Destination: United Kingdom

back into England

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [1012]

We spent 3 days in Edinburgh with Brian and enjoyed it immensely. Carol got to have a day in the Scotlands People Centre and found some info about her McRae family and a the Fringe Festival was on Brian and Kent joined her in the city in the evening ... Read more >

On To Vancouver

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 | By whiteelephant | Views [757]

First off, if you are wondering what it is like travelling on the tube in London, this little video sums it up pretty well! I took a day trip out to Greenwich a couple of weekends ago. What a cool place! There are markets and opp-shops everywhere ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

LONDON!!!

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 | By l-a-u-r-e-n | Views [680]

heyyyyyy Firstly, we had a great trip over here. my boyfriend Parci and I travelled Qantas and the plane to singapore was extremely comfortable. we departed from perth around 12:20pm, arrived in singapore 6pm, and then were told our flight was delayed.... Read more >

The Shroud of Turin

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 | By chloebruce | Views [646]

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

Seeing the Sights

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 | By whiteelephant | Views [636]

It has been a few weeks now and I am starting to get into the swing of life in London and learning all the little details you need to know about living in a new country. There will always be things that just seem wacky, like why is it perfectly ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Bath

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 | By shire_girl | Views [486]

My last stop in England before departing for the rest of Europe was Bath, the town famous as a Roman spa, and as the place where Jane Austen spent many years of her life. Once again my hosts here were different, and as usual never exactly what I expected.... Read more >

South of England

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 | By emily_witenden | Views [484]

  After a short hour train ride I arrived in pulborough, near horsham..beck picked me up and it hardly felt like 5 years had passed! We weren't even the closest of friends in Kenya but clicked instantly, she made me feel very welcome..we drove ... Read more >

I am back from Africa

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 | By cass11 | Views [334]

  Last week I went to Africa to spend a 15 days vacation. The place is an energising one.The ideal place for the vacation and animal lovers is Africa.The wildlife and safaries of Tanzania attract nature lovers. The place is full of 3000 lions ,African ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Little Gem

Sat, 10 May 2014 | By leksie | Views [260] | Scholarship Entry

In my soft dress, on the harsh ground, under tree in bloom and the cloudless sky, I sat. Eternities were spent on staring at the restless moving leaves as the wind gently swayed them around. I was trained to be entertained by nothing. I thought scrutinizing ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Finding Home in a Convenience Store

Sat, 10 May 2014 | By | Views [158] | Scholarship Entry

I woke up in my tight, little room to another beautifully gloomy English morning. By now I had my usual morning routine set… I’d get up, head down the creaky, narrow staircase for breakfast, then head out and see what the rest of the day had in store ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Gallery: New Zealand - South Island

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 | By mike-annie | Photo Gallery

Photos: Glastonbury 2010

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 | By hasitha_tudugalle | Flickr Photo Gallery

A 'place' I have visited

Mon, 1 Jul 2013 | By lucien | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2013

Photos: Last week in London - part 3

Sat, 28 May 2016 | By shire_girl | Photo Gallery

Photos: Bath and surrounds

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 | By supergg | Photo Gallery