ARGENTINA | Tuesday, 18 Sep 2007 | Views [1207]
The British transport system is shocking. If it was a child, the parents would be imprisoned for neglect. Our trains are dirty, crammed and rarely on time and its been proven that cattle in transit for slaughter have more favourable conditions than ... Read more >
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NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 24 Jul 2007 | Views [1443]
When my trip began in South Africa I recall a chap in Cape Town asking us in all sincerity if Hobbits where a real race of people. He assumed that the films were shot in England and that we were part of the cast. (actually I'm not that short) We ... Read more >
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AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 23 Jun 2007 | Views [1132]
the same as its been the last 3 weeks. RAINY, GREY and COLD! I've taken to wearing my underpants on my head at night (Bill Bryson style) to keep warm. I've surprised Maria in the night a few times when they have fallen over my face and my nose has ... Read more >
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VIETNAM | Sunday, 20 May 2007 | Views [3465] | Comments [3]
The rules of driving in Vietnam differ somewhat from the UK. Here, through use of a translator is the Vietnamese Highway Code. Motorcyclists 1a There is no legal limit on the number of persons on one bike. However, if you do exceed 18 people ... Read more >
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