Exciting times as I do my first 'foodie vlog' here in Melbourne town and encounter a cuisine I haven't really tried before - Uyghur Cuisine from Western China/Central Asia. To make it extra special I am joined by none other that Urban Duniya's Tim Blight (YouTube Channel Here) as we dive in for noodles, meat …
Continue reading Pasta Khan Uyghur Cuisine – Andy’s Food Bites with Tim Blight!
Well folks, it’s time finally to wrap up the full story of my South East Asia trip from late last year by detailing my journey from Langkawi to home via Singapore! It was going to be an interesting journey home and not 100% smooth sailing. Firstly we had to make it to Singapore, overnight near …
Continue reading Singapore to Melbourne Journey: Hotel, Flights & Delays
In 2024, Australian airlines faced challenges, with Qantas and Virgin Australia faring better than others. Bonza, a budget airline, ceased operations after 15 months, and REX Airlines entered administration with significant debt. However, Koala Airlines is set to enter the market, aiming to compete using AI. The aviation landscape in Australia is evolving.
This is a hotel review of Hotel Almond in Busan, located just 100 meters from the train station. The review highlights the comfortable stay and a spacious bathroom, although it does mention some shortcomings. The review provides insights into the positives and negatives of this affordable and well-located hotel.
G'day all. Well, after a series of Japanese vlogs from Tokyo and Fukuoka, it's time to leave and head to what is a brand new country for me - Korea! But no need to fly, Japan Rail run a high-speed ferry from Fukuoka to Busan across the Sea of Japan, so I thought I MUST …
Continue reading Ferry from Japan to Korea – Fukuoka to Busan on the JR Beetle
When I went to Japan a couple of months ago now I heard a lot of people talking about 'Team Labs' in Tokyo and recommending it. I couldn't squeeze it into my Tokyo itinerary, but when I visited Fukuoka on the southern island of Kyushu, I discovered there was another Team Labs there. So come …
Continue reading Discovering Team Labs Forest Fukuoka – Future of Interactive Attractions?
Hi all, my second photo blog from Langkawi, and my final photo blog from my trip to South-East Asia last year. This post covers my visit to Crocodile Adventureland - post on that coming up, the curious place called Coconut Kingdom and on the final day before returning home, my mangrove tour ending on some …
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Folks, whilst in the sunny southern city of Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan I was in the shopping mall 'Canal City' when I passed a big store full of photo booths, also known as 'Purikura' in Japan. Well, how could I not give it a go, right? Check out how it's done and what the end result …
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Folks, Japan is full of some incredible wonders from the natural to the man made, with its eye on the future yet appreciating its past. Today, a short day trip from Fukuoka in Kyushu sees me visit a place called Nanzoin, home to an incredible 41-Metre Bronze Statue of a Reclining Buddha. Come with me …
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G’day folks, and I hope today’s blog finds you well. South East Asia is one of the best connected regions of the world by budget airlines. Last year in November-December I spent just over three weeks in the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia and flying was my main mode of transport. I used three of the …
Continue reading Airline Face Off – Air Asia Vs Cebu Pacific Vs SCOOT
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's World Journeys 