Destination: United Kingdom

Jabs all done...

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 | By sl0ggs | Views [1203]

So, had my final course of jabs today, thank goodness! Glad to see the back of those... although to complete the course I have to have another Hep B jab in a years time! Pffft. All in all the course of Rabies and Hep B cost me £219! Ah well... had to ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Transformed travellers!

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 | By sandn | Views [670] | Comments [3]

Good Morning It is very early at Heathrow Airport.  The shops are shut, the lights are all out and we are EARLY for check in!!!!!!!!!!! Backpacks weigh 15kg each.  Certainly going to be a little more toned on our return.    Next Stop Madrid and then ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

The Trip

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 | By annamar810 | Views [777] | Comments [2]

We've just arrived at our hostel in aukland and although we are all desperate for the shower (24 hours travelling has not left us feeling too fresh) we've got two hours to kill before we can check-in and hence the over keen blogging. The flight was good ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

london dungeon plus the last few days

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 | By sare | Views [466]

i cant remember if i mentioned this or not.. and cant really be bothered going back to look.. we went to the london dungeons!!! For those that dont know.. its kind of like a themed underground walk thing with actors/staff dressed up as old time londoners ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Just The Start

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 | By sandn | Views [788]

Hello Everyone This is the beginning of our adventure.  We're just about the leave London and then heard all the way to Berkshire!!!!!!!!   Will keep you posted on our next move............ We hope you all enjoy our journal as it develops and have ... Read more >

Tags: packing & gadgets

Trip to the Chinese consulate

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 | By sarah_freedom | Views [542] | Comments [5]

this is as exciting as its got so far...but watch this space. oh and if I forget to update it's just coz I'm having too much fun. See you all in 6 months xx

Tags: The Planning Phase

Adventures So Far

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 | By kayley | Views [396]

hey kids, sorry its been so long but with the amount of adventures we've been having ive been needing all the rest i can. xmas was great fun, went to my grandparents' house and got looked after like kings, heaps of food, drink and love all around :)got ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Scotland Part 2

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 | By jamie_candice | Views [743] | Comments [1]

We headed up to Ulapool which is the furtherest north we have ever been and stayed at a B&B there. The place was an old Medical Practice and had stuffed animals which made it really creapy. As we came up the stairs to our bedrooms there was a really ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Arriving Back at Stansted - England

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 | By jamesanddan | Photo Gallery

updates

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 | By sare | Views [524]

so heres another probably well over due update.  starting back at christmas... cant remember if i actually wrote about this or not! xmas was at kayleys grandparents place and it was great! they were so sweet and although it didnt feel exactly like a ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Me

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 | By jubaloo | Photo Gallery

Pre Travel Problems

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 | By jubaloo | Views [567] | Comments [1]

So this is my first entry and I havent even left the country yet.I have accepted a contract to work in SOuth Korea for a year teaching English to 7-14 year olds. I have no idea what I am doing but I am told that is perfectly normal and I will be trained ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

singapore

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 | By llamas | Views [327]

Singapore is very mediocre. It appears to dodge any spark, intrigue or excitement as a dreaded threat that might make it interesting, and successfully becomes the only entry on my ‘major Asian cities to avoid’ list. Despite bad press, I really enjoy ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Vietnam

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 | By llamas | Views [395]

Vietnam Some countries have unfortunate positionings regarding the travelling circuit and Vietnam to me is one of them. Huge numbers of travellers arrive into Hanoi from either lazy Laos or rural southern China and this is always going to colour ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gnarly (g)Netherlands

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 | By zem | Views [732] | Comments [2]

Amazing 8 hours of bus joy from Paris to Utrecht.  Our driver was intriguing- he was living onboard and had a really neat set up encompassing the first few rows including complete wardrobe, coffee supplies and DVD collection which could all be conveniently ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures