Destination: United Kingdom

When it's time to head home....

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 | By will | Views [3135] | Comments [1]

There comes a point in every trip when you realize that there are only a few weeks left and you have to come to terms with going home. For most of us that means reconnecting with their previous life and going back to work, the free and easy days of ... Read more >

Tags: philosophy of travel

If only i could think of a funny title...

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 | By gentlesue | Views [1626] | Comments [11]

Hello everybody! I have moved my location on the Isle of Wight since the last you heard from me. I have moved from sunny Cowes to sunny Shanklin. It does not lend it self as well to parodies of its name as well as Cowes did. And yet it is sufficient.... Read more >

Tags: Scams & Robberies

The end of one adventure and the start of another

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 | By ellie | Views [1007] | Comments [3]

I'm feeling a bit sad writing this as I'm back home in the UK it's cold and raining outside and i'm looking at all the wonderful places Paul and i have seen over the last month. I left you last on Magnetic Island... from here we got the ferry back ... Read more >

Hong Kong

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 | By magic_johnson | Views [739]

Cold?... I cant remember who said it now, but a few people were worried that we weren't packing enough winter clothing. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, and ever since, we found it to be very hummid the heat was particularly obvious when we carried our 20kg ... Read more >

Tags: backpack, british rule, cantonesse, china, culture, hong kong, shenzen, travel, western

13th August 2007

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 | By an_oliver | Views [704] | Comments [3]

Hello Everyone, Well the wedding is a distant memory and the planning is almost complete. We are preparing to depart on 2nd Sept and we hope to see everyone before we leave. We will try to add updates and photos at this web address on route, so if ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Farewell

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 | By macedonboy | Views [672]

27/02/2012 It Thursday 27th Jan, 2 days before I leaves for Hong Kong on the first leg of my travels. I'm travelling down to Surrey to visit a friend, Mr M. The lucky git has decide to retire to India and "time permitting", do the 3 ... Read more >

Tags: goodbye, sabbatical

Asia complete

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 | By an_oliver | Views [619]

  9-19 th December 2007: - Sorry to be so cheeky, but our last 10 days have been somewhat of a relax, so did not feel like writing the blog each day.   However will now give you some insight of the last 10 days.   We arrived after travelling for ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

In the beginning...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 | By affyharris1 | Views [502] | Comments [1]

Well before I even board a plane there has been so much to learn and do! Learning how to blog is one thing I thought I'd try now! I'm still not convinced I have remembered everything.  Sarah and Tom Ansell have been amazing lending me books and rucksacs ... Read more >

Peak Districct of hills

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 | By shire_girl | Views [430] | Comments [1]

I need a vacation from my holiday! I've spent every night of the last week looking at areas to visit, and places to stay. The first planned 6 weeks of my travels have been a real blessing; only the buses and trains to figure out in between. I gave myself ... Read more >

Edinbugh

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 | By chrikide | Views [356]

I've been in Edinburgh for a little over a week now. I've walked around the Old and New town multiple times. And it is beautiful here. But, theres something missing. I can't explain it. The first week was unbeatable. I met a local boy on my first day ... Read more >

5 July, Saturday

Sat, 5 Jul 2008 | By ronsan | Views [326]

Pouring with rain this morning, which was very disappointing considering the pimary school Fayre was to be held in the afternoon. However, it did brighten up in time for the 1pm start. Netherthong is a delightful village and an easy walk to the school.... Read more >

Gallery: Friends

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 | By craigbyer | Photo Gallery

Photos: Bath and surrounds

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 | By supergg | Photo Gallery

Photos: South Coast

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 | By martin_rix | Photo Gallery

On the brink

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 | By lifeonearth | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship