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Thu, 7 Feb 2013 | By lakesjen | Views [1101]
Stumbling across an old memory stick, I found some great memories of a walk we did back in 2009. Now it was memorable for various goods and bad reasons. The good of course being the great day, bright sunshine crisp and cold the stunning views and scenery ... Read more >
Tags: helvellyn, keswick, walking
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 | By jes2007 | Views [853]
I am in Samoa for a few days between voyage legs. It is a lovely island. One of my vogaye buddies and myself have hired a car and are touring the island. The main island is 'Upolu, which is a good size taking about 6 hours or so to drive quicky round, ... Read more >
Sun, 17 Jan 2016 | By wanderlustgail | Views [803] | 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
Wed, 4 Jul 2007 | By juliep2 | Views [761]
Sun. July 1. We let ourselves sleep in a little...9am. We pack all of our stuff into our backpacks and checked out of the hostel. We went looking for a cheap place to have some breakfast at about 10am. Yay right...there's nothing reasonably priced there.... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 | By ailsa | Views [660] | 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
Sat, 12 Nov 2011 | By braynroni | Views [559]
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 >
Thu, 6 Oct 2011 | By mandl | Views [446]
Hi all, Well plans for our trip are coming together. We are flying out to Delhi on 7th November. We have made contact with a charity which is located close to Ranikhet, in the Uttarakhand proficient which is about 3 hrs by train from Delhi. http:... Read more >
Thu, 28 Oct 2010 | By japo2266 | Views [430]
I'm now officially well beyond excited, which for a 44yr old bloke is a buzz I'd long forgotten as something associated with end of term, first hols sans parents, first car, first proper relationship, first home of your own and child birth (not me personally ... Read more >
Tags: himalaya, trekking
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 | By lannigan | Views [294] | Comments [2]
Took it a bit easier today. Still no rain...very lucky with the weather so far. Organised some stuff for ireland, looks like were going to go straight from dublin to cork, spend a few nights there then back to dublin and spend the rest of the week ... Read more >
Sat, 3 May 2014 | By | Views [171] | Scholarship Entry
It took me a while, but I’m finally here. London. My first overseas journey and I’m completely alone in an unknown city. I couldn’t be happier. I throw my suitcase in my hotel room, grab a coat and go. It’s a Thursday night and Euston Road is buzzing ... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip
Thu, 8 May 2014 | By | Views [161] | Scholarship Entry
My dream had come true but I was unable to feel it. It lingered on my skin but didn't have a sensation. It was surreal, unbelievable and kaleidoscopic. The enormousness of my reality played in front of me but hadn't quite absorbed me until that moment ... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip
Thu, 15 May 2014 | By | Views [123] | Scholarship Entry
How Did I End Up Here? That's the question I'm asking myself as I lie inside my sleeping bag, watching the tent above me sway from side to side in the thunderstorm ensuing just outside my thin, plastic house. To make matters worse, in my haste to find ... Read more >
Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 | By anabobana | Photo Gallery
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Wed, 1 Sep 2010 | By drmitch | Photo Gallery
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