Howdy all. How’s the pandemic going in your part of the world? Don’t worry, this is not going to be one of those posts wallowing in a pit of despair, in fact this is a post looking to the future. Here in Australia, well, numbers are steady and low, at least at the moment. There’s …
Continue reading Places to get to in Australia Once this thing is ‘Over’
Not to be deterred by blurring vision, I have again jumped into the VLOG mire and produced this one, a shorter one than last time, about packing. I’ve been really good this time. I actually started packing a couple of weeks before leaving instead of, you know, well a few days before. I never leave …
Hi all, well I have just booked the last flight for my trip this week. Not the one that takes me home, but one from Seville to Lisbon. I’m taking Ryan Air. I’ve taken their most expensive fare which starts at 78 Euro but keeps going up and up as you book. I also learnt …
Howdy all. I have written before about times I had lost my s&%t when overseas, although it was a while ago now, and I thought today I’d reflect on keeping your cool because I think it’s important because when we travel we represent the country we come from and also, you don’t want to make …
So, a little earlier than I thought I would, I bit the bullet and decided to change my plans to visit Hong Kong in a short stopover at the start of my upcoming trip. I did a little consulting, and although I the feedback I got back was that it ‘should’ be okay, and that …
Continue reading Plans Change – Biting the Bullet on Hong Kong
A few weeks ago I did my customary post of what I was – and still am – looking forward for my trip coming up at the end of October. Today I am going to be a bit more circumspect and admit quite freely – there are some things that I am worrying about, issues …
So it is approaching now. I’ve organised a couple of tours in Central Asia, flights are all booked, accommodation mostly booked, I’ve got my visa for Tajikistan, one of two countries I’ll need a visa for, so I guess things are motoring along well. Yet somehow I am feeling … not ready. Maybe it’s a …
Continue reading What I’m Looking Forward To on my Next Trip!
So, you’ve decided to head ‘down under’ to Australia for the first time. Possibly a backpacking trip, possibly a more upmarket trip. What do you need to know before you go? Well, quite a few things really. But let’s see what I can brainstorm for you. Visas Okay, so yeah you need a visa to …
Since the introduction of air travel, nothing has revolutionised travel as much as the internet. Amazingly, ‘travel agent’ is still a thing, when you consider that it is perfectly possible to completely book your flights, accommodation, ground transport and travel insurance, and indeed tours from the comfort of your computer, tablet or phone in 2019. …
Have you been looking for a destination which still today encompasses the charms of Medieval times? Would you like the chance to stay in real functioning taverns, see the splendour of the Seven Kingdoms, see the places where many battles have been fought? The beauty of King’s Landing, the warmth of Dorne, and the chance …
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 