As far as journeys go, this might be the ultimate ‘World Journey’, well, okay, the real thing, not the ride. When I think of Disney movies that deserve a ride, this would probably be far from the top of the list. Not that I have EVER seen a movie of Journey to the Center of …
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Here's a little quirky photo for you of a sign in a toilet in Yokohama, Japan. Some very important things you are not to do in the toilet. The amusing ones are the last two. I presume that the second last one is 'don't forget to flush', but when I first saw it I naturally …
Hi folks. I'm on my way to the airport in Tokyo, about to fly home and conclude a six week trip that began shortly before midnight on the last day of April. It's been another incredible six weeks but tomorrow I arrive home in the morning, with a short shift at work in the afternoon. …
Well, not to start with a spoiler but, you know you’ve done well when you’re first taste of a country is your favourite place there five years later. And that’s Kyoto in a nutshell! I challenge anyone to visit and not simply love Kyoto. I flew into Kansai Airport. It’s on the coast and services …
Hi everyone. Continuing on from yesterday's post about the Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, I'm re-posting this post from my old blog that I posted on the 30th of July 2012. This was about my visit to the town of Kesennuma on the coast that was devastated by the tsunami. I also found this video …
It was now five years ago that the Great Tohoku Earthquake occurred causing the giant tsunami together destroying houses, buildings, land and lives in Northern Honshu (and particularly Tohoku). Readers of my blog may recall that I spent two years in Ichinoseki, in Tohoku, teaching English and living there. But that was 2012 – 2014, …
Hi Folks. A couple of years back now, I did a top ten countries. Well, I thought now was a good time to revisit my top ten. I can’t say that much has changed, what is your top ten? I’m going to review the places in the Top Ten, and then in a few weeks …
Although I've only done about half a dozen posts on 'City Rumble', there have already been some favourites. Here are my three favourite battles between two cities to see who came out on top! 3/ Dubai versus Astana Both are amazing cities in this post-modern world, with the most incredible assortment of buildings. Take …
Hi folks! I'm kicking off this series of 'Best ofs' with the podcast - usual day for Series Two being Saturday and all. Here are three of the best Podcasts from Series One - hope you enjoy them! Episode Two with Dean Ruetzler Dean is a great character and wonderful to talk with about …
Today’s post has come about because on my recent trip I went to two high towers to see the views in Sydney and Auckland. It’s always a fun thing to do when you arrive in a city, to find a high tower often purpose built for the views (along with communication reasons too), so here …
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
Andy Roams 