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Wenlock Priory and Hailes Abbey

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [1685]

In medieval England, before Henry VIII, when being Christian meant being Catholic, nearly every town had an abbey or a priory. No matter to which order the monks belonged – Cistercian, Cluniac, or other; black, white or gray – they followed the ... Read more >

Two months in Scotland

Sat, 6 Oct 2012 | By jimboandjanet | Views [1278]

Saturday 9 th August – Tuesday 9 th October Now we were off to Caledonia for two months! Our first sunset at the campsite at East Fortune Farm, an old military airfield on the outskirts of Edinburgh, was flaming red and yellow, boding ... Read more >

Missin The Hostel

Mon, 25 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [773]

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 >

Dunnotar Castle: A Real Castle

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 | By kakimono | Views [764]

My sister and I arrived at the Aberdeen train station a full hour early. Early enough to catch an earlier train to Stonehaven. A station attendant noticed us looking at the destination lists and asked us where we were going, then told us there was ... Read more >

Tags: car, castle, citadel, steps, walking

Where Are All The Poms?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 | By the_koetsys | Views [577] | Comments [4]

A midnight takeoff for the trip of a lifetime is not to be recommended. Nobody slept between Melbourne & Singapore and when we arrived there were three very tired souls. After some family disputes that centered around whether we could leave the ... Read more >

Hello London!!

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [575]

An early start this morning...last things packed before we staggered in our half asleep state across the road to catch the train. Successfully found the Eurostar check in at the next station and checked in. When the gates opened ... Read more >

Driving in Cardiff

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 | By tregenza_family | Views [494] | Comments [3]

Am about to take the children out to the main part of the city. It is with much trepidation that I once again brave Cardiff roads. On day 1 we travelled along most of the bus/taxi only streets. Our recognition of the signage is not yet automatic we take ... Read more >

Vientienne and Van Vieng

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 | By manjinder_nagra | Views [432]

Vientienne is a lovely laid back capital city along the Mekong River. Other than temples and visiting a golden stupa (which essentially represents laos sovereignty) there isnt much to do other than chill out by the river front or as i did - go for a ... Read more >

8 June, Sunday

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 | By ronsan | Views [328]

Wow, what a busy day! We started off with Allan and Dot at a car boot market in Chelford, Cheshire. You’ve never seen so many ‘car boots’ in your life! We didn’t buy much as we have to consider our weight restrictions travelling back to Australia.... Read more >

Ready to go.......

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 | By saraheturpin | Views [305]

Ok, so only a few days to go and I think I'm pretty ready to go. I am excited to be going, but sad to be leaving everyone. I'm sure the time will fly by and I'll be back in no time with lots of photos and memories and presents!! I will do my best ... Read more >

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 | By charlotte93 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

It would be a dream to explore the world with a camera in my hand, there are so many cultures to discover, so many amazing sights to see, and one day I hope photography can take me there. I believe photography has the ability to unlock a greater sense ... Read more >
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012