Destination: United Kingdom

15, London, One week

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 | By missmax | Views [396]

  For my 15th birthday, my family and I went to London for a week - and I know what you're thinking, what kind of posh nancy family goes to Europe for a kids birthday? (and not even a milestone  birthday, mind you)   Well, to put the ... Read more >

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One in a group of millions

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 | By jc_carpenter | Views [243] | Scholarship Entry

The summer of 2011 was the first time I went out of the country. Through the history program at Flagler College, I went to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. It truly was an eye-opening experience. Although I traveled extensively throughout ... Read more >

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On a plane bound for London.

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By melanie79 | Views [137] | Scholarship Entry

With tears in eyes, I watched Sydney grow smaller in the distance. British Airways Flight 015 was en route to Singapore for a short stopover then onto Heathrow, London. As I watched the city receding in the distance, thoughts swarmed my head. Was I doing ... Read more >

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The First Time I Walked on Cobblestone

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By madisongrace | Views [108] | Scholarship Entry

There is something about cobblestone: it tells a story. Before an experience in Oxford a few summers ago, my petite Texan feet had never even experienced the way that cobblestone streets contact nerves in your feet that you didn't even know you had. I ... Read more >

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Enchanting Edinburgh

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By jodiethejournalist | Views [159] | Scholarship Entry

Cobblestone streets and windy lanes. Historical castles and hidden passes. Fascinating faces and painted performers. If you’ve ever wanted to find out what time travel is like, go to Edinburgh. I was thrown back in time. Edinburgh was an enchanting city.... Read more >

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The end of an Era

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By peterlee54 | Views [327]

Well folks my health has beaten me, and with a sad heart I returned to the UK early and quite ill! I have taken the hard decision to sell the van as I now feel unable to comit to long journeys and roughing it!. I managed to visit over 20 countries ... Read more >

Photos: My van for sale

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By peterlee54 | Photo Gallery

A Catholic Celebration in Malaga

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 | By gkiely | Views [102] | Scholarship Entry

Religious festivals in Spain are an intriguing melting pot of solemn old world Catholic tradition and the buzz of a modern day crowd of spectators, that creates an experience you’re not likely to forget. Semana Santa is no exception. During holy week, ... Read more >

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Why to love rainy UK?

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 | By gazetheworld | Views [241] | Scholarship Entry

travel to UK I was 17 years old, and the very first minute when I landed it was raining. Of course, what's England without rain? But I have to tell you that even with that weather, I loved it. I love the way the street and the parks smell with the rain, ... Read more >

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My 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip entry

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 | By sarahgrace | Views [192] | Scholarship Entry

So why did I choose to go on exchange in Scotland again? Maybe it was the thrill of being in a country where nobody knew my name or maybe I just thought that with any luck, having a foreign accent would successfully land me my dream Scottish rugby lad ... Read more >

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On Europe and Life

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 | By dannielaramos | Views [280] | Scholarship Entry

It seems as though good things end too soon. One day they are here and the next day they are gone and all you are left with are memories and stories to tell. I spent the last three months living in London and it seem as though I left my heart and soul ... Read more >

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Two boys, a hope, a dream and a trolly.

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 | By too_true | Views [103] | Scholarship Entry

It was chance that brought my mate Gareth and I to the city of Aberdeen. We arrived in the UK on a working holiday visa, hired by a company we should have known were sharks. The plan was to knock on doors and get rich quick. It was simple, you go through ... Read more >

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London: a true melting pot

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 | By al_a | Views [145] | Scholarship Entry

First time in London is kind of similar to everyone, I guess. You stare with big eyes and everything feels like magic, you go ‘woah’ about all, though you have seen things like these back home. However, first time in London for dreamers is even worse/better ... Read more >

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No Looking Back

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 | By woods1991 | Views [161] | Scholarship Entry

If someone came up to me when I was 15 and told me that by 22, I would have fallen in and out of love, lived in two Canadian provinces, the UK, seen 13 countries, graduated college and moved back to Europe within a year-and-a-half, I would have said they ... Read more >

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New girl in the city

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 | By freepeople | Views [232] | Comments [2] | Scholarship Entry

I'll never forget the day my boyfriend, now ex, said he got admission in Kings College and would be moving to London. We were living in India then. We met in school in 2008 and fell in love. Yes, we were too young to experience love, but till date, even ... Read more >

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