Trip: The Silk Road: Istanbul to Cairo
There are [10] stories from my trip: The Silk Road: Istanbul to Cairo
UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 1 Nov 2009 | Views [605]
November 1, 2009 Today I went into the Scottish Highlands, a rugged and mountainous region in northwest Scotland, home to Britains highest mountain - Ben Nevis - and its deepest lake – Loch Ness – as well as red-haired, Gaelic-speaking, whiskey ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 30 Oct 2009 | Views [296]
I promised myself I wouldn’t, but I’ve caved and come back to Edinburgh. Thursday was spent lazing about home, recovering from clubbing the night before, and by mid afternoon I felt the need to be proactive and not sit on my bum in front ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 28 Oct 2009 | Views [225]
October 27 and 28, 2009 Tuesday was a rather unremarkable day. We drove from the Lake District to Leeds to pick up Laura – so excited to see her again! I met her boyfriend Adam as well, and he is lovely. After saying goodbye to Alison’s family ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 26 Oct 2009 | Views [233]
October 26, 2009 For sheer scenic splendour, few places can measure up to the Lake District, where Wordsworth and his Romantic compatriots sought poetic muse in the 19 th Century. The area is justifiably popular, with its sweeping panorama of ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 25 Oct 2009 | Views [228]
October 25, 2009 Alison’s brother Matthew drove us to the Lake District today. It one of the most stunningly beautiful places in England, as breathtaking as any you’ll find in Switzerland or the French Alps. Her parents have a holiday home there;... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 24 Oct 2009 | Views [206]
October 22 - 25 For the uninitiated – like myself at the start of the week - Newcastle seems all about coal and industry, the lifeblood of modern civilisation but not all that interesting for tourists. But in actual fact it has been raised ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 21 Oct 2009 | Views [170]
October 20 and 21, 2009 I’ve made it up to Alison’s in Newcastle! It took me six hours on a bus from London – almost missed the bus actually, had to sprint from Victoria Station to the coach stop. With my backpack, mind you. I don’t think ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 19 Oct 2009 | Views [179]
October 18 and 19, 2009 Had an amazing couple of days. I love London. Went to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. They’re doing restoration so it wasn’t nearly as impressive as what it was last time I saw it- but nevertheless, it was ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 17 Oct 2009 | Views [206]
October 17 Time: 8am Location: Hotel in Seoul Well, Internet is strangely working again. Not sure what is going on but it’s fine now so I’m not going to ask any questions. On the down side, there is basically not one free bed in ... Read more >
SOUTH KOREA | Friday, 16 Oct 2009 | Views [372]
October 16, 2009 Time: 10am Location: In a cloud Everyone has been given little round blueberry muffins with breakfast. Mine is in the shape of a heart. Naww. I love being vegetarian (: Time: 10.15am ... Read more >
