Destination: United Kingdom

3 days and counting

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By count_zero | Views [359] | Comments [2]

With three days to go I thought I ought to have a go at this travel journal to make sure it worked and people could see it. I've spent the last week and a half in a bit of a controlled panic, organising things and double-checking all the arrangements ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Our Itinerary....

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By the-haines-rtw | Views [362]

29th Oct - depart Heathrow for Tokyo 9th Nov - depart Tokyo for Hong Kong 14th Nov - Hong Kong for Bangkok.  Travel overland to Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and back to Thailand for Christmas. 30th Dec - depart Bangkok for Singapore 3rd Jan 08 - depart ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Seeing the Sights

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By whiteelephant | Views [638]

It has been a few weeks now and I am starting to get into the swing of life in London and learning all the little details you need to know about living in a new country. There will always be things that just seem wacky, like why is it perfectly ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Richmond Park

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 | By melissa | Views [460] | Comments [1]

I've started a gallery of pictures from Richmond Park.  I will continue to add to it as I collect more pictures on my various walks about the area.  At the moment it reflects the fall season of changing colors and bare branches.  There are some pictures ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Richmond Park

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 | By melissa | Photo Gallery

Pachinko

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 | By daniel | Views [439]

Eveywhere you go in Japan, you are never more than ten minutes from a Pachinko place. I am sure you could find a Pachinko place quicker than a public toilet. While I am on the subject, the best place to go for a public toilet is the subway stations. ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Gallery: Cardiff and surrounds

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 | By sean_and_liana | Photo Gallery

Wandering around Wales

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 | By sean_and_liana | Views [974]

I write this as we drive along the M4   from Cardiff to London , after 4 nights in Cardiff and exploring the surrounds of South Wales . We had a great 4 days exploring with our taxi Driver Taff (Sean’s mate from Perth ) and the lovely ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Think we're about ready for the hot countries now!

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 | By h_s33 | Views [1181]

I've got so much to write on this entry - I wrote a whole load at the weekend but managed to delete it and lost all enthusiasm after that! We left Victoria by ferry last Monday and arrived at the harbour front of Seattle that evening, once again ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Leaving Party

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 | By davebudding | Views [688]

Not officially the start of travelling but definitely a fitting end to our current stint in brizzle. After sourcing a 159" projector  for our flat to accomodate the inconvenience of england getting to the world cup final (a token gesture at best ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Wine, Women and Walking

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 | By kiwigypsy | Views [881] | Comments [3]

From the Emerald Isle I popped back into the UK to Northern England and a place called Warrington near Manchester.  I finally got to see some unexplored territory courtesy of my wonderful tour guide, Sue and her able assistant Jasmine.  Both lovely ladies ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

The cold North!

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 | By kiwigypsy | Views [564] | Comments [1]

I know I'm a wuss but going from 30 deg C to 12 deg C is shock enough for anybody right?  I'm talking about my departure from Nairobi, Kenya and my arrival in bonny Aberdeen, Scotland.  At least it didn't rain during my brief stay with friends John ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

Quote

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 | By allthehalls | Views [438]

Tags: Work

Gallery: The Scottish Highlands

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 | By kirstyhope | Photo Gallery

Yorkshire to London

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 | By catherine_and_james | Views [1014]

“I’m not normally a gambling man, but I’m willing to put money on the fact that you’ve got shingles” the Doctor said as he examined Catherine’s persistent ‘stinging nettle rash’ Hmmm. That would go some way to explaining the why it has failed to disappear ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures