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WORLDWIDE | Thu, 19 Aug 2010 | By OffTheBeatenPath | Views [8105] | Comments [6]
Leaving everything to travel the
world is a liberating decision. Shaking off routine and the cloak of the
familiar for the excitement of new experiences and the thrill of the unknown is
the mantra of most travellers. But once you are on the road, ... Read more >
Tags: australia, ireland, itinerary, off the beaten path, reflections, scotland, travel, travel blues
THAILAND | Wed, 25 Apr 2007 | By jonnygo | Views [3759]
I departed the Germanically infused Ao Nang (even the menus are in German) on a much more serious scooter than on Koh Lanta. With flames licking my bum hairs I roared off in the direction of Krabi hospital some 10 kilometers away. (Born to be wild ringing ... Read more >
Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health
ITALY | Tue, 2 Sep 2008 | By matt_and_mercaders | Views [3137] | Comments [5]
This story is dedicated to Terry Summerbell. 5 nights in Rome is quite a while so we thought a day at the local waterpark might be fun. Travelling is about doing stuff,we were told, rather than simply seeing stuff. So we set off on our journey - i´d ... Read more >
GREECE | Mon, 12 Sep 2011 | By vagabonds | Views [3058]
The Schengen Accords are great if you live in the European Union. Now you can travel freely - even move from one country to another - without hassle. If you live in Estonia, for example, now you can move to France and get a job. But it's different ... Read more >
ITALY | Tue, 12 Dec 2006 | By all_powered_up | Views [2682]
It was another spur of the moment things for picking Sorrento - i have no guide book, and i really hadn't had much Internet access. I'd picked a converted monastery for my digs - good reviews and i could actually afford it. This is an expensive town.... Read more >
INDONESIA | Sun, 31 Aug 2008 | By cam2yogi | Views [2267]
Day 9: Balinese Hangovers & The Balian’s Cure D awn arose with pain and discomfort. Classic hangover amidst tropic humidity: weighty, dank and stale with arak
and puke on the breath. At the breakfast I chose not to attend, stories
were told.... Read more >
Tags: bali, cam2yogi, cameron karsten photography, danu enterprises, danu tours, indonesia, laura defreitas, lauranidra, retreat, yoga
AUSTRALIA | Sat, 12 Jan 2013 | By sianmercel | Views [2223]
Recently, over the festive season, my Mother and I went road tripping around the Pilbara. The Pilbara is located in Western Australia in the top-west section (AKA the Great Sandy Desert). As you can imagine, there is a LOT of red dirt EVERYWHERE! We ... Read more >
Tags: karijini national park, pilbara, trekking, western australia
PHILIPPINES | Sun, 2 Feb 2014 | By alwaysontheway | Views [1992]
Lies in the Pacific Coast of Camarines Norte, Calaguas Islands are a few of the hidden paradise on earth. From unexplored scenery, pristine seascapes, rolling hills, laid-back atmosphere, and diversified marine creatures, this island rivals Boracay with ... Read more >
JORDAN | Sat, 14 Jan 2017 | By krodin | Views [1858]
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
CZECH REPUBLIC | Wed, 18 Feb 2009 | By maria_brett | Views [1691]
So we accepted Ales' invite to trundle down the D1 from Prague to Brno and head to his wee town of 2000 people for the once annual winter ball. Held inside because... well work it out for yourself... too bloody cold in the snow and ice outside, the ... Read more >
Tags: kobyli winter ball
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 >
COSTA RICA | Fri, 29 Feb 2008 | By all_powered_up | Views [1617]
Arenal volcano is the most captive one in Costa Rica - it was a tough decision to come here and not head east to climb Costa Rica's highest one - Cerro Chirripo. After an easy 4.5 hour, $3.5 bus ride and I'm liking my choice. Arenal is one of those ... Read more >
Tags: volcano
INDIA | Tue, 7 Apr 2009 | By colleen_finn | Views [1539] | Comments [1]
I've been so caught up in anecdotal topics that I've completely ignored my journal entries on the places and things I've seen. You can stop reading now if you're not into the logistics of cities and sights (I do this part as much to aid my own memory ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, sightseeing
INDIA | Fri, 25 Mar 2011 | By pauluiza | Views [1403]
Destination: India – Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi – It’s all about expectations…
Ok, let’s be honest here, we were kind of dreading this trip to Varanasi. We’ve heard the most confronting things happen in this place. Dead bodies floating in the river, ... Read more >
CHINA | Tue, 22 Mar 2011 | By kailani_merrie | Views [988]
tues 22 march so the story goes like this.... the bus had stoppped, it was still dark and I had no idea where we were....we couldnt be there yet,i was told that it got in at 7.30 am and its 5.30 now....mmmm not everyone is getting off.... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Thu, 18 Mar 2010 | By elawlor | Views [977] | Comments [1]
Sorry for my silence. I haven´t had much internet time recently. I am in Flores, Guatemala and will take a bus back to Belise in the morning. I will be wwoofig for two weeks and diving the blue hole before heading to Mexico for some more mayan ruins and ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Mon, 25 May 2015 | By davidpearlman | Views [765]
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 >
BRAZIL | Wed, 16 Jan 2013 | By vagabondstoo | Views [666]
We were waiting in the lobby of their hotel when Lynn and Hector arrived from Rio. It's nice to see familiar faces, even better when they are bearing gifts! Now that we have our new MacBook we are back in touch with the world and can continue ... Read more >
GREECE | Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By adora | Views [659]
Who said the best way to see Greece is in winter anyway ? there right. If getting up close to the locals and setting into there way of life doesn't excite you then take a walk with the many goats who run free on the Island of Symi. If you're a photographer ... Read more >
Tags: beach, rocks
NEPAL | Thu, 16 Nov 2017 | By katecarlson | Views [624]
It's been another 24 hours in Nepal... Somehow time seems slower here..
Today was our second day on the build site. We left Hotel Water Tower around 8 a.m. in 4 jeep-style SUVs and arrived at our site an hour later. Even though it is only 12 kilometers ... Read more >
USA | Wed, 20 Jan 2021 | By graynomadsusa | Views [609]
THE GOOD NEWS IS WE GOT OUR FIRST Moderna Covid shots this morning. The Bad News is that we had to drive eight hours yesterday to Fort Walton Beach for the jabs and spend the night in a hotel. We will be only minutes away for Shot #2, which I guess will ... Read more >
SWITZERLAND | Sat, 2 Jul 2016 | By travelingherbie | Views [572]
After getting a good nights sleep for all, we were off to see one of my favorite things in the world, a Castle. The Chateau de Chillon is one of Switzerlands most visited historic monuments. It was worth the walking tour and climb up many many many narrow ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Fri, 28 Oct 2011 | By rachthe1st | Views [560]
The Queen wandered around my home country last week which I suppose it was only fair after I’ve been wandering around her home country for the last couple of months. Hearing about the Queen’s visit from a British point of view really makes me wish we ... Read more >
LAOS | Mon, 18 Jul 2011 | By braynroni | Views [515]
Bray tweaked his back last night so today was a bit of a write off. Roni had a few ibuprofen left and he popped those then spent most of today on his back after a brief excursion to sort our next travel step :-( To pass the time Roni investigated ... Read more >
WORLDWIDE | Thu, 9 Jun 2011 | By traveldocumentaryscholarship2011appl | Views [341] | Video | Scholarship Entry
The meeting with Tupperware saleswoman Madhu, happened just as randomly as it is portrayed in the film. She asked me to paint her toenails, we started talking and she invited me to come along. Though very brief, the meeting was a surprising and eye opening ... Read more >
Tags: #2011Video, Travel Documentary Scholarship 2011