Destination: United Kingdom

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 [573]

    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 >

Photos: England 2010

Tue, 7 May 2013 | By travelingtime | Photo Gallery

Phew

Mon, 6 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [280]

Action packed couple of days. VisiteMather national gallery yesterday where the conversation was interesting than the art. This was followed by watching my first EPL game live in a pub during happy hour - pretty sure I was going for Arsenal (the red ... Read more >

Photos: Pete and Bev's Wedding

Sun, 5 May 2013 | By steve_and_emma | Photo Gallery

Fundraising

Sun, 5 May 2013 | By alicegwynne | Views [411]

‘So what is it you’re actually going to be doing out in Tajikistan?’   ‘Umm……’   Ah, the one, simple question I had failed to answer and when I realise my mistake ... Read more >

Tags: fundraising, tajikistan

Photos: London

Sun, 5 May 2013 | By jessiejames | Photo Gallery

The Start Up: Unemployed and Homeless

Sun, 5 May 2013 | By jessiejames | Views [521]

    Hi All, So my new adventure has begun. I'm finally in London - unemployed and homeless, and doing my best to get that sorted soon. Otherwise comfortable bridge suggestions are welcomed (along with any cardboard boxes you might ... Read more >

Tags: bridges, brockwell common, homeless, sun shines on london, unemployed

Marry me

Sat, 4 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [156]

Taking a walk to Buckingham Palace today - wish me lucK with Prince Harry!

Dancing in Piccadilly

Sat, 4 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [233]

A night out in Piccadilly Circus... Amazing the over reliance I have on iPhone maps! Emerging above ground from the tube I was met with way too many streets and without my compass I was forced to rely on the kindness of strangers (and their iPhone maps!).... Read more >

King's Cross St Pancras

Sat, 4 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [275]

I've officially started my backpacking experience by checking into a backpackers - go figure. I'm in the London version of Sydney's Kings Cross... I know, what was I thinking!! Bit of an issue at check-in... Apparently didn't have what I booked (12 bed ... Read more >

The Time Line

Fri, 3 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [246]

So yesterday after cruising the Thames - past the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Tower Bridge - I made my way to Greenwich. After taking the the climb up the Royal Observatory hill I was able to stand one foot in the east, one in the west on ... Read more >

Richmond

Thu, 2 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [215]

So I'm in Richmond at the moment sitting in a pub on the Thames drinking my first pint of the holiday - my first of many I predict! Lovely weather again making the coat I bought yesterday unnecessary. Also sat on the top of a double decker bus today ... Read more >

Trafalgar Square

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 | By etak91 | Views [198]

Currently sitting on the fountain at Trafalgar Square! The weather is beautiful and made a morning trip to Harrods and Wesminster fantastic! Couldnt resist some selfies in front of the Houses of Parliament... It is my favourite place in London!