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Day 6 - Kilimanjaro - Sumit-O-Rama

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 | By simonehawkins | Views [390]

'I Slept like a fat baby girl.... with alot of nerves'! It's here. It's snowed even more. It's pitch black. I'm having a quick morning wizz by the side of the tent when from above (we are camped on a steep slope) an Amercican lady shines ... Read more >

Day 7 - Kilimanjaro - The whole cow

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 | By simonehawkins | Views [383]

'I slept like a happy fat baby girl (with sore feet and a cough) - and a full one... afterall - I've eaten an entire cow!' This morning was tough. Not physically (or not at least that bad) - but emotionally. I've really bonded with my boys, enjoyed ... Read more >

Day 5 - Kilimanjaro - I'm in the same pants......

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 | By simonehawkins | Views [276]

Yawn! 'I slept like a fat baby girl!' Today starts off with a short but steep climb out of Karanga on compacted scree with wide views. We are seeing brilliant vistas of Kilis sumit, it's truely breath taking, scary, beautiful, dangerous and simply ... Read more >

Day 4 - Kilimanjaro - You call that a wall?

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 | By simonehawkins | Views [344]

I slept like a very fat baby girl! Stretching and taking note of all the joint aches and pains I realise I don't feel so bad after such a hideous day before. And then I open the tent.  Last night in the dark I missed seeing the Great Barranco ... Read more >

Day 3 - Kilimanjaro - Search Party No#1

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 | By simonehawkins | Views [262]

Praygood: 'How'd you sleep?' Me: 'Like a fat baby girl!' I love waking up on the mountain. Only had to get up for a wiz twice during the night, so not too bad, cold out - but you sleep with an empty bladder, not a full one. The five golden Kili ... Read more >

Day 2 - Kilimanjaro - like a fat baby girl.....

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 | By simonehawkins | Views [394]

Had a morning wee (in the bushes of course) - the Diamox is starting to kick in - (Altitude meds) before everyone got up. The loos are... ummmmm hard to take first thing in the morning! And just as I was finishing.... wondered what the noise was above ... Read more >

Day 1 - Kilimanjaro - Jambo Jambo

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 | By simonehawkins | Views [260]

Soooo - the official guide said 'after completing the necessary registration formalities at Lemosho National Park gate, we drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho Road head. It is an easy day of walking up ... Read more >

Arrange a Cocktail Wedding Reception

Wed, 9 Sep 2015 | By hodress | Views [201]

Cocktail wedding receptions can be both stylish and cost effective, and make it easier on a tight budget to still give your guests an elegant experience. Here are some suggestions on holding a cocktail wedding reception. Prepare your guests. To inform ... Read more >

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Why Gabo inspires me to travel

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By sarepaduncan | Views [507] | Video | Scholarship Entry

For the last 10 years I have documented life in Colombia, both as an expat and a traveller. It has become a bit of a mission of mine to share what life is like in the country, which still faces harsh stereotypes and misunderstanding. I usually write about ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia

My Father's Travels

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By rosemaryg | Views [538] | Video | Scholarship Entry

My name is Rosemary and I'm a recent media arts graduate. To me, adventure is a central part of life. Telling people's stories is a lifelong passion of mine. I still remember when I, at the age of four, realised that I wanted to be a storyteller like ... Read more >

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Meet Maria

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By worldnomadsscholarship | Views [326] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I am an aspiring producer and director of travel and food based content for television, film and web based platforms. I've had a couple of careers but I have finally found my calling. I am a Masters of Media student at RMIT (one year through), with a ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia

Why I Left Home...

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By leisl | Views [242] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I love getting to the heart of someone and finding out what makes them the way that they are. My aim is to find the joy in people and their stories. I'm a firm believer that everyone has that one thing that makes them excited, breathless, teary or exhilarating ... Read more >

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Writing out of a Suitcase

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By melila | Views [339] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Recently I’ve been connecting with people from all walks of life, helping to tackle their barriers as I place them into work. I’ve enjoyed my job as an employment consultant, but I’m restless too, itching to get out and explore the threads that tie people ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia

Annie

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By hdavis | Views [200] | Comments [2] | Video | Scholarship Entry

My name is Harriet and I am from London, currently living in Byron Bay Australia. I recently decided I needed a new challenge so I gave up my 9-5 job and booked a flight to the other side of the world to get out of my comfort zone. This has so far been ... Read more >

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Never Stop Exploring

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By yasib | Views [2162] | Comments [2] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Taking my brand new camera out of the box I quickly read through the instruction booklet moments before I am to meet my subject. I think I’ve grasped the basics by the time he arrives – late because he couldn’t bring himself to get out of a hot shower.... Read more >

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