Finally folks I can share my vlogs from the Philippines with you. Later this year I'll go into written detail on the blog, but for now you can see what I got up to in the Philippine Archipelago by watching my pretty comprehensive vlogs - I really do need to learn to put down the …
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Jeddah to Cairo – Not So Simple!
Howdy all. Last year I was steadily taking you through the experiences of the adventure that was ‘Dhaka to Dakar’ for me in the first half of 2023. But I only made it to just under halfway through the adventure before December hit!! Now it is time to resume and recount the experiences as I …
My First Ever Business Class Flight with Qantas!
Howdy all! And here's the first proper vlog of the year. Late last year I headed off on another 'mini-adventure' to South-East Asia. The first step was to fly with Qantas to Sydney, using Frequent Flyer Points, in Business Class. But that proved harder than I expected. For starters, the flight was cancelled, and then …
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Diving into 2024 with Andy’s World Journeys!
Howdy all and Happy New Year! I hope this first post of the year finds you well! Today I present to you my little trailer that I like to do at the start of the year principally for my YouTube Channel - please be sure to subscribe if you haven't already! 2024 on blog and …
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Best and Worst Flights of 2023
Howdy all! Well as Christmas and the end of the year speedily approaches, it's time to start looking back at 2023 and talking and best (and worst) of the year. Which I guess will mostly be in January 2024 but I'm starting today with the flights. I should start by saying I am not including …
Adventures and History in Dhaka
Folks, any time spent in Bangladesh as a foreigner is an adventure and a half of full cream dairy milk! So fasten your helmet strap and get on the back of a bike with me as I tour this city checking out the history via the Liberation War Museum. I meet more friendly locals of …
Exploring Old Dhaka and Meeting the Friendliest People in the WORLD!
Come with me today as I delve right into the historic part of the Bangladesh, Dhaka. Dhaka's Old City is full of life, the people approach you left right and centre and I genuinely felt like I was some sort of celebrity there! Checking out the textiles market is the main highlight, but from photo …
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Al-Balad, the Historic Centre of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
G’day folks! Today’s post continues on from the past few weeks where I have been detailing my explorations in Saudi Arabia earlier this year in February & March. Today I take y’all on a walking tour through Jeddah’s historic district and the oldest part of the city, known as ‘Al-Balad’. This was the main centre …
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Snorkelling and Sun in El Nido, Palawan, The Philippines!
Howdy all! A quick post with lots of lovely photos for you all. I am writing this post in a hotel at Manila International Airport, I've spent the last week in El Nido, on the Philippine island of Palawan. During my stay I took two tours - on boats to islands - there are four …
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Back at it AGAIN – to Manila!
Howdy all! Hope this blog post finds you well. As I write this blog I am in my hotel room in the capital of the Philippines, Manila, about to head to the airport to fly down to the island of Palawan. I know I haven’t mentioned this trip at all in my writings, but the …