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Category: South East Asia

Yangon’s Glorious Schwedagon Pagoda

On 12 Nov 202118 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel, Vlog3 Comments

It's probably one of the most incredible temples in all of Asia - Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda!

Ayutthaya – Through My Lens

On 5 Oct 202116 Jun 2021 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel photographyLeave a comment

Photos from my camera of the incredible ancient ruins of Ayutthaya.

Things to Do and See – Laos!

On 23 Sep 202116 Jun 2021 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel8 Comments

Laos is a charming and brilliant destination in South-East Asia. Here's what there is to do there!

Essential Tips for Travel to Laos

On 16 Sep 20218 Jun 2021 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel13 Comments

Laos is my favourite country in South-East Asia. Here's what you might need to know if you head to this amazing country!

Why Not Consider… Vietnam?

On 28 Jun 202116 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel12 Comments

Although it became a popular destination before the pandemic, still some doubt Vietnam's worth as a destination. Well, here it is!

On This Day – Hoi An to Hanoi by bus, 2011

On 24 Mar 202122 Dec 2020 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, South East Asia, travel9 Comments

Today I’m looking back to Vietnam and 2011 again. This day, the 24th of March, but in 2011, was a day of travel. I left somewhere in the middle of the day to take my bus to Hanoi, from Hoi An.

City Rumble – Bangkok Versus Ho Chi Minh City!

On 11 Mar 202114 Dec 2020 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel11 Comments

We head to South-East Asia to see two cities there face off against each other as the City Rumble Challenge moves into it's next phase! Who will come out on top today?

Halong Bay – Through My Lens

On 15 Dec 202024 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel photography11 Comments

Today I want to take you to one of the most beautiful spots you can find on this globe, a brilliant destination where travellers hop on board a boat, as I did a few years back now, and float around this amazing destination. Vietnam's Halong Bay though is not best summed up in words, rather in pictures...

Gardens by the Bay – A Photographic Examination

On 6 Oct 202010 Sep 2020 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel photography8 Comments

Today is a photographic post, and I'm featuring Singapore's brilliant 'Gardens by the Bay'. Check out my best pics of the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and Skywalk!

Mingun and Around Mandalay

On 10 Aug 20208 Aug 2020 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel4 Comments

Mandalay is the centre of the region of… well the ‘Mandalay Region’, which I guess is hardly surprising. It’s an amazing destination in many aspects, but the region surrounding it has many sights and things to do as well, so basing yourself in Mandalay is a great idea to really get to grips with all …

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Central Asia

Turkmenistan – photo from The Calvert Journal
Turkmenbashi Mosque
Kulkedash Medressa, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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sunrise over the Kazakh steppe.
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get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

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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

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