Last week I told the not quite romantic story of my brief journey to a hospital in Bangladesh. Today I move a little westward as my 2004 journey from Dhaka to Europe took me to hospitals in both India and Pakistan. Delhi belly. If you don’t get in whilst in India you’ve been very lucky, …
Today I’m heading to Japan, one of the most special travel experiences you can have IMO. And here are seven reasons to go! Kitsch, anime and Karaoke Heading to Japan you will find yourself amazed, at least in the big cities (and especially in say Akihabara) by the love of all things bright, colourful …
Hello, get aboard that train again because today I’m reminiscing about a wonderful train experience in Myanmar. Today’s journey is from Thazi, in central Myanmar, to the stunning if touristy Inle Lake further east. Thazi was a sort of midpoint for me between Inle Lake and Bagan, being slightly closer to Bagan but with no …
Continue reading Train Journeys – Thazi to Inle Lake (Myanmar)
Time for something a little bit different. You know they say that if you can’t afford travel insurance, then you can’t afford to travel. And the biggest reason for that is medical emergencies. Since my first solo trip in 1999 I have had my fair share of hospital visits whilst travelling. I’ve had malaria, severe …
Continue reading Travel and Hospitals Part One – Introduction and Dhaka
Welcome to another 'Faces of' post - this time I'm looking at the faces I saw in Iran. Iran was simply amazing, and perhaps the most amazing thing about Iran was the people. They were always friendly, smiling and happy to be photographed! A couple of young girls at Persepolis. I stayed with a …
Sunday goes Stateside this week, looking at seven places I have been in the States and heartily recommend. So let’s dig in! Las Vegas Look, it’s not my idea of a great time, but it is for many and this city of lights, music and money has to be seen to be believed. If you’re …
Continue reading Seven on Sunday – Places to visit in the USA
Hello folks! Hope you’ve all been well. Today I want to talk to you about a little country called ‘Bangladesh’. Of the countries of the sub-continent, this may be the least considered when travelling of all. India speaks for itself, the Maldives are beautiful, Sri Lanka gets its share, Pakistan less so for security reasons …
Ahhhh yes it’s been ages but it is time for another Doctor Who themed post. For fans and fanatics of the series, like my self-confessed self, UK is not merely an interesting destination with centuries of history etc etc but also the place to relive the greatest TV show of all time. And no I …
Bringing things back to Melbourne for today’s post! I want to start by saying that I am not a major fan of museums per se. I have visited an awful lot of them I admit, and the quirky and different museums tend to be far more enjoyable to me than the stock standard ones. You …
Howdy all welcome to the next installment in my 'Faces of' series. This time I shift a country to the east and look at people I've met in India. These photographs take in three trips to India going as far back as 1999. Despite all the hassles and scams, the real people of India are …
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's World Journeys 