Hi! I’m Jo! Johanna when I’m feeling posh, I was always Jan to my Dad, and Joasiu to my Polish family. A bit of a mix-up, I guess. The one definite, however, is my restless nature. I can’t be still for too long, unless of course it’s sunny and I’ve got a good book. I love to travel and to explore our world. It doesn’t have to be the big wide world- I can be ridiculously happy not too far from home, so long as I’m out there, just embracing life. I’m a North East of England lass, who loved our coastline and moorlands. A wonderful place for walking.
The climate? Well, that wasn’t so great, but I was lucky. In November 2018 we made the dream come true. We sold our UK home and moved to our place in the sun, in the unspoilt, Eastern Algarve. We’ve owned our house in Tavira since 2004, so it wasn’t exactly an impetuous move, but it hasn’t been without its challenges. I haven’t lost my restless nature, but we’re close to the Spanish border, so travel is on my doorstep. I continue to drag my poor husband a-wandering, though he’s a home body really. (classic case of mismatching!)
Coastal walking near Whitby in north east England
Then there’s the Polish saga. The family make me welcome whenever I can get there, and boy, do they know how to party! You can follow the story on My Personal A-Z of Poland page.
Of course I still have a wish list, and it was to help me fulfil my dreams that I started to write travel guides for a venture called Simonseeks. I’d always kept a travel diary, and it was hugely satisfying both to share my experiences and make new friends with the same passion for travel. Simonseeks hit some troubles, but the writing bug never left me. I’d become addicted to writing about my travels. So, the blog was born! The blogging community are so supportive and encouraging. I’ve made many new friends. Come and be restless with me! Why not?
I’m also quite happy to write material for others. I’ve travelled fairly extensively, so if you can use my services at all please contact me at johanna.bradley@outlook.com.
restlessjo 
Hi Jo, I hope you are having a great trip. This is just a little bit of fun for when you get back. You are invited to play along in a game of blog tag, I hope you can join in http://rainbowbakery.wordpress.com/2012/10/06/tag-youre-it/
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Hi Jo! I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award, check out the post here http://autumninbruges.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/im-walking-on-sunshine/ 🙂
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Sunshine? That’s me alright! Many thanks- I’m off to check it out.
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Jo, I appreciate your comment on my writer’s retreat in Italy. I studied abroad in England (Uni of Warwick) and visited the Algarve with friends who had an apartment there. Lovely place! Nice to “meet” you!
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Many thanks for your visit, Julie. You too! I’m off to Porto tomorrow and then “home” to the Algarve. Got butterflies just thinking about it. Take care.
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Just wanted to take a second and thank you for stopping by and following my blog… I hope I can can offer you lots of reasons to keep returning… cheers!
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Nice to meet you. Can’t remember who pointed me in your direction, but I must have been impressed.
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Hi, I’ve nominated you for the Adventurous Blogger Award. Please follow the link for more info: http://reenareigns.wordpress.com/2012/09/02/adventurous-blogger-award/
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Thanks Reena. This was a lovely surprise. I’ll come and say hi and check out the details.
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THANKS for visiting my “pun-ny” photoblog and leaving a “like” for my post “Watch What You Wish For.” (You have to look closely to see that it is a full-color photo and not B&W,)
–John R.: http://TheDailyGraff.com
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Thanks for returning the visit, John. Yes, I did realise, just didn’t stop to comment. Ticking clock, and all that malarky! Cheers.
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Hi Jo… nice to meet you.
Thanks for visiting my blog… blessing to you… 🙂
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A pleasure, Bams. And to you…
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Your Blog is great ,Thanks for your contribution for entire blogosphere my friend 🙂
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An amazing compliment, thanks Jake. I love your work too and have no idea how you accomplish it.
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I am honoured to nominate you for the One Lovely Blog Award! Please pick up your award at http://travelswithtoby.wordpress.com/. Copy and Paste the Award to your blog and follow the rules of acceptance. I am very aware that some people do not wish to participate in Awards, and I completely respect that… no strings! But in any case, Congratulations, you have a Lovely Blog!
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Bless you Toby, that’s very kind. What a nice way to start a Saturday morning! I’ll pop over to formally accept soon.
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Thanks for liking my Silver Coins post!
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You’re welcome. I was halfway through commenting when the phone rang and it was dad, so I’ve just returned to the laptop.
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I’ve only just read this, but yes, we do have a lot in common!!
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Cheers Scout!
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Hello Jo 🙂 Where did you take this header shot? 🙂
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Hi Paula! It’s on Hartlepool Headland, the old side of what used to be West Hartlepool, my home town. It has remnants of a town wall and a beautiful beach. On a sunny day it’s very nice for a stroll.
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Hi Jo.
I love what I read so far 🙂
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Thanks Vicky. Welcome aboard!
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Hola veo que has pasado por mi blog, pero ese no funciona, en el que publico es en http://www.manolirizofotografia.com, muchísimas gracias seguimos en contacto, abrazos
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Ok thanks. Now following the above.
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Thanks to you, regards
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Oo-er, thanks Cath. Inspirational- that’s a very scarey and flattering description. I’ll try to live up to it. Thanks so much for taking part.
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Thanks for stopping by & commenting on my West Side story post!
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You’re very welcome. I was just browsing while i pull together the threads for my entry. Always amazing the variety in the entries.
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Hi Jo! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Thanks for such an enjoyable blog. Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/06/08/reader-appreciation-and-very-inspiring-blogger-awards/
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Hecky thump, thanks Meg! I’ll go take a look later. (watching Rafa play some awesome tennis atm)
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Jumping around, here and there, then ended up on your ‘About’. Writing for a living?! What a dream come true that would be. And about traveling no less! Good luck in your search for the dream job. I look forward to seeing the world, both near and far, and reading about your adventures. I’ll live vicariously through you, if that’s ok?
Gem
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Thanks Gem. Lovely to meet you. It’s definitely one of the bonuses of these challenges. Welcome aboard.
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Thanks. Happy to be here. 😉
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What a cute story! I’m also very restless and always have the urge to travel as well, and have been writing diaries for as long as I can … umm, write! LOL … I only recently started blogging this year to also share my sense of adventure! (While I drag my homebody husby around as well!!!) Hahaha .. keep up the awesome posts!
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Thanks Zoe! Just settling in to watch the Diamond Jubilee Concert but I’ll pop across and say hi on your blog later. Thanks very much for following.
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