Destination: United Kingdom

macbackpackers day two, three and four

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 | By jess_dan | Views [1115] | Comments [3]

Dear all, Day two began with quick toast and coffee..british marmite is nothing like marmite at home, and then we were onto our first stop at the Rogie Falls, just west of Inverness. The falls were beautiful and there was a huge bridge going over ... Read more >

Gallery: faskally, Girls night Out!!!

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 | By melwhite14 | Photo Gallery

Macbackpackers Crew!!!

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 | By melwhite14 | Views [653] | Comments [1]

Hi guys, well we are about half way round Scotland, and its been very beautifull…. Even tho the weather hasn’t really been all sun and shine, but you wouldn’t get that here anyway. So we set off on Monday, made our way into Pitlochry to get on the ... Read more >

Zanzibar

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 | By murray_wilson | Views [980] | Comments [4]

First a big thankyou for all your comments - we are enjoying getting your feedback and news. Currently we are in Zanzibar town (Stone Town) having just had 4 days on the beach on the east coast of the island.  Rhonda really enjoyed it - just filling ... Read more >

Tags: tanzania

Pre trip nerves and excitment!

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 | By hellie_and_bracey | Views [483]

It's hard to believe that the trip we've been discussing since I was ill in hospital is already here.  We fly to New Zealand on Saturday 20th Sept- less than 3 days to go!!  I have 1 more day in work and the pre trip preparations are virtually complete ... Read more >

macbackpackers..day 1

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 | By jess_dan | Views [827] | Comments [4]

Dear all, Finally something exciting to write about, writing about our cleaning and drinking skills was getting slightly repetitive. Right now I’m at the hostel in the isle of skye, listening to the sink in our room gurgling like its about to spit ... Read more >

Gallery: Macbackpackers tour

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 | By jess_dan | Photo Gallery

@ home in Hull counting down the days!!!

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 | By piesontour | Views [507]

weds 17thsept08 THE COUNTDOWN!!!!!!! 5 days Well its nearly here! I have begun to get really excited about my trip now! Tomorrow will be even more exciting as i am going to pack my rucsack properly for the train trip to London on Friday! ... Read more >

Gallery: Season end

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 | By chloe | Photo Gallery

Winding down

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 | By chloe | Views [802]

Well, The sun has gone, the hills are copper coloured and the Disco is only on Friday and Saturday nights....yes, the season is winding down on Scilly. Its been a rubbish summer, theres no other way of looking at it, mostly rain or mist or wind or ... Read more >

Jolly Old London

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 | By sylvia_aiko | Views [864] | Comments [2]

Michelle and I left DC yesterday and took an overnight flight to London.   We didn’t get much sleep on the plane, and England time is ahead of DC time, so we basically lost a whole night and are now severely sleep deprived.   But no worries, we’re ... Read more >

Tags: heathrow, london

Bus Rides And A Passion For Writing

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 | By kooju | Views [244]

So when I travel on the bus on the way home from work (hey, it's better then clocking up the mileage on my vintage wheels!) I see people, places and incidents that always make me want to write something. Today I got to thinking about stereotypes ... Read more >

Northern Ireland

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 | By aptyson | Views [543]

Spent a weekend up in Northern Ireland during September. It turned out to be a fantastic short break and it seemed to me like one of those destinations which is tailor-made for a two-day stay. After arriving in Belfast after a smooth flight up on Aer ... Read more >

Gallery: Northern Ireland

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 | By aptyson | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Tas - On tour in Bernie

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 | By mike-annie | Photo Gallery