Destination: United Kingdom

Damascus to Egypt via Jordan

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 | By jeffbrad | Views [1343] | Comments [2]

Day started off Friday 25 th May with a walking tour of Damascus . The Hammideyi souk is very old and shows it but different than previous souks I have seen. Went to see the Umayyad mosque which is really something – had to done the usual sarong ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!

Week 31: Where I ironed tablecloths and folded napkins

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 | By rachthe1st | Views [774]

London is very deceptive in autumn. When I see a sunny clear day where the leaves are still green on the trees I automatically think it’s warm outside but that is not always the case. After leaving the house several times with only a jacket and then ... Read more >

We're not living in London

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 | By jamie_candice | Views [707] | Comments [1]

Well it's been a while since our last update so I'll try to fill you all in. We left King's Lynn and went down to London for a week to look for a place to rent. From the story heading you can probably work out that we didn't have too much success with ... Read more >

Lovely Laos and Hectic Hanoi

Sat, 5 Mar 2011 | By kimbob26 | Views [629]

Ok so Laos...how on earth can I describe it and do justice? Cambodia and Vietnam are fascinating but Laos just got me hooked. In fact if I don't go back I will be very surprised! It's stunningly beautiful, rolling hills and steep mountains with limestone ... Read more >

Sat 17th - 21st Jan 09

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 | By horwood | Views [558] | Comments [3]

Hi Everyone Sorry we haven't been in touch lately, we've been very busy!!  Sunday 18th went on a tour of Jo'burg city with our guide Jan.  He took us to the Calton Centre for panoramic views of the city, 50 stories high! amongst other things, we went ... Read more >

York

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 | By irenecabay | Views [429]

I took the express train to York. It took 2 hours. Not sure where to go first, I quickly made up my mind upon exiting the train station and seeing York Minster tower above every other building. It would be very difficult to get lost finding it. The queue ... Read more >

England waiting for the bike and time with family

Mon, 23 May 2011 | By afrosentrix | Views [422]

Spent some wonderful time with Di, Rob, Ashleigh and Charlotte. Got the best company, food, scenic tours and rest we could hope for after the very long flight. Ready for the road!

Tags: rob and di

Scotland

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 | By emily_witenden | Views [405]

Mex caught up with some friends this morning then we headed on our road trip :) stopped by Becky's house on the country outskirts of Manchester, 'twas so beautiful..met her welsh rugby player boyfriend George, shared some of our baked goods then hit ... Read more >

A Survival Guide to Long-Haul Travel

Tue, 6 Nov 2018 | By chrissilb | Views [333]

Travelling and experiencing completely different cultures is one of the most life-affirming things we can do. However, the process of packing, preparing for your trip and getting to your destination is not without its stresses. Added to making sure you’... Read more >

Tags: a guide to travel, long-haul flight, travel guide

Mad in the Head

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By | Views [104] | Scholarship Entry

“This can’t be right.” Glass buildings still surround us but now there’s something more. An alcove kept hidden from the modern world. A bare skinny tree hangs over five stone headstones. City of London is stamped into a single wooden bench across from ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Photos: An Island within an Isle

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 | By noogy | Photo Gallery

Photos: The Lake District

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 | By wilski | Photo Gallery

Photos: Me at work

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 | By stuhill | Flickr Photo Gallery

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 | By ashaspics | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012

Photos: Pre-Lattitude Ventures

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 | By natashacaitlin | Photo Gallery