Every holiday needs a great place to stay, and I couldn't have been happier at the Ora Beach Resort, in the community of Coron Coron in El Nido, Palawan, the Philippines. This 4-star hotel ticked all my boxes - come take a closer look with me! https://youtu.be/4wSEHelEjbQ Thanks for popping by! May the Journey Never …
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G’day all! Today I’ll be reviewing the sights of the capital of North Macedonia for you as part of my ongoing blog review of the trip I took a year ago from Dhaka, Bangladesh to Dakar, Senegal. North Macedonia was once part of the former Yugoslavia and was for a while known as the ‘Former …
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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This is it! The ULTIMATE tour at El Nido, the beautiful blue waters, the rocky islands, the beaches, the snorkelling! Join me as I take Tour C - one of the four tours regularly offered from El Nido to the waters and islands just off it, and take in the full experience! It's exhilarating! https://youtu.be/QdpLoPh7QdY …
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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Howdy all. After a few days in Istanbul on my Dhaka to Dakar Mission I was hitting the road to bash my way fast through Europe. I was really heading through Europe FAST – I was stopping in Sofia basically just to break the journey. I had considered taking a bus straight to Skopje, North …
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 …
Folks, I read about El Nido back before Covid first hit and had a trip all booked in May 2020. Of course, that never happened - until NOW! My first vlog from El Nido, Palawan and I explore the main little town here, taste a few things, marvel at the small mountains which are El …
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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 …
Howdy all. Well I've (approximately) reached Istanbul in my telling of the story of Dhaka to Dakar, and I think it was one of the most photogenic places I stopped on the whole trip. So I'm sharing a few photos of the significant places I saw. The Hagia Sofia - Catholic Church/Orthodox Church/Mosque/Museum/Mosque is unquestionably …
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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 Roams 