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48 Hours and $100 in… Jaipur!

On 21 Aug 202221 Aug 2022 By Andy RoamsIn India, travel10 Comments

Howdy all! And it’s time for the August instalment of this old favourite! Yes today we are seeing what we can achieve in the top city of the State of Rajasthan, India, and that is Jaipur! We have $100US and 2 days to travel to this awesome city in India, so let’s see how we …

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Destination of the Month – Istanbul

On 24 Jul 202223 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel13 Comments

Howdy all, and today I though would turn attention to a country which has been growing in popularity as a destination in the last year or so, and that is Türkiye, and to be more precise, the amazing city of Istanbul, formerly Constantinople. Although the capital moved a long time ago now to Ankara, Istanbul …

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$100 and 48 Hours in Ho Chi Minh City!

On 10 Apr 20228 Apr 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Asia, travel11 Comments

Vietnam. The southern city of Ho Chi Minh City is a hub of excitement, a city that buzzes day and night, where motos and bicycles jockey for position on the road wondering where all the cars are at. The former Saigon is really a brilliant city to visit, and folks we only have the weekend …

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$200 and 48 Hours in Barcelona

On 7 Nov 202129 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel planning, travel tips1 Comment

Barcelona, Spain. You have two days and $200. GO!

Retro Review – Blue Mountain Hostel Luwan, Shanghai, China

On 27 Oct 202129 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Hotels and Accommodation, travel2 Comments

A mostly agreeable hostel in Shanghai, China!

Olomouc – Through My Lens

On 26 Oct 20216 Jul 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel photographyLeave a comment

It's not the first city people of when they think of the Czech Republic, but it has a charm of its own.

What to See When You’re In Iran!

On 5 Aug 20215 May 2021 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel, travel tips4 Comments

Following on from last week's Iran post, and using my own experiences I am writing today about the things to see if you get to visit the incredible country of Iran!

Amritsar – Home to the Golden Temple

On 29 Mar 202127 Dec 2020 By Andy RoamsIn India, travel9 Comments

A city in the Punjab, the centre of the Sikh faith and a rewarding place to visit in India. This is Amritsar!

City Rumble – Lahore Versus Amritsar

On 25 Mar 202122 Dec 2020 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, travel18 Comments

Yes folks, this time we are rumblin’ in the Punjab! Two cities that haven’t been fersatured in a rumble pre-today step up to the plate, or perhaps I should say ‘step up to the wicket’, as two fierce rivals in India and Pakistan lock horns in a cross border stoush step to ignite like a powderkeg!

City Rumble – New York City Versus Rome

On 18 Mar 202119 Dec 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel17 Comments

Two amazing cities this week will go head to head to see which is best for the visitor. It's City Rumble - New York City versus Rome!

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A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

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my mind platter

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get cracking, start packing

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Put pictures on your travel dreams

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The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.

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