Destination: United Kingdom

Missin The Hostel

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [760]

I spent a quick night in London in a hotel. As you probably know by now, if I am staying at a Marriott, Hilton, etc, it is by accident. I can't afford those places so mine are much more economincal. (plus the UK is expensive period).  And after ... Read more >

Londining away

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [720]

Today I am off to Stonhendge. Yesterday I took the msot expensive train ride in my life-the 5 hour ride from Edinburgh to London-the original fare wasn't too bad, about $75 US-as this is a long train ride-but I had to pay an additional $200-why you ... Read more >

Photos: Kerry

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By kjfunk | Photo Gallery

Pieces and Players

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By kjfunk | Views [1600] | Scholarship Entry

He was a big, mixed-race guy with tight white curls and wire-rimmed glasses, hands folded over his belly as if he’d just finished a three-course lunch. He sat with his chess pieces, waiting for the next gullible fool to come over. Me. You can never be ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

See ya Scotland

Sun, 24 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [967] | Comments [3]

Today I am leaving my beloved Edinburgh, where I have spent a total of 6 nights in 3 different hotels/hostels. (in addition to the two nights in the Scottish Highlands/Skye).  The city is both stunningly beautiful and outrageously fun.  The ... Read more >

Hosteling for Dummies

Sun, 24 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [861] | Comments [2]

I just checked out of my 4th hostel. In this one I  shared a room with 15 others. If you remember my first hostel post, I just about pledged I would never stay in another one. I was disgusted by the smells, the snoors, the everything about sharing ... Read more >

Tags: hostel

Glasgow in 10 hours (or so)

Sun, 24 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [727] | Comments [1]

Yesterday I took a day trip to Glasgow. I was debating with myself if i wanted to spend my last day in Scotland in Edinburgh, but although there were some sights  I might have enjoyed checking out (Like the Scottish Museum),  so I can learn ... Read more >

Photos: Glasgow

Sun, 24 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Photo Gallery

The Happiest Pier in the World

Sun, 24 May 2015 | By jenkhari | Views [371] | Scholarship Entry

My lungs ached with laughter as I ran up to our favorite not-so-secret-secret spot, aka that spot on the beach bordering the underside of the pier. The hilarity in this was partially derived from the fact that the lovely little city of Brighton’s appeal ... Read more >

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Photos: profile

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By backpackingblonde | Photo Gallery

Traversing the Shetland Islands

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By backpackingblonde | Views [421] | Scholarship Entry

There is nothing better than hitchhiking. The feeling of securing passage to a new destination by simply lifting a finger is both exciting and empowering. I first fell in love with hitch hiking on the island of Unst, the most northerly inhabited island ... Read more >

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Drinks from the teacher

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [749]

A little afterword. As mentioned, I returned to Edinburgh today.  you may recall that last Sunday I went on a Pub Crawl, and had a great time, (which I Felt the next day). I also mentioned that on the  Pub Crawl, you are given a bracelet that ... Read more >

Tags: drinking, scotland

Hairy Crews

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [850] | Comments [4]

Here is way a "Hairy Crew" looks like:

I hate goodbyes

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [739] | Comments [2]

Well today was the final day of the three day road trip to Skye, Loch Ness, and other parts of the Scottish Highlands. It wasn't the best trip. The weather was horrible-just cold bitting rain, wind, and in the spots there was either too much time or ... Read more >

Photos: Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Sat, 23 May 2015 | By faha | Photo Gallery

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