Destination: United Kingdom

Skye

Sat, 17 Aug 2013 | By joannawong | Views [433]

I feel like I'm leaving Skye with a mixed bag of feelings. While I'm happy I made it out here and love the beauty of the isle, I feel slightly disappointed because I don't think I've done it justice with my visit.   Skye was one of the places ... Read more >

Tags: european adventure, outdoors, trekking, uk

Up, Up and Away!

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 | By ruthandklas | Views [294]

It's time for the adventure to start! The rucksacks are just about packed, 3 t-shirts for 6 months, yikes! Farewell sleepy Claverdon - Delhi here we come!! ;)

Highland Times

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 | By joannawong | Views [409]

The Scottish Highlands are really something. I traversed this amazing scenery this time by train. Unfortunately, even with a nearly solid nine hours sleep the night before, I found myself nodding off a lot, probably missing out on a lot of the scenic ... Read more >

Tags: european adventure, trains

Matt - A Close Shave

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 | By katescarlett | Views [317]

Sweeney Todd I had my first haricut and shave of the trip so far, and it was quite an experience. My moustahce was beginning to tickle my eyebrows when the wind blew, so a visit to Sweeney Todd's in the highlands was in order (please see photos).... Read more >

Photos: Scotland

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 | By katescarlett | Photo Gallery

Tasting notes

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 | By katescarlett | Views [282]

  Sweet rural fragrances with maritime flavours, and a midge-tinged finish It is a grey summer afternoon when the Petersborough Express spills us out onto Waverley Station in Edinburgh. We have spent the last few hours listened to the excited ... Read more >

Off to Scotland!

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 | By joannawong | Views [449]

Wow! That is what London is. I've had an amazing time in this awesome city catching up and creating fun with great friends. Chilling out in parks, visiting museums, partying - really just enjoying and getting to know the city for what it is. ... Read more >

Tags: cities, european adventure, friends, trains, uk

Photos: first leg...housesitting outside of bristol

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 | By michidoesoz | Photo Gallery

beginning of the end...

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 | By michidoesoz | Views [225] | Comments [1]

I was joking when I said my adventure starts in long Ashton but it couldnt be more true. I left the house share to save on rent and was lucky to find a lovely place with three beautiful four legged friends that needed looking after. I fell in love with ... Read more >

Tuesday 13 August

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [591]

All packed up to fly, luggage weight looking good and off to Oxford.  Spent the day checking out Oxford.  Went to one of the colleges - Christ Church, which during term is a living functioning part of the Uni. We booked the tour thankfully ... Read more >

Accommodation booked

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 | By southamerica | Views [196]

First 3 days booked.  Community hostel that is not for profit, investing in the local community.

7 Weeks To Go!

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 | By seasi | Views [154]

I'm 25, male, from the UK and a qualified Biomedical Engineer. I've got 6 months travelling South East Asia.  Starting in Thailand and then following the crowds.  A set route would have been a the logical step, but in reality, logical is ... Read more >

Monday 12 August

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [282]

Decided that Warwick Castle was the go.  Had some great memories of this and thought it would be right up Ian's tree, but since I was there last (a lot can happen in 30 years) it has gone incredibly commercial and is sort of more a kiddy theme ... Read more >

Sunday 11 August

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [258]

Had a lazy morning - the first one of them for a while before heading off to Martins for lunch with some of my English family - Pat, Martins family & Karens family (except Neil). Had a great afternoon - BBQ with some great food a few wines and great ... Read more >

Sweden..Denmark..Denmark..Sweden..and back again

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 | By ruthandklas | Views [368]

We're just back in the Midlands after a perfect little trip to Sweden for a few days to catch up with our family and friends before we head off to India next Thursday. Our first evening involved travelling between Sweden and Denmark approximately ... Read more >