G'day Folks! Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is one of the city's premier sights, and for me the Harem was the real highlight - you could easily think it's a palace on its own! Wonderful use of wood and tiles, stunning rooms and buildings, the domes are also spectacular. It does cost extra to check out …
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This is it! The ULTIMATE tour at El Nido, the beautiful blue waters, the rocky islands, the beaches, the snorkelling! Join me as I take Tour C - one of the four tours regularly offered from El Nido to the waters and islands just off it, and take in the full experience! It's exhilarating! https://youtu.be/QdpLoPh7QdY …
Well folks strap in for one of the more bumpy rides I've taken across the Philippine Island of Palawan. Whilst the island is unquestionably beautiful and scenic, and so is the ride, I find myself on the seat that folds out in a cramped mini-bus for over five hours. I start in the main town …
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Howdy all. After a few days in Istanbul on my Dhaka to Dakar Mission I was hitting the road to bash my way fast through Europe. I was really heading through Europe FAST – I was stopping in Sofia basically just to break the journey. I had considered taking a bus straight to Skopje, North …
G'day Folks. Continuing on from my photographic series from Istanbul, today I present photos of the amazing Basilica Cistern, built nearly 2000 years ago to store water for the city of Istanbul, today it is lit up and filled with art work and is a tourist attraction. Enjoy! Thanks for popping by! May the Journey …
Folks, I read about El Nido back before Covid first hit and had a trip all booked in May 2020. Of course, that never happened - until NOW! My first vlog from El Nido, Palawan and I explore the main little town here, taste a few things, marvel at the small mountains which are El …
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Welcome to the stunning island of Palawan, the Philippines. My first night here and I needed a place to stay after arriving by plane from Manila. So this is the place I settled upon, less than $30USD in the town of Puerto Princesa. How did I find it? Watch to find out! https://youtu.be/v2nZHCLX6Oc Thanks for …
Howdy all, and the tales of last year’s Dhaka to Dakar continue unabated, and this time I’m in the most popular tourist destination in Turkiye, and that is, of course, Istanbul. After around six weeks in the Sub-Continent and the Middle East I was now on the European continent, in Istanbul the city that sits …
Howdy all. Well I've (approximately) reached Istanbul in my telling of the story of Dhaka to Dakar, and I think it was one of the most photogenic places I stopped on the whole trip. So I'm sharing a few photos of the significant places I saw. The Hagia Sofia - Catholic Church/Orthodox Church/Mosque/Museum/Mosque is unquestionably …
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It's time to see what it's like on a FULL flight with Cebu Pacific on Flight 5J 639 on an Airbus A321CEO from Manila, the Philippine capital to Puerto Princessa on the southern island of Palawan. Flying over the archipelago of the Philippines is impressive as the sun goes down. Check out this full flight …
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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 