Destination: United Kingdom

Trafalgar Square

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 | By etak91 | Views [215]

Currently sitting on the fountain at Trafalgar Square! The weather is beautiful and made a morning trip to Harrods and Wesminster fantastic! Couldnt resist some selfies in front of the Houses of Parliament... It is my favourite place in London!

Finally here!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 | By etak91 | Views [232]

I have finally arrived in LONDON! So after a long flight - SYD > MEL > DXB > LHR - (business class, mind you) it felt so good to finally step off the plane and head onto the tube. My backpack is going to take a lot of getting used to and the ... Read more >

Today's the day!

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 | By rutha90 | Views [551]

Well, after all my preparations, nerves, saving money, trips to see people before I leave, buying things to take with me (which I probably won't be able to fit in) etc etc, the time has come!! My flight leaves at half nine tonight from Glasgow, so will ... Read more >

Tags: goodbyes, last minute, packing

And Finally

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 | By peterlee54 | Views [485]

So as I did last time I have kept track of my trip and I share some of the statistics with you all! This trip was over 113days of which I was in Europe for 91days; I stayed in 33 different places which including the nights in Benalmadena. It rained ... Read more >

Successful and Budget-Friendly trip to Krabi

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 | By krabi | Views [355]

More, the people are crazy about the travels, furthermore curious for saving money while they are on journey. Before vacation we have to plan a budget along with agenda and a destination to make a trip memorable and pocket-friendly. Doing shopping, strolling ... Read more >

Tags: flights ticket, travel deals

Photos: Out of the city and off the road

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 | By hashemgad | Photo Gallery

The adventure begins/ L'aventure commence

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 | By lnboulon | Views [262]

It was a cold winter day of December when we started to talk about taking 6 months off and have the trip of our life! A year and 1/2 later, here I am, ready to leave for the big adventure. For the first time in my life, I don't have a plan. I'm quitting ... Read more >

Catching a Moment - Goodbye Scotland

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By hashemgad | Views [351] | Scholarship Entry

The air was crisp. The clouds blanketed the sky, fractured and fragmented by rays of light which seeped like honey over the silent hills. The dew drenched grass seemed to shimmer as the car pulled up by the pavement. I walked down the gravel path, treading ... Read more >

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Catching a Moment - Significant insignificance

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By larredm | Views [229] | Scholarship Entry

Running my hands through the sand as I gather my thoughts, I feel relaxed and peaceful. It’s a warm night; humid but with a refreshing breeze. Pleasantly detached from my usual pragmatic conscience, I have been watching capricious flames dance above the ... Read more >

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Photos: Haven Holiday Park, April 2013

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By drewandted | Photo Gallery

Catching a Moment - LIVING WITH REINDEER

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By youngy | Views [232] | Scholarship Entry

The Scottish Highlands can be rugged, tough and wild. It can also be overwhelmingly beautiful and peaceful. The mountains, picturesque lochs and undulating countryside is the perfect setting for the postcard you have been looking for to send home to the ... Read more >

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1 Week to go!!!

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 | By katrina_curtis89 | Views [410]

Well I officially have 1 week until I leave for Thailand. I can't believe how quickly the time has gone. I've finished work and went to my last football game last night, thanks for a brilliant 3 - 0 boys!! ITFC!!! I've got my flights booked and my ... Read more >

Photos: Beginnings!

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 | By benedictjdoran | Photo Gallery

Tears in my eyes, lots of goodbyes

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 | By rutha90 | Views [545]

Less than two weeks to go now!! Flights, insurance, jags, course completed and passed, visa received, have left work, leaving drinks and have packed my room and moved back to mums! The last few weeks have been crazy busy but now it's time to relax ... Read more >

Tags: emotional, goodbyes, preparation, visa

Understanding a Culture through Food - Celebration of the Haggis

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 | By missiontraveler | Views [269] | Scholarship Entry

My first night in Edinburgh: the dinner and show at the restaurant included the celebration of the haggis. The haggis, specially prepared on a platter, was piped in by bagpipes. Then, the man presiding over the haggis ceremony recited the poem by Robert ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013