Destination: United Kingdom

about to leave (touch wood)

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 | By wilding-bartlett | Views [951]

Emily and I have been packing through the night! We have written, ticked and scribbled over countless "to do" lists and finally at 4.10 am think we are all set to treck down to the bus station at 5am. Seeing as our plane leaves Heathrow at ... Read more >

Tags: packing

Belfast and Northern Ireland

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 | By juliethenomad | Views [662]

I had only planned on staying in Belfast for two nights but ended up staying four, I loved it! The hostel I stayed at was like staying in a sketchy frat house. Luckily the people I was bunked up with were amazing so the fact that we had to run around ... Read more >

Living in Bonnie Scotland OR How Saying 'Aye' Makes You Sound Like A Seagull From "Finding Nemo"

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 | By hannahandemma | Views [1723] | Comments [4]

Hello Friends! We seriously neglected this blog given the craziness of the last few months, but have no fear, as I am still currently unemployed, running out of things to do, and desperately requiring some intellectual stimulation (that does not ... Read more >

Tags: awesomeness, canada, edinburgh, scotland, u.k

Photos: Christ the Redeemer

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 | By peterlee54 | Photo Gallery

Christ The Redeemer

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 | By peterlee54 | Views [541] | Comments [1]

Ok so I still have that silly grin, but so do most of the people around me. The trip up Corcovada Mountain to the statue of Christ the Redeemer was the highlight of the day. The views are amazing and it really is exciting to at a world recognised ... Read more >

I'm getting funny looks!

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 | By peterlee54 | Views [533]

Hi guys Well what a day. I keep getting funny looks from all those around me.   thinks it's because I got a silly grin on my face all the time. I just cannot believe that I'm really in RIO!! Took my life in my hans and when to see Sugarloaf Mountain ... Read more >

Photos: Sepilok

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 | By tom-raleigh | Photo Gallery

Leaving Tomorrow

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 | By shezma | Views [326]

Just doing the final preparations for the flight tomorrow morning. I will be flying via Mumbai, so fingers crossed it goes well. See you on the other side...

Getting ready to rumble

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 | By peterlee54 | Views [559] | Comments [5]

This is the last week before I start this incredible journey. I am just making sure that all the plans are in place for the first week and that I have got all the things I need, Passport Money, insurance etc.

Photos: UK and Ireland 2010

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 | By juliethenomad | Photo Gallery

Val D'Isere

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 | By melissa | Views [769]

I've posted the pictures from our ski holiday.  We had an excellent time.. lots of fresh snow before we arrived (and fresh snow one night, just to keep the powder topped up).. blue skies.. great chalet mates.. great chef.. and great fun.  This is our ... Read more >

Photos: Val D'Isere

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 | By melissa | Photo Gallery

Snow on snow

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 | By melissa | Views [500]

We got even more snow after Christmas.. huge piles of it.  Enjoy the pictures!

Photos: Surrey Snow

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 | By melissa | Photo Gallery

First Two Weeks!

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 | By juliethenomad | Views [681] | Comments [3]

Well for a self proclaimed 'organized person' I started my trip off scurrying around like a chicken with my head cut off and packing the morning of my departure as I had stayed up all night tidying up all those lose ends that you end up with when ... Read more >