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BRAZIL | Mon, 6 Jan 2014 | By connectlocally | Views [6450] | Comments [1] | Video
Rocinha is the largest favela in Brazil with over 250,000 inhabitants and is located in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone between the districts of São Conrado and Gávea. Unlike its wealthy neighbouring districts, Rocinha has experienced decades ... Read more >
Tags: brazil, dj, education, favela, music, rio, rocinha, travel, youth
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 27 Jun 2013 | By hannahhackett | Views [4306]
I'm a little behind as the last few days have been a bit hectic but thought I should close the chapter on WA.
The couple days after we left Coral Bay were pretty uneventful as we were just driving back down the coast. Some very long straight ... Read more >
Tags: bay, brisbane, lions, quokka, rottnest island, sea
IRELAND | Fri, 18 Jul 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [2569]
THE SCENERY OF COUNTY KERRY TENDS TO OVERWHELM the senses; after all, there just aren't enough ways to say “cute.” The rhododendron blossoms of June have fallen petal by petal only to be replaced by hydrangeas in every hue; Kerry must ... Read more >
INDONESIA | Tue, 14 Oct 2014 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [2481]
As I stepped off the bus with my heavy bags, the searing heat and humidity bit hard! I had no clue where I was and I thought I was reasonably close to Amiel's flat but it turned out I was way off, and I was out of rupiah until I could get to an ATM. ... Read more >
INDIA | Fri, 14 Mar 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [2393]
VARANASI AND THE HOLY GANGES are on every visitor’s short list. At its best, Varanasi is a photographer’s dream; there is something (or someone) colorful and interesting around every corner. At its worst, the city is loud, dirty ... Read more >
LAOS | Sun, 22 Oct 2006 | By true-claims-stories | Views [2294] | Comments [1]
I went on a ring that is dragged behind a boat in the water. One of the other people on the ring got thrown off and landed on my back. I could barely walk. I went to the doctors to get some pain killers prescribed and she asked me to go to the hospital ... Read more >
Tags: on the road, true claim stories
INDIA | Tue, 22 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [1822]
WE WERE HOODWINKED - OR MAYBE IT WAS HORSWOGGLED - by the guidebooks. Both Lonley Planet and Frommer raved about a houseboat tour of the Kerala Backwaters. LP went so far as to rate it the #2 top experience in India, ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Tue, 30 Jan 2007 | By dan_in_japan | Views [1685] | Comments [1]
A different entry and 20 hours of plane flights later, you find me here, at home where it all started in Flintshire, Wales, United Kingdom. Firstly, thanks to all my Japanese friends who game me presents to give to my family- I am sure that you will ... Read more >
Tags: Family
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 26 Nov 2009 | By silverlady | Views [1661]
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 >
INDONESIA | Sat, 12 Jan 2013 | By rukmansadikin | Views [1491]
My name is Rukman Sadikin, a 27-year-old man who loves exploring the world because of my curiosity to see the beauty of the world. I was actually a shy and coward man, maybe not in the classification to be an adventurer nor to be the real man. But I'm ... Read more >
Tags: #wnphoto, middle east, oman, peregrine adventures, photography, tourism oman, travel photography scholarships 2012
WORLDWIDE | Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By postcards | Views [1324]
Here are the postcards we recieved from wandering Nomads in September and October...Thanks to Sarah, Lucy, Scott, Kenneth and Stephen!! Your free T-shirt is on the way!
Tags: free t-shirt, postcards
COLOMBIA | Tue, 10 Jan 2006 | By bigfish | Views [1314]
The Rio Magadalena is a large, swift running and altogether impressive body of water let's make no mistake. If it hadn't been for the fact that I knew from the start, that my visit to it would be more of a token than a pilgrimage, then I'm sure I would ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
CHINA | Sun, 22 Jul 2007 | By travelheart24 | Views [1249]
Who would've thought I could have such a great time with just these three older guys as pax? I certainly didn't, but this trip could hardly have worked out much better than it did. The guys were all like-minded, similar interests and backgrounds, and ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
EGYPT | Fri, 30 Nov 2007 | By chloe | Views [1141] | Comments [1]
from petra we drove north to the dead sea which is 30% salt. what a strange experience, firstly we went to a resort style complex with pools and restaurants...and a jordanian dj 'pumping' REALLY LOUD arabic pop songs which all the guys were dancing ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
ITALY | Tue, 23 Jul 2013 | By normandmichelle | Views [1028]
July 19
Up early to catch the ferry back to the main island. Met at the terminal by our transfer to Catania airport a 2 hour drive away through tunnels and over bridges. Saw the mainland - Calabria just off the coast but no bridge. We had a ... Read more >
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Tue, 6 Jul 2010 | By princess2802 | Views [1021] | Comments [1]
It’s been almost six months since we arrived here in Dubai;
and in just two weeks I’ll be walking down the air bridge and leaving for my
first Summer departure, a very common practice here whereby the women leave
behind all their ‘Summer bachelors’.... Read more >
INDIA | Mon, 26 Nov 2007 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [958]
Monday 26th November Another of the recommended highlights near Agra was a now deserted fort complex designed and built by a Mogul emperor in the 17 th century, and situated in the town of Fatehpur Sikri. On the bus there, I met a couple from ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
ITALY | Sun, 7 Dec 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [856]
WHAT WE REMEMBER MOST FONDLY FROM OUR first time in Venice is the day we spent on the islands of Murano and Burano. We reprised the visit today and enjoyed it just as much.
Murano glass from the source
You can buy ... Read more >
USA | Fri, 6 Mar 2015 | By jgreghenry | Views [826]
The older I get the more I realize that stories that start with the phrase “I remember when...” usually have a point to make. My story is about Tybee Island, one of the barrier islands off the coast of Georgia, USA. A place where “nature ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sun, 25 Dec 2016 | By bernardmarlenlilly | Views [670]
Wir wünschen Euch ein fröhliches, weißes Weihnachtsfest mit vielen Plätzchen und sinnvollen Geschenken! In Neuseeland tragen sehr viele Menschen Nikolausmützen, Rentiergeweihe oder Elfenhüte für die Weihnachtsstimmung.... Read more >
POLAND | Wed, 25 Nov 2015 | By paganmaven | Views [581]
If you take a walking tour of Warsaw with friendly local legend Pse, it's just like being there ... and feeling like you are a local, such is the insight into the city he energetically imparts! More than a vicarious experience! I did three 'Psexceptional' ... Read more >
Tags: jewish quarter, new town, old town
USA | Mon, 2 Jun 2008 | By bthall | Views [563]
All packed up and ready to bounce...next stop Costa Rica...
Tags: all my shit...
USA | Mon, 24 Nov 2014 | By karenleslieburns | Views [393]
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 >
ITALY | Fri, 25 Sep 2015 | By pjandc | Views [368] | Comments [1]
Arrived in Venice to an overcast day around mid afternoon. Bought a 3 day Vaperetto pass to enable us to use public transport for 3 days. Half hour bus trip then Vaperetto ( water taxi ) to San Silvestro stop then 3 minute walk to our apartment. Up a ... Read more >
USA | Fri, 23 May 2014 | By clare-tamea | Views [356]
Wacky, fun, and unlike anywhere else we have been to, we both really enjoyed Vegas. Beautiful Bellagio with its glass blown flowers and fountain displays, Venice complete with gondolas on canals, Paris with the Eiffel Tower, and Treasure Island with ... Read more >