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Krabi to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

MALAYSIA | Thu, 12 Apr 2007 | By nigelb | Views [6487] | Comments [2]

Laura writes: Hi guys, well, arriving in Malaysia was a relief after Thailand. As soon as we got off the plane, the first thing we noticed, was how easy and organised everything was. The services provided were a luxury in comparison. A cheap shuttle ... Read more >

Tags: adventures

The first dive job abroad

MALTA | Fri, 15 Jul 2005 | By dannygoesdiving | Views [4593]

It was July 2005, how did I end up standing at a check-in desk, all my belongings in 2 bags, heading to Gozo, hoping to secure a job as a dive instructor ? So began a new chapter in my life and the biggest adventure to date. We all get fed up with ... Read more >

Tags: Work

Montañita, la meca del surf en Ecuador que hace furor entre los jóvenes

ECUADOR | Thu, 10 Jan 2013 | By loloberlin | Views [3418]

Montañita comenzó en los 70´s cuando unos surfistas se enamoraron de sus olas y se instalaron allí. Poco a poco fue creciendo y hoy, si bien sigue siendo una pequeña comunidad, ha crecido mucho y lo seguirá haciendo.... Read more >

Kokubunji

JAPAN | Wed, 24 Jan 2007 | By dan_in_japan | Views [3283] | Comments [6]

Today was the last day of my 9 month contract teaching at Kokubunji High School. I had a great time teaching here, and if it wasn't for the length of time travelling and some other minor things, I probably would have taken them up on the offer of an ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Over the Andes to Chile

CHILE | Sun, 17 Sep 2006 | By willlou | Views [2594]

This week we crossed the Andes twice, going from Mendoza in Argentina to Santiago in Chile and back again. The snow covered mountains dominate the views in both cites and the route between them is one of the most spectacular in the world. The road ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Mamallapura and Puducherry

INDIA | Thu, 17 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [2180]

AS THE TEMPERATURE CLIMBS TO 100 AND THE HUMIDITY is close behind, our thoughts turn fondly to shivery mornings in Bhutan. But this is India. Again! We are on the Bay of Bengal, a few hour's drive east of Chennai. I believe we ... Read more >

Lombok to Bali - Mount Rinjani says "hi"

INDONESIA | Sun, 28 Jun 2009 | By hotnoodle | Views [1968]

"One ringgit. One ringgit ok?" I hold up the note in front of my face so the man behind the counter can see. His eyes widen and his lips purse. His is the face of someone who has been offered an extremely good deal but doesn't want to ... Read more >

Feira da Glória "Gloria Market"

BRAZIL | Sun, 17 Oct 2010 | By carla_dias | Views [1779]

MORE THAN SCENTS... More than vegetable and fruits, the Gloria market was a pleasant morning walk of talks that told stories that had been happening there for more than 30 years.

Tags: feira, fruits, glória, market, rio de janeiro, vegetables

Newcastle to Port Stephens

AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1651]

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 >

So why did I choose to support Cruse Bereavement Care Somerset- Kilimanjaro Blog

TANZANIA | Tue, 7 Jul 2015 | By tony_mattravers | Views [1447]

13 years ago on Friday 3 rd May 2002, I had finished for the day and was working in the garage on my Triumph Herald. My friend and housemate in my first house, Darren (Daz) came into the garage and said he was going to West Bay on his motorbike, a ... Read more >

Tags: challenge, charity, frustration, hard work, killimanjaro, panic, panic, summit, trekking

Mariage tres romantique de ma soeur Mel et Erwan!

FRANCE | Tue, 6 Jan 2009 | By bixente | Views [909]

Felicitations aux deux amoureux qui se sont unis le 20 decembre, par une tres belle (et fraiche!) journee d'hiver, sur les bords du lac d'Annecy. Tres beau mariage, qui nous a permis de tous nous retrouver - apres de nombreuses annees pour certains, ... Read more >

Manono

SAMOA | Mon, 28 Nov 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [847]

Only a little more than a week I have left in Samoa. For the past couple of days I’ve been staying with John, Lagi, and family. They have four children: George, Frank, Mona, and Fina. Lagi made her first carrot cake last night; excitedly enough, ... Read more >

By the seaside

UNITED KINGDOM | Wed, 7 Jul 2010 | By drmitch | Views [816]

Of course it can't be all fun and games over here. Although this is a travel journal I do occasionally have to do some work to fund further trips. Luckily this short vet is able to pick and choose from quite a few jobs around the country as people are ... Read more >

Tags: beach, brighton, surf

Grand Canyon

USA | Sun, 9 Dec 2007 | By abelaine | Views [815]

One of the seven wonders of the world and now we know why! It was incredible. We took a bus at 5.45 am from Vegas and headed off first to the Hoover Dam. This in itself is an architechural marvel. With it's curved walls and flexibilty according to ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Missin The Hostel

UNITED KINGDOM | Mon, 25 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [763]

I spent a quick night in London in a hotel. As you probably know by now, if I am staying at a Marriott, Hilton, etc, it is by accident. I can't afford those places so mine are much more economincal. (plus the UK is expensive period). And after ... Read more >

Whistler day trip

CANADA | Mon, 14 Mar 2011 | By brettcooke | Views [762] | Video

The Revelstoke trip fell through so we decided for a day trip up to Whistler. It had just had 47cm in the last 48 hours so we new it would be worth it. At $95 for a day pass its expensive but Whistler and Blackcomb are some of the best mountains around.... Read more >

Last Day in Paradise

BELIZE | Mon, 25 Aug 2008 | By rarakaki | Views [709] | Comments [2]

Tomorrow we leave for Belize City, the airport, Houston, then back to Seattle. It's been a wonderful trip. I think we achieved our goals. Elena and Jarrett saw that life in most of the world isn't at all like life on Bainbridge Island. They saw some things ... Read more >

Minha despidida

BRAZIL | Fri, 29 Aug 2008 | By bergdorf-brunette | Views [637]

"Why do all good things come to an end...?" - hab ich mir immer und immer wieder gedacht. Ich hätte alles erwartet von Brasilen (vom ausgeraubt werden bis zum Nieren verlieren) aber nicht dass ich dieses Land und vor allem die Leute so lieben ... Read more >

Urus Este

PERU | Wed, 30 Jul 2008 | By reilly | Views [556]

Urus is a mountain that I climbed last year and didn´t know it, but would become more and more familiar with the route over the two weeks we spent in the Ishinca valley. Round one on Urus was a failed attempt as Nick was not properly acclimitized and ... Read more >

Last Day in Chiang Mai

THAILAND | Wed, 13 Jul 2011 | By braynroni | Views [521]

Another sunny day in Chiang Mai. Bray was really tired so we had a slow start this morning. Then got mystery Thai baked goods for breakfast - ate at a coffee house that not only had REAL coffee but also earthed plugs! We got to charge the laptop ... Read more >

Doing it in reverse!

USA | Wed, 29 May 2013 | By lensgypsy | Views [429]

Hello everyone! I just wanted to drop a quick note and let you know where this travel journal is at! I just now discovered this site and how wonderful it is to document your journey while you are on it. Unfortunately, I found it after ... Read more >

Supreme Communicator

FRANCE | Fri, 7 Dec 2007 | By nicolasophie | Views [422]

Nick Liau is hereby given the title of Supreme Communicator . All hail Empereur Nick. That is all.

Tags: I should have known better!

The first Hazara in Mexico

1- I am Hazara from Afghanistan, one of the different ethnics from central of Afghanistan and if you chose me I would be the first Hazara who see Mexico I guess. 2-You will make true my dream to visit Mexico and make a short video. 3- I am smart and have ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Film Scholarship to Mexico

Test

USA | Thu, 28 Mar 2019 | By dinagosse | Views [335]

This is a test.

Sat 29 and Sun 30 June - London

UNITED KINGDOM | Mon, 1 Jul 2013 | By musicaladventures | Views [275] | Comments [2]

Sat 29 - We made our way to London on the train from Norwich. We walked from Liverpool St. station to our favourite apartment at Holborn. We arrived to early to check in (by about an hour) so we went off in search of some lunch. We had a nice ... Read more >