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Julian Worker

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I was born in Leicester and support the Tigers and the relegated Foxes. I attended school in Yorkshire and university in Liverpool.

I have visited 96 countries and territories. My most recent trips in 2023 were to Islay, Jura, Madeira, Porto Santo, mainland Portugal, North-Eastern Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, and The Peloponnese.

In 2024, I went to The Algarve, rode on The Great Little Trains of Wales, sailed between the Saronic Gulf islands of Greece as well as visiting Thessaloniki, The Pembrokeshire Coast, and the Ionian island of Kythira.

I love photography and writing.

My second newest book is called Dragon Lawyer : Scales of Justice and is about a young dragon called Wendy who becomes a lawyer in a parallel universe. She helps fairy tale c
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Julian Worker Hi India: My next trip will be to Portugal for another book in the series Travels through History. I will be visiting The Azores, Madeira, Sintra, Maf…moreHi India: My next trip will be to Portugal for another book in the series Travels through History. I will be visiting The Azores, Madeira, Sintra, Mafra, Coimbra, Aveiro, and the Douro Valley - at least that's the plan, for around 24 days. What about you, India, where are you going next? (less)
Julian Worker I would travel somewhere real and it would almost certainly be Ethiopia as I have always wanted to see the monasteries in Lake Tana and the rock cut c…moreI would travel somewhere real and it would almost certainly be Ethiopia as I have always wanted to see the monasteries in Lake Tana and the rock cut churches.(less)
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9 Canadian Cities: Victoria to Montreal via Whitehorse and Yellowknife

The turboprop-powered plane coasted through the grey skies and landed on the runway of Dawson City airport. The people who were visiting Dawson walked across the tarmac, leaving behind the passengers who were heading to Old Crow in northern Yukon (the territory’s only fly in community) and I

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message 25: by Julian

Julian Worker Majenta wrote: "🌹Happy Valentine's Day!🌹"

Thank you, Happy Valentine's Day to you too.


message 24: by Majenta

Majenta 🌹Happy Valentine's Day!🌹


message 23: by Julian

Julian Worker Majenta wrote: "Happy 2025! 🎉✨🌈🎇🎵 New year, new book, congratulations, good for you! Have a great year. Blessings!
Best wishes from Majenta 💙💛🌻"


Thank you, Majenta, all the best to you for 2025.


message 22: by Majenta

Majenta Happy 2025! 🎉✨🌈🎇🎵 New year, new book, congratulations, good for you! Have a great year. Blessings!
Best wishes from Majenta 💙💛🌻


message 21: by Sandra

Sandra Hi Julian,
Thanks for the friend-invite! :)


message 20: by Julian (last edited Sep 21, 2019 01:52PM)

Julian Worker Thanks Anam. My main recommendations would be Spain, Portugal, and the Greek Islands - apart from Santorini in the summer months.


message 19: by Anam

Anam Zahra Hello,

Thank You for the friend request!

How fascinating it is that, you have been to 94 countries. Globetrotter Goals!
I'll ask for the recommendations regarding a few countries and their exciting cultures.

I look forward to your future writings and wish you good luck for that.

Best Wishes,
Anam


message 18: by Majenta

Majenta Hello, Julian! Thank you for contacting me! I hope you are well and enjoying a great weekend after a great week. Congratulations on your books! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. All the best wishes for whatever you're working on now. Have a great new week ahead. Blessings!
Best wishes from Majenta


Ꮗ€♫◗☿ ❤️ ilikebooksbest.com ❤️ Thanks for the friend invite!
*Wendy Curtsies



message 16: by Julian

Julian Worker Thank you, Candace. Happy reading to you too.


message 15: by Candace

Candace Julian,
Thanks for the friend invite. The English Civil War, 1640-1660 sounds intriguing. I'll have to check it out.
Happy Reading & Successful Writing,
Candace


message 14: by Karim

Karim appreciated


message 13: by Julian

Julian Worker Joaquin wrote: "Thank you for the friend request, Mr. Julian Worker."

You are welcome, Joaquin.


message 12: by Julian

Julian Worker Adrian wrote: "Thanks for the friend request Julian, Happily accepted.

A long way from Leicester thru 94 countries to where you are now !!

Your books sound interesting, I must add to my TBR."


Thank you, Adrian. My books are interesting, the problem is convincing other people they're interesting enough to read.


message 11: by Julian

Julian Worker Jade wrote: "Thank you for the friend request, Julian. Your profile is very interesting! I am also from Leicester, although I haven't been to as many countries as you have. :) Happy reading!"

Thanks Jade - You should go to as many countries as interest you.


message 10: by Adrian

Adrian Thanks for the friend request Julian, Happily accepted.

A long way from Leicester thru 94 countries to where you are now !!

Your books sound interesting, I must add to my TBR.


message 9: by Jade

Jade Thank you for the friend request, Julian. Your profile is very interesting! I am also from Leicester, although I haven't been to as many countries as you have. :) Happy reading!


Julian Worker Carol wrote: "Julian, you sound like a most interesting individual. Thank you for the friend invite. Look forward to sharing reading experiences. Have a great day. Will look forward to getting to know you better..."

Thank you for your kind comments, Carol.


Julian Worker Joaquin wrote: "Thank you for the friend request, Mr. Julian Worker."

Thank you for accepting.


Julian Worker Thank you, William, for accepting.


William Thank you for the friendship!


Joaquin Mejia Thank you for the friend request, Mr. Julian Worker.


message 3: by Carol

Carol Jones-Campbell Julian, you sound like a most interesting individual. Thank you for the friend invite. Look forward to sharing reading experiences. Have a great day. Will look forward to getting to know you better. Best wishes, Carol


Julian Worker Thank you for accepting, Carolyn.


Carolyn Hi Julian - Nice to meet you. Thanks for your friend request!


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