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COLOMBIA | Thu, 14 Oct 2010 | By ryanandjo | Views [7681]
To get to the Caribbean Coast we had to take our first overnight bus in Colombia. Throughout South America we had been warned of arctic overnight buses caused by powerful
air conditioning, but having never experienced anything other than the natural ... Read more >
Tags: capurganá, caribbean coast, cartagena, darien gap, diving, santa marta, taganga, tayrona
JORDAN | Sat, 14 Jan 2017 | By krodin | Views [1824]
Moses, Monuments and Mosaics – A Journey Through Jordan
The Queen Alia International Airport lies about 30km south of Amman. I picked up the rental car, which was conveniently located inside the terminal and headed south to Madaba, ... Read more >
Tags: archeological site, city visit, museums
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1630]
After two days sitting comfortably in Newcastle the weather was looking a lot better. I made a decision to give up rough weather unless i get caught out there unexpectedly. with my new philosophy on cruising being that i dont have plans, i dont ... Read more >
NEPAL | Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By lisaf | Views [1396] | Comments [1]
In the early days of a new romance, we decided to trek through Nepal and see if our relationship could withstand a bit of turmoil. I had some travel experience under my belt, but nothing as adventurous as climbing mountains with the possible use ... Read more >
Tags: gosaikund, nepal, tea house, trekking
NEW ZEALAND | Wed, 25 Mar 2009 | By eoghancito | Views [1299]
As we made our way back south down the Milford Road we
made a stop for a longer trek up to Key Summit, so named because three rivers
flow south, east and west to three different seas from the peak. Fabulous views
and alpine bogs at the top.... Read more >
Tags: birthday, camera, camping, hostel, paddy, prison, rugby
MALAYSIA | Wed, 15 Nov 2006 | By arfox | Views [945]
I'm not a beach bum - nor could I ever be, but there is something spectacular about the sound of waves lapping at a sandy beach. I imagine this is how some people imagine paradise. A clear sky. Full moon. Calm water. Sandy beach. Coconut trees rusting ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
SOUTH AFRICA | Thu, 24 Jun 2004 | By johnandconnie | Views [848]
Yesterday, our first day of tiling, was a bit of a disaster. Not only do we hurt, we also pretty much suck at tiling. So we’ve left for Atherstone Game Reserve in Limpopo 250 kilometers from DeWiltd to work with Deon and Kelly. As soon as we ... Read more >
VIETNAM | Wed, 2 Apr 2014 | By kpow | Views [820]
When we arrived in Dalat it was around 5AM and already clear we were at a higher altitude. I borrowed my friend's coat, not having my scarf handy. We were meant to have a free shuttlebus to our hostel but it looked like they were fillling up pretty quickly ... Read more >
Tags: canyoning, mountains, nature, trekking
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA | Mon, 31 Aug 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [739]
Well, Yesterday was my last day in Sarajevo, and my last day at the Vagabond Hostel. This hostel has been a little bit unique:
(1) The fluorescent light bulb, which is above my bunk (and 6 others), has been flickering on and off when turned ... Read more >
Tags: bosnia sarajevo
INDONESIA | Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By thetravelicious | Views [721]
If people ask me what is the right sentence to describe Purwokerto, I would shout clearly that it is the most charismatic city ever. Several people may say it is just a city, underdeveloped and nothing special, but readers, you should believe me it is ... Read more >
Tags: joved, purwokerto, unsoed
PERU | Thu, 15 May 2008 | By luchinko | Views [719] | Comments [1]
They are really really big. They soar about so lazy-like, so easy. I was jealous. Yesterday, Inna and I left for Chivay, walked around town a bit, both taking lots of photos, then spent a night in Cabanaconde (5 soles, $2, cheapest accommodation yet!).... Read more >
BELGIUM | Wed, 17 Jun 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [706]
Yesterday I flew to Brussels on The world's greatest airline-Ryanair. And I truly believe this. Ryanair is not a luxury airline-they are known for charging the lowest fares and charging for everything.
When making the reservation-after reserving ... Read more >
Tags: brussels, europe, ryanair
ISRAEL | Wed, 11 Jan 2017 | By krodin | Views [692]
The Holy Land: land of wonder, miracles, war, terror, belief and strife . The Holy Land is not one country but many; borders here have always been problematic and adjustable. The Biblical lands extend from Turkey around the eastern Mediterranean shore ... Read more >
Tags: historical background
UNITED KINGDOM | Wed, 24 Sep 2014 | By laurenstrong | Views [689]
To all those who think they need to travel on a strict schedule,
Sometimes the best journeys are the ones that you stumble upon.
It was not intended that my ... Read more >
Tags: buckingham palace, england, horse guards parade, london, procession, royal, westminster abbey
HUNGARY | Sun, 20 Sep 2015 | By rafellarayne | Views [669]
We arrived in Budapest in decent form excited to explore a new city. Vienna was beautiful but we heard Budapest might be a little more our speed. We had a lucky find on the hostel we booked, and while it wasn't as communal as most hostels we've seen ... Read more >
CZECH REPUBLIC | Sat, 18 Aug 2007 | By lisy | Views [648]
After yet another quality Polish ail journey we arrived in Prague....stupidity took over again and we decided to walk to our hostel...apparently gradient isn´t an important part of mapping, so we ended up trekking up some very unfriendly hills. Had ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 14 Mar 2013 | By pjandc | Views [573]
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Fast boat to paradise
Lembongan today. Picked up from hotel and off to beach to board the "fast boat ". Boat trip was a good one and only took half an hour and we were there. Lembongan Reef Bungalows ... Read more >
PORTUGAL | Thu, 31 Mar 2011 | By walterperis | Views [498]
Periodo: dall'1 al 13 Agosto 2010. Visitato: Algarve (sosta a Faro come base), Lisbona, il nord, alloggiando nei Solares, e, infine, Porto. Auto a noleggio AutoEurope, tramite Budget. Alloggi: IBIS Faro, IBIS Lisboa, Quinta da Comenda (S. Pedro do ... Read more >
Tags: on the road
UNITED KINGDOM | Fri, 11 Jan 2013 | By lisaj72 | Views [495]
Well, been here almost 2 weeks and already done so much! After being ill at home for 2 weeks, developing sinusitis and worrying if I'd be able to fly, I arrived bang on time in Sydney on NYE, went to stay in Normanhurst, a suburb of Sydney, courtesy ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Sat, 8 Dec 2012 | By travelbug77 | Views [445]
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 >
THAILAND | Thu, 15 May 2014 | By christinedrage | Views [430]
Somehow, when this specific time of the year comes, the whole of Thailand transforms into a giant water fight between, kids, teens and grownups. No point in holding back your inner child when SongKran comes around!
We all bought water guns, preparing ... Read more >
Tags: phuket, songkran, thailand, waterfight
WORLDWIDE | Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By ontheroadagain | Views [333] | Scholarship Entry
After my friends and I consume enough lunch to feed a small herd of elephants, we decide that we have mustered enough energy to head to Atashgah, the Zoroastrian fire temple outside Isfahan’s city centre. Following a synchronised display of our finely ... Read more >
Tags: iran, isfahan, travel writing scholarship 2012
TURKEY | Mon, 14 Sep 2015 | By colandscott | Views [320]
Wow, we have a new Prime Minister!
We docked in Istanbul around 8 this morning, with our tour to leave at 9. First stop was the Blue Mosque, blue because of the blue mosaic interior. It is closed on Mondays, but was opened especially for cruise ship ... Read more >
INDIA | Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By sendafaali | Views [210]
AUSTRALIA | Mon, 24 Mar 2014 | By susiejo | Views [171]
Now it's only 30 days until we fly out to Paris. The time has flown as we will be doing very soon!