In the valley of the Rila River, less than 120 kilometres from the Bulgaria capital Sofia, at an altitude of just over 1100 metres, is one of the world’s most picturesque monasteries. Possibly Bulgaria’s most famous tourist site, Rila Monastery is easily reached by public bus from Sofia, and works well as both an overnight …
I think that of all the theme parks on Australia’s Gold Coast, Sea World is probably the most rewarding to visit. It’s going to depend on what you really want to get out of a day at a theme park, but Sea World seems to offer a little of each world, and fair bit that …
Ghana. It’s in West Africa. It’s a country! And here is my basic guide to a place I visited – many years ago now it must be said! Basically… Ghana is a country in West Africa, bordering Cote D’Ivoire, Togo and Burkina Faso in the north. It’s coastline is in the south of the country, …
Last Sunday I featured a post on Romania. I very briefly touched on an ‘ice cave’ that I had visited, but to be honest with my diaries long gone, I needed to do a bit of research to even find the name of the said cave. Well, now I have found it! The Scarisoara Ice …
Continue reading Little Places – Scarisoara Ice Cave, Apuseni Mountains, Romania
Southern China is filled with many splendours, not least of which is Yangshuo and the area around it which is green, lush, with amazing mountains like Rio – seemingly out of solid rock, and the gorgeous Li River, so beautiful people get their wedding photos taken by it and they put it on the 20 …
Westeros is a land of many variables and different climates. It’s certainly a great land of citadels and castles, such as Casterly Rock and the serene Highgarden. But perhaps the two places with the biggest differences are the capital. King’s Landing, and the main town of the north, Winterfell. I know what you’re going to …
Continue reading City Rumble – King’s Landing Versus Winterfell
These days we live our life on Apps. I think. Don’t we? I mean presumably not everyone, but quite a few. Uber has been around for quite a few years now. But I haven’t really used it, twice I think it was only, before my latest getaway to the Gold Coast. Then it was a …
Continue reading Uber – My First Real Experiences – a Reflection
West Africa is not a tourist hot spot, I know, but there is something about the region which is unique and thoroughly worthwhile. As an introduction to the region you could choose probably one of three countries – Senegal, Cameroon or Ghana. Ghana is a relatively easy country to get into the swing of. It …
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. …
G’day all – today I am reviewing my experience snorkelling at Sea World that I had back mid-April, and including video of what I shot there in the man made “lagoon” that they have. It’s called the ‘Tropical Reef Snorkel’, and it is open to ages 8 years old and over. An Experience to Recommend …
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 Roams 