Destination: United Kingdom

Xi'an

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 | By manjinder_nagra | Views [271]

Soon after arriving I went exploring to get my bearings around this wonderful walled city. On arrival it was surprisingly cold and cloudy. Hadnt planned to do any touristy stuff today but ended up going up the Bell and Drum Towers which are in the middle ... Read more >

Ranakpur et Jodphur

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 | By bixente | Views [614] | Comments [9]

Nous avons laisse la belle Udaipur derriere nous pour rejoindre Ranakpur et ses temples Jain au milieu de la jungle - aux 1441 colonnes toutes differentes (et une seule colonne oblique comme un signe de modestie de l'architecte envers la perfection ... Read more >

How all Sunday's should be

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 | By hannah_on_her_travels | Views [326] | Comments [1]

We hired bikes just outside of Blenheim, and decided today was the day to do our wine tour by bike into the wine region of Renwick in Malborough. A gorgeous day weather wise, we cycled to various vineyards and stop for a free tastings. Let me tell you ... Read more >

Lesson learnt, always check which campervan is yours......

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 | By hannah_on_her_travels | Views [350]

Picture this, pitch black, making my way back to the campervan late at night at the holiday park, in my own little world.  I open the door, look right, think to myself that our van doesn't look that way when the beds are put out. I look left and to my ... Read more >

Reached the South Island

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 | By hannah_on_her_travels | Views [296]

After a late night out in Wellington we took the Ferry across to Picton, a 3 hour crossing.  It was a beautiful day, a little chilly out on the main deck.  I had no idea it would take that long to get the South Island but the views along the way were ... Read more >

Still no skydive.....

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 | By hannah_on_her_travels | Views [327] | Comments [1]

Absolutly gutted that the skydive hasn't taken place yet.  We were all ready for it on the Wednesday, weather had improved and then we turned up and was informed it was too windy. So we decided to take the long drive to Wellington. Now making plans to ... Read more >

The Trek

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 | By didi | Views [560] | Comments [1]

Today we went for a trek in the jungle/forest. It was trek number 10 and took around 2 1/2 hours. Not sure how many K it was but it was lots of up hill. There was a great view from the top and we were litterally in the clouds and they came in real quick ... Read more >

Datong

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 | By manjinder_nagra | Views [291] | Comments [1]

How annoying - I had just written a whole page about Datong but somehow managed to lose it so this will be a short snippet I am afraid. Took an overnight train from Beijing to Datong and arrived around 7am (about and hour and a half later than due -... Read more >

Gallery: United Kingdom

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 | By babs | Photo Gallery

Cameron Highlands

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 | By didi | Views [541]

I am now in the Cameron Highlands. We caught a bus from KL to town in the hills. The bus was amazing. Fully reclining seats and air conditioning all the way. It was better than the plan. The highlands are beautiful. Very lush and full of tea plantations.... Read more >

TRAVEL NOTES - Cultural Learnings

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [821] | Comments [1]

We've heard some random things whilst travelling. Here are some of the curious things we've picked up. France: If you lose your driving license you are still allowed on the road if its to drive to work. But if that's too inconvenient you can ... Read more >

Gallery: India - part 2

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 | By bixente | Photo Gallery

Hi Lady what do you want? I give you good price...

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 | By manjinder_nagra | Views [492] | Comments [1]

Woke up late today around 11 ish and headed to the Temple of Heaven which quite simply is a devine wonder situated large park area. Apparently Emporers used to come here faxt and pray for a good harvest carrying out various rituals and given animal sacrifices.... Read more >

Getting there is half the fun

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 | By uk_traveller_2008 | Views [343] | Comments [2]

So my flight was to leave at 3:30pm on Friday and I was all set to catch the train but then Rach kindly offered to drive me out to the airport, so I accepted allowing me a bit more time to get my stuff together (yeah I will still packing on Friday ... Read more >

Yiheyuan (the Summer Palace)

Thu, 9 Oct 2008 | By manjinder_nagra | Views [515] | Comments [2]

Met my 2 travel companions at 9.30 am this morning to head to the Summer Palace which the Guide book says is one of the lovelies spots in Beijing and I have to say it got it spot on. Apparently the latter day imperial empress Dowager Cixi used (a former ... Read more >