Destination: United Kingdom

Vietnam to Laos to Bangkok to Koh Phangan all in 10 days!

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 | By laura_street | Views [1731] | Comments [4]

I decided to stay an extra day in Hanoi to get myself sorted and book a bus for the next part of my trip. Luckily Sally, one of the Australian girls on my trip was staying too so we were able to share a room and spend the following couple of days together.... Read more >

The Royal Mews, Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 | By tracyfrance2013 | Views [1446] | Comments [1]

Out and about early again to try to fit everything in that we want to see on our whirlwind tour of London. First stop at the Royal Mews. I'm not convinced that one family needs so many coaches but they are beautiful to look at. Especially the Australian ... Read more >

A Local Encounter that Changed my Perspective - Next stop, Home.

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By | Views [1355] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

The train pulls onto the platform whilst a dishevelled, agitated and belligerent me pushes my way to the front of the rush hour scramble. I have mastered the art of ‘sway-dominance’ – the ability to refrain from touching anything or anyone in the sardine ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013

Northern England

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [1011]

From York we headed to the east coast and Scarborough with its famous beach and castle. From there we spent some time wandering over the North York Moors National Park and ended up in Thirsk which is the town that the serial 'All Creatures ... Read more >

Happy Birthday Shaesh!

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 | By esther | Views [835]

I was a little bit sneaky and came home a bit early in time for my sister's birthday. I didn't tell her and so she had a little bit of a shock, but I think it was mostly a good shock. All that stuff about killing me in my sleep was idle banter. I ... Read more >

Nonstop Action!

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 | By mademal | Views [690]

So this is my 3rd full day and London and we have been going nonstop! After the ten hour flight, which wasn't too bad...minus the fact that it was extremely cramped, we hopped on the underground and made our way to the stop closest to our flat. We ... Read more >

Tags: Lost!

What a long time !

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 | By edinoz | Views [633] | Comments [1]

Well it seams such a long time since I have made any comments on here.  Firstly, both my nose and teeth are better and the fall definatly hasn't spoiled my good looks !!! Since i last wrote, I have been away working at a station owned by the same family ... Read more >

off to alice springs tomorrow.will be out of touch 4 a while.x

Fri, 8 May 2009 | By manjinder_nagra | Views [354]

Day 6

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 | By lannigan | Views [308]

Lost my first pad this morning, luckily Helen gave me a spare, and i did all my journal entries online yesterday. Starting to get a bit colder, apparently weather is coming over from Scandinavia. Caught the tube to Abbey Road, took the mandatory photo ... Read more >

Last day in the UK

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 | By agentsimon | Views [182]

Nervy..got a few things to do today but I think all is in hand

Emblazon Beach, Craster

Sat, 9 May 2015 | By | Views [168] | Scholarship Entry

After contemplating my favourite place for quite some time, I remember one location that makes all others secondary, and I think in fact that it is only after my travels that it has occurred to me the immense beauty and peacefulness of this place. After ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Gallery: the land of scot

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 | By vivienne_and_iona | Photo Gallery

Gallery: My leaving do

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 | By miriamexplores | Photo Gallery

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 | By mayo | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2012

Photos: Laos

Mon, 7 Mar 2011 | By kimbob26 | Photo Gallery