The last edition of Saturday Shorts for 2024 has arrived, featuring a collection of recent videos shared for viewers to enjoy.
Category: travel
Tuneful Tuesday – Christmas Songs!
Howdy all. Yes, Tuneful Tuesday goes 'Christmas' as I list a few of my ... 'favourite??' Christmas songs... You know I was planning my December publishing and it seemed like a good idea at the time. But now that I am here doing the post... I'm not sure there are ANY Christmas songs that I …
2024 In Review – Life Progress, Not Much Travel!
The author reflects on a year predominantly focused on buying and moving into a new apartment, limiting travel to a single trip to Japan and Korea. Despite this grounding experience, they express hope for 2025, looking forward to more travels and personal growth while acknowledging the world's ongoing challenges.
Harsh on India? Thoughts on a controversial vlog from Bald and Bankrupt
Howdy all. I wanted to write about an interesting video that Bald and Bankrupt posted a couple of months ago by the time this post is published, where he returns to India with another vlogger, ‘Backpacker Ben’. This is a vlog which has been criticised quite a bit and created backlash because he is quite …
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More GLITZ Than You Imagine – Andy’s in Gangnam!
Explore Gangnam, a vibrant district known for its K-Pop town and the iconic Gangnam Style statue featuring PSY’s pose. Highlights include the Starfield Library, a selfie hotspot, and the serene Bongeunsa Temple. Join the journey through this stylish area in two captivating vlogs!
Learning the Limitations of the Velocity Frequent Flyer Program
The writer reflects on their experience with Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program in 2023, highlighting its benefits for flights to Europe via airlines like Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. However, they note limitations in network and business class availability compared to Qantas, advocating for more airline partnerships to enhance the program.
Monies of Sri Lanka
Howdy all! Another of my money sharing posts! Today looking back at a couple I collected from Sri Lanka back in 2013 I think it was. Today $1USD equals around 292 Sri Lankan Rupee - which means the Sri Lankan Rupee is now worth less than half of what it was eleven years ago. Still …
Garish or Cute? Tokyo’s HELLO KITTY WORLD – Sanrio Puroland
Sanrio Puroland, dubbed 'Hello Kitty World,' offers a unique alternative to Tokyo Disneyland, primarily featuring cute characters. While aimed at younger audiences, it attracts many adults. The indoor park includes gentle rides, games, and character meet-and-greets. Although not thrilling, it provides an enjoyable experience, especially for Sanrio fans.
Akihabara Dreaming – What is a Maid Café Like?
G’day Folks! Hope this blog post finds you well. One of the most known districts of Tokyo is a place called ‘Akihabara’ or ‘Akiba’ for short, which a lot of people want to visit when they come, including myself. Akihabara is known for being the home of alternative Japanese culture, a centre for electronics, a …
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Monies of Indonesia
The author reflects on their 2012 visit to Batam, Indonesia, recalling the Indonesian Rupiah notes found during a recent move. They express nostalgia for their travel diaries, noting the significant change in the exchange rate since 2012. The author shares their excitement about collecting currencies and appreciates the readers' interest.
Andy's World Journeys 