Destination: United Kingdom

Wow!

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 | By craigbyer | Views [1136] | Comments [12]

Right now I am enjoying the solitude of being alone in my 7-person flat. My wireless still isn’t hooked up and most likely won’t be until sometime next week. Once again, I am writing this in Word and then transferring it to the site from a library’s ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Ventie McPoopants

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 | By eks | Views [791]

Crossing items off my list of not-so-exciting-but-nonetheless-quite-normal-and-not-really-life-threatening-just-a-bit-of-an-inconvenience life experiences with an efficiency that borders on german, i have now taken care of 'missing a flight when i have ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!

Gallery: England

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 | By winmar | Photo Gallery

Gallery: London

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 | By sally | Photo Gallery

"Is Ohio in the US?"

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 | By craigbyer | Views [1203] | Comments [10]

  Cheers! My first full day has passed as a foreign exchange student in Swansea, Wales. I am in love with this place and am entirely convinced that I am exactly where I should be. By far, my favorite part of this experience is the element ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Planning over...counting down the days

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 | By jamesanddan | Views [1224] | Comments [19]

Well.. Here we are, all the flights are booked, ruc sacs ordered, Danielle flapping which means it's just a matter of weeks before we're off.   I think Danielle's parents are very excited for us, where-as mine are...well very nervous! This is our ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Itinerary

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 | By jamesanddan | Views [2628]

Airline No From   Date / Time   To   Date / Time   BRITISH AIRWAYS 11 LHR London 03/26/2007     0925 PM SIN Singapore 03/27/2007     0515 PM   CATHAY PACIFIC 720 ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Glasgow to Buenos Aires

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 | By keencaz | Views [513] | Comments [1]

17th January 2007 Glasgow Airport We checked our bags in at 17:00 my sister Geraldine called to say that Cliff had forgot to take his money wallet, with the cashline card in it - which was great!!! My fabby sister then had to drive the 20min journey ... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Gallery: Northumberland

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 | By jonnygo | Photo Gallery

A tale of two cities

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1169] | Comments [1]

Funny how you fail to realise what's up your snout. I lived here for 20odd years before moving to the Big Smoke. Its full of posh university "ya's" (audible from some distance) but also many characterful townsfolk with a tale to tell (and ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Gallery: Durham City

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 | By jonnygo | Photo Gallery

In the footsteps of Romans

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1090]

Only the second time I have been to the Great Wall.  I mean of course Hadrians wall in Northumberland.  Its a world heritage site and set amidst ruggedly beautiful hills and valleys. Although my trip officially begins in Cape Town, why not capture amazing ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Not In Marlborough Yet !!

Tue, 9 Jan 2007 | By edinoz | Views [820] | Comments [2]

Just to let you all know that I am now in Rockhampton.  Times didn't work out to get to the new farm last week so will be heading there the end of this week. I am in an internet cafe in Rockhampton and having a look around here today.  I will then travel ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Booking the trip!!!

Sun, 7 Jan 2007 | By travel_kat | Views [529] | Comments [1]

I had a wobble today...What the flipping heck i am letting myself for!!! I have no money and i'm scared of bugs... Oh well, it's too late. I've already paid for the flights and had injections. It's not easy to have a mad nurse inject you...I have to ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

My First Week

Sat, 6 Jan 2007 | By court | Views [425] | Comments [1]

Well I have arrived in beautiful, cold and rainy England.  I am living in an area called Chafford Hundred whih is in Thurrock and part of the Essex county.  I am currently living with 6 other Aussies in a 3 story house. MAJOR EVENTS SO FAR: *  Did ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures