Destination: United Kingdom

Lima - Day 1

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 | By dan_powell | Views [333] | Comments [2]

I spent most of the day in bed after leaving the others as i was rather tired from the flight. When i woke the next morning I heard english voices in the corridor. i went out to explore and found people from the travel group that i´m joining up with.... Read more >

Travelling to Cornwall, Stonehenge and other stories

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 | By the_koetsys | Views [854] | Comments [1]

Sunday 18 th to Thursday 22 nd July 2010. We were to head to Cornwall and first night’s accommodation was booked at a place named Saltash, to the west of Plymouth. Did we go directly there or did we take the Treseder route? We did not arrive ... Read more >

Photos: Northern England

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 | By nomad_kiwis | Photo Gallery

Photos: Peru

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 | By dan_powell | Photo Gallery

Getting to Lima

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 | By dan_powell | Views [383] | Comments [3]

After a tearfull farewell with my parents the trip began. No sooner had i left my parents had I bumped in to Corrine Bailey-Rae. She was getting on the flight next to mine going to Barcalona. I however was on my way to Madrid. The only problem was ... Read more >

Northern England

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [1030]

From York we headed to the east coast and Scarborough with its famous beach and castle. From there we spent some time wandering over the North York Moors National Park and ended up in Thirsk which is the town that the serial 'All Creatures ... Read more >

Just up the road from Liz Hurley in the Cotswolds

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 | By cherylb | Views [1633]

CALLING FAMILY AND FRIENDS.... Visit us in the Cotswolds – we’re just up the road from Liz (Hurley, that is) and have a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a garden and a great pub across the road! That's how home exchange works - you get an amazing ... Read more >

Tags: home exchange, house swap, liz hurley, south africa, the cotswolds, the travelling prince home exchange

Photos: UK Trip

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 | By partners-in-crime | Photo Gallery

Photos: United Kingdom Adventures

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 | By princess2802 | Photo Gallery

Photos: Photo's for me

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 | By dan_powell | Photo Gallery

Introduction

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 | By dan_powell | Views [300]

So its the day of departure so i thought i should write an introduction. I'm feeling quite nervous now however my bag is all packed and sat in the hall. I start off by flying from Heathrow to Madrid and the on to Lima. I'll arrive at 05:40 local time ... Read more >

How to earn your cupcakes

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 | By princess2802 | Views [857]

I prepared for my follow up cycle around London by arriving very early and watching the clouds tear over Holborn Circus with a coffee in my hand and face soaking up any  sunshine trying to peer through the grey murk of the morning. I'm getting used to ... Read more >

24. take a ride in a double decker bus

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 | By lauren-farr | Views [340]

okkk so it was an open top sight seeing bus of london but it was still double decker so it counts! no argument

The right time for a new tattoo?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 | By princess2802 | Views [687] | Comments [2]

Camden triggers those in the know to ask about Amy Winehouse and whether or not I saw her. It's the ultimate stop for all your alternative and tattoo desires. However, tucked away neatly in Camden Lock is a plethora of market stalls with some very funky ... Read more >

16. see buckingham palace

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 | By lauren-farr | Views [297]

Yes yes we did complete this task. Tea and scones at Buckingham palace with the queen one morning we did.OK maybe we didn't quite get that friendly with her majesty but we did see the palace