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A cure for cycling

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 | By wandering_jess | Views [840]

London is cycling crazy. Its official. And It's catching. It's not just the barclays bikes that have whipped everyone up into a fervour. It's cycling in general. I am now the proud owner of a ladies, hybrid, wicker basket sit up and beg bike. Bascially ... Read more >

Tags: bikes, cycling, london, road, rules

Day 7 - Orton to Kirkby Stephen

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 | By anijensen | Views [794] | Comments [2]

We got up in Orton this morning to rain falling and wind blowing. We got ready for the day, made it downstairs to breakfast only to find that the help had not shown up to make it! The poor Manager came staggering out of a back room to a room full of ... Read more >

Greetings from Upover

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 | By sophieollie | Views [761]

Hey Everyone, We have left Vietnam now and are in London - like every good kiwi on their OE but we left on Monday for Devon, South-West England to stay with my Grandma. London was a bit overwhelming. When we arrived we had to catch the tube to Ol's ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Paperwork dramas

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 | By wick | Views [759]

Before we knew it we were back in the company of Kim and Ainslie, then Guy, Shelagh and Anna. We spent a last few nights in Vinnie, organising the trip ahead and get our packs ready for the next bit. With a distinct lack of bravery I said ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Theater on a Rainy Day

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 | By kakimono | Views [631]

I woke up to rain and the information that my family was going to the half-price hut to see if they could get tickets to shows. I was welcome to go with them, but if I wanted to take my time showering, eating breakfast, and drinking coffee, I could stay ... Read more >

Tags: fringe, musicals, referendum, scones, steampunk, tea, wilde

Edinburgh & Hogmanay

Mon, 3 Jan 2011 | By cokeeffe | Views [586]

I travelled north over New Years to Edinburgh to experience the famed Hogmanay festival. I spent New Years Eve exploring the old town and Edinburgh Castle, which is a beautiful old castle full of very interesting history. The view from the top is amazing, ... Read more >

Tags: edinburgh, hogmanay

Leaving home

Thu, 5 Dec 2013 | By clare-tamea | Views [520]

This was the painful yet exciting bit - leaving our family, friends and home, with just a rucksack each containing everything we might need for a year.

Mexico 2013-14

Sat, 4 Jan 2014 | By evaamy | Views [479]

Arrived in Mexico City after a tiring flight. Arrived at the Chill out flat after a hair raising taxi journey with the driver not looking older than 15. There was a lot of traffic and tooting. Our first day in Mexico City started by visiting Palacio ... Read more >

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 | By travelbug77 | Views [460]

Well 7 weeks in the UK has flown by and it’s time for me to begin the last leg of my journey and head to Africa where some much longed for sun will welcome me! Despite the cold weather and trying to acclimatise to the lack of sun I ... Read more >

what the hell am I doing

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 | By elainekatherine | Views [363]

Just to see what happens when I add new story

Tags: Friends

26 days to go....

Mon, 5 Jan 2015 | By han_c89 | Views [257]

26 days to go... I think I have sorted everything: Flights Insurance Yellow fever cirtificate CV Copy of highest qualification Sleeping bag I do need a rucksack.. will go to Go-Outdoors tomorrow and buy one.. then it's just a waiting game! So much to ... Read more >