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Tag: Turkey

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!

Wordless Wednesday – Blue Mosque, Istanbul

On 30 Nov 202225 Nov 2022 By Andy RoamsIn travel photography4 Comments

Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!

Destination of the Month – Istanbul

On 24 Jul 202223 Jul 2022 By Andy RoamsIn Middle East, travel13 Comments

Howdy all, and today I though would turn attention to a country which has been growing in popularity as a destination in the last year or so, and that is Türkiye, and to be more precise, the amazing city of Istanbul, formerly Constantinople. Although the capital moved a long time ago now to Ankara, Istanbul …

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The Lonely Planet Book that Inspired Me Most!

On 5 Dec 202123 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel, travel planning, travel stories8 Comments

Today I have my hand on a copy of my favourite EVER Lonely Planet book, one full of inspiration - From Istanbul to Kathmandu!

Sunday Spotlight – Ephesus, Turkey

On 29 Aug 202118 Aug 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel tips10 Comments

Take a look at an ancient city in Turkey on today's 'Sunday Spotlight', featuring destination: Ephesus!

Istanbul – Through My Lens

On 4 May 202120 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn photography, travel7 Comments

Come take a look at the city that sits on TWO continents - Turkey's AMAZING Istanbul!

City Rumble – Jerusalem Versus Istanbul

On 22 Apr 202114 Jan 2021 By Andy RoamsIn travel14 Comments

It's the last Rumble in the sort of second round repo charge thingy. From here on things will get really serious! Fifteen cities stand ready to face each other having passed this stage successfully, and they wait for one final city to join them. Who will it be?

Foto Friday – Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Turkey

On 27 Nov 202010 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel8 Comments

Foto Friday now takes you to destination Turkey, and the ancient city of Ephesus. This facade is for the 'Library of Celsus', and I think it's amazing that it still stands when the rest of the building does not! Thanks for popping by - May the Journey Never End!

Epic Journeys – Tabriz, Iran, to Istanbul, Turkey

On 26 Nov 202010 Oct 2020 By Andy RoamsIn travel11 Comments

At 1813 kilometres, I think this is longest travel story I have written about in my ‘Epic Journeys’ series. Come join me as I take a single bus from Tabriz to Istanbul!

Gallipoli – Through My Lens

On 26 Apr 2018 By Andy RoamsIn Australia, photography, travel, travel photography2 Comments

Hi folks! Anzac Day was yesterday. I didn't have time with work to set out a post with loads of photos, but I have this morning. So here are most of the photos I took back in 2004 when I visited the Gallipoli Peninsula and Anzac Cove in Turkey. Lest We Forget.

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An Orcadian Abroad

A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget

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get cracking, start packing

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Put pictures on your travel dreams

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The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.

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