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A Memorable Stay in Washington DC

On 1 Feb 202118 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn America, travel14 Comments

It was a long time ago now that I visited the American capital, Washington DC. And it was a memorable few days!

From Around the Web – Dubai’s Artificial Islands

On 30 Jan 202124 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel2 Comments

Howdy all! Did you know about the man-made islands off Dubai. A private businessman had a collection of islands created, which actually make out a map of the world. Today I've found a video from a guy who got to visit them, which I thought was really interesting which is why I'm sharing it with …

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Melbourne Revealed – Street Art and Robot Ice Cream!

On 29 Jan 202121 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel, Vlog4 Comments

A day out in destination Melbourne is full of so many possibilities. Today Tim and I check out Melbourne's street art and try ice cream from a shop staffed only by robots!

City Rumble – Dubai versus Mumbai!

On 28 Jan 202121 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn cities, travel12 Comments

It’s time for another rumble royale! And today, we are headed to the Middle East and to South Asia as the combatants this time round are (drum roll) – Dubai and Mumbai!

Tasting Mornington – Kirk’s on the Esplanade

On 27 Jan 202118 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, food, travel6 Comments

Today I am reviewing a place I ate at in November on my way down the Mornington Peninsula, Kirk’s on the Esplanade. It’s a hotel which is quite expanded with several rooms for dining. But how were the meals in this typical Australian menu type place?

It’s Australia! Through My Lens!

On 26 Jan 202119 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel7 Comments

Howdy all. It's the 26th of January today, and in Australia this is Australia Day. It is, as I have mentioned before, a controversial day because it denotes the day that the native people of this country had it invaded by the British. There is a movement here to 'Change the Date', and for the …

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What Are The Worst Travel Questions?

On 25 Jan 202116 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel20 Comments

‘What are the worst travel questions you can get?’ I want to ask you, dear readers – what questions do you hate? And if actually like me you find answering questions about your travel as annoying as I do.

More Intrepid Travel Bloggers and Vloggers!

On 24 Jan 202125 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn people, travel5 Comments

Four more travellers telling it like it is!

From Around the Web – Russia Today

On 23 Jan 202121 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Youtube Travel2 Comments

Today I muse about the cable news network Russia Today.

Melbourne Revealed – Queen Victoria Market

On 22 Jan 202121 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel, Vlog2 Comments

Today I team up with Tim Blight of Urban Duniya and we take a look at the Queen Victoria Market. The biggest and best known of all of Melbourne's markets, it sells a combination of fresh produce (primarily) and other goods as well.

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  • Introducing… Andy Roams!
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  • Elsewhere, in Athens…
  • Wordless Wednesday – Sunset Over Granada, Nicaragua
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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

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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