Skip to content

Andy Roams

travel, photos & more from 103 countries & counting!

  • About & Privacy
  • Accommodation Reviews
  • Countries
    • Africa
      • Benin
      • Burkina Faso
      • Cameroon
      • Ethiopia
      • Ghana
      • Mali
      • Niger
      • Senegal
      • Togo
    • Australia
    • Eastern Europe
      • Bulgaria
      • Croatia, Montenegro & Serbia
      • Czech Republic
      • Georgia
      • Poland
      • Romania
      • Russia
      • Slovakia
      • Slovenia
    • Middle East
      • Egypt
      • Iran
      • Jordan
      • United Arab Emirates
    • North & Central Asia
      • China & Hong Kong
      • Japan
      • Kazakhstan
      • Kyrgyzstan
      • Mongolia
      • Uzbekistan
    • South East Asia
      • Cambodia
      • Myanmar
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
      • Vietnam
    • Sub-Continent
      • Bangladesh
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Sri Lanka
    • The Americas
      • Argentina
      • Bolivia
      • Brazil
      • Canada
      • Ecuador and the Galapagos
      • Peru
      • The USA
    • Western Europe
      • Finland, Norway & Sweden
      • France
      • Iceland
      • Luxembourg, Belgium & the Netherlands
      • United Kingdom & Ireland
  • Train Journeys
  • Ebooks
    • Backpacking Basics
    • Dhaka to Dakar
      • Dhaka to Dakar: Book One – Through Asia
      • Dhaka to Dakar: Book Three – Across Africa
      • Dhaka to Dakar: Book Two – Europe
    • Short Journeys
      • Short Journeys: Cameroon
      • Short Journeys: India
      • Short Journeys: Japan
      • Short Journeys: Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
      • Short Journeys: Laos
      • Short Journeys: Vietnam
      • Short Journeys: Kazakhstan
      • Short Journeys: Ethiopia

Tag: Andrew Boland

Earning Flybuys to Convert to Velocity!

On 12 Aug 20228 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travelLeave a comment

Howdy all. This week's vlog is up and it's a bit different. Today my video has me showing how to earn Flybuys points (yes it's really only relevant here in Australia) and convert them to flights through the Velocity Frequent Flyer Program! How doable is it? Well I recently converted points for two flights for …

Continue reading Earning Flybuys to Convert to Velocity!

Wordless Wednesday – Boats of the Ganges

On 10 Aug 20228 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn travel4 Comments

Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!

Six Countries to Visit Before You Die!

On 9 Aug 20228 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, travel15 Comments

Howdy all. Well, it’s been a LONG time since I did a ‘list’ kind of post, and so today I’ve decided to give it a bit of a burl for you! The topic is – ‘Countries to Visit Before you Die’, and so obviously I am going to work of my personal experiences for this …

Continue reading Six Countries to Visit Before You Die!

My Most “Controversial” Vlog?

On 7 Aug 20226 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel, Vlog6 Comments

Howdy all. A quick post of reflection for you today. In the last two years, of all the vlogs I have put up on YouTube, this one below where I visited the Melbourne General Cemetery is the one that has the most views, approaching four thousand in a bit over a year. I'm not the …

Continue reading My Most “Controversial” Vlog?

Comfortable Apartment Stay in Merimbula

On 5 Aug 20224 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, Hotels and Accommodation, Vlog2 Comments

Howdy all - today I have for you my review video of the Pacific Heights Apartments where I stayed in March in Merimbula. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQz4-nQakrY Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Wordless Wednesday – Icelandic Horses

On 3 Aug 20221 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn travel photography2 Comments

Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!

How I Didn’t Do Thailand on $20 a Day

On 2 Aug 20221 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, travel tips8 Comments

Well howdy there. A new week is upon us and today I had several ideas about a post I was going to do, and well my original idea morphed as I thought about it and now I’ve decided to talk about how I budgeted (poorly) my first time in Thailand back in 1999. In fact, …

Continue reading How I Didn’t Do Thailand on $20 a Day

Best Vlogs for 2022 So Far!

On 31 Jul 202228 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, Vlog6 Comments

Howdy all. I thought for the final, 'extra' Sunday of the month I would do a blog about what I think have been the best vlogs I've put out on Youtube this year. So anyways.... here we go! Firstly I have this episode of 'Melbourne Revealed' I did - the last one of this series, …

Continue reading Best Vlogs for 2022 So Far!

Where to Snorkel in Merimbula

On 29 Jul 202225 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel, Vlog4 Comments

Howdy all. Come with me under the water and see what I can find around the town of Merimbula. Perhaps a fish or two? Perhaps even a crab! The latest vlog is here for your viewing pleasure! https://youtu.be/oCSv0X_phKs Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Wordless Wednesday – Mountains Behind Ashgabat

On 27 Jul 202225 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Central Asia, travel photographyLeave a comment

Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
Follow Andy Roams on WordPress.com

adventure Asia Australia backpacking budget travel Europe travel travel photography travel tips Vlog
Advertisements

Top Posts & Pages

  • Xishan Mountain Over Kunming, Thoughts on Travelling China in 2026
    Xishan Mountain Over Kunming, Thoughts on Travelling China in 2026
  • Three Brilliant Day Trips from Fukuoka
    Three Brilliant Day Trips from Fukuoka
  • Gold Coast versus the Sunshine Coast (Queensland)
    Gold Coast versus the Sunshine Coast (Queensland)
  • Gangnam Style in Gangnam Seoul!
    Gangnam Style in Gangnam Seoul!
  • Gold Cost Rumble – Dreamworld Versus Movie World!
    Gold Cost Rumble – Dreamworld Versus Movie World!
  • Adventure on the Tica Bus from El Salvador to Nicaragua!!!
    Adventure on the Tica Bus from El Salvador to Nicaragua!!!
  • A Traveler's Guide to Toilets in India
    A Traveler's Guide to Toilets in India
  • What To See In Santa Ana – El Salvador
    What To See In Santa Ana – El Salvador

Recent Posts

  • Xishan Mountain Over Kunming, Thoughts on Travelling China in 2026
  • From Rwanda to Uganda – Easiest Land Border in Africa?
  • Super Value Hotel in Kunming China – Nostalgia S Hotel Kunming
  • West Africa – Through My Lens Part Two!
  • Where the Trees are Made of STONE – Shilin Stone Forest near Kunming, CHINA!

Blogs I Follow

Unknown's avatar
Unknown's avatar

Posts by date

October 2026
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031  
« Sep    

Email

andyjamesb75@gmail.com
Advertisements

Blogs I Follow

  • An Orcadian Abroad
  • Salsaworldtraveler'sblog
  • my mind platter
  • Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog 2.0
  • get cracking, start packing
  • Lookoom
  • Angelart Star
  • Writes of Passage
October 2026
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031  
« Sep    

Archives

Central Asia

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

Recent Posts

  • Xishan Mountain Over Kunming, Thoughts on Travelling China in 2026
  • From Rwanda to Uganda – Easiest Land Border in Africa?
  • Super Value Hotel in Kunming China – Nostalgia S Hotel Kunming
  • West Africa – Through My Lens Part Two!
  • Where the Trees are Made of STONE – Shilin Stone Forest near Kunming, CHINA!
Advertisements
Blog at WordPress.com.
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

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    Andy Roams
    Join 1,384 other subscribers

    Have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.

  • Andy Roams
    View site in Reader
    Manage subscriptionsSign upLog in
    Report this content
    Collapse this bar
Loading Comments...