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Luxor and Karnak Temples – WOAH!

On 1 Apr 202328 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel photography15 Comments

Hey all. The title says it all, here are some photos from the two main temples in the City of Luxor, Egypt, Luxor and Karnak Temples. Amazing, mind blowing places connected by the 'Avenue of Sphinxes'. Enjoy! The Entrance to Luxor Temple Entrance to Karnak Temple Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Mummies and Other Cairo Views…

On 29 Mar 202323 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel photography6 Comments

Hey there everyone! Today another photographic post for you as I have been doing as I travel. I am currently in Skopje, North Macedonia as I prepare this post although I won't be by the time the post is published, I spent a week in Egypt and it was truly amazing and spectacular as you …

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Pyramids of Giza and Dhashur

On 25 Mar 202322 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel photography7 Comments

Hey there! Today it's another photographic post from the road. I'm featuring photos from Giza, the pyramids there and the Sphinx, but also from a site around 30km further afield, Dharshur, less known and almost devoid of visitors, the three main Pyramids there - The Red, Bent (also known as White) and Black Pyramids. The …

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Checking out More of Jeddah and the Red Sea – Photos

On 23 Mar 202322 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel photography2 Comments

Howdy all! Today's photographic post includes more of Jeddah (including the Floating Mosque) and a few pics from under the Red Sea where I enjoyed some snorkelling! Enjoy! Al Rahma, the Floating Mosque, Jeddah Corniche Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Jeddah’s Amazing Old Town – Al Balad

On 18 Mar 202314 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Middle East, travel photography2 Comments

Howdy all! Time to share a bit of Jeddah with you! And firstly I take you to the 'old city' area of 'Al Balad', where the buildings are tall and some a bit rickety, but they have a majesty all to their own. I check out some perfume shops as well, the historic Matbouli House …

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A Look at Riyadh – the Capital of Saudi Arabia

On 14 Mar 20239 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel photography10 Comments

Howdy all! Yes, today I have a small selection of photos from my brief stay in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia! Enjoy! Masmak Fortress Thanks for popping by and May the Journey Never End!

Photos from Dubai

On 11 Mar 20236 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel photography8 Comments

What it says in the title! Here are some photos I took whilst in Dubai - Enjoy! The Dubai Frame Looking down from the Frame The Frame from Below Burj Khalifa Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Bus Journey from Muscat to Dubai – Any Point?

On 9 Mar 20236 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, VlogLeave a comment

Hi all! The latest vlog is up - following my bus journey of around 9 hours from Muscat to Dubai. Was it worth it? Watch to find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwMZTQJp77I Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Muscat’s Incredible Grand Mosque

On 8 Mar 20235 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel photography8 Comments

Sometimes photos say way more than words can. This is the Grand Mosque in Muscat - the Mosque of Sultan Qaboos, who passed away in 2020. It's probably the number one thing to see in Muscat. Hopefully the photos show you why! From the Main Road outside Ladies' Prayer Hall Main Prayer Hall Chandelier in …

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Muscat’s Mutrah Corniche, scene of the Fall!

On 5 Mar 20234 Mar 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel, travel photography11 Comments

Howdy all hope this post finds you well! Well these pics come from Muscat which I visited a couple of weeks ago but finding the time for everything is getting tricky. The Muscat Mutrah Corniche is a dazzling spot in town with a large souk, a fort and wonderful views with the Sea of Oman …

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get cracking, start packing

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Put pictures on your travel dreams

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