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The Lonely Planet Book that Inspired Me Most!

On 5 Dec 202123 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel planning, travel stories8 Comments

Today I have my hand on a copy of my favourite EVER Lonely Planet book, one full of inspiration - From Istanbul to Kathmandu!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Trans-Mongolian Diary 7 : Irkutsk to Yekaterinburg

On 22 Nov 20219 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Russia, travel stories, travel tips9 Comments

Old houses in Irkutsk, and onto another rail adventure, straight from my diary!

Things to See and Do in Kyrgyzstan

On 18 Nov 202131 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Central Asia, travel8 Comments

Kyrgyzstan is one of the world's most beautiful countries. So why not consider it - here are some of the highlights and must sees!

The Unique Plovdiv Hostel Experience!

On 17 Nov 202118 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Hotels and Accommodation6 Comments

You remember some places you stay at more than others. In Plovdiv, Bulgaria, my stay was very memorable!

Sunday Spotlight – Canberra

On 14 Nov 202123 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, travel3 Comments

Today the Spotlight is being turned to the Australian capital, Canberra and what it offers the visitor.

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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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  • Malaysian Airlines Vs JAL – Making My Way Back to Japan!
  • Sight Seeing Budapest – BUDA!
  • Finding the Laughs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026!
  • Four Thoughts on Travel This Year – Japan/China/Laos
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Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog 2.0

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get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

Put pictures on your travel dreams

Angelart Star

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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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