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Lovely London

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 | By traveling_texan | Views [1206]

The past two days have been great! The weather cleared up and it has been a sunny, breezy 70 degrees. Yesterday we got a late start because we decided to sleep in. Our CS (couchsurfing) host, Mark, told us about a free walking tour in the city so we ... Read more >

Homeless At Last

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [1001]

We have been quiet for fear of jinxing the deal but our house has been under contract for several weeks. The deal was done yesterday! I am not sure what other “homeless” people feel but we feel fantastic! No more worries, no more ... Read more >

Finding the Cheddar Man!

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 | By drmitch | Views [891]

It was Easter and time for a good break. I headed back over to Wiltshire to join my friend, Anna, for a long weekend of exploring the 'local' sites. We started with a trip to Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, the place where Cheddar Cheese was first matured ... Read more >

Tags: cheddar gorge, cheddar man, cheese, tramping, wine

What, Where, Why, How?

Sun, 17 Jan 2016 | By wanderlustgail | Views [843] | Comments [3]

I wanted to write earlier, but this week has been an emotional roller coaster, and I could not bring myself to put much into words. Who knew that following a dream could make one so sad, afraid, anxious, guilty, and full of self-doubt? I did not expect ... Read more >

Tags: sabbatical, solo, travel

THIRD TIME'S A CHARM (2)

Tue, 3 Mar 2015 | By countryboy | Views [679] | Comments [3]

[Wrote this a few weeks ago....] So. Where are we? We're in Camberwell. Denmark Hill. Brixton. South East London. That area. Specifically Coldharbour Lane. Brilliant name. Is there a novel somewhere in Henry Pordes second-hand bookshop ... Read more >

The Shroud of Turin

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 | By chloebruce | Views [648]

We were only in Milan for the day before we had to catch our train to Turin late in the afternoon. We were meeting our other friend in a few days but rather than stay in Milan, which I was warned was underwhelming and had to agree at least a little, ... Read more >

Tags: catholicism, italy, relics, shroud of turin, turin

I'm getting funny looks!

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 | By peterlee54 | Views [533]

Hi guys Well what a day. I keep getting funny looks from all those around me. thinks it's because I got a silly grin on my face all the time. I just cannot believe that I'm really in RIO!! Took my life in my hans and when to see Sugarloaf Mountain ... Read more >

Coastal Progress

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 | By ride-earth | Views [481]

Tom We’ve spent three weeks since leaving Istanbul following the Black Sea coastline. Yesterday we completed the very hilly northern stretch, arriving in the peninsular town of Sinop. It’s a charming place with some of the friendliest people ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

My UK Trip At A Glance

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 | By oliviawoolwich | Views [437]

Started my trip in England, seems to be becoming a tradition. Stayed with Morris for the first weekend when I landed, Han and him arranged for a few of my friends to come down from uni to suprise me, which was ridiculously nice. On the sunday night ... Read more >

Scaling the Cliffs of Dover in $5 Shoes

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By | Views [168] | Scholarship Entry

In hindsight, wearing a cashmere cardigan and flimsy £4 flats to hike around the Cliffs of Dover was a poor decision, but there was nothing to be done about that because I was quite a journey away from my flat. When my companions and I discovered a steep ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

A personal reflection of you as a person

Wed, 5 Nov 2014 | By | Flickr Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I’m hardworking, determined & keen to learn in places that are new to me. I’m fortunate enough to have a place at the number #1 Photography course (The Guardian) & feel that an opportunity like this would help develop my skills but also as a person & ... Read more >
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship

Beautiful Cornwall

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 | By ltlrainbow | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Hi, I'm Marie, professional face and body painter and hobbyist photographer. I have always loved to travel, mom and dad brought us places all the time when we were little. Now that I'm married and with a child, we don't get time or the money to go on ... Read more >
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship