In the first vlog of 2025, the host explores Melbourne, walking from Princes Bridge along the Yarra River to the Pollywoodside ship. Viewers enjoy the city's history, visit Crown Casino, and end with stunning views from the KIIS Eye Ferris Wheel.
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Andy’s 2024 Christmas Message.
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 …
Saturday Shorts December 2024
The last edition of Saturday Shorts for 2024 has arrived, featuring a collection of recent videos shared for viewers to enjoy.
2024 In Review – Life Progress, Not Much Travel!
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.
Harsh on India? Thoughts on a controversial vlog from Bald and Bankrupt
Howdy all. I wanted to write about an interesting video that Bald and Bankrupt posted a couple of months ago by the time this post is published, where he returns to India with another vlogger, ‘Backpacker Ben’. This is a vlog which has been criticised quite a bit and created backlash because he is quite …
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More GLITZ Than You Imagine – Andy’s in Gangnam!
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!
Delicious COLOMBIAN food in Melbourne – iArepa!!!
Join Tim Blight from Urban Duniya and me as we delve into Melbourne's vibrant food scene, specifically at iArepa in the CBD. We explore the delicious Colombian arepa, a corn-bread pocket filled with meat and beans. Discover more on Tim's page and through his YouTube channel. Enjoy the journey!
Learning the Limitations of the Velocity Frequent Flyer Program
The writer reflects on their experience with Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer program in 2023, highlighting its benefits for flights to Europe via airlines like Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. However, they note limitations in network and business class availability compared to Qantas, advocating for more airline partnerships to enhance the program.
Korea’s MOST UNIQUE Place to Visit – Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul
The Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul, opposite the World Cup Stadium, features repurposed oil tanks transformed into cultural and theatrical spaces. This innovative use of the tanks, which would have otherwise been discarded, offers a unique tourist experience and highlights creative urban revitalization. Check out the accompanying video for insights.
Garish or Cute? Tokyo’s HELLO KITTY WORLD – Sanrio Puroland
Sanrio Puroland, dubbed 'Hello Kitty World,' offers a unique alternative to Tokyo Disneyland, primarily featuring cute characters. While aimed at younger audiences, it attracts many adults. The indoor park includes gentle rides, games, and character meet-and-greets. Although not thrilling, it provides an enjoyable experience, especially for Sanrio fans.
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