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My Top Blogs of 2024!

On 28 Jan 20252 Jan 2025 By Andy RoamsIn bloggingLeave a comment

In 2024, the most viewed blogs highlighted Fukuoka day trips, Lotte World in Seoul, and a comparison of budget airlines.

Top Vlogs of 2024

On 25 Jan 202516 Nov 2024 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Vlog2 Comments

Howdy all. In the same vein as last Saturday's post, today's post looks at vlogs I published on YouTube and I am sharing the ones I published in 2024 that received the most views. 2024 has seen the channel begin to make a little bit of money, and a significant increase in both watch time …

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The RIVALRY UP CLOSE! Full MCG INDIA V AUSTRALIA EXPERIENCE DAY 2 BOXING DAY TEST MATCH!

On 24 Jan 20252 Jan 2025 By Andy RoamsIn Melbourne, Vlog1 Comment

The Melbourne Cricket Test Match between Australia and India took place on December 27th, attracting 85,147 fans to the MCG. The event featured insights from special guest Tim Long and included commentary aimed at both seasoned and new cricket fans, highlighting the match's significance and excitement.

Best Blog (Posts) of 2024

On 18 Jan 202516 Nov 2024 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Travel Blogging3 Comments

The blog post reflects on the best content of 2024, highlighting an increase in visitors and presenting the top five popular posts, including travel experiences and comparisons of airlines and attractions from various locations.

ADVENTURE AHEAD! Andy’s World Journeys 2025 TRAILER

On 14 Jan 202530 Dec 2024 By Andy RoamsIn travel, Vlog1 Comment

Andy's YouTube Channel is releasing a new trailer showcasing upcoming vlogs for the next three months, promising exciting adventures in April. Viewers are encouraged to stay tuned and enjoy the content ahead.

Andy’s 2024 Christmas Message.

On 24 Dec 202416 Nov 2024 By Andy RoamsIn travel9 Comments

Howdy all. Well, tomorrow sees us make it to Christmas yet again, and a week later it will be New Year. I will be taking my customary break from today until mid-January from blogging, and I guess I will beginning 2025 with a few retrospectives from 2024 for you. Hopefully over the holiday period you …

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Deeper into Seoul’s GANGNAM on K-Star Road where K-Pop LIVES!

On 20 Dec 20242 Nov 2024 By Andy RoamsIn Korea, Vlog5 Comments

In the final vlog of the year, the creator explores Gangnam, Seoul, highlighting K-Star road and K-Pop group dols. The journey includes visits to the Kia Cafe, Apujeong's luxury shops, a modern art gallery, and a pop-up shop for the K-Pop group 'IVE.' The adventure concludes with excitement for future travels.

2024 In Review – Life Progress, Not Much Travel!

On 15 Dec 202427 Oct 2024 By Andy RoamsIn travel12 Comments

The author reflects on a year predominantly focused on buying and moving into a new apartment, limiting travel to a single trip to Japan and Korea. Despite this grounding experience, they express hope for 2025, looking forward to more travels and personal growth while acknowledging the world's ongoing challenges.

More GLITZ Than You Imagine – Andy’s in Gangnam!

On 13 Dec 202426 Oct 2024 By Andy RoamsIn Korea, travel, Vlog6 Comments

Explore Gangnam, a vibrant district known for its K-Pop town and the iconic Gangnam Style statue featuring PSY’s pose. Highlights include the Starfield Library, a selfie hotspot, and the serene Bongeunsa Temple. Join the journey through this stylish area in two captivating vlogs!

Monies of Sri Lanka

On 7 Dec 202413 Oct 2024 By Andy RoamsIn travel5 Comments

Howdy all! Another of my money sharing posts! Today looking back at a couple I collected from Sri Lanka back in 2013 I think it was. Today $1USD equals around 292 Sri Lankan Rupee - which means the Sri Lankan Rupee is now worth less than half of what it was eleven years ago. Still …

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    INCREDIBLE GLASS BRIDGE AND ZIPLINE! Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Yellow Dragon Cave, China
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    A Quick Guide to Fast Food in Australia
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    Taking the Korean Bullet Train from Busan to Seoul
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    El Salvador’s Ruta De Las Flores as a Day Trip from Santa Ana
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    Adventure on the Tica Bus from El Salvador to Nicaragua!!!

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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

  • INCREDIBLE GLASS BRIDGE AND ZIPLINE! Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon and Yellow Dragon Cave, China
  • Day Trip to Manchester
  • Travel to China in 2026
  • Manchester – Through My Lens!
  • OUT OF THIS WORLD – Inspiring Avatar – China’s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Line B
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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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