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Retro Review – Hotel Relax, Astana (Nursultan), Kazakhstan

On 3 Feb 202116 Dec 2020 By Andy RoamsIn Hotels and Accommodation, travelLeave a comment

A short stay in Astana (Nursultan) at a strange hotel with a curious dog at reception...

Slovakia – Through My Lens

On 2 Feb 202126 Nov 2020 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel17 Comments

Slovakia is somewhere in the middle there, around Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic, and boasts an attractive capital in Bratislava, some stunning mountains with great hiking opportunities and more. So check out how I saw it - Through My Lens!

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 – Russian Protests

On 30 Jan 202126 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn From Around the WebLeave a comment

Hi all. I thought as the protests have been in the news following the arrest of the Russian Opposition leader in the last week or so, it would be timely to share NFKRZ, our friendly neighbourhood Russian's thoughts on the subject. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwqTvAR7Qxg Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!

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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Travel Challenge – Day One

On 29 Jan 202126 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel photography15 Comments

I've taken the travel challenge!

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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Turkmenistan – photo from The Calvert Journal
Turkmenbashi Mosque
Kulkedash Medressa, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
sunrise over the Kazakh steppe.
Palace of Peace and Accord
The Byoterek – ice cream or lollipop?
Golden Samovars anyone?
Victory Monument
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Mountains on Almaty to Dushanbe flight

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  • Introducing… Andy Roams!
  • Biggest Airline in Greece – Over the Islands to Athens from Santorini on Aegean Air
  • Elsewhere, in Athens…
  • Wordless Wednesday – Sunset Over Granada, Nicaragua
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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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