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Wordless Wednesday – Boats of the Ganges

On 10 Aug 20228 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn travel4 Comments

Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!

Six Countries to Visit Before You Die!

On 9 Aug 20228 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, travel15 Comments

Howdy all. Well, it’s been a LONG time since I did a ‘list’ kind of post, and so today I’ve decided to give it a bit of a burl for you! The topic is – ‘Countries to Visit Before you Die’, and so obviously I am going to work of my personal experiences for this …

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My Most “Controversial” Vlog?

On 7 Aug 20226 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel, Vlog6 Comments

Howdy all. A quick post of reflection for you today. In the last two years, of all the vlogs I have put up on YouTube, this one below where I visited the Melbourne General Cemetery is the one that has the most views, approaching four thousand in a bit over a year. I'm not the …

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Where to Snorkel in Merimbula

On 29 Jul 202225 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel, Vlog4 Comments

Howdy all. Come with me under the water and see what I can find around the town of Merimbula. Perhaps a fish or two? Perhaps even a crab! The latest vlog is here for your viewing pleasure! https://youtu.be/oCSv0X_phKs Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

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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Exploring Merimbula!

On 22 Jul 202220 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel, VlogLeave a comment

Hey all! New vlog as it's that time of the week again! And finally I get to share a bit of my time IN Merimbula with you (as opposed to getting there!) - so enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95cW37E6hH8 Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Aussie Road Trip to Merimbula!

On 15 Jul 202210 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel, Vlog3 Comments

Howdy all! Well continuing on from the last two weeks, we continue onwards and upwards to Merimbula on this video! This is a road trip video for you folks - Enjoy! https://youtu.be/WGkRJJD_1mw Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Gold Coast – Views, eats and Oddities!

On 12 Jul 202210 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel8 Comments

Back in April I took myself to the Gold Coast for a few nights as a short break to see some theme parks and get away from work. I stayed in the town of Southport (or is it a suburb?) not far from the hustle and bustle of Surfer’s Paradise, the main Gold Coast town …

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2022 So Far – In Pictures!

On 10 Jul 20229 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn air travel, travel, travel photography9 Comments

Howdy all! Well, 2022 is rolling by as I mentioned earlier in the week, and so I thought I would summarise my travel exploits in photos for you. Most of these come from my phone, hence you will see the watermark I accidentally activated and then was too lazy to work out how to remove …

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Drew and Iran, 2022 Style!

On 9 Jul 20228 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Youtube TravelLeave a comment

Drew Binsky has returned to Iran, and I was interested to see how this country I really do love is faring right now! So come and see as Drew takes a tour around the north-western city of Tabriz and visits a UNESCO listed bazaar and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW00UM85KaA Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never …

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Central Asia

Turkmenistan – photo from The Calvert Journal
Turkmenbashi Mosque
Kulkedash Medressa, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
sunrise over the Kazakh steppe.
Palace of Peace and Accord
The Byoterek – ice cream or lollipop?
Golden Samovars anyone?
Victory Monument
State Museum.
Mountains on Almaty to Dushanbe flight

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my mind platter

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get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

Put pictures on your travel dreams

Angelart Star

The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.

Writes of Passage

inspiring journeys and friendly advice

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

inspiring journeys and friendly advice

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