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City Rumble Semi Final 2 – Tokyo Versus New York City

On 28 Oct 202120 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn cities, travel9 Comments

It's here, the second SEMI FINAL in the race to the GRAND FINAL - we have Tokyo and New York City in this heavy-weight clash. Will it be a knockout?

Retro Review – Blue Mountain Hostel Luwan, Shanghai, China

On 27 Oct 202129 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Hotels and Accommodation, travel2 Comments

A mostly agreeable hostel in Shanghai, China!

Modes of Transport – the Ups and Downs of taking … the BUS

On 27 Oct 202127 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Travel Guides, travel stories, travel tipsLeave a comment

We've looked at planes, but today it's time to talk BUSES! What are the best and worst things about taking the bus?

Olomouc – Through My Lens

On 26 Oct 20216 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel photographyLeave a comment

It's not the first city people of when they think of the Czech Republic, but it has a charm of its own.

From the Trans-Mongolian Diary 3 – Ulaan Baatar!

On 25 Oct 202112 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Asia, travelLeave a comment

From the diary today takes you to the Mongolian capital of Ulaan Baatar, a dinosaur museum and a winter palace!

The Death of the Guide Book?

On 24 Oct 202120 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel13 Comments

We used to rely on the ol' guide book. But these days? Less so....

The Train that Changed Africa

On 23 Oct 202120 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Youtube Travel2 Comments

Hi all. This video shows the incredible effort to bring high speed rail to South Africa from Johannesburg to Pretoria. I was blown away! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7wgV_EaWgw Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Melbourne’s HIDDEN Ballroom at Flinders Street Station!

On 22 Oct 20218 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Melbourne, travel, Vlog2 Comments

An exhibition and a secret ballroom in Melbourne's main train station. Find out what it was all about!

City Rumble SEMI FINAL 1 – London Versus Seville

On 21 Oct 202112 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn cities, travel3 Comments

It's a do-or-die semi final in the race to be crowned the winner of 'City Rumble', and we start with London and Seville!

Tasting Melbourne – Roule Galette

On 20 Oct 202112 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn food, Melbourne2 Comments

A little creperie in Melbourne's CBD. How did I find it?

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Turkmenistan – photo from The Calvert Journal
Turkmenbashi Mosque
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Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
sunrise over the Kazakh steppe.
Palace of Peace and Accord
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Golden Samovars anyone?
Victory Monument
State Museum.
Mountains on Almaty to Dushanbe flight

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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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