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Settling down

Mon, 20 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [228]

Ah so I am officially an independent living and working girl of London! Working in an English pub is certainly an experience! And actually similar to working in a deli - just swap ham for beer. Actually I'm not sure which has more drunken ... Read more >

Packing completed.

Sun, 19 May 2013 | By gerry102 | Views [354]

Saturday 18th May Finished packing, 35 litre Eurohike Rucksack. Minimal clothing to lighten the load. Flight from Manchester to Lisbon Monday 20th then the beginning of 700 kilometre trek to Finisterre via Santiago de Compostella. Hope the summer ... Read more >

Tags: on the road

A 'place' I have visited

Sat, 18 May 2013 | By gaddy | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Hello there my name is Gary Copeland, I am 40 years old and live in Plymouth, England. I would like to be chosen for this opportunity because taking photos is a hobby of mine. I love the way that when you find something that inspires you, your mind just ... Read more >
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2013

A 'place' I have visited

Sat, 18 May 2013 | By ocean_explorer | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

My name is Gareth, i'm 23, from a not so sunny UK. A recent Archaeology graduate from University i now work a monotonous day/night job. I have a passion for all things outside above and below the water with an epic love for the sea. I have a thorough ... Read more >
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2013

Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Sat, 18 May 2013 | By joycelau | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

5 things I love to discover are new food, people, places, music and lifestyles – and documenting them. I lived in Malaysia for the last 19 years, until recently when I got the chance to study in the UK. For the first time ever, I saw seasons change ... Read more >
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A 'place' I have visited

Sat, 18 May 2013 | By pictspix | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

My name is Lindsay, I am 23 and originate from the Scottish Highlands. I graduated two years ago from Stirling University with a truly interesting and enjoyable degree in film and media with French. The pursuit of a career related to this (so far unfruitful, ... Read more >
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2013

Getting Domesticated

Fri, 17 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [203]

The last week has been spent figuring out and organising the next few months of my time living in the UK! I've scoured gumtree and spareroom for shared house listings. I've pursued avenues of work. I've tried to prepare myself for this next stage in ... Read more >

Bar Trials, Lobster Water and Safari Onesies

Mon, 13 May 2013 | By jessiejames | Views [892]

They said finding work was going to be hard... and touch wood on this next bit... but I sent out my first CV's on Tuesday and within hours had responses and interviews lined up. And that's how I found myself on trial in a bar two days later, ... Read more >

Tags: coldharbour lane, evil cab companies, job offers, lobster water, midnight pumpkins, moving house, safari onesies

1) Plane Issues

Sun, 12 May 2013 | By cwhistler | Views [326]

So, firstly getting here proved to be a challenge.... A 9.5 hour flight to Miami, a 5 hour wait in Miami, a 6 hour flight to La Paz and what was meant to be a 2.5 hour wait for my connection and internal flight to Cochabamba. So there I was sitting in ... Read more >

Stepping back in time

Fri, 10 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [232]

Today certainly felt like I was in another age. Bath has so much history - from the occupation of the Romans to the first coronation of the King of England to the Victorian expansion of the area. I started today with a free walking tour by a ... Read more >

Learning to enjoy my own company

Thu, 9 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [296]

Despite meeting many people, backpacking alone is still a huge lesson in coming to really rely on yourself and be content to enjoy a dinner and beer (with an ipad or tourist map to study, of course). Most of the time it is important to take your experience ... Read more >

Kings Cross - Dalston - Bath

Thu, 9 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [211]

The last couple of days have been crazy! I've said goodbye to 2 roommates, crashed on a friends couch, met the lead singer of band, watched an exciting end of a football match and consumed many a pint. I'm now hopefully spending a couple of ... Read more >

Foxes, Music and Commons Full of Cider

Tue, 7 May 2013 | By jessiejames | Views [576]

Wow I'm doing super well at this now... 2 stories in not so many days (hmm we'll see how long it lasts). So I've figured it out. My main problem with finding jobs and houses has to do with one very awesome friend, a long weekend, ... Read more >

Tags: bulmers, cider, clapham common, live music, sansa, sunset, the bedford, three foxes

King Henry VIII

Tue, 7 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [271]

Toured the Tower of London today... Was classic tourist listening to the audio guide and buying the souvenir book! Such an amazing piece of history... love the Tudor history and the Crown Jewels! Ah the wealth in that room! Tonight was spent ... Read more >