fusion restaurant the day before.

We were introduced to the Lost In Esplanada last year and decided to try it again. It’s located in a prime spot on a terrace high above the city. The views of downtown Lisbon are panoramic and beautiful. Make sure that you get a table on the edge so that you have uninterrupted views of the city far below.

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It’s an outdoor restaurant, so if the evening is like tonight’s, breezy and cool, blankets are available along with the menu.

The menu is not extensive and when one is engrossed in the views of the city with a cocktail in hand the less one has to concentrate on the menu the better. I, for one, am a fan of a concise selection.

Snack on a platter of Portuguese and Madeiran cheeses while waiting for your main meal. I recommend the prawn curry followed by the chocolate tart with raspberry coulis to finish off the meal.

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The restaurant is pricey – a 3 course meal with wine for 4 people came to EUR105. When converted to ZAR it’s rather pricey (R1,470).

The one annoying thing is that they don’t take Visa or Mastercard, only the local debit or credit cards, and cash, off course. In a tourist area during tourist season this is rather surprising. It’s already the second merchant we’ve come across these holidays that are not “internationalised”. I think it’s rather inconvenient to hoof it to the ATM machine just outside. Apparently there’s a sign at the entrance but I didn’t notice. So, should you visit this restaurant, remember to take cash.

Anyways, keep scrolling for more pics after Regina’s Star’O’Meter below.

Regina's Star’O’Meter (max. 5 stars):

Service - 5 
Food - 5 
Vibe - 4 
Price - 3  
Convenience of payment - 2 

Ave 3.8

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