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It’s Not Just Nice in Nice, it’s Delightful!

On 2 May 202327 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel photography2 Comments

Howdy all. Nice was a short stop on the Dhaka to Dakar trail, and here are some photos because it was a beautifully sunny day I had there and I found it a highly enjoyable city! Enjoy! Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Checking out Sofia, the bright capital of Bulgaria!

On 27 Apr 202310 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel tips, Vlog7 Comments

How all, Dhaka to Dakar continues as do the vlogs. Sofia is a surprising city in many ways. It's quiet, but very nice and even as some Socialist Art - so check it all out on my vlog! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwNnkRxHUDs Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Birthday Shorts!

On 25 Apr 202310 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn adventure, Vlog6 Comments

Howdy all. Well, by the time you see this post I will probably be halfway home, touchwood that everything goes to plan though from now until the 25th of April - which is my birthday by the way! So for my birthday I thought I would share a few more YouTube shorts with you from …

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Getting Into Istanbul!

On 24 Apr 202310 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn VlogLeave a comment

Hey ho all! Today it's a new vlog on the Dhaka to Dakar journey, this time I take a look at Istanbul in my short time there checking out the Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace, the Cistern Basilica and more! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk1czHO_AE8 Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Magnificent Florence – The Centre of the Renaissance

On 22 Apr 202310 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Europe, travel photography6 Comments

Howdy all! The Dhaka to Dakar adventure continues into the heart of Europe, and where it all happened in the Renaissance. Florence oozes the Renaissance and also, I was pretty blown away by it on arrival. Yes, I can see how it could be a bit much for the visitor - SO much to see, …

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Mad Journey from Luxor to Istanbul

On 20 Apr 20239 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn air travel, Middle East, Vlog2 Comments

Hey all. Sometimes, well this time, I had a journey in front of me and I ended up booking everything from last flight to first flight when having to travel from Luxor to Istanbul (I originally was taking the train from Luxor to Cairo and changed my mind when I saw the price and ease …

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Exploring the Valley of the Kings & Luxor’s West Bank!

On 17 Apr 20239 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, Vlog2 Comments

Hi all! The Valley of the Kings is a must-see for any visitor to Luxor, situated on the West Bank of the Nile. And what better way to get there than to hop on a motorbike? Check out the vlog! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on1pSMYtn_U Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Visions of Skopje!

On 15 Apr 20239 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn travel photographyLeave a comment

Howdy all! Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia, a country once part of Yugoslavia wedged between Greece, Albania, Kosovo and Bulgaria. Check it out as I saw it a few weeks back now! Enjoy! Catching up next to the Vardar River Millenium Cross on Mt Vodno Double Decker Bus Mt Vodno Cable Car Mt …

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Braving Luxor in the Shadows of Temples!

On 13 Apr 20232 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, Vlog2 Comments

Hey all! Check out the latest vlog where I hit Luxor, Egypt and visit two AMAZING temples in Luxor and Karnak Temples! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5zgVhCTNm8 Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never End!

Sofia Shines…

On 11 Apr 20232 Apr 2023 By Andy RoamsIn travel photography9 Comments

Howdy all! Time to show some of my first photos from Eastern Europe from this trip, and it's the Bulgarian capital where I stopped after an all-day bus ride from Istanbul! Enjoy - it's actually a very attractive city! 🙂 Statue of Sveta Sofia - a controversial statue that replaced one of Lenin Statue at …

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An Orcadian Abroad

A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

Salsaworldtraveler'sblog

my mind platter

exposing the inner-world of my brain

Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog 2.0

My second blog page

get cracking, start packing

Lookoom

Put pictures on your travel dreams

Angelart Star

The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.

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