Destination: Australia

The Beginning.........

Thu, 1 Aug 2013 | By grahammac | Views [888]

Hi everyone!   Here is my blog or online diary of my trip of a lifetime to Kilimanjaro  in Tanzania & altitude sickness allowing, a climb to the top.  Followed by a short photographic  Kenyan  safari to ... Read more >

Tags: altitude, dragoman, g adventures, hiking, holiday, kenya espresso safaris, kilimanjaro, photography, trekking, wildlife

"Give to me miles of tall Evergreens, the smell of the ocean, and a cool mountain breeze"

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 | By darcyleggett | Views [867]

I checked one adventure off the Aussie bucket list--The Blue Mountains! I had one of the best days I have had in Australia! I was so lucky that a friend that I made used to live in the Blue Mountians and was keen on having an adventure day! I ... Read more >

Day One

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 | By wynpayet | Views [198]

I'm in Changi Airport. A place a remember from my childhood. You see, I'm a Seychellois-Australian. And when I was younger, the main route back to my family's home in the Seychelles was via Singapore; one of the greatest transit hubs in ... Read more >

Tags: airport lounges, transit

Photos: Afternoon tea at the Ritz

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 | By asteinthal | Photo Gallery

Day two - London

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 | By asteinthal | Views [206]

Well Karen and I have woken to some rain today which is a bit of a pill.  After brekky we ventured off to Harrods which was a nice walk to the Knightsbridge area.  We then caught a cab to selfridges, had some lunch and then headed home to get ... Read more >

Berlin -> Prague

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 | By deanm | Views [374]

  I'm writing this on the train from Berlin to Prague, though I'll post it when I'm able. Talking with a Swiss guy yesterday I find out that we're both taking the same train to Prague, his name is Dario, he's couch surfing in Prague for a couple ... Read more >

Tags: berlin, prague, pricks, travel thoughts

A Leap of Faith

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 | By wynpayet | Views [145]

A Leap of Faith. Thats what I wanted. That unsteady feeling in my chest that seems to suggest that my whole life my just fall apart based upon the decision I make next. I had made safe, secure and predictable decisions in life. I wanted to get out ... Read more >

Photos: London

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 | By asteinthal | Photo Gallery

Day one the journey begins

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 | By asteinthal | Views [240]

Well hi everyone got into London this morning all fresh and rosy after a blissful 1 hour sleep in a 24 hour flight! All thx to two little cherubs in the row behind me! i made it to the ritz as u can see from the photos, it really is a beautiful hotel, ... Read more >

Ready, set, go!

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 | By elliott_jahan | Views [241]

We are all packed and nearly ready to go. Arriving into Delhi on the 1st of August, coming from cold raining Goolwa and looking forward to the increase in temperature. Just need to fit in one more walk along the beach before we go.  

Tags: leaving

28/07/2013 Drysdale River Station (Kalumburu Road)

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 | By pauline | Views [665]

Got up  at 5.30am , got fire going for breakfast and headed off  at 8am . The road was very corrugated and we experimented with different speeds ranging from 20kph to 60kph. There were a few creek crossings and Yvonne (AKA crocodile ... Read more >

Tags: gibb river road, kalumburu road, kimberley, western australia

Pre-trip freakout.

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 | By lliddell | Views [255]

So I'm sitting here and I've got my passport, my flights, my backpack and my board. My exchange applications have been approved, I have sufficient bank to last the whole 6 months (hopefully), I've got a house sorted in Gdl and a lift from the airport ... Read more >

Tags: brisbane, family, guadalajara, home, mexico, packing, panic, pre-trip anxiety

27/07/2013 Hann River (Gibb River Road) (FC #11)

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 | By pauline | Views [582]

The 3 of us went for morning loop walk around Mount Elizabeth Station complete with a couple of creek crossings, horses, kangaroos, wallaroos  and egrets. The  11km drive on the so called 'easy road' to a Gorge on the station property ... Read more >

Tags: gibb river road, kimberley, western australia

The day before the big trip

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 | By asteinthal | Views [218]

Hi everyone, I am busy packing and doing last minute things and feeling a tensy bit nervous about the journey ahead.  I have been trying to contact my irish relatives about where I am staying, I am sure I will have a bed somewhere!  The trip ... Read more >

26/07/2013 Mount Elizabeth Station (Gibb River Road)

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 | By pauline | Views [478]

Today headed off to do the walk to Manning Gorge with Laurie who was trying to convince me to make the 600km return trip to Mitchell Falls. He was prepared  to travel with me and let the others go ahead but I would have to do the return trip ... Read more >

Tags: gibb river road, kimberley, western australia