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Queen-sanity!

On 20 Sep 202219 Sep 2022 By Andy RoamsIn United Kingdom6 Comments

You know, (hi by the way) I felt so happy with myself when I thought of this title for this post. Ummm yeah so, I thought anyways that today I would do a bit of ‘Queen-related’ post as well, it’s clearly a bit of a topic in the world at the moment with her funeral …

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$100 and 48 Hours in… Vientiane, Laos

On 18 Sep 202217 Sep 2022 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel10 Comments

Okay folks, I know it was only last month but it seems like it’s been ages since I did one of these! Yes, we have a weekend somewhere and $100 to spend, and this time around it’s Vientiane, the capital of Laos that I have chosen for the challenge. Vientiane shouldn’t be too hard to …

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No More Bald? His Last Soviet Video!

On 17 Sep 202215 Sep 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Russia, Youtube Travel2 Comments

Howdy all. So, according to Mr Bald, this will be his last 'Soviet' video. He's in Russia. You'll see what happens to him as you watch so best not to spoil the video. In a little while I will do a 'best of' his Soviet videos. I am presuming he will still go places and …

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Surfer’s Paradise – The Centre of Australia’s Gold Coast

On 16 Sep 202215 Sep 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, Vlog5 Comments

Howdy all! Today I present a little look at Surfer's Paradise, the main city on the Gold Coast. Come with me as I show you the view from above, check out the beach and the market by the beach, look for a bite to eat and also try out this local curiosity - 'Infinity'. So …

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Wordless Wednesday – Bondi Apartments

On 14 Sep 202211 Sep 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel photography2 Comments

Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!

A Jetstar Experience

On 13 Sep 202211 Sep 2022 By Andy RoamsIn air travel, Airlines6 Comments

Howdy all. Many years ago I swore after a near half-day delay getting my wife and I home from Singapore I would never fly Jetstar again. A few years earlier I had been on a plane where we had been all told to get back to the terminal for a few hours as they had …

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Sydney in Pictures

On 11 Sep 20229 Sep 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel photography14 Comments

It was just on a month ago that I headed for a very very short break in Sydney, and today I wanted to share a few photos I took with you mostly featuring the city's most well-known landmarks! Outside St Mary's Inside St Mary's Crossing the Bridge View from the Bridge Bondi Beach Bondi Hotel …

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Remembering…

On 10 Sep 20229 Sep 2022 By Andy RoamsIn people12 Comments

Two weeks ago my Nan passed away at 101. Regular visitors to my blog may remember I shared a video last year celebrating her 100th birthday. I thought I would share it again today. Interestingly it was a year and one day since this video was live on YouTube. Thanks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7bN0WE_Awc May the Journey Never …

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Qantas from Melbourne to Gold Coast!

On 9 Sep 20228 Sep 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Airlines, Vlog2 Comments

Howdy all. Today I present to you my latest vlog, a review of flying Melbourne to the Gold Coast (via Sydney) with Qantas. Economy on two 737-800s. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rO8zuid3t0 Thanks for popping by. May the Journey Never End!

Wordless Wednesday – Iris Lilian Vagg

On 7 Sep 20224 Sep 2022 By Andy RoamsIn people, photographyLeave a comment

1921 - 2022 May the Journey Never End.

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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
State Museum.
Mountains on Almaty to Dushanbe flight

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  • Not Your Average Capsule – Diamond Capsule Hotel Amsterdam South Budget Stay!
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  • Is China’s ONLY 5-Star Airline Actually Any Good?
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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

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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