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WORLDWIDE | Fri, 27 Nov 2009 | By scholarships | Views [4930] | Comments [4]

Anna Zhu, winner of our Photography Scholarship is getting ready for Antarctica. She has received her Antarctica weather gear from Columbia which she had fun trying on in Sydney's mini heat wave. She has also chosen some new equipment from ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Fri, 16 May 2008 | By allwelcome | Views [3918] | Comments [4]

We entered the
Atherton Tableland from Queensland’s
highest town, Ravenshoe. One evening we
slept in the town’s FREE rest stop. It
was well situated beside a meandering creek and seemed popular with other
travellers.
... Read more >
Tags: allwelcome, ambassador van, t a j
VIETNAM | Sat, 31 Mar 2007 | By all_powered_up | Views [3607] | Comments [1]

So it's 6am and I'm strapping Bob (the backpack) onto my bike, Darren is doing the same with his. On the pavement is my jacket with my camera inside, a small bag of Darren's and 2 owners from the hotel we stayed in. There are people around, but not ... Read more >
Tags: biking
WORLDWIDE | Fri, 9 Apr 2010 | By responsible-travel | Views [2393]

A great new guide to international volunteering came out, from the founder of Travoholic.com so we decided to sit down (virtually) with the author Kirsty and ask her a few questions about voluntourism. It is constantly being touted as a trend in ... Read more >
CHINA | Sun, 9 Sep 2012 | By piglet | Views [2346]

Leaving Zhangye (张掖) with a goodbye wave to Marco Polo. Yes, there is a statue of the man in the centre of town. Apparently he lived in Zhangye for almost a year whilst waiting for permission to enter China proper. See - another bit of evidence for my ... Read more >
KYRGYZSTAN | Wed, 4 Sep 2013 | By krodin | Views [2119]

Issyk Kul
From Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata
The day started with a visit to the Burana Tower and Bulbans near Tokmok. The Tower is really the remains of a minaret that was attached to a mosque used by the Karakhanids, ... Read more >
THAILAND | Fri, 19 Mar 2010 | By missy_carrie_gee | Views [2025]

It’s a phenomena. There are people making their way across the corners of the earth wearing the most ridiculous, ugly, outlandish pants ever. Things they’re never be caught dead wearing at home. Yet, a good 70 percent of travelers (or more, in certain ... Read more >
Tags: fashion, travel pants
ANTARCTICA | Wed, 24 Dec 2008 | By clairejennings | Views [1914] | Comments [1]

On Christmas Eve I awoke to find that we had arrived in Foyn Harbour on Enterprise Island. It was a complete contrast to yesterday. The sun was out, reflecting off the glistening snow-covered mountains and glaciers and the icebergs and bergy ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1663]

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 | Sun, 21 Jul 2013 | By margitpirsch | Views [1506]

Peru -a hard road to travel.
these are the toughest roads and the most beautiful views of our earth I have ever seen or encountered and we haven't even gotten to the Cordillera Blanca which are supposed to be the most beautiful mountains ... Read more >
NORFOLK ISLAND | Sat, 23 Aug 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1483]

As I worked at Bindi’s grandmother’s house this morning I picked out a beautiful hibiscus for Racheal. It was nippy, windy, and chilly this morning as I moved around various potted plants and raked dead plant matter. The garden is really ... Read more >
ETHIOPIA | Wed, 6 Mar 2013 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1465]

On the road again. This time to Harar in Ethiopia's eastern frontier. I've had at least three days where I've spent the entire day on a bus and several more in which I've had a good part of the day with my butt glued to a bus seat. Buses, at least in ... Read more >
WORLDWIDE | Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By thegypsydiaries | Views [1262] | 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
THAILAND | Mon, 19 Jan 2015 | By homeless_harry | Views [1160]

Khao San Road is hedonisms alternative to a float tank. Instead of sensory deprivation, this place is sensory saturation. There are so many distractions here that any well-conceived plans I may have had for this journal are well and truly drowned in ... Read more >
Tags: bangkok, food, money, people
NEW ZEALAND | Thu, 13 Mar 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [1145] | Comments [1]

With a deep sense of euphoria, I climbed the stairs on the ferry. On top of the life rafts I stood, arms outstretched, tea bottle in hand, head high, breathing deeply. In my head I was screaming "I'm on top of the world!!!" For several minutes I just ... Read more >
BOLIVIA | Wed, 4 Nov 2009 | By baba | Views [953]

I'm impressed how they built this City into the hills and valleys. Looks spectacular! I'm going to leave this place for four days to climb the volcano Sajama (6542m). Hasta luego!
INDONESIA | Mon, 4 Feb 2019 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [884]

Money changers are everywhere in Bali, and seem to dot every corner in Kuta or Legian. Every other business here is, seemingly, either a money changer or a massage joint, each with varying degrees of dubiosity. You don't need a degree in nuclear physics ... Read more >
HONG KONG | Thu, 30 Aug 2012 | By piglet | Views [794]

I am bringing one huge duffle bag with wheels and one backpack. That's it. Even I am shocked at my "leanness". But I will have four pairs of shoes... (some things won't change)
KENYA | Sat, 24 Jan 2009 | By sylvia_aiko | Views [705] | Video

Tags: inauguration, kogelo, obama
UNITED KINGDOM | Fri, 11 Jan 2013 | By lisaj72 | Views [542]

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 >
USA | Fri, 11 Dec 2009 | By royandania | Views [448]

Already on the plane I was
exited to have a food experience different from the standard food
experience I use to have in Argentina. The breakfast wrap I got had
flavour in itself and it was served with a spicy salsa – spiciness
does not ... Read more >
PERU | Tue, 22 Mar 2016 | By excellentadventure | Views [448] | Comments [1]

that's a tshirt slogan I plan on making. We hired bikes from Peru hire (bike tours of Lima) and headed out for 4 hours. headed along the malecon and
to parts of the historical centre. A city is better, you can discover more, and go further on a bike.... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sun, 26 Nov 2023 | By graynomadsusa | Views [434]

MURRAY BRIDGE IS NEARLY 300 KM IN “RIVER MILES” downstream from Waikerie. Despite its name in the singular, there are actually three bridges that span the river at Murray Bridge. Not as many as Madison County but we didn’t have to cross ... Read more >
AFGHANISTAN | Fri, 12 Sep 2014 | By 240seconds | Views [359] | Video | Scholarship Entry

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
UNITED KINGDOM | Wed, 5 Aug 2015 | By damjoy | Views [315] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I am a fine art film graduate, ex electronic dance music producer and now I write and direct commercials. I love my job and I am happiest when I am directing and creating pretty moving images. I like to tell stories and to write, I love words and the ... Read more >
Tags: 2015 Film Scholarship to Colombia