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2021 – Through My Lens

On 7 Dec 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, photography, travel8 Comments

Hi all! It's my final photographic presentation for the year, so I thought I would look back at some of the photos I have taken this year. They are pretty much limited to Tasmania and around Melbourne, because that's about the extent of what I've been able to take this year! Let me start with …

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From the Trans-Mongolian Diary 10 – The Final Journey to Moscow!

On 6 Dec 202124 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Russia, Train travel, travel4 Comments

The final journey of this epic trip, from Yekaterinburg to Moscow!

The Lonely Planet Book that Inspired Me Most!

On 5 Dec 202123 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel planning, travel stories8 Comments

Today I have my hand on a copy of my favourite EVER Lonely Planet book, one full of inspiration - From Istanbul to Kathmandu!

CITY RUMBLE GRAND FINAL – TOKYO Versus LONDON!

On 2 Dec 202131 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn cities, travel4 Comments

Well, it's taken all year but we have whittled down many cities to just two - London and Tokyo? Who will be crowned the winner of 'City Rumble'????

Laos’s Incredible Plain of Jars – Through My Lens

On 30 Nov 20219 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel, travel photography2 Comments

Dating back over three thousand years, Laos's 'Plain of Jars' is a unique and stunning thing to visit!

From the Trans-Mongolian Diary 8 – Into Yekaterinburg

On 29 Nov 202123 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Russia, Train travel, travel6 Comments

Another entry straight from my 2017 diary as I travelled from Irkutsk to Yekaterinburg on the Trans-Mongolian!

Sam Chui Rides a 747 for 40 HOURS!

On 27 Nov 202118 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Youtube TravelLeave a comment

Hi all. Just had to share this very cool video from Sam Chui with you today! It's a pretty awesome experience as he rode a 747 dispensing aid in various countries. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTSVglZH8bI Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Antics at the Melbourne Zoo – Melbourne Revealed

On 26 Nov 202125 Nov 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travelLeave a comment

Folks, this episode was shot only a few weeks ago and my friend Annie and I headed to the Melbourne Zoo for lots of fun and banter as we checked out the animals you can see there! This was shot JUST after the sixth lockdown in Melbourne had ended, so the zoo was pretty quiet …

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Top Seven Things to See in Central Asia

On 25 Nov 202131 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Central Asia, travel6 Comments

Central Asia provides highlight after highlight when you visit. Here are my top seven!

Retro Review – Rattana Guest House, Luang Prabang, Laos

On 24 Nov 202125 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Hotels and Accommodation, travel2 Comments

A lovely place to rest your weary head in the beautiful Lao town of Luang Prabang.

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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

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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