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VIETNAM | Tue, 1 Dec 2009 | By dondealban | Views [9070] | Comments [2]
On the way to the Cu Chi Tunnels, our bus stopped by a lacquer painting
shop. The paintings and other handicrafts were assembled by
handicapped people, mostly war victims who were no longer eligible to work in
offices or farms but who still wanted ... Read more >
Tags: ho chi minh, lacquer painting, people, vietnam
USA | Sat, 12 Mar 2011 | By ryanandjo | Views [3711] | Comments [2]
We arrived in Los Angeles in time for Oscar night, and even though I was incredibly excited to be there, I had forgotten my award-winning frock, so we decided to pick up a
rental car and head out of town. After taking a few wrong turns out of the ... Read more >
Tags: arizona, california, death valley, grand canyon, hoover dam, las vegas, los angeles, nevada, utah, zion
ECUADOR | Thu, 10 Jan 2013 | By loloberlin | Views [3483]
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 >
USA | Wed, 1 Apr 2009 | By missy_carrie_gee | Views [2475]
The Philippines: Sisig- Fried pig's ears with onions and seasoning. Fatty, crunchy, flavorful combo. YUM! Chocolate carabao milk- This was quite possibly the best chocolate milk I've had in my whole life! It had chunks of cream floating in ... Read more >
Tags: australia, bizarre foods, indonesia, japan, laos, malaysia, philippines, vietnam
SRI LANKA | Sun, 4 May 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [1889]
FOR ONCE WE TOOK A BIT OF OUR OWN ADVICE – we stayed in Negombo Beach, not Colombo, for our last night in Sri Lanka. Negombo Beach is dominated by three overpriced Jetwing Resorts, the kind of places that American tourists prefer. Not ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sat, 7 Feb 2009 | By ellie | Views [1817] | Comments [5]
After Paul's Birthday we got the bus from Sydney which took us up the coast to Byron Bay. We had an over night stop on the way and the opportunity for some Surf lessons. Yes i did have a go and believe it or not i was pretty good! ... no not really ... Read more >
CHILE | Fri, 13 Jan 2012 | By zapatosrojos | Views [1800]
We have reached the end of the road in Patagonia, literally. The road, never paved, does not even exist in gravel form from here, so its boat or horse or foot to get across to Argentina! Villa O'Higgins, named after the general that defended Chile to ... Read more >
BOLIVIA | Sun, 13 Apr 2008 | By alpiner84 | Views [1685] | Comments [6]
Location: La Paz, Bolivia, at a mere 11,942 feet Mood: Relaxed and still in disbelief Most recent meal: Pancakes! Hallelujah for pancakes! Well, folks, I have climbed the mountain. Just shy of 20,000 feet (6,088 m), Huayna Potosi is the most ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1660]
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 >
CAMBODIA | Mon, 23 Apr 2012 | By fimc | Views [1656] | Comments [1]
See the gallery A society wedding & KL trip for photos from this post. Happy new year! April is here which means three things – the ASEAN summit, hot season and Khmer new year (our third new year in three months: the 'international' one ... Read more >
ISRAEL | Thu, 24 Mar 2011 | By colleen_finn | Views [1431]
We've had the pleasure of doing a lot with David's family while we've been here. Last night we celebrated the birthday of his eldest niece, Seri, and the night before David's sister graciously invited me to attend her 50th birthday party. It was a ... Read more >
Tags: religion, sightseeing
URUGUAY | Tue, 6 May 2008 | By vietnamviking | Views [1404] | Video
Last night I went to see the weekly comparsa with Leo's candombe group, called La Roma (named after the street where the clubhouse is, nothing to do with Italy), and Leo told me that there were videos of them up on YouTube. Lo and behold, one of the ... Read more >
INDIA | Wed, 17 Apr 2013 | By paulpiorun | Views [1350] | Video
So, after a taxi, 2 trains and a rickshaw we arrived back in Goa! This time we opted to visit Arambol (north Goa). Due to our tight itinery we knew we only had 2 nights here which was a shame as we really liked the place. We found some nice ... Read more >
Tags: beaches, great food, sunsets
NEW ZEALAND | Sun, 19 Aug 2007 | By kelly | Views [1306]
Up at 4.30am for 7.15am flight out from Tullamarine airport.... *yawn*... what are the chances that the flight was delayed?? Oh nvm. I flew Emirates - had a ball, watched 'Next' with movies on demand and had yummy omelette breakky... the 3.5 hr flight ... Read more >
Tags: Eating & sightseeing
COSTA RICA | Sat, 7 Jul 2007 | By katebravado | Views [876] | Comments [1]
Sooo it takes Gabriel and I about 25 mins to walk to town from our new house. Add to that the fact that we have the most incredible panoramic view from our little lounge room and cable television and you might be partially correct in thinking that ... Read more >
Tags: costa rica, snow
FRANCE | Wed, 18 Aug 2010 | By elsie_moon | Views [833]
Day four Injuries: About a million. Uninjured bits - 2 (my eyeballs are ok). Cash: Ok at the moment, seem to have pre-paid for most of my activities now. Weather: The rain almost stopped and the sun came out for an hour - result! Well it didn't look ... Read more >
INDIA | Sat, 16 Jun 2007 | By bjw_uk | Views [823]
After finally hooking up with Ben and settling into his spare room (I say his, I mean Her Majesties government’s- Bens fiancée is on the payroll) I headed out with one of Bens drivers (he has 2!!!) to explore Chennai. Chennai is everything you might ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
URUGUAY | Sat, 18 Nov 2006 | By yu-en-me | Views [810]
today marks exactly one calendar year since i arrived in south
america, and i´ve never been so happy to give up AUD$1000+ in the
decision to stay longer. so many people who just don´t get
why i do this, (many of whom haven´t actually set off like ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
UNITED KINGDOM | Mon, 16 Jun 2008 | By tregenza_family | Views [728]
After a quiet day yesterday in Marazion we decided today to drive up to North Cornwall to cycle the path that runs along the river from Wadebridge to Padstow. The track runs along a converted railway line so it's nice and flat, but it's about 5 miles ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Mon, 3 Oct 2011 | By braynroni | Views [685]
Another slow
start with loads of washing – seems to be the trend! After a morning munch we
set out to explore Brouwershaven a little.
Wearing our
jackets for the first time in AGES we set out into the wind. Turned out to be
warm ... Read more >
ARGENTINA | Sun, 12 Oct 2008 | By clairejennings | Views [551]
In Cordoba at the minute but leaving tmra to go to Rosario. The city has a really European feel to it, maybe cos it´s a university city. Apparantly it was the place where rich Argentinians came to about 50 years ago when there was lots of money in the ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Tue, 17 Mar 2009 | By muimui2009 | Views [466]
Hola! I'm here safely, and I even have wi-fi at school so here's my first real entry. What a different world it is after only taking a flight for 5 hours! (SFO to San Salvador, and then 45 min from San Salvador to Guatemala City) The flight was uneventful ... Read more >
HONG KONG | Sun, 21 Sep 2014 | By changstein | Views [384]
WTF??!???? What time is it?
Tags: hong kong
GERMANY | Wed, 3 Jul 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [330]
Again got up early and had brekkie before loosing ourselves in the streets of Venice. Found lots of quaint little streets and a gorgeous little church called Chisea di San Moise. A last ride on the canal and then on the train to Munich. The scenery was ... Read more >
USA | Sat, 12 Jan 2013 | By seenthroughsaffronseyes | Views [298]
An exploration of a time and a place that still seems to only exist in my dreams.