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Mr Vincent Van Gogh at the LUME Melbourne – Digital Immersive Art Experience!

On 3 Dec 20213 Dec 2021 By Andy RoamsIn arts, Melbourne, Vlog3 Comments

Not too long ago I visited a new digital/interactive art experience at a new gallery (only open a month or so ago) in Melbourne called 'The LUME'. Here I enjoyed many of the art works of Mr Vincent Van Gogh!

CITY RUMBLE GRAND FINAL – TOKYO Versus LONDON!

On 2 Dec 202131 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn cities, travel4 Comments

Well, it's taken all year but we have whittled down many cities to just two - London and Tokyo? Who will be crowned the winner of 'City Rumble'????

From the Trans-Mongolian Diary 9 – Exploring Yekaterinburg!

On 1 Dec 20211 Dec 2021 By Andy RoamsIn backpacking, Russia, travel stories2 Comments

The city of Yekaterinburg turned out to be an interesting stop between Beijing and Moscow.

Laos’s Incredible Plain of Jars – Through My Lens

On 30 Nov 20219 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn South East Asia, travel, travel photography2 Comments

Dating back over three thousand years, Laos's 'Plain of Jars' is a unique and stunning thing to visit!

From the Trans-Mongolian Diary 8 – Into Yekaterinburg

On 29 Nov 202123 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Russia, Train travel, travel6 Comments

Another entry straight from my 2017 diary as I travelled from Irkutsk to Yekaterinburg on the Trans-Mongolian!

Destination of the Month – Rotorua, New Zealand

On 28 Nov 202118 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn destination, New Zealand2 Comments

November's 'Destination of the Month' is the wonder Rotorua, built on volcanic land in New Zealand's North Island!

Sam Chui Rides a 747 for 40 HOURS!

On 27 Nov 202118 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Youtube TravelLeave a comment

Hi all. Just had to share this very cool video from Sam Chui with you today! It's a pretty awesome experience as he rode a 747 dispensing aid in various countries. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTSVglZH8bI Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Antics at the Melbourne Zoo – Melbourne Revealed

On 26 Nov 202125 Nov 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travelLeave a comment

Folks, this episode was shot only a few weeks ago and my friend Annie and I headed to the Melbourne Zoo for lots of fun and banter as we checked out the animals you can see there! This was shot JUST after the sixth lockdown in Melbourne had ended, so the zoo was pretty quiet …

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Top Seven Things to See in Central Asia

On 25 Nov 202131 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Central Asia, travel6 Comments

Central Asia provides highlight after highlight when you visit. Here are my top seven!

Retro Review – Rattana Guest House, Luang Prabang, Laos

On 24 Nov 202125 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Hotels and Accommodation, travel2 Comments

A lovely place to rest your weary head in the beautiful Lao town of Luang Prabang.

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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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  • Meteora, Greece – Has This Amazing Site Just Become a Huge Tourist Trap?
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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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