Destination: United Kingdom

My year abroad - Statistically speaking

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [1461]

Below are the stats on my travels over the last 9 months Favourite country - Vietnam (phenominally rich in culture, colours and people) Hippest city - Rio (a natural wonder) Hottest girls - Brasil and Vietnam (quite different but both stunningly ... Read more >

Tags: Travel Tips

'It Can't Be The End'...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 | By frenchflower24 | Views [1084] | Comments [1]

So I went to the movies on Saturday night and saw 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel', and one of the main characters had this saying that was something like “In the end everything works out well, so if nothing is working out then it can't ... Read more >

Tags: dubai international airport, edinburgh airport, heathrow airport (london), perth international airport

South Thailand Sun and burnt bum.

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 | By whereintheworld10 | Views [1041] | Comments [3]

South of Thailand is red hot at the min and sunny. Been to most of the islands around Krabi on our own Long Boat. We had the same driver and named him Pongo as obviously has never seen the ball end of a roll on deoderant. We sailed or motored our way ... Read more >

A cure for cycling

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 | By wandering_jess | Views [844]

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

Nalu Beads

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 | By tizleilani | Views [635]

I've just come across the newest and coolest thing going and I'm bursting at the seams to share it with you all. Ladies and Gentlemen - introducing my newest obsession... NALU BEADS!! Nalu Beads are  all the rage in ... Read more >

First Stop: Jane's House

Tue, 19 May 2009 | By htapawaso | Views [595]

I got a email from World Nomads kindly asking me to do something with this page, and took that as a sign that this blog must begin. After a very dull 26 hour flight, my Aunt Jane was kind enough to pick me up from Heathrow Airport (at 6am) and ... Read more >

15/16 August, Friday & Saturday

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [503]

On Friday, after a leisurely morning with Dot, we set off for the Wirral in Cheshire, to visit our dear friend Chris. We had seen her a while back but as it was too soon to say farewell, we returned for an overnight stay. On the way to Chris's, we had ... Read more >

South of England

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 | By emily_witenden | Views [463]

  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 >

England waiting for the bike and time with family

Mon, 23 May 2011 | By afrosentrix | Views [415]

Spent some wonderful time with Di, Rob, Ashleigh and Charlotte. Got the best company, food, scenic tours and rest we could hope for after the very long flight. Ready for the road!

Tags: rob and di

5 August, Tuesday

Tue, 5 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [408] | Comments [1]

No photos today because it was pouring with rain (wish we could send it all to NSW!). Ron and I went with Sam to Silverstone Race Track, near Northampton. What a wonderful complex it is - we can't understand why Bernie Ecclestone has deemed it unsuitable ... Read more >

On Europe and Life

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 | By | Views [328] | Scholarship Entry

It seems as though good things end too soon. One day they are here and the next day they are gone and all you are left with are memories and stories to tell. I spent the last three months living in London and it seem as though I left my heart and soul ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Day 6 and 7 – Friday 7 June off to Aldeburgh and Saturday 8 June our first day in Aldeburgh

Sun, 9 Jun 2013 | By musicaladventures | Views [276] | Comments [1]

Day 6. We started the day by purchasing some train tickets that we need for trips we are taking in a couple of weeks. We bought them from the ticket office in Ipswich, and the bloke who was serving us was curious about why we came to Ipswich. When we ... Read more >

Bubbles Are My Kryptonite - Champagne Experience

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By | Views [129] | Scholarship Entry

“Before we start, did anyone purchase the second glass option?” I raise my hand, confidently at first but more hesitantly as I scan the car before me. Standing as I am at the opposite end from our London Eye Champagne Experience host, it is clear I am ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Photos: Ireland + UK

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 | By hayleythenomad | Photo Gallery

My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 | By tushna42 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Tags: #2010wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2010