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WORLDWIDE | Tue, 2 Nov 2010 | By scholarships | Views [42294] | Comments [34]
Photo by Dat Vu
Thank you to every one of the 1558 talented individuals who applied for our 2010 Travel Photography Scholarship. The caliber of entries this year was exceptional as you continue to raise the bar every year with your beautiful, ... Read more >
USA | Fri, 1 May 2009 | By josh_shona | Views [7485] | Comments [1]
From Yosemite National Park we headed south to Sequoia Naional Park, we were staying at a little town out of the park called three rivers. we had my birthday tea there at a french restarant that was on the river with a great view. was a shame the food ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Mon, 3 May 2010 | By ambassador | Views [1892] | Video
On the road in Western Australia On Thursday, May 6th the final leg of the Van-Tastic Adventures roadtrip kicks off in Darwin with Alex and Patrick ,
two freelance filmmakers from Toronto, Canada behind the wheel. The team has 6 weeks ... Read more >
Tags: adventure, australia, backpackers, campervan, driving, funny, oz, roadtrip, travel, van-tastic adventures
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1653]
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 >
WORLDWIDE | Sun, 22 Apr 2012 | By thegypsydiaries | Views [1250] | 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
GAMBIA | Thu, 12 Jun 2008 | By kenton | Views [1145]
The first rains arrived today, and it is a humid 28 degrees. We spent the day just outside Kartong yesterday talking to one of the Alaklo's (village elders) about the community forest and about what has happened in the last year. The firebrakes that ... Read more >
Tags: gambia, international tree foundation, kartong, trees
THAILAND | Thu, 29 Apr 2010 | By colleen_finn | Views [1141] | Comments [1]
I did run into Buddha several times today, and he wasn't wearing a red shirt. Instead, he was decadently adorned with gold leaf or carved from green jasper. Buddha must've been a fancy guy. I began my leisurely search for Buddha by taking a boat ride ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, sightseeing
INDIA | Sun, 19 Aug 2007 | By alexbg | Views [1139] | Comments [2]
Okay some important hindi phrases/actions i've been encountering:
Achaa--okay
Namskar--hi/hello
Shaking the head from side to side quickly (like a bobble head doll)--okay, as you wish, go ahead, signal of understanding, etc. (a very south Indian ... Read more >
Tags: People
GUATEMALA | Wed, 11 Mar 2015 | By cubannomad | Views [1082]
On Sunday 3/9, I went to breakfast at the Macadamia farm. See the photo gallery for pictures of the Macadamian Farm. Check out the picture of the Volcano Fuego blowing smoke.
In the afternoon, I went to see the first of many Lenten processions.... Read more >
PHILIPPINES | Fri, 13 Mar 2009 | By joblogs | Views [1068]
We are staying on a lovely quiet long
stretch of beach in the north of Mindoro. There are only two small
resorts here and no shops, restaurants or bars. It's perfect.
Around the headland is another beach called “White ... Read more >
Tags: mindoro
UNITED KINGDOM | Sun, 30 Aug 2009 | By gypsy_hannah | Views [1034]
Well its a little late but i need to write something about my 6 weeks in America last year!! The only thing i need to say is that i spent all that time travelling round with an amazing group of people in a van and camping!! We saw some amazing sights, ... Read more >
Tags: america, drinking, hiking, national parks, trek
SWEDEN | Fri, 1 May 2009 | By daveymoore82 | Views [1026]
One thing I'm wondering is who the hell is reading my blogs? I check the reads on each blog and its had alot more hits than i'd have imagined. Well, i hope you're enjoying it. So as predicted, there was mayhem in Uppsala, a massive festival in town.... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Fri, 29 Apr 2016 | By shire_girl | Views [983]
Arriving in London in early October was in a strange way like returning home. Until I returned to England I hadn't realized the subtle tension of being somewhere I didn't speak the language. Scrambling to remember the words for "I'm sorry. I speak English," ... Read more >
GUATEMALA | Sat, 27 Jun 2009 | By daveymoore82 | Views [970]
Got ripped off at the boarder exchanging money, nothing new, but on the flip side we knew they would try and con us trying to cross at boarder control, so when they asked us for 20 quetzales (about a quid 30 to me and you) we went on and on for a receipt ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sat, 6 Nov 2010 | By anijensen | Views [938] | Comments [2]
Woke up to a rainy day in Tongariro and drove about 84 K to Pipiriki. We caught the jet boat and drove up the Whanganui river for about 2 hours to the Bridge to Nowhere. It was a very scenic boat ride with rising cliffs on either side of the river.... Read more >
WORLDWIDE | Thu, 16 Jun 2011 | By lindsey_claire | Views [834] | Video | Scholarship Entry
Mataiti inspired my video—his positive energy despite being paralyzed from fish poisoning, is remarkable. He opened my eyes to life in the Cook Islands and the effects of polluted water. My vacation on this island quickly turned into a project: to learn ... Read more >
Tags: #2011Video, Travel Documentary Scholarship 2011
FRANCE | Mon, 28 Jul 2008 | By daznsaz | Views [778]
Amazing bridge that crosses the river into saint Nazaire. on the banks of the river there are dockyards building massive cruise ships and also the Airbus factory that makes the A380.
MALAYSIA | Sun, 25 Jan 2009 | By tantrum | Views [727]
Cape Melville, completely covered in boulders the size of cars as far as you can see. Bruce chucking a line over the side and snagging a 10kg Spanish mackerel about 3minutes later. Fish fish the family dish. Dinner, lunch, dinner again…it was jolly big, ... Read more >
Tags: cape york australia cape melville
NEW ZEALAND | Sun, 26 Jan 2014 | By clare-tamea | Views [604]
WOOFFing -world-wide opportunities on organic farms - is a fab way of really getting to know a little bit more about a country's culture than you would otherwise experience as a tourist. WOOFFers do voluntary work for hosts in return for food and ... Read more >
Tags: wwooffing
INDIA | Fri, 9 Sep 2005 | By lhartjen | Views [535]
I found my way to the Garhwal Himalayas through yoga. Studying Tantra and Avaita Vedanta in the Himalayan Tradition, I found sages, swamis and pandits who spoke of the inherent spirituality of the mountains, often referring to them as "living sages".... Read more >
Tags: #clouds, #himalaya, #photography, #sages, #trekking, #yoga
USA | Tue, 15 May 2007 | By moley | Views [517]
Hi Corin this bits just for you! Have added some pics of you, sorry cant seem to find any of you skiing. Maybe if you had looked at the camera more I would have some good pics of you from this year still there was a good one of you falling over skating ... Read more >
Tags: Friends
INDIA | Sun, 13 Jan 2013 | By mirror | Views [484]
I was born in India & I was gifted curious eyes. Colours, patterns, light, shadows, life always appealed to me. I saw beauty & meaning in simple things. Photography became a passion when I started seeing images from all over the world. So, getting ... Read more >
Tags: activity, child labour, hope, life, migrant workers, old delhi streets, smiles, street dogs, struggle, tea break
UGANDA | Sun, 6 Jan 2013 | By smhnash | Views [447]
Hello from Entebbe!
We finally arrived yesterday afetr a very long bus journey and two flights! First impressions of Uganda are all good so far. The people seem lovely and friendly, we have seen the sun for the first time in 9 months (although ... Read more >
BULGARIA | Thu, 4 Jul 2013 | By ralitsaanganaki | Views [389]
Dear Nomads,
My name is Ralitsa and I am so glad and excited to have a chance to participate in this journey.
I am an ordinary girl with untypical point of view. Excited. Very excited. And I’ve got a lots of visions and ideas.
I’... Read more >
Tags: my people
USA | Mon, 24 Nov 2014 | By karenleslieburns | Views [382]
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 >