Destination: United Kingdom

Before I go

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 | By intrepid_explorer | Views [859]

It's only two months until I go trekking through the jungles of Borneo. I'm really excited. The following information will give you an idea of what I'll be letting myself in for, and also to remind myself of what I still need to do before I go. Trip ... Read more >

A little zebra crossing with a million or so wildebeest thrown in, no big deal.

Tue, 1 Oct 2013 | By shelleytravels | Views [832] | Comments [1]

Free wine, a burnt down airport and a sigh of relief After a very enjoyable flight (ie many bottles of complimentary wine) we landed in Nairobi, Kenya. For those who don´t already know, a couple of weeks before our holiday, Nairobi Airport ... Read more >

Tags: mara serena lodge, masaii mara, migration, wildebeest

London 2

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 | By david_vanessa | Views [827]

Hi All, Accomodation. Ever watched the bill on the ABC? We booked some cheapish accommodation online and got a warning from Lauren, a friend of the family, saying that it was probably the worst crime area in London so we got online again, read some ... Read more >

Nearly two weeks here...

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 | By alyx | Views [697] | Comments [4]

(Picture - My 2 host sisters/didi's (Ramdevi and Gyanu) and my sister-in-law Bhauju.) Hi guys, haven't got long left on internet now - spent too much time on facebook chat to Dad and Ashlee!! So on Friday we went to Kathmandu for Holly's birthday ... Read more >

Scilly Parents

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 | By chloe | Views [671]

They have been and gone and apart from the odd rainy day they enjoyed it!! It was so nice to have mum and dad over to see the beauty of the isles of scilly and to show them where I work and my favourite places and to meet Al of course!! the first full ... Read more >

My Scholarship entry - A local encounter that changed my life

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 | By ailsa | Views [590] | Scholarship Entry

As I chased childhood memories of a white sandy cove on Scotland's west coast, a girl of around seven danced in the waves beside me on the beach. Flapping her arms with a pure wide smile, she looked as swell as a gull in the March sun. As I continued ... Read more >

Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012

Manchester, England

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 | By brettcooke | Views [565]

The first stage of our trip to Manchester started from the historic port of Dublin. A place that has seen many ships come and go over the years. Our ferry was one of the faster ones and the crossing to Holyhead in Northern Wales only ... Read more >

Tags: alton towers., conwy castle, liverpool, manchester

Preparing the trip...

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 | By lionel14 | Views [516] | Comments [3]

Getting ready and impatient about the big adventure :-) Any contacts for the trip? Please send them my way ... A bientot, Lionel.

Tags: The Planning Phase

Leaving

Sun, 12 Oct 2014 | By kakimono | Views [492]

Although there are exceptions, the times that I procrastinate the worst aren't the times I hate the task I need to do. However little I might like the topic of a paper I need to write, it's easier to sit down with a coffee and stumble through a first ... Read more >

Tags: airplanes, memories, stuffed animals

And You're Off...

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 | By ajburns | Views [373]

Well not quite on my travels yet, 15th April is D-Day and the first flight will be Belfast, Northern Ireland to London, England, to Tokyo Japan.

Tags: cities, flights, journey, start

Greenwich

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 | By jmmal2 | Views [301]

Well. another weekend in london with more sights ticked off the list. went down to the 'wood' (Cricklewood) down the street for dinner fri night. Went to a really nice Lebaneese restaurant.A bottle of wine down and off to the local pub. Watched the soccer ... Read more >

Last of working with Special Needs

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 | By cwhistler | Views [228]

CONSIPE So with only a week to go until I leave Cochabamba, I feel that I have somewhat been neglecting this blog. Soz. For all those interested in what I´ve been doing out here, the reason I came, my physio experience overall has been insightful, ... Read more >

Going with the flow of the Thames

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By marilia | Views [174] | Scholarship Entry

My guide to history, art, ancient and imposing constructions, modern architecture, Shakespeare’s life and through the historical and yet, cosmopolitan Londoner atmosphere was The Thames, not a person. In London you don’t need a map for the city has a ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Oh, the places you will go ( Dr. Seuss)

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 | By bearabout | Flickr Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship

Gallery: Caerphilly Castle and Barry

Sun, 18 May 2008 | By tregenza_family | Photo Gallery