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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

The Battle of Jerusalem’s Old City

On 19 Nov 201919 Nov 2019 By Andy RoamsIn backpacking, Middle East, travel3 Comments

Howdy all. You join me in the Israeli capital of Jerusalem still fighting a cold but with three days of site seeing behind me. Today I went to the brilliant Israel Museum and spent the best part of the day there, but today's post is about the previous two days and travails and tribulations in …

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From Turkmenistan to Israel

On 17 Nov 201917 Nov 2019 By Andy RoamsIn backpacking, travel, travel stories2 Comments

It was quite a journey from Ashgabat to Israel!

Foto Friday – Fountains in Tashkent

On 15 Nov 201924 Oct 2019 By Andy RoamsIn travel photographyLeave a comment

Tashkent is a city not short on fountains. Maybe that's because summers can get pretty hot, and the locals know where to go to cool themselves down! Thanks for stopping by - May the Journey Never End!

Two More Days in Turkmenistan

On 14 Nov 201914 Nov 2019 By Andy RoamsIn Central Asia, travel12 Comments

My final post from the enigma of a country that is Turkmenistan. It’s hard to summarise my experiences and feelings right now, and so I will leave that for when I am home in Australia. But this post I will wrap my final two days in Turkmenistan.

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Around Ashgabat – Underground Lakes, Memorials and More!

On 12 Nov 2019 By Andy RoamsIn Central Asia, travel3 Comments

Today started from my hotel and I was taken out by my guide and driver to see Memorial Park. Ashgabat was destroyed by an earthquake back in 1948.

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Spots in Melbourne – State Library

On 12 Nov 201923 Oct 2019 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, MelbourneLeave a comment

The State Library is a significant landmark in the city that is Melbourne. Right now it’s undergoing renovations, and looks a bit rubbish as you can see, but it’s certainly a useful place to note if you’re visiting. Why? Well not so much because it has all the Harry Potter books, and actually I don’t …

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Into Turkmenistan – Ancient Ruins, a Burning Crater and Ashgabat

On 12 Nov 2019 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Central Asia, travel12 Comments

So it was only yesterday that I crossed the border from Uzbekistan into Turkmenistan, it really does feel a lot longer.

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Khiva, Samarkand, Passing Through Uzbekistan

On 10 Nov 201918 Nov 2019 By Andy RoamsIn Central Asia, travelLeave a comment

Across Uzbekistan from Penjakent to Samarkand to the amazing Khiva.

Foto Friday – View Across Halong Bay, Vietnam

On 8 Nov 201924 Oct 2019 By Andy RoamsIn travel photography1 Comment

Hi all. This Friday I have a pick taken from the caves across a small section surrounded by islands of Halong Bay! Thanks for stopping by - May the Journey Never End!

Lakes, Mountains and Penjakent – You Got to Know Your Limitations!

On 6 Nov 2019 By Andy RoamsIn Central Asia, hiking, travel2 Comments

Hiking in Tajikistan was quite the challenge!

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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

  • Through the Mist, On the Edge of Zhangjiajie – Tianmen Mountain!
  • Amster-DAMN – Short Visit to the City of Canals
  • Comfy Sleep in Central Zhangjiajie – Hommein Plus Zhangjiajie
  • Amsterdam – Through My Lens
  • How to Tackle and Experience Zhangjiajie National Forest Park – China’s Avatar Mountains!
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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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