Destination: United Kingdom

London

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 | By mrandrew | Views [485]

Christmas For Christmas I went to Scotland where I was totally spoilt by relatives, most of whom I had never met. I didn't count but I think I got a dozen presents including a football jersey and a year's supply of toiletries. Between this, ... Read more >

Gallery: Maddam Taussads (London)

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 | By jamie_candice | Photo Gallery

Barnacre Selfbuild

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 | By wandering_jessa | Views [649]

So there I waited at the bus station in Liverpool, England, to be picked up by a stranger. It was January 21, 2008 and my desperate attemt to secape my mudane existance in Minnesota had finally come to this.  I had found a network online where folks ... Read more >

Gallery: Milford Sound

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 | By jamieandkate | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Lake Tekapo

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 | By jamieandkate | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Dolphins and Whales

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 | By jamieandkate | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Wales & England

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 | By jamie_candice | Photo Gallery

good morning

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 | By corbanthenomad | Views [584] | Comments [4]

Flight from atlanta was delayed six hours and sleep was as close as where I came from. Finally arrived from underneath the clouds at half past 1 pm and got to the base around 2:30 to a welcoming committee of sleepers in my room. Jetlag has been a killer ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

My Travel Itinerary...

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 | By sl0ggs | Views [1508]

My 7 flight ticket is scheduled as follows, but subject to change as I can extend from any point on the trip up to a year... (each subsequent date would then be automatically pushed back) Tomorrow, Heathrow to Bangkok 18th March Bangkok - Sydney (Highly ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

One day to go...

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 | By sl0ggs | Views [989] | Comments [2]

Today was pretty hectic again, man I'm tired... Sorted my last banking requirements and got some Bahts so I have cash when I arrive. Got the last few bits of kit sorted too and will do a full pack tonight and make an inventory to make sure I'm sorted ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Butterflies are here!!

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 | By sl0ggs | Views [1052]

Oh my god! Only a couple of days to go... shiiiiiiiiit! Exciting, and scary too. I spent all day today putting things in boxes and moving out of my (2nd floor) flat into storage. Fooking knackered now and still have some things to move tomorrow/Sunday ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

My last poker fix...

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By sl0ggs | Views [1616]

On the 12th of January I went across to play in what was to be my last poker 'fix' before I travel. Driving over I really couldn't be that bothered, although because it was to be my last game, and it was an APAT game, I was still up for it, I just didn't ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Nearly there...

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 | By soph804 | Views [519]

Having been planning our trip for nearly a year(!), we are almost there.  The nerves and excitement are kicking in, and we can't wait to get started. I just wish you could all come with us... :)

Tags: The Planning Phase

Gallery: Ben Venue

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By addictedtoadventure | Photo Gallery

My ascent of Ben Venue

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 | By addictedtoadventure | Views [525]

Hey all, Had a fantastic day recently when I went up the nearest mountian to me (right behind the hotel actually) called Ben Venue. Woke up unsure about what the weather was going to do and saw nothing but thick fog out the window but was so keen to ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains