Destination: United Kingdom

FINALLY TIME TO GO

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 | By rxchelmason | Views [496]

So… first ever post is here!! After waiting a long ten months, I have finally defeated all obstacles in my path, and am ready for my new adventure. Exams are done, uni decided upon, and money raised through part-time work (big up Sainsbury’... Read more >

Tags: cusco, goodbye england, on my way, peru, travel, volunteering

A Country Affair

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 | By the_life_of_lady_laura | Views [738]

When it comes to weekends, we are always looking for interesting things to do locally. England is a land of seasonal events. In spring farmers open their fields so you can view their bluebells, in winter you can rug up and enjoy a cider by a warm fire ... Read more >

Tags: country, dogs, england, fair, local, posh, uk, weekend, west sussex

Edinburgh pt 2

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 | By andywu217 | Views [423]

After a couple of nights of staying out, its finally time to cruise around on my own for a bit. I woke up this Sunday morning and spent some time grocery shopping for meals to cook around. I was able to walk up to arthur’s seat a bit but there ... Read more >

Tags: arthurs seat, coffee weather, edinburgh

Bonita Buenos Aires

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 | By dancinnadz | Views [770] | Comments [1]

It was our first super early start this morning to get the ferry from BA to Montevideo at 9am. We're now en route so it's given me time to talk about our first few days in the city, which has been non stop!   We landed in a fogged-over city ... Read more >

Tags: argentina, buenos aires, city, meat, south america, uruguay

Roon the Globe the opposite direction..

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 | By dancinnadz | Views [893]

It's been a long time coming but i am finally getting to fulfil my dream of reaching the continent of South America. This was something i wanted to do as part of my trip 5 years ago but just didn't have the time or funds to manage it. So here i am, ... Read more >

Tags: argentina, backpacking, brazil, flashpacking, south america, travel, uruguay

Aussie buying a campervan in the UK

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 | By eliseharri | Views [1101]

G'day. I want to right this blog because I have just bought a van to travel in the UK, and I’ve had a few difficulties along the way, and surprisingly I could not find any advice on buying a car here in the UK if you are a traveller. There was ... Read more >

Tags: aussieinuk, buyingavaninuk, roadtrip, ukvanlife, vanlife

Edinburgh Pt 1

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 | By andywu217 | Views [476] | Comments [1]

When leaving glenridding, it was a quiet morning, pretty much spent the day resting a lot! I was able to walk around the lake and eat with the peacefulness. I was able to try some English proper tea and a broccoli and cheddar cheese soup. The proper ... Read more >

Tags: edinburgh, haggis, oink

Helvellyn June 2016

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 | By andywu217 | Views [460]

Crazy day as I woke up at 6:00 am in the morning to catch a train to Penrith to ride a bus to Glenridding due to me reading a bus schedule wrong. The ride on the bus was actually magnificent as it cruised along Ullswater lake in the different villages.... Read more >

Tags: helvellyn, hiking

Lake Windermere June 2016

Thu, 9 Jun 2016 | By andywu217 | Views [522]

Today was crazy as I left the hostel a bit early to make sure I got to my train. The train was delayed but I found these cool waiting stools. Essentially its just a diagonal stool that you lean on but don't really stool. Great learning experience for ... Read more >

Tags: amberside, beautiful, cozy village, lakes, windermere

Manchester United June 2016

Tue, 7 Jun 2016 | By andywu217 | Views [450]

Today I got to see the wonderful Manchester United stadium. Never have I even had an interest in soccer, but I decided to see the stadium to immerse myself in the culture that defines itself here in Europe! Football has quite a history spanning back ... Read more >

Tags: manchester united, manchester united stadium, soccer

Manchester, UK June 2016

Mon, 6 Jun 2016 | By andywu217 | Views [630]

Over the last day I have finally hit Manchester my first destination! Was really scared coming off of the plane and didn't even realize how to get from the airport to where my hostel is! Finally found the hostel and checked in with alot of patience. ... Read more >

Tags: john rylands, manchester, musuem of science and industry

Photos: Last week in London - part 3

Sat, 28 May 2016 | By shire_girl | Photo Gallery

Brighton to the left of me, Hastings to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you.

Sun, 22 May 2016 | By the_life_of_lady_laura | Views [674]

It’s far to say that I’ve suffered a fair amount of ‘cabin fever’ since moving to the UK. Although I wouldn’t say I am outdoorsy, I do enjoy being outside on occasion and have missed having a back yard. Unfortunately, we ... Read more >

Tags: aussies, cabin fever, expats, new job, travel, uk

Photos: Last week in London-part 2

Sat, 21 May 2016 | By shire_girl | Photo Gallery

Photos: Last week in London - part 1

Fri, 6 May 2016 | By shire_girl | Photo Gallery