Destination: United Kingdom

macbackpackers..day 1

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 | By jess_dan | Views [776] | 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 [441]

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 [728]

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 [762] | 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 [187]

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 [474]

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

Mt Meru

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 | By murray_wilson | Views [1963] | Comments [4]

We have just got back from a 3 day trek on Mt Meru which was a combination of a walking safari and hill walk.  We organised the trek through a local company which supplied a guide, 3 porters and a cook - just for the 2 of us - felt like a colonial Shiab ... Read more >

Tags: meru, tanzania

Our Itinerary.

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 | By iannaomi | Views [333]

15th October - Heathrow to Bangkok 16th October - Bangkok to Hanoi 16th October - 22nd December - travel around Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia and possibly Thailand 23rd December - Singapore to Melbourne for Christmas with Miley, George, Lachie and the woowoowoowoos'!!! ... Read more >

London

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 | By katandstevie | Views [506] | Comments [1]

Our trip started last friday, with a tearful goodbye at Belfast City Airport.  After months (perhaps years?) of preparation, of wishing, of hoping...it finally began.  Slight drama just before we got on the plane - I lost my passport, luckily Stevie ... Read more >

Tags: apex hotel, london

Ebbs and Flows

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 | By taroso | Views [855]

Beneath London's streets the water pipes leak; they were installed the century before last, and are showing their age. All across London the roadworks continue; the water pipes are being dug up and replaced. By 2010, proclaim the signs, another Victorian ... Read more >

Gallery: Ross Stag

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 | By dennispeper | Photo Gallery