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JAPAN | Sun, 21 Feb 2016 | By kakimono | Views [351]
Likes several other western holidays, Valentine’s Day is celebrated differently in Japan. To get a rough idea, imagine that you’ve never lived in America, but have seen Valentine’s Day in movies and commercials (a lot of movies and ... Read more >
Tags: chocolate, holidays, valentines day
UNITED KINGDOM | Wed, 4 Nov 2015 | By the_life_of_lady_laura | Views [459]
I am currently a serf and the UK Home Office is my Feudal Overlord. Pete thinks I am a being a bit dramatic, but it is beginning to feel like it. The UK Home Office have had my passport to reissue my VISA for 2 months now and without it I’m stuck ... Read more >
Tags: bonded labour, coronation street, holidays, manchester, parentals, serfdom, tour guide, uk, uk
MALDIVES | Wed, 20 May 2015 | By maldivesgeorge | Views [421]
Maldives is a perfect luxury escape for those who crave romance, peace and remarkable beauty. This pure paradise is world famous for its luxurious hospitality. Currently there are 106 island resorts for one to choose from. Here is our choice for the ... Read more >
Tags: holiday, holidays, islands, maldives, maldives resorts, paradise, the maldives, vacation
THAILAND | Wed, 24 Dec 2014 | By drewsweet | Views [680]
Over the last two weeks, I learned a lesson that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The source of this revelation stems from the often-unrecognized wisdom that is stored in youthful minds. A twelve-year old student of mine taught me a life ... Read more >
Tags: free, happiness, holidays, smile, teaching, thailand
THAILAND | Tue, 21 Jan 2014 | By nicholebaldino | Views [507]
Since we teach at a private school, we don't get too many days off. So, as a courtesy to the foreign teachers, the principle granted us off the 24th and 25th of December. So... for Christmas, Catie's mom warmly gave us a night at the Sheraton Resort, ... Read more >
Tags: 2014, beach, christmas, holidays, krabi, new years, pattaya, thai, thailand
AUSTRALIA | Thu, 22 Aug 2013 | By grahammac | Views [578]
Thursday 22nd Aug D-Day - The Start & Flight to (Cairns/ Perth, Australia)
1:45am - home from the pub! Jonny Marshall you are a bad influence. Jeezo my head is pounding this morning! Up at 6:30, missed saying goodbye to Sez ... Read more >
Tags: cairns, family, flight, holidays, jetstar, perth
ITALY | Mon, 31 Dec 2012 | By sammyjo | Views [416]
So how did we come to be in Italy? It is a bit like a fairy story!
Once upon a time there was a young girl who longed for a holiday where it never rained, where you didn't spend days sat reading trapped in a car on some boring headland ... Read more >
Tags: camping, castel rigone, holidays, medieval
CHINA | Wed, 18 Jan 2012 | By samvanneilson | Views [867] | Comments [2]
So my first blog of the new year! Let me tell you about my businesses from the end of last year all the way up to this very minute! Christmas time is our first stop!
On Christmas Eve I went for a few drinks with a new teacher in my school. We went to ... Read more >
Tags: christmas, dragon, drinking, holidays, lost, new year, school, teachers, teaching
CHINA | Fri, 23 Dec 2011 | By samvanneilson | Views [722] | Comments [3]
Ni hao! This is my festive blog, it is filled with wonder, cheer and puppies! Stray ones being chased by men with big nets but puppies none the less! I hope you can write me back after reading this as it would be great to hear even a line or two about ... Read more >
Tags: 25, birthday, buffet, christmas, demo, dog catcher, holidays, part time, school, weather
ITALY | Fri, 16 Dec 2011 | By kathybechtel | Views [1339]
Lying north of Venice, amongst picturesque towns with ancient churches, castles, with vineyards taking up just about every square foot of land, is the Prosecco wine region, source of the wonderful sparkling wine that is served everywhere in Italy. This ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, bicycle, bike, cycling, holidays, italy, prosecco, tours, travel, wine
MALAWI | Tue, 25 Oct 2011 | By kena | Views [986] | Comments [2]
One would think I would be used to this
by now but gtting used to the africa time again, has been one of the
hardest parts of my stay as of now. Of course the change of pace of
city life vs the bay side life has been incredibly ... Read more >
Tags: africa, holidays, hula hoop, lake of stars, malawi, mzungu, peace, special needs, vegan
ITALY | Fri, 12 Aug 2011 | By ssa | Views [2409]
DO's
1- Open your eyes
Italy is the place of many
contradictions, spanning from the South of Europe to the North of
Africa, it could not be different.
You will feel and see how it is
different to speak to someone from ... Read more >
Tags: #blogyourbackyard, blogyourbackyard, fashion, filp-flops, holidays, italy, milan, rome, suggestions, venice
VIETNAM | Sun, 31 Oct 2010 | By true-claims-stories | Views [2865]
Every journey has a story; every trip has its unexpected twists. Plan and prepare as you may, some things happen on the road that take you out of your element, push you to your limit, and even put you in danger. These are ... Read more >
Tags: abducted, holidays, terrifying travel tales, travel-safety, vietnam
UNITED KINGDOM | Thu, 21 Oct 2010 | By cherylb | Views [847]
It was a whistle stop visit. Neither John, nor I
had been to Scotland
before so we decided to take advantage of a few days in between our organised home exchanges and get the feel of
this land of Robert the Bruce.
After two days ... Read more >
Tags: australia, canada, holidays, home exchange, london, perth, scotland, summer, united kingdom
BRAZIL | Fri, 30 Apr 2010 | By worldfestivals | Views [3943]
Rio de Janiero: "Whole Planet Carnival" Easily one of the most celebrated and exhilarating events
worldwide is the Rio Carnival, in Rio de Janeiro. Occurring each year, 40 days before Easter,
hundreds of thousands of people ... Read more >
Tags: brazil, carnaval, carnival, holidays, parades, party, rio, rio de janiero, south america, world festivals
AUSTRALIA | Mon, 28 Dec 2009 | By vantastic_tas | Views [936] | Video
Roadtrip Australia: Van-Tastic Adventures Tasmania Learn the words and sing along to Dara and Catherine's 12 Days of Chrissy in Tassie! Follow the adventures at http://www.vantastic.worldnomads.com , or on Twitter @Van_Tastic and @Dara_Catherine.... Read more >
Tags: adventure, australia, christmas, entertainment, holidays, itinerary, road trip, tasmania, travel
AUSTRALIA | Sun, 27 Dec 2009 | By vantastic_tas | Views [832] | Video
Roadtrip Australia: Van-Tastic Adventures Tasmania On their
roadtrip through Tasmania, Australia with Van-Tastic Adventures, Dara
and Catherine were lucky enough to be invited to two different Tassie
Christmas parties. They enjoyed great food, great ... Read more >
Tags: adventure, backpacking, beach, christmas, holidays, itinerary, party, road trip, travel, van-tastic adventures
AUSTRALIA | Sat, 26 Dec 2009 | By vantastic_tas | Views [1640] | Comments [2]
It was a fresh summer morning in Tassie when we arrived on the 23rd of December. Felicity and Di from Tourism Tasmania greeted us in Devonport and lead us to Anvers Confectionery Tasting Center (renowned Belgian chocolatier) for some breaky. We chatted ... Read more >
Tags: adventure, australia, backpackers, campervan, holidays, itinerary, road trip, tasmania, travel, worldnomads.com
JAPAN | Fri, 8 May 2009 | By ladydowse | Views [793]
Me: Oh my god! How
much do I owe? That’s ridiculous! How is anyone expected to pay that much for
water? I don’t have that much! No way! Ahh shit, I’m gunna have to get money
off the parents and I wanted to do this all alone and now I’m gunna ... Read more >
Tags: holidays, jesus, kakunodate, pizza hut, pyramids, statue of liberty