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Bridge of the Day – Kandovan, Iran

On 2 Jul 20211 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn bridges, travel4 Comments

You have to love this kind of bridge, as it spans the flowing river, it almost seems to pop out of nowhere and is quite high. I imagine though that at the right time of year there could be issues with it washing away when the snow all melts! Thanks for popping by today! Take …

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Melbourne Revealed – The Great Moomba Disappointment of 2021!

On 2 Jul 20218 Apr 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Melbourne, travel, VlogLeave a comment

So, I thought I'd pop along to Moomba earlier this year. Sure, there would be no parade and no Birdman Rally, but there was to be different things popping up at different spots in the city! Unfortunately, it wasn't quite as active as I hoped. Also, rain. And a protest! And an audio glitch! But still, the show must go on!

Secrets of Eurovision

On 1 Jul 202130 Jun 2021 By Andy RoamsIn music, travel6 Comments

Hi all! Today it's Eurovision THURSDAY, and I want to take you behind the scenes a little. Two great songs today, which I have shown you before but today I want to show you how they were done. Sergey Lazarev in 2016 (Russia) presented the audience - on TV at least - with one of …

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City Rumble – Cairo Versus HCMC

On 1 Jul 20212 Mar 2021 By Andy RoamsIn cities, travel4 Comments

Final match up from Round Three - what city will make it through to the quarter finals of City Rumble? Cairo or Ho Chi Minh City!

Tasting Melbourne – Rickett’s Point, Beaumaris

On 30 Jun 202128 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn food, Melbourne, travelLeave a comment

A great spot in front of the ocean at Rickett's Point for a meal!

Why Not Consider… Vietnam?

On 28 Jun 202116 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel12 Comments

Although it became a popular destination before the pandemic, still some doubt Vietnam's worth as a destination. Well, here it is!

Sunday Spotlight – Seville

On 27 Jun 202121 Apr 2021 By Andy RoamsIn cities, Europe, travel10 Comments

Come to the south of Spain - Andalusia's Seville is truly MAGNIFICENT!

Retro Vlog – On the Train in Myanmar!

On 26 Jun 202128 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Vlog4 Comments

Come check out the amazing train experiences I had when I was in Myanmar!

Back in the Air! Flying Melbourne to Hobart with Qantaslink!

On 25 Jun 20218 Apr 2021 By Andy RoamsIn air travel, travel, Vlog2 Comments

A new video as I returned to the skies earlier this year!

City Rumble – New York City Versus Rio De Janeiro

On 24 Jun 202128 Feb 2021 By Andy RoamsIn cities, travel10 Comments

A real humdinger match up this week with New York City taking on Rio de Janeiro to see which of these makes the quarter finals of City Rumble!

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sunrise over the Kazakh steppe.
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my mind platter

exposing the inner-world of my brain

Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog 2.0

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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

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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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