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Author: Andy Roams

I'm Andy - I started travelling back in 1999 and fell in love with it straight away! Since then I have been to 103 different countries all over the world and visited every continent except for Antarctica. I love to visit places that are a bit off the beaten track - some of my favourite places include Central Asia, West Africa, India and Iran. Youtube - youtube.com/@andyroamsok Instagram - @worldjourneys Facebook - Andy Roams Contact - andyjamesb75@gmail.com

Belarus in the News Again (not for good reasons)

On 26 May 202125 May 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel10 Comments

So folks. Just a quick one today. If you recall I posted on the protests and the treatment of the protestors mid-last year. Well, things have taken a turn for the worse recently. From what I understand, the government forced a Ryan Air plane headed for Vilnius to land in Minsk instead, on board was …

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Tasting Melbourne – World Travel Food Bar, Williamstown

On 26 May 20212 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn food, travelLeave a comment

I try out an interesting place in Williamstown which tries to feature many different cuisines from around the world. How does it do?

Bucharest – Through My Lens

On 25 May 202125 May 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel, travel photography8 Comments

Bucharest is Romania's capital and it's full of an incredible if somewhat creepy buildings, wide avenues and purportedly the largest building in the world...

A Day at Brighton Beach!

On 24 May 20212 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, Melbourne, travel10 Comments

Recently I spent a day exploring Brighton Beach, along from Green Point to the Brighton Beach Boxes and the Middle Brighton Pier and baths. Here's how it all went!

Travel Blogger Interview – Caroline from ‘Writes of Passage’

On 23 May 202111 May 2021 By Andy RoamsIn people, travel10 Comments

Another interview with a sensational travel blogger, it's Caroline from 'Writes of Passage.!

Flying into Antarctica!

On 22 May 20212 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Youtube Travel5 Comments

One place I haven't gotten to as yet is destination Antarctica. And online I found this amazing footage of an Icelandic Airlines plane a long way from home flying from the southernmost part of South America to the icy continent. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv2O1lUbsWE Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Travel Challenge Day 14

On 21 May 202120 May 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel photography8 Comments

Okay folks, have a guess at this one 🙂 Good luck and May the Journey Never End!

Rivulets and Museums – Andy in Tasmania!

On 21 May 202124 Mar 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, Vlog2 Comments

My first VLOG in the little series 'Andy in Tasmania' has dropped! Check it out!

City Rumble – Melbourne Versus Shanghai

On 20 May 20212 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn cities, travel7 Comments

This time we have Australia's Melbourne and China's Shanghai locking horns to see which is the better city to visit! This could be a nail biter!

On This Day – Moscow 2017

On 19 May 202126 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Russia, travel8 Comments

Today I am opening up the old diary again. A couple of weeks ago I brought you an entry from my 2017 Trans-Mongolian trip, featuring a spot in the Mongolian steppe called Terelj. Today’s entry features a slightly more populous spot and also more well know – it’s Moscow!

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Central Asia

Turkmenistan – photo from The Calvert Journal
Turkmenbashi Mosque
Kulkedash Medressa, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
sunrise over the Kazakh steppe.
Palace of Peace and Accord
The Byoterek – ice cream or lollipop?
Golden Samovars anyone?
Victory Monument
State Museum.
Mountains on Almaty to Dushanbe flight

Recent Posts

  • Large Room, Hostel Vibes, Great Food all in Kampala, Uganda – Red Chilli Hideaway
  • Santorini – Through My Lens!
  • Experience Amboseli: Budget-Friendly Safari Tips
  • How I Ferry Nearly Missed The Ferry to Santorini
  • Discover Pension George: A Hidden Gem in Santorini
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An Orcadian Abroad

A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

Salsaworldtraveler'sblog

my mind platter

exposing the inner-world of my brain

Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog 2.0

My second blog page

get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

Put pictures on your travel dreams

Angelart Star

The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.

Writes of Passage

inspiring journeys and friendly advice

An Orcadian Abroad

A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

Salsaworldtraveler'sblog

my mind platter

exposing the inner-world of my brain

Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog 2.0

My second blog page

get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

Put pictures on your travel dreams

Angelart Star

The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.

Writes of Passage

inspiring journeys and friendly advice

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