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      • Short Journeys: Kazakhstan
      • Short Journeys: Ethiopia

Author: AndysWorldJourneys

I'm Andy - I started travelling back in 1999 and fell in love with it straight away! Since then I have been to 84 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/user/TheGreaterWorld Instagram - @worldjourneys Facebook - Andy's World Journeys Contact - andyjamesb75@gmail.com

What Gear Does the Modern Backpacker Need?

On 26 Apr 202117 Jan 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn travel, travel tips7 Comments

Today I'm writing about travel gear and the company Kathmandu. What do you need to take going backpacking these days? And what did I take in 1999 before I had a digital camera or an iPod?

City Rumble – Washington DC Vs San Francisco!

On 25 Apr 202125 Apr 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn cities, travel12 Comments

This week we head stateside to see a city from the west coast in San Francisco do battle with the nation's capital - Washington DC. Who will win the battle and be declared the best city to visit?

Bald and Bankrupt to Nogorno-Karabakh?

On 24 Apr 202117 Jan 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn travel, Youtube TravelLeave a comment

Hi all. Today I'm sharing an interesting video from none other than Bald and Bankrupt as he takes the 'Road to Karabakh'. Norgorno Karabakh is a region between Armenia and Azerbaijan which is disputed and last year fighting broke out because of it. It was sliced up by the Soviet Union and declared part of …

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Travel Challenge – Day 11

On 23 Apr 202122 Apr 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn travel photography12 Comments

Because, why stop at 10? And where are we today? I sure wouldn't mind it if I was really here, I can tell you! Good luck and May the Journey Never End!

Melbourne Revealed – National Aviation Museum

On 23 Apr 202113 Jan 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn air travel, Melbourne, travel1 Comment

The National Aviation Museum is located in the Melbourne Suburb of Moorabbin, and features an array of aircraft including a Viscount, the nose of a 737 and a number of military planes. I take you through a bit of a tour of this excellent little museum and share with you just how much I don't know about aviation!

City Rumble – Jerusalem Versus Istanbul

On 22 Apr 202114 Jan 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn travel14 Comments

It's the last Rumble in the sort of second round repo charge thingy. From here on things will get really serious! Fifteen cities stand ready to face each other having passed this stage successfully, and they wait for one final city to join them. Who will it be?

Tasting Melbourne – La Roche, St Kilda

On 21 Apr 202113 Jan 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Australia, food, travel4 Comments

Today I look at an exceptional meal at a place called 'La Roche' in St Kilda, Melbourne. Find out how I find this place and what I ate that left me very satisfied indeed!

A Misty Day in Porto – Through My Lens (2)

On 20 Apr 202111 Jan 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Europe, travel photography8 Comments

Last week I shared some photos from one day in Porto. Today, I am sharing pics from a different day when the weather was VERY different - rain, clouds and fog all through the city.

That’s a Little Different! – Three Interesting Spots Across Asia

On 19 Apr 202115 Apr 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn Asia, travel14 Comments

Today I wanted to write about three places that I have grouped together that are a bit different. On the continent of Asia, from India, China and errr… China again! They are all coloured with many a different colour, and they all made me wonder ‘really?’

A Step-by-step Guide to Visiting Nigeria’s Most Populous City – Lagos!

On 18 Apr 20218 Apr 2021 By AndysWorldJourneysIn travel, West Africa15 Comments

Today it's a guest post from Nigerian travel blogger Eromonsele Emmanuel! What is Lagos like?

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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

  • Athens’ Acropolis – Through My Lens!
  • Saturday Shorts – Nicaragua
  • British Airways Premium Economy Review: Is It Worth It?
  • Wordless Wednesday – Sweets at the Central Market, Leon, Nicaragua
  • Comfortable Homely Atmosphere in Santa Ana El Salvador – Hostal Las Puertas Review!
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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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