Destination: United Kingdom

King's Cross St Pancras

Sat, 4 May 2013 | By etak91 | Views [244]

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 [219]

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 [180]

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 [172]

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!

Finally here!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 | By etak91 | Views [185]

I have finally arrived in LONDON! So after a long flight - SYD > MEL > DXB > LHR - (business class, mind you) it felt so good to finally step off the plane and head onto the tube. My backpack is going to take a lot of getting used to and the ... Read more >

Today's the day!

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 | By rutha90 | Views [384]

Well, after all my preparations, nerves, saving money, trips to see people before I leave, buying things to take with me (which I probably won't be able to fit in) etc etc, the time has come!! My flight leaves at half nine tonight from Glasgow, so will ... Read more >

Tags: goodbyes, last minute, packing

And Finally

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 | By peterlee54 | Views [382]

So as I did last time I have kept track of my trip and I share some of the statistics with you all! This trip was over 113days of which I was in Europe for 91days; I stayed in 33 different places which including the nights in Benalmadena. It rained ... Read more >

Successful and Budget-Friendly trip to Krabi

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 | By krabi | Views [242]

More, the people are crazy about the travels, furthermore curious for saving money while they are on journey. Before vacation we have to plan a budget along with agenda and a destination to make a trip memorable and pocket-friendly. Doing shopping, strolling ... Read more >

Tags: flights ticket, travel deals

Photos: Out of the city and off the road

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 | By hashemgad | Photo Gallery

The adventure begins/ L'aventure commence

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 | By lnboulon | Views [201]

It was a cold winter day of December when we started to talk about taking 6 months off and have the trip of our life! A year and 1/2 later, here I am, ready to leave for the big adventure. For the first time in my life, I don't have a plan. I'm quitting ... Read more >

Catching a Moment - Goodbye Scotland

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By hashemgad | Views [274] | Scholarship Entry

The air was crisp. The clouds blanketed the sky, fractured and fragmented by rays of light which seeped like honey over the silent hills. The dew drenched grass seemed to shimmer as the car pulled up by the pavement. I walked down the gravel path, treading ... Read more >

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Sharing Stories - A Glimpse into Another's Life - Looking for Trouble

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By mjstinson | Views [181] | Scholarship Entry

“In the old days,” Colm says, “parades meant three solid days of violence. Now it’s more like three solid hours.” The five of us are clustered in the dark near the edge of the River Foyle, wearing the fluorescent orange jackets that identify us as emergency ... Read more >

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Catching a Moment - Significant insignificance

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By larredm | Views [174] | Scholarship Entry

Running my hands through the sand as I gather my thoughts, I feel relaxed and peaceful. It’s a warm night; humid but with a refreshing breeze. Pleasantly detached from my usual pragmatic conscience, I have been watching capricious flames dance above the ... Read more >

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Understanding a Culture through Food - the man called Joe!

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By filipina-persona | Views [164] | Scholarship Entry

'" The boys in the street just greeted me .hello joe! and i hate it".This didn't mean a thing to me until I've finally learned the ways and a bit of culture of an educated British guy. Will you always use a knife and a fork ? and he laughed so loud.This ... Read more >

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Catching a Moment - London Impromptu

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By mls | Views [170] | Scholarship Entry

‘The last one is yours,’ I said, holding out the plastic box reluctantly. A month earlier, I had walked in the living room and announced we were going to London – out of the blue, like all great ideas. ‘Um, why?’ had asked my flatmate. I had shrugged.... Read more >

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