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From the Trans-Mongolian Diary 2 – Terelj, Mongolia

On 18 Oct 20216 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel4 Comments

Today I open uo my diary and recall when I visited a camp at Terelj, Mongolia, and stayed in a ger (yurt)!

Modes of Transport – the Ups and Downs of taking … the BUS

On 17 Oct 202118 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn bus travel, travel4 Comments

Bus travel is rarely anyone's favourite from of getting from A to B, but generally it links more places overland than any other transport and is often your only option!

Cote D’Ivoire’s SPOOKY capital!

On 16 Oct 202112 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, West AfricaLeave a comment

Hi all. I have never visited Cote D'Ivoire or it's capital Yamoussoukro, although I have been to a couple of the country's neighbours in Ghana and Burkina Faso. It's a city fashioned I guess like Nursultan or Ashgabat in the design of it's leader, where Abidjan sits near the coast as the biggest city in …

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Would You Fly … Iraqi Airways?

On 16 Oct 20217 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn air travel, travelLeave a comment

Folks Josh Cahill made it to Iraq this year! Unbelievable. What is it like to travel on the flagship carrier of the country? Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq0106IW93Y Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

A Victorian Era MANSION in Melbourne!?! The Ripponlea Estate!

On 15 Oct 202130 Jun 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Melbourne, travel, Vlog2 Comments

A wonderful Victorian Era House on the most incredible grounds in MELBOURNE!

From the Diary – The Trans-Mongolian Express – Beijing to Ulaan Baatar

On 11 Oct 20211 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Train travel, travel8 Comments

Today I'm opening up my 2017 diary on the train from Beijing to Ulaan Baatar as I adventurised on the Trans-Mongolian Express!

Melbourne Revealed – The Model Tudor Village. Oh, and the Famous Melbourne ‘Hook Turn’!

On 8 Oct 202131 May 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel, Vlog4 Comments

Join Susy and myself as we check out a cool little model Tudor Village in the heart of Melbourne. That is - if we survive the hook turn!

Essential Travel Tips For Burkina Faso

On 7 Oct 20211 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, West Africa5 Comments

Burkina Faso, landlocked in West Africa with the capital Ouagadougou. Not on anyones' travel list perhaps just right now, But presuming that it becomes safe again and the pandemic subsides, these tips will no doubt help the prospective visitor!

Retro Review – Yangshuo Culture House, Yangshuo, China

On 4 Oct 202122 Jun 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Hotels and Accommodation, travelLeave a comment

An exceptional stay experience in a beautiful part of China, from yesteryear!

The Magnificent Ripponlea Estate – Victorian Mansion in Melbourne

On 3 Oct 20216 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Melbourne, travel4 Comments

The amazing Ripponlea Estate - a little history, if you don't mind in the heart of Melbourne. Ish!

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An Orcadian Abroad

A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

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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.

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