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Basically Beijing – The Forbidden City and the Great Wall!

On 4 Dec 202015 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Vlog13 Comments

Today I'm taking you to destination BEIJING. And back in time three and a half years to when I was there last. My first time as an adult in the Chinese capital, and I had to return to two places I had been many years before in 1986 - the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. And that's today's video for you, a short but sweet one! Enjoy!

Essential Tips for Travel to Kazakhstan

On 3 Dec 202022 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn Central Asia, travel, travel tips8 Comments

So. Destination Kazakhstan? Perhaps not one you’ve ever considered, possibly. Did you know it’s the ninth biggest country in the world? And is home to the Cosmonaut (Russian) Space Program? Or that it’s capital, Nursultan (or as used to be known, Astana) is one of the world’s more unique cities and capitals?

On This Day… Flying into Lisbon, 2019

On 2 Dec 202014 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel stories16 Comments

It seems almost surreal to realise that on the 2nd of December last year, ONLY LAST YEAR, my wife and I were enjoying one of the best holidays we’ve had. After leaving the delights of Seville, our favourite stop last year, we took an early morning Ryan Air flight to destination Lisbon, where we would spend a week.

Seville, Colour & Movement – Through My Lens (2)

On 1 Dec 202014 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel photography6 Comments

Today there are more shots from being out and about in Seville. There's also a look at the incredible Alcazar Castle - which I am planning a post on - the Casa Pilatos and the Monasterio Santa Luisa de las Cuevas. And I haven't forgotten the imposing, impressive yet garish Plaza de Espana.

Lava Fields and Ghost Towns – A couple if Gems in Japan’s Northern Honshu

On 30 Nov 202013 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn Japan, travel7 Comments

Japan's Iwate Prefecture offers some really interesting and different kinds of places to visit - from hardened lava below Mount Iwate to an abandoned mining town. Today I also talk a little about the town of Kesenumma which was badly hit by the 2011 tsunami.

Exclusive Interview – Top Travel Blogger John Polley

On 29 Nov 202029 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn people, travel, Travel Blogging8 Comments

Today's interview with the amazing John Polley from Salsa World Traveler. John runs an exceptional blog and manages to post most days if not every day which I know is not easy. He's a huge fan of flying and airlines too and an accomplished photographer. His blog has a little for everyone from experiences, reviews and photos.

The Iraqi Travel Vlogger!

On 28 Nov 202014 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Vlog2 Comments

Hi all. Today I wanted to feature this amazing travel vlogger from Iraq. When one is on the tourist trail, when one can be I guess, you generally don't meet a lot of travellers from Iraq, but Baderkhan Amer Badran is travelling the world and making a name for himself whilst he does it.

Foto Friday – Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey

On 27 Nov 202010 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel8 Comments

Foto Friday now takes you to destination Turkey, and the ancient city of Ephesus. This facade is for the 'Library of Celsus', and I think it's amazing that it still stands when the rest of the building does not! Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!

Foto Friday – Peles Castle, Romania

On 27 Nov 202010 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel photography10 Comments

Hi all. It's Friday, FOTO Friday in fact, and today I take you to an amazing castle, or if you like 'palace', in Romania. It's as amazing inside as out, but we weren't allowed to take photos inside 😦 So... enjoy this one! Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!

Epic Journeys – Tabriz, Iran, to Istanbul, Turkey

On 26 Nov 202010 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel11 Comments

At 1813 kilometres, I think this is longest travel story I have written about in my ‘Epic Journeys’ series. Come join me as I take a single bus from Tabriz to Istanbul!

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sunrise over the Kazakh steppe.
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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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