Destination: United Kingdom

Big BankOk!!

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 | By sassybabe | Views [543]

Our big quest for today was trying to find a Bangkok bank as it turns out we had each bought enough Baht to employ a person for a year! We decided that the most sensible move was to first go to the Royal Palace to have a nose around.  So once again ... Read more >

Tags: Snow

Watch Out Bangkok....We're Here!!!!!!

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By sassybabe | Views [778] | Comments [2]

Upon our arrival in Bangkok we were instantly hit by the 33 degree heat....let's face it when you come from a country basking in a glorious winter sun that places the surrounding air at a refreshing -3 it's a bit of a shock to the system to land tired ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Salvador and Sao Paulo

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By angelas_away | Views [444] | Comments [1]

I love Salvador! I was gutted to leave on Saturday, and if I´d been able to change my flights and just stopped off at Sao Paulo on the way to Peru, I would´ve done. Had so much fun there - I met three girls at the hostel and we took off for 2 days to ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Dare I say it...Contiki

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By bonnie_mud | Views [2387]

So after a wonderful and overwhelming first few days on the other side of the continent I was ready or maybe not so ready to jump on the dare I say it…Contiki bus. After a long negotiation with myself whether or not to take the 12 day whirl around ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

London Times

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 | By bonnie_mud | Views [1111]

After a sleep-less flight from New York City, a 2 hr immigration line, a pulled shoulder heaving all the luggage through Heathrow Airport and a tube ticket in the direction of Cockfosters (try not laughing at this when sleep deprived) we arrive ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Ireland

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 | By jamie_candice | Photo Gallery

Stinky Heaven!!

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 | By sassybabe | Views [697] | Comments [4]

After an unplanned late start our second day commenced.  Due to our long lay in we had missed breakfast which at first didn't concern us but later our acid indigestion soon provided a strong reminder of how important a meal breakfast is! Our first stop ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

4 days and counting..

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 | By jule5 | Views [634]

Ok, I think we're pretty much ready for the off?...bags almost packed, jabs, gadgets (you know how I love my technology ;o) guides, tickets, passport and a few bucks..note to self, get some US dollars, 2 to the pound whahooo!! Last of the final goodbye ... Read more >

Tags: Packing & gadgets

London

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 | By abelaine | Views [845]

Very much enjoying with Vanessa and Julian.  They are so fantastic.  Hopefully they will not be put off by us in the future... we turned their house upside down during the last week.. We did of course the typical English things, like go to the great ... Read more >

Tags: People

Gallery: Autumn

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 | By sean_and_liana | Photo Gallery

Pre Hols Update

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By sassybabe | Views [1019] | Comments [2]

Hi All This is my pre holiday update.  Providing that the plane lands in one piece and I can find internet cafes along my way I will update this as I go. This is my itinery!! 16/11 Fly to Bangkok via Amman.....ahhhh budget airlines!! 17/11 Touch ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Gallery: Home

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By catherine_haf | Photo Gallery

Salvador - home of capoeira

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 | By angelas_away | Views [354]

Well I´m obviously spending far too much time on the computer and not enough time travelling; 2 posts in as many days!  My excuse is I´m making the most of my free internet time at the new hostel whilst waiting for my new buddy to get changed.  So ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Week 1: Walk this way

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 | By worldnomad | Views [477]

At 10:45 am on 7th November 2007 I said goodbye to my folks, walked out of my house and turned left. And so my travels started. I'd been planning to head off on another long stint for a while, and now the time was right: I'd just finished my contracted ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

laid back to manic....

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 | By chloe | Views [554]

well, i have left the scillies......what a great summer!! I stayed the night in penzance and got the train to plymouth then the coach to tiverton (track repairs!) then another train to paddington then the tube to piccadilly.... and here i am, met up with ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road