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The Unique Plovdiv Hostel Experience!

On 17 Nov 202118 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Hotels and Accommodation6 Comments

You remember some places you stay at more than others. In Plovdiv, Bulgaria, my stay was very memorable!

From the Trans-Mongolian Diary 6 – Lake Baikal

On 15 Nov 20214 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, travel, travel stories5 Comments

Straight from my 2017 diary, a day trip to Lake Baikal!

Destination of the Month – The Republic of Georgia

On 31 Oct 20214 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, destination, travel10 Comments

The Republic of Georgia is this month's 'Destination of the Month!

YouTube and Patreon – Can You Make Money?

On 6 Oct 202118 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Youtube Travel3 Comments

It's a question that a lot of people think about. Is it possible to make money off YouTube? And what is Patreon and why to vloggers ask you to support them there?

Cameroon Memories From the Diary – Limbe!

On 18 Aug 20215 May 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, travel, West Africa2 Comments

Today I relieve my experiences in Limbe, on the northern coast of Cameroon where it pelted rain and we went to a primate sanctuary!

Drew Binsky Hits Venezuela!

On 7 Aug 202114 Apr 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Youtube TravelLeave a comment

This may be old news by now, but Drew Binsky has finally made it to Venezuela, and although I don't often share his videos his first one in Caracas is really interesting because it's a hard place to get to at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. Drew went through a lot …

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Destination Next? Rwanda!

On 26 Jul 202131 Mar 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Africa, travel9 Comments

Have you ever thought about travelling to this small African Nation? I have - and here's why!

10 Years Since the Last BIG ONE

On 23 Jun 202122 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, travel14 Comments

It's been over ten years now since I left Melbourne on my last BIG trip, and although there have been several medium-term trips, I wanted to reflect on the last time I dedicated the best part of a year to travel!

Family Holiday Memories – 4 Wheel Driving!

On 16 May 20217 Apr 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Australia, travel12 Comments

Back in the 1980s and many a family trip I spent in the back of the family Range Rover going off road!

Things I Wouldn’t Do a Second Time!

On 10 May 202123 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, travel30 Comments

Have you ever done something which seemed 'cool' at the time, but later you look back and realise it was something you shouldn't have done.

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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

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  • Wordless Wednesday – Float at the Aoi Festival, Kyoto
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  • Westward Ho! Hitting Perth for the FIRST TIME!
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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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