G'day Folks! Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is one of the city's premier sights, and for me the Harem was the real highlight - you could easily think it's a palace on its own! Wonderful use of wood and tiles, stunning rooms and buildings, the domes are also spectacular. It does cost extra to check out …
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Well folks strap in for one of the more bumpy rides I've taken across the Philippine Island of Palawan. Whilst the island is unquestionably beautiful and scenic, and so is the ride, I find myself on the seat that folds out in a cramped mini-bus for over five hours. I start in the main town …
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G'day Folks. Continuing on from my photographic series from Istanbul, today I present photos of the amazing Basilica Cistern, built nearly 2000 years ago to store water for the city of Istanbul, today it is lit up and filled with art work and is a tourist attraction. Enjoy! Thanks for popping by! May the Journey …
Welcome to the stunning island of Palawan, the Philippines. My first night here and I needed a place to stay after arriving by plane from Manila. So this is the place I settled upon, less than $30USD in the town of Puerto Princesa. How did I find it? Watch to find out! https://youtu.be/v2nZHCLX6Oc Thanks for …
My final day in Manila was super crazy, taking every form of transport imaginable including the MRT, LRT, tricycle and JEEPNEY!! In this vlog I visit a Shoe Museum displaying a collection of over 1000 shoes including a large collection of Imelda Marcos's shoes. The Chinese Cemetery was genuinely creepy, with some of the largest …
Howdy all. Continuing on from my previous post when I was in Luxor, I spent the first day in Luxor itself. The second day I devoted to the ‘West Bank’ (of the Nile) where it seemed the only logical thing to do was to book a tour. However, it did not all to plan. I …
Welcome to the heart of Manila, the historic district that is Intramuros! Come along with me as I embark upon a walking tour of the district taking in the sights such as the Manila Cathedral, Casa Manila and the Saint Augustin Church and Monastery! The tour ends at the expansive Rizal Park, under the flag …
Howdy all. Time for another 'five-minute review' - ok this one is eight minutes, reviewing a hotel in Manila in the Makati area commonly known as 'The 1898'. Despite being in a bit of a questionable are of the city, this was a great stay with a full breakfast. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/lpLJTt6xW_E Thanks for popping by! …
Howdy all. Today’s review sees me talk about a place I only stayed one night, close to the King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah. I had an early morning flight and I didn’t want to have to negotiate my way to the airport at 5am in the morning to catch my onward flight to Cairo, so …
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Howdy all! Yes it's time to start sharing some more overseas videos with you and it's a flight review from Sydney Australia to Manila, the Philippines. Using travel credit from 2020 when Covid first hit and I had to cancel the whole trip. Well, using that travel credit I booked four flights with Cebu Pacific …
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 