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Tangier Flavours!

On 9 May 20233 May 2023 By Andy RoamsIn travel photography2 Comments

Howdy all! Hope you are well! Today a few photos from Tangier, in Northern Morocco! Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Ferry Adventures – Tirana to Florence by Bus, Ferry and Train!

On 8 May 20233 May 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, VlogLeave a comment

Howdy all! The latest vlog is here and I travel from Tirana (Albania) to Durres by bus, then take the ferry to Bari (Italy) from where it's high-speed rail to Florence! Check out the adventure! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo-7yo6njI4 Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Back Home Safely! [Spoiler Alert!]

On 6 May 20233 May 2023 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, travel14 Comments

Howdy all! This blog finds me home safely after my big adventure from Dhaka to Dakar this year. I’m still a fair way back in regards to sharing photos and also my vlogs, both of which will continue but I’ve been home just over a week I guess when this gets published so I thought …

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So THIS is Tirana? Albania’s Surprising Capital

On 4 May 20233 May 2023 By Andy RoamsIn travel tips, Vlog2 Comments

Howdy all! A new vlog is up and this time I move on from Skopje, North Macedonia, cross a range of beautiful mountains into Albania. I stayed, albeit briefly, in the centre of Tirana not far from the main square. I was really impressed by the city, it was pretty and buzzing and even a …

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It’s Not Just Nice in Nice, it’s Delightful!

On 2 May 202327 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel photography2 Comments

Howdy all. Nice was a short stop on the Dhaka to Dakar trail, and here are some photos because it was a beautifully sunny day I had there and I found it a highly enjoyable city! Enjoy! Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Unveiling the Lesser-known city of Skopje

On 1 May 202330 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel, Vlog4 Comments

Howdy all! Today it's a brand new vlog for you as I reveal a city that I found quite a few people hadn't heard of before I went travelling, and that's the interesting capital of the newly renamed North Macedonia, Skopje. Formerly part of the old Yugoslavia and fighting for statehood for a few hundred …

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Checking out Sofia, the bright capital of Bulgaria!

On 27 Apr 202310 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel tips, Vlog7 Comments

How all, Dhaka to Dakar continues as do the vlogs. Sofia is a surprising city in many ways. It's quiet, but very nice and even as some Socialist Art - so check it all out on my vlog! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwNnkRxHUDs Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Getting Into Istanbul!

On 24 Apr 202310 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn VlogLeave a comment

Hey ho all! Today it's a new vlog on the Dhaka to Dakar journey, this time I take a look at Istanbul in my short time there checking out the Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, the Cistern Basilica and more! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk1czHO_AE8 Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Magnificent Florence – The Centre of the Renaissance

On 22 Apr 202310 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel photography6 Comments

Howdy all! The Dhaka to Dakar adventure continues into the heart of Europe, and where it all happened in the Renaissance. Florence oozes the Renaissance and also, I was pretty blown away by it on arrival. Yes, I can see how it could be a bit much for the visitor - SO much to see, …

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Mad Journey from Luxor to Istanbul

On 20 Apr 20239 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn air travel, Middle East, Vlog2 Comments

Hey all. Sometimes, well this time, I had a journey in front of me and I ended up booking everything from last flight to first flight when having to travel from Luxor to Istanbul (I originally was taking the train from Luxor to Cairo and changed my mind when I saw the price and ease …

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An Orcadian Abroad

A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

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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.

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