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PERU | Wed, 19 Jul 2006 | By nomad_vet | Views [24581] | Comments [5]
´Priscilla´ the oncilla (the tiger cat that we rescued from the hideous conditions at Inrena) is now ´Queen of the Casa´. She started off living in the bathroom at the vet clinic, but with escalating temperatures in Iquitos and a growing girls need for ... Read more >
PERU | Fri, 8 Oct 2010 | By responsible-travel | Views [3586] | Comments [1]
Women and the Impact of Tourism Women in developing countries have it
pretty tough. Sometimes very
tough. Often viewed as 2nd-class
citizens, commonly marginalized to very limited activities and privileges, some
women struggle to earn ... Read more >
INDIA | Thu, 13 Dec 2007 | By annanderson | Views [3224]
12/9 – 12/13 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India – What a wonderful time we had with friends in Hyderabad! Our dear friends, Nag, Veena, Vibha, & Nidhi introduced us to their warm & inviting home and active family life. ... Read more >
Tags: People
PANAMA | Sun, 3 May 2009 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [3152]
We left the Lost and Found Lodge in the afternoon and headed to David (pronounced Darveed)where we stayed in Hostel Bambu ($8 per dorm bed including pancake breakfast) which had free internet and a swimming pool. Across the road was a local restaurant ... Read more >
JORDAN | Mon, 8 Dec 2008 | By colleen_finn | Views [2534]
I hate doing these 'nutshell' entries because it's a sure sign that I've been too busy to journal. I much prefer a more relaxed pace in which I can write freely when I have the notion. But what's to be done when there is so much to see in so little time? ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, sightseeing
NEW ZEALAND | Wed, 11 Jan 2006 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [2486]
I had another exciting day in this amazing country called New Zealand. So, I’ll tell you all. I woke up at 6:30 AM and finished packing and walked down with the guys to breakfast.... Read more >
Tags: adventures
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 >
NEW ZEALAND | Thu, 28 May 2009 | By dianasaurus | Views [1287] | Video
I am sitting in an internet cafe in Dunedin right now around 10 p.m. on Thursday (5 a.m. Houston). I love these places in New Zealand. There is a group of students in the aisle next to me all playing an MMORPG. Sample dialog: "Use stun. Stun! ... Read more >
SPAIN | Thu, 5 Mar 2015 | By homeless_harry | Views [1273]
Mesmerised by the Sagrada Familiar and up to my third eye in Gaudis incredible vision, I decided to double down on the crazy and see where it lead. Describing my visit to Park Quell was actually intended to be a part of the previous journal, but after ... Read more >
Tags: barcelona, bike, brewdog, gaudi, olympics, spain, tinder, walking
WORLDWIDE | Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By thegypsydiaries | Views [1245] | Comments [4] | Scholarship Entry
Incense sticks are lit; then he vigorously washes his hands and wears a skull cap. “Here desires come true” he affirms entering the dargah – the tomb of Hazrat Nizamuddin, a revered Sufi saint of Delhi. Today Sajid is my guide; a young migrant who earns ... Read more >
Tags: travel writing scholarship 2012
NORFOLK ISLAND | Fri, 11 Mar 2016 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1238]
Dear Norfolk Island,
You are a place I love like no other! I've said it a million times and can never say it enough. Sadly I'm leaving today, and I would like to write a thank-you letter to you, my friends, and my fellow Nuffkas. You have touched ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Fri, 7 Jun 2013 | By butterfly-freed | Views [1129]
The North Island bus trip begins just as it is getting light on Bank Holiday Monday. Much has been made of the Queen’s birthday weekend, and I suspect that there is more patriotism over here than on her home turf!
The trip up to Paihia on the ... Read more >
Tags: backpacking, bay of islands, culture, maori, naked bus, new zealand, paihia, rotorua, sulphur springs, tamaki
CHINA | Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By leanneensly | Views [1091]
I have just been travelling with two lovely Dutch girls –
Judith and Marjolein (I had to call her May) they were great fun to be around
and not just for their keen sense of humour but also it was a chance to observe
how two gorgeous 20 something girls ... Read more >
SPAIN | Fri, 23 Mar 2007 | By jmbworldpilgrimage | Views [927] | Comments [1]
Vive Espana, So I am here in Spain camping on top of some beautiful limestone cliffs, where the nearest village, Siurana, tallies a grand total of 27 inhabitants. Time escapes me here...I wake, eat, climb, eat, sleep, repeat. I´ve managed to get some ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
ITALY | Thu, 19 Nov 2015 | By shire_girl | Views [734]
Apparently Venice is one of the most visited destinations in the world. Even during the last few days of September the city was bustling with people. However it was remarkably easy to find places most tourists weren’t, such as the long, narrow ... Read more >
CUBA | Mon, 12 Feb 2018 | By vagabonds3 | Views [628]
THERE WERE NO FIRES BURNING IN CIENFUEGOS. Not a one. Originally named Fernandina by French émigrés 200 years ago, it became a UNESCO World Heritage City because of its elegant classical French architecture. The name ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wed, 26 Sep 2007 | By wayne | Views [597]
Australia is home to 11 of the worlds 15 most deadly snakes. Apparently by nature they are all quite shy and only bite when suprised or threatened. That's good to know as soon I'll be in the rurals where these guys live. Got this photo at the Taronga ... Read more >
Tags: Travel Tips
UNITED KINGDOM | Sat, 8 Dec 2012 | By travelbug77 | Views [467]
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 >
UNITED KINGDOM | Mon, 22 Aug 2011 | By nncysf | Views [445] | Comments [3]
rosie here in cornwall says that i seem to get myself photographed everywhere in the world - so here's another one - standing in 2 hemispheres in Greenwich
BELIZE | Wed, 30 Jul 2014 | By kikkijayne | Views [388]
A lazy morning that comprised of a swim before breakfast & hammock time though to lunch.
Estelle & I just hung out by the beach with our dog friend, planning out a treasure hunt for her boyfriend in Mexico she was heading back to surprise.... Read more >
LIBYA | Fri, 5 Sep 2014 | By mohamedsalama | Views [383] | Video | Scholarship Entry
Here in Libya no filmmakers much, so I chose to be a filmmaker in order to be able to telling the stories of my country after that war-ravaged, I wish I could help Nonfiction in spreading love and peace.
Tags: 2014 Travel Film Scholarship to Mexico
PERU | Thu, 28 Mar 2013 | By jesjesco | Views [381]
So I suppose I should start this blog with some background on why I’m here. After 7 years of working in the DC NGO world, I decided that I needed an escape - to remind myself that there really is a world beyond the beltway. I needed a change, I ... Read more >
USA | Mon, 24 Nov 2014 | By karenleslieburns | Views [379]
Our last evening in Udaipur at the beautiful Lake Palace was topped off with the most amazing dinner party you could imagine. We were transported by boat to our royal barge as the sun was setting over the lake. After finding our comfiest ... Read more >
USA | Wed, 2 Sep 2015 | By mrose11 | Views [319] | Video | Scholarship Entry
Nature has always been my greatest source of inspiration. This inspiration has led me to the pristine wonders of varied countries. At age 17, I sailed throughout the Caribbean, earing my PADI certification and coral reef conservation credit. It was ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia
USA | Wed, 27 May 2015 | By yoshic | Views [262] | Comments [2]
Turns out hitchhiking in Colombia is really easy - just stand on the side of a lonely stretch of highway and wave frantically at passing trucks. The third one stopped, after as many minutes. Nice.
So at this point you are probably wondering why I ... Read more >