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CHINA | Sat, 8 Mar 2008 | By sarahandphil | Views [4413] | Comments [6]
Hi everyone, Well we've arrived in China safe and sound. But not before we collected some more ‘travel experiences’ to tell you about… After our 7 hour wait at the border on Tuesday, we finally boarded the 6pm sleeper bus to Kunming and ... Read more >
Tags: on the road
MEXICO | Tue, 24 May 2011 | By alpiner84 | Views [2906] | Comments [8]
I write this from the chemical-choked courtyard of the local hostel here in Morelia, but my mind and heart are still 100 km west of here, where I got the chance to explore the mountains and pine forests of the Western Central Highlands for the past ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sat, 13 Jan 2007 | By stowaway | Views [2464]
After a day of travelling in blistering 40+ degree heat, we have arrived in Canberra. Both the van and us struggled a little in the draining heat but we pressed on with a few cooling rest stops. Along the approaches to Canberra by Lake George, a bushfire ... Read more >
Tags: ambassador van, australia, canberra, sightseeing
JORDAN | Sun, 13 Apr 2008 | By sstolper | Views [2245] | Comments [2]
I think I will add both Petra and Wadi Rum to the short list of Wonders of the World that I've seen. Of course Petra already had official status as such in the latest vote on such Wonders. But it's every bit as incredible as one might think. When a fellow ... Read more >
Tags: desert, petra, wonders of the world
AUSTRALIA | Sun, 25 Mar 2007 | By wanderyears | Views [2086] | Video
Tenacious D was my road-trip music of choice today. It is a good listen, but some of the language can be enough to make a miner blush. It certainly turned a few heads while taking on fuel in nowhereville, location unknown. ... Read more >
Tags: ambassador van, on the road
INDONESIA | Tue, 19 Aug 2008 | By cam2yogi | Views [1800]
“ T wenty five years man. I’ve seen a lot of change.” I looked across at Jack, Jack the Hawaiian, Jack the man—my idol. “Bali is beautiful to this day, but 25 years ago it was a land of mystery. And before than… I can only imagine.”
“So what’s ... Read more >
Tags: bali, cam2yogi, cameron karsten, indonesia, laura defreitas, lauranidra
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1656]
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 >
PERU | Mon, 8 Jul 2013 | By margitpirsch | Views [1494]
You just gotta love those names.. To my surprise it was all paved, gentle and easy climbing. We went through two pretty big river valleys flying down to 2000m and then back up again -twice- close to 3000m. Good weather clouds and sunshine accompanying ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Fri, 25 Sep 2009 | By happyfeet86 | Views [1457] | Video
The video featured here was an absolute treat. Half naked men playing with fire! We met some of the boys, Ike and some other performers afterwards. Very friendly indeed. Here are some other videos: Heading to Namuamua island http://www.youtube.... Read more >
INDONESIA | Mon, 12 Mar 2012 | By tracie | Views [1378]
For those of you who know me in Australia you will know that I’ve
always lived on the crazy side of life and like Cyclone Tracey I tear a
path through anywhere I go mixing it up; why? Because life is boring
otherwise. It helps to have a short attention ... Read more >
Tags: bali, berjalan, crazy, forest gump, gila, indonesia, jalan, sanur, ubud, walking
JORDAN | Wed, 29 Apr 2015 | By vagabonds3 | Views [1332]
WE HAVE BEEN RELUCTANT TO REVISIT OUR FAVORITE places but we returned to Jordan to see if Petra and Jerash were as good as we remembered. Petra, like love, was every bit as wonderful the second time around. And we are happy to report, so ... Read more >
THAILAND | Fri, 26 May 2017 | By wassana | Views [1146]
There is a reason why foodies travel to Koh Samui . The island, nestled in the clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand, has a treasure trove of restaurants and food establishments which specialize in local Thai and other cuisines. This is one of reasons ... Read more >
ARGENTINA | Mon, 11 Nov 2013 | By 7dayadventurer | Views [1044]
Argentina La Parte Uno:
Early the next morning the taxi does indeed get 'removed' to the airport, but fortunately for the progression of my trip, I get to keep it company on its journey . In the cab the transfer driver hands me a sheet from ... Read more >
USA | Wed, 8 Dec 2010 | By poita_j | Views [1031] | Comments [1]
Well I think its clear to say, I have NEVER seen this much snow in my LIFE! It is pretty cool, but very cold. Did some hunting for work up here, but think its going to be true to say that I might just come back, found a group that would do a placement ... Read more >
EGYPT | Mon, 20 Oct 2008 | By rich | Views [959]
We decide that we want to leave Cairo ASAP, as in tonight. There’s loads of Egypt to go see and we’ve had enough of all the pollution, smog and pushy hostel managers who double as tour agents. The plan for the day therefore is to get to the train ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Mon, 15 Jul 2013 | By butterfly-freed | Views [920]
Comfort zone. That place where we feel most at ease - familiar, understanding our surroundings and our expectations, daring to believe we have a degree of control in our daily lives.
Travel to different cultures challenges us to step outside of all ... Read more >
Tags: australia, backpacking, cairns, comfort zone, great barrier reef, mission beach, port douglas, travel buddies, tropical
COSTA RICA | Thu, 13 Oct 2016 | By vagabonds3 | Views [642]
WE LEFT OUR RV AT THE KOA CAMPGROUND in Ft. Mill, SC, just across the border from Charlotte and spent the night at the Ramada. The night’s stay included free parking for three weeks and a shuttle to and from the airport, cheaper by far than ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Thu, 25 Aug 2016 | By kimswim | Views [599]
Tallinn, Estonia is truly a gem. The entire old city, which is quite large, is a UNESCO, World Heritage Site (We walked over 8 miles in the “old city”). It is steeped in history and beauty. And you can see the different cultural influences ... Read more >
FRANCE | Tue, 4 Sep 2007 | By tomvasey | Views [583] | Comments [2]
My first proper night's sleep in a tent on this trip was light, and broken. But long, and in the morning accompanied by 2 hours of very pleasant dozing. At 10, I decided it was time to get up, and make something of the day. But I didn't realise the ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
AUSTRALIA | Tue, 26 Feb 2008 | By samira | Views [569]
After 2 years spend travelling everywhere in Ozzie, it's almost the time for me to leave and go Back to Europe. I had a great experience in Australia but i am happy to leave but not to go back to Europe. Actually i don't know where i want to leave but ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
CAMEROON | Tue, 4 Apr 2017 | By vagabonds3 | Views [534]
OUR SOUTH AFRICAN GUIDES, David and Heinz, arrived yesterday afternoon along with Tom from San Jose, Marga from the Canary Islands, Quebecois Jean and Linda, and Johannes from Berlin. We spent some time birding around the hotel before our get ... Read more >
ROMANIA | Thu, 29 Oct 2020 | By steve_and_emma | Views [521]
Apparently you can not visit Brasov without visiting Castel Bran, aka Dracula’s Castle , located in the small village of Bran some 28 km’s southwest of the city. So who were we to argue and we planned a day trip to see the infamous castle.... Read more >
UKRAINE | Tue, 11 Nov 2014 | By anarequena | Views [474]
UKRAINE, MARCH OF 2014. The country is going through difficult times. I've just arrive to the country, some beautiful feelings appear in front of me. I try to catch the look of the women there, they are becoming more independent. My first days, it is ... Read more >
Tags: ukraine, war, women
SPAIN | Tue, 2 Jul 2013 | By skipper1949 | Views [463]
Weather looks good today so planning a bike tour of Berlin. We did one in Paris and it was excellant. Will see the major sites like the topography of terror, museum island, Berlin Wall, Reichstag,Ceck point Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and others . We will ... Read more >
IRAQ | Thu, 6 Aug 2015 | By sarmed | Views [313] | Video | Scholarship Entry
I'm an Iraqi tv producer, working @thomsonreuters, aspiring to take media producing to higher levels to leave my mark in this honorable bussiness, that's why I want to take any opportunity to be the best in media field. I believe there are so many sufferings ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia