Destination: United Kingdom

Rowan 6 - 10 months

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 | By melissa | Views [2079] | Comments [1]

I thought it was about time I added some more Rowan pictures for you all to enjoy.. time just passes so quickly, it's hard to keep up! Here is Rowan on his first ever trolley ride.. looking like such a big boy! Rowan contemplating the freedom ... Read more >

Working my hamstrings

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 | By travelcrazed | Views [432]

The steep hills and streets of Edinburgh must exist to balance out all the drinking they do. Down the bottom of the Royal Mile, near Holyrood House and the ghastly Parliament Building, is Arthur's Seat. From street view, it's nothing impressive. A trail ... Read more >

Tags: arthurs seat, edinburgh

Mmm haggis!

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 | By travelcrazed | Views [560]

I highly recommend the Sandeman's 3 hour walking tour of Edinburgh. Our guide Andy was a fast-talking, enthusiatic Scottish lad who seemed to know all the old and new interesting tid-bits of the city. The tour started up The Royal Mile of course but ... Read more >

Tags: edinburgh, haggis, sandemans walking tour

Looking down on Durham and looking up at the Angel of the North

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 | By travelcrazed | Views [535]

I've been couch surfing for two weeks and already I'm an ambassador! John and I stopped by his mother's place on our way to Durham. She disapproves of her son hosting travellers but had yet to meet one. While John tinkered with her broken tv, his mother ... Read more >

Tags: angel of the north, durham, edinburgh, fringe festival

London for 1 Night

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 | By nncysf | Views [362]

because i'm crazy and didn't plan very well, i flew from mallorca via geneva to london for just ONE night and am now back at heathrow for a flight to frankfurt to connect to tallinn - a LOT of walking thru endless airport corridors, exacerbated by a ... Read more >

Along the Tyne

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 | By travelcrazed | Views [368]

Early Sunday morning, John took me out for a walk along the seven bridges whereby my constant mocking of the Tyne Bridge, a miniture version of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, must've gotten annoying. John is very keen on photography and so was a great walking ... Read more >

Week 24: Come rain, hail or shine

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 | By rachthe1st | Views [850]

It’s raining, it’s pouring and now it’s bright and sunny. Come rain, hail or shine is not a phrase I’m going to use again, especially in London because well, chances are it’s going to rain. When I got up early on Tuesday morning determined to get a ... Read more >

Wedddddding!!

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 | By partners-in-crime | Views [735]

Sooooo, goodbye Fenners, oh and Jo Walker  **sad face**. OOOooooo also I didn’t mention that we had some pictures done whilst we were in London – some ‘engagement’ pics – will try and upload them. We were really happy with them – they were great!! ... Read more >

Photos: London

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 | By rachthe1st | Photo Gallery

A day of food

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 | By travelcrazed | Views [502]

"So where are we going tonight?" asked Michael, the army man with a charming Scottish accent. "Guess" "Maggies," was his quick reply. Magnesia Bank pub is where my hosts Jana and Michael met. Jana caught Michael's eye ... Read more >

Tags: geordie, magnesia bank, newcastle

Photos: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 | By martin_rix | Photo Gallery

One Rainy Day in London

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [1405]

That's all the time we reserved for London on our two-month visit to England!   Connie and Sandy have  been friend for 30 years.  They began - and ended - their air force careers about the same time. Connie retired but Sandy stayed on with the government ... Read more >

Iceland's Plans to Cancel my Holiday

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 | By emily_mcd | Views [571]

So, my boyfriend and I were all psyched. A week on a little Croatian island; I have never been that far east and the thought of going to a country with beautiful untouched countryside and beaches which wouldn't be crawling with holiday makers (you know, ... Read more >

The Algarve, Portugal

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 | By emily_mcd | Views [774]

The beautiful empty beach stretches out in front of me as I turn the corner from harbour. All I can hear was the waves in the distance as the gently lap the sand and my flip flops tapping on the boardwalk as I walk towards the horizon. The sun ... Read more >

Tags: algarve, portugal

Bronte in Bronte country

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 | By travelcrazed | Views [681]

Bronteland, the streets are cobblestoned and steep. There aren't as many shops as I expected called 'Bronte (insert shop type here)'. There are the typical cute boutiques and cafes with snatches of west Yorkshire scenery in between. To the left, at ... Read more >

Tags: bronte, bronte falls, haworth, yorkshire