Destination: United Kingdom

Pachinko

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 | By daniel | Views [370]

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 [896]

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 [1064]

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 [618]

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 [838] | 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 [515] | 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 [398]

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 [861]

“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

Gallery: Beautiful Wales

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 | By jamie_candice | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Planning and Partying!

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 | By angelas_away | Photo Gallery

testing testing

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 | By angelas_away | Views [369] | Comments [2]

Just checking out how this journal works. And noting the fact that its 2 WEEKS TILL I GO!!  I found a hostel for my first few days in Rio which looks cool, they do lots of hiking and climbing trips up the Sugarloaf mountain which I'm definitely up for.... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Our day trip to York

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 | By jamie_candice | Views [741]

Candice has yet another job, well an existing job! I was working at the hospital for one of my jobs then I went to a travel mob in Manchester city that was too far to travel to work by bus (took 1 1/2 hrs both ways due to  traffic). But now the ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Spending time in Africa with loved ones

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 | By miss_tanzania | Photo Gallery