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Category: Middle East

Photos from Dubai

On 11 Mar 20236 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel photography8 Comments

What it says in the title! Here are some photos I took whilst in Dubai - Enjoy! The Dubai Frame Looking down from the Frame The Frame from Below Burj Khalifa Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Bus Journey from Muscat to Dubai – Any Point?

On 9 Mar 20236 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, VlogLeave a comment

Hi all! The latest vlog is up - following my bus journey of around 9 hours from Muscat to Dubai. Was it worth it? Watch to find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwMZTQJp77I Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Muscat’s Incredible Grand Mosque

On 8 Mar 20235 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel photography8 Comments

Sometimes photos say way more than words can. This is the Grand Mosque in Muscat - the Mosque of Sultan Qaboos, who passed away in 2020. It's probably the number one thing to see in Muscat. Hopefully the photos show you why! From the Main Road outside Ladies' Prayer Hall Main Prayer Hall Chandelier in …

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Near Disaster in Muscat – How it Went Down!

On 6 Mar 20235 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, Vlog6 Comments

Howdy all! Andy here with another vlog, this one from Muscat Oman detailing the disaster that nearly befell me as I talked about in yesterday's blog. But today it's the video of the event and I also share more of Muscat with you, so please - ENJOY because it's not all blood and broken glass! …

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Muscat’s Mutrah Corniche, scene of the Fall!

On 5 Mar 20234 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel, travel photography11 Comments

Howdy all hope this post finds you well! Well these pics come from Muscat which I visited a couple of weeks ago but finding the time for everything is getting tricky. The Muscat Mutrah Corniche is a dazzling spot in town with a large souk, a fort and wonderful views with the Sea of Oman …

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Flying Oman Air – Crazy Passengers, Confusion at the Airport!

On 3 Mar 20233 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel, VlogLeave a comment

Hey all! Latest VLOG for you sees the adventure of Dhaka to Dakar to continue! I fly from Karachi in Pakistan to the Middle East - the capital of Oman, Muscat! It's quite an experience! Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfKWI_fbb8w Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

The Women of Iran

On 29 Nov 202225 Nov 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel14 Comments

Hi all. Well, as some readers of the blog will know one of my favourite countries I have ever visited in the world is the incredible country of Iran. The history is brilliant, some of the cities should be UNESCO heritage sites in their own right (for example, Yazd) and the people are the friendliest, …

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Destination of the Month – Istanbul

On 24 Jul 202223 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel13 Comments

Howdy all, and today I though would turn attention to a country which has been growing in popularity as a destination in the last year or so, and that is Türkiye, and to be more precise, the amazing city of Istanbul, formerly Constantinople. Although the capital moved a long time ago now to Ankara, Istanbul …

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Backpacker Ben in Baghdad!

On 23 Jul 202222 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, Youtube Travel2 Comments

Another one from Backpacker Ben - this time he is in Baghdad. It sounds like a fascinating place to me so I just had to see what it's like today! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLlQfug-lEE&t=335s Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!

$100 and 48 Hours in Isfahan (Iran)

On 17 Jul 202210 Dec 2022 By Andy RoamsIn cities, Middle East, travel tips11 Comments

Howdy all! It’s time to head to a city that I KNOW you can do on $100 and still have a very awesome time indeed. It’s a town you may not have heard that much about dear reader, but one I have featured a few times on this blog because frankly, it’s really a special …

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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.

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