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Tasting Melbourne – Afghan Village, Camberwell

On 28 Apr 202120 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn restaurants, travel2 Comments

Melbourne is not short on choice when it comes to cuisine, and here is one of my favourites, a great Afghani restaurant in Camberwell!

More Porto – Through My Lens!

On 27 Apr 202114 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel photography7 Comments

My final selection of photos from Porto for you. This time I get to show you the Bolsa Palace, which is my favourite Porto building, I also have pics from the Clerigos Tower and more around this extremely photogenic town which has now given me no less then three photographic posts!

What Gear Does the Modern Backpacker Need?

On 26 Apr 202117 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel tips7 Comments

Today I'm writing about travel gear and the company Kathmandu. What do you need to take going backpacking these days? And what did I take in 1999 before I had a digital camera or an iPod?

City Rumble – Washington DC Vs San Francisco!

On 25 Apr 202125 Apr 2021 By Andy RoamsIn cities, travel12 Comments

This week we head stateside to see a city from the west coast in San Francisco do battle with the nation's capital - Washington DC. Who will win the battle and be declared the best city to visit?

Bald and Bankrupt to Nogorno-Karabakh?

On 24 Apr 202117 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Youtube TravelLeave a comment

Hi all. Today I'm sharing an interesting video from none other than Bald and Bankrupt as he takes the 'Road to Karabakh'. Norgorno Karabakh is a region between Armenia and Azerbaijan which is disputed and last year fighting broke out because of it. It was sliced up by the Soviet Union and declared part of …

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Melbourne Revealed – National Aviation Museum

On 23 Apr 202113 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn air travel, Melbourne, travel1 Comment

The National Aviation Museum is located in the Melbourne Suburb of Moorabbin, and features an array of aircraft including a Viscount, the nose of a 737 and a number of military planes. I take you through a bit of a tour of this excellent little museum and share with you just how much I don't know about aviation!

City Rumble – Jerusalem Versus Istanbul

On 22 Apr 202114 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel14 Comments

It's the last Rumble in the sort of second round repo charge thingy. From here on things will get really serious! Fifteen cities stand ready to face each other having passed this stage successfully, and they wait for one final city to join them. Who will it be?

Tasting Melbourne – La Roche, St Kilda

On 21 Apr 202113 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, food, travel4 Comments

Today I look at an exceptional meal at a place called 'La Roche' in St Kilda, Melbourne. Find out how I find this place and what I ate that left me very satisfied indeed!

That’s a Little Different! – Three Interesting Spots Across Asia

On 19 Apr 202115 Apr 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Asia, travel14 Comments

Today I wanted to write about three places that I have grouped together that are a bit different. On the continent of Asia, from India, China and errr… China again! They are all coloured with many a different colour, and they all made me wonder ‘really?’

A Step-by-step Guide to Visiting Nigeria’s Most Populous City – Lagos!

On 18 Apr 20218 Apr 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, West Africa15 Comments

Today it's a guest post from Nigerian travel blogger Eromonsele Emmanuel! What is Lagos like?

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get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

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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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