Destination: United Kingdom

Going Solo

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 | By chloe_in_asia | Views [484] | Comments [6]

Boys are travelling by moto and I'm travelling by bus - so this is where the real adventure begins! Some of you will think I'm brave and maybe some will think I'm crazy but it is so safe here and I am going to meet so many people along the way. Moving ... Read more >

Shropshire and Wales

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 | By kiwi_kids | Views [305] | Comments [1]

Well forgive me if this is brief but it's the third damn time I've tried to write it in 2 days and the internet keeps dying!!! Ok so last weekend we stayed with my friend Rory and his wife Julia on their farm near Wem in Shropshire. Had a lovely relaxing ... Read more >

Good morning vietnam!

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 | By chloe_in_asia | Views [492] | Comments [2]

Title too cheesy? Maybe, but technically it's true as we arrived in Ho Chi Minh at 12.30am last night. It was an eventful trip but once again an amazing adventure. The boat down the Mekong was loud, full and fairly uncomfortable but I didn't really notice ... Read more >

August - Notting Hill Carnival, England

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [1172] | Video

Location: Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, London, England Dates: Last Sunday and Monday in August Level of Participation: 3 – make a costume or float, or just wander along for some jerk chicken and a dance ... Read more >

Tags: england, notting hill carnival, world festivals

August - Edinburgh International Festival, Scotland

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [1159] | Video

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Dates: Last three weeks in August Level of Participation: 4 – no sleep till September Description: There could be no better location for the world’s largest arts ... Read more >

Tags: edinburgh international festival, scotland, world festivals

August - World Bog Snorkeling, Wales

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [1583] | Video

Location: Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales Dates: August Bank Holiday weekend (last Monday in August) Level of Participation: 5 – squelch into a peat bog Description: ... Read more >

Tags: wales, world bog snorkeling, world festivals

The United Kingdom

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 | By milko_rosie | Views [663]

LONDON & BRIGHTON Monday 13 th July It was an early start today, up at just after 6am to have showers, and pack up our camp site, and then drive down to the ferry. After checking into the ferry and getting into the campervan lane, we each ... Read more >

Visa Mayhem and Koh Samet

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 | By laura_street | Views [734] | Comments [5]

I spent my last few days at the orphanage playing with the kids. It was quite nice to go back after my week at the Community Project and there was a national holiday in Thailand on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week so the children didn't have ... Read more >

Photos: Lakes District

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 | By aptyson | Photo Gallery

"Lady, you want tuk tuk?"

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 | By chloe_in_asia | Views [347] | Comments [3]

If I hear one more driver ask me if i want a tuk tuk or a moto I think I might scream! No one seems to understand why people want to walk anywhere. I met an english girl this morning who was having the exact same problem - trying so hard to decline politely ... Read more >

Gallery: Inglaterra04

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 | By descalzo | Photo Gallery

Still phnom penh

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 | By chloe_in_asia | Views [286] | Comments [3]

Hey just a quick one as the computer is in demand. Killing fields this morning were completely soul destroying and emotionally draining. Cannot even begin to describe it. Tuk tuk home and went to the Russian Market to shop and chill out. Visited the ... Read more >

Gallery: London randoms

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 | By jamesandjulie | Photo Gallery

Phnom Penh (nom pen)

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 | By chloe_in_asia | Views [383] | Comments [4]

 Arrived safely everyone :) The bus journey was good - slept quite a lot so am ready to go see Phnom Penh now. Really really really dont worry about me. We found the most amazing Lonely Planet recommended hotel which is packed with travellers. Theres ... Read more >

Onto Phnom Penh

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 | By chloe_in_asia | Views [362] | Comments [4]

So I'm going to have to tear myself away from Siem Reap. It is a lovely city with such nice people. Everyone just wants a chat to practice their english and when they find out youre from london they want to know your favourite football team. Today I ... Read more >