In this Tuesday vlog, the host reviews the Red Chilli Hideaway hostel in Kampala, Uganda. Known for its backpacker-friendly amenities, the hostel offers a family room for $50, along with friendly staff, a pool, excursions, and themed nights like pizza night. Join the host on this exploration!
The post discusses exploring Santorini, highlighting various picturesque locations such as Karterados, Oia, and Fira. It mentions key sights like the blue domes and the ancient site of Akrotiri, emphasizing minimal writing to focus on photography. The author encourages enjoyment of the journey while appreciating the scenic views.
In today's vlog, I share my affordable safari experience in Amboseli National Park, Kenya, booked through safaribookings.com for under $300. The video showcases wildlife, including elephants and a glimpse of a leopard, along with details about accommodation, food, and stunning views near Mount Kilimanjaro.
Andy Roams shares his ferry journey from Athens to Santorini, detailing his early morning rush to the port, the chaos at Piraeus, and the crowded ferry experience. Despite arriving late and finding the ferry uncomfortable, he successfully reached Santorini and promises more insights about the island in future posts.
The review highlights a recent stay at Pension George in Karterados, Santorini, which the author praises as their favorite accommodation of 2025. For 70 Euro, they received spacious rooms, a pool, and exceptional hospitality. The author emphasizes the experience was genuine and not sponsored, recommending this charming location for future visitors.
This blog post discusses the author's visit to the Monasteries of Meteora in Greece, highlighting their stunning location and historical significance. The author describes the long tour from Athens, challenges faced due to weather and crowds, and recommends a longer stay to fully appreciate the site, which features beautiful structures and rich history.
This week's review features Austrian Airlines on flight OS802 from Athens to Vienna. The experience begins with a brief overview of Athens airport before boarding an Airbus A321. The flight is notably underbooked, providing extra room in Economy Class, which is a positive aspect. However, the author expresses disappointment over the need to pay for food and the absence of sandwiches during the service. The review concludes with a note about upcoming content, shifting focus to five weeks of African travel videos on the author's YouTube channel.
In a forthcoming blog post on 'Andy Roams', the author will showcase the stunning monasteries and rock formations of Greece’s Meteora. The post promises captivating photographs, highlighting various monasteries like Great Meteoron, Rousanos, Varlaam, and Saint Stephen, along with insights on visiting these breathtaking sites.
In 2025, I stayed in a single room at Hawks Urban Hostel in Athens, conveniently located near the city center. Initially, I didn't realize it was a hostel, but it ultimately proved to be a good choice for a short stay. Check out my review for more details.
After twelve years of blogging, Andy decided to rebrand his channel and blog from "Andy's World Journeys" to "Andy Roams" due to SEO challenges caused by similarly named channels. While not planning drastic changes to content, he seeks feedback on this new direction, valuing simplicity and uniqueness in the name.
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
Andy Roams 