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Cochin, Kovalam & Varkala

INDIA | Wednesday, 14 Jan 2009 | Views [1660] | Comments [1]

The journey to Cochin was the worst journey of my life (see Travel Notes: The journey to Cochin was the worst journey of my life). Cochin was a stop-over before heading to the beach towns of Kovalam and Varkala. It was really to break up our journey ... Read more >


Gallery: Hong Kong

CHINA | Wednesday, 14 Jan 2009 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: India

INDIA | Thursday, 23 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Petra

JORDAN | Thursday, 23 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Egypt

EGYPT | Monday, 13 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Spain

SPAIN | Sunday, 12 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Albi

FRANCE | Sunday, 12 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Gallery: Antibes

FRANCE | Sunday, 12 Oct 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Mumbai, Hampi & Hyderabad

INDIA | Friday, 10 Oct 2008 | Views [1711]

Mumbai – Hyderabad – Hampi As we touched down in Mumbai it dawned, on me anyway, that the section of our trip that I had perceived to be our first big challenge (clearly I hadn't put enough thought into what ... Read more >


TRAVEL NOTES - Cultural Learnings

UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 10 Oct 2008 | Views [761] | Comments [1]

We've heard some random things whilst travelling. Here are some of the curious things we've picked up. France: If you lose your driving license you are still allowed on the road if its to drive to work. But if that's too inconvenient you can ... Read more >


TRAVEL NOTES - The Joy of Sleeper Trains (Part 2)

INDIA | Friday, 10 Oct 2008 | Views [894] | Comments [2]

I like travelling by train and Indian Rail is no exception. I'm sat on one now and I've just seen 4 kids washing themselves in a river jumping and waving manically at the sight of us. You see some amazing stuff. However, after the comparative luxury ... Read more >


Gallery: Venice

ITALY | Sunday, 21 Sep 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Petra

JORDAN | Friday, 19 Sep 2008 | Views [593]

There are plenty of good things to do in Jordan, notably the dead sea, but I wasn't interested in floating about. I wanted to go to Petra. I had become slightly obsessed with Petra since I first saw an image of the Siq in the 1988 edition of Guiness ... Read more >


Western Desert

EGYPT | Friday, 19 Sep 2008 | Views [1829]

Having taken just about all that we could of Cairo, it was with a sense of excitement (and renewed hope on my part) that we headed into the Western desert for a little adventure, including a night camping. Our three day get away began in the oasis ... Read more >


Cairo & Luxor

EGYPT | Friday, 19 Sep 2008 | Views [1080]

This entry almost deserves the title Death on the Nile. We were warned “good places are difficult to come by in Cairo” but we didn't expect this to be so true and extend to Luxor as well. We did grapple some highlights though to ensure we had covered ... Read more >


Spain

SPAIN | Friday, 19 Sep 2008 | Views [428]

On arrival in Madrid, one of the first things that struck us was the relaxed atmosphere considering it is a capital city. The weather was glorious the whole time we were there and we had a great time just leisurely wandering around the city. Our accommodation ... Read more >


TRAVEL NOTES - First Day Syndrome

UNITED KINGDOM | Thursday, 4 Sep 2008 | Views [437] | Comments [1]

First Day Syndrome is basically the start of an on-going cycle. We arrive in a new place, check into the accommodation (varying degrees of standard) and head out for a bit of an explore. This invariably ends up being much longer than planned, when we're ... Read more >


Albi

FRANCE | Tuesday, 2 Sep 2008 | Views [709]

After a tearful goodbye in Antibes (for real this time!) it was on to Albi, in France, to stay with Arnie Sue and Uncle Bri! It was so nice to be staying in a home again, especially one with English Sky TV! And so ensued some serious Olympic viewing ... Read more >


TRAVEL NOTES - Hydromania

ITALY | Tuesday, 2 Sep 2008 | Views [2920] | Comments [5]

This story is dedicated to Terry Summerbell. 5 nights in Rome is quite a while so we thought a day at the local waterpark might be fun. Travelling is about doing stuff,we were told, rather than simply seeing stuff. So we set off on our journey - i´d ... Read more >


Antibes

FRANCE | Monday, 1 Sep 2008 | Views [886] | Comments [3]

Chloes´s birthday fell whilst we were in Antibes so, after acting tourists, we scheduled a beach break. Months previously chloe´s mum, Pip, and I had hatched a plan for her and Chloe´s dad, Stefan, to come over to Antibes as a surprise. Incidentally, ... Read more >


Roma!

ITALY | Monday, 1 Sep 2008 | Views [695]

Our arrival in Rome saw what we have come to call 'first day syndrome'(see travel notes). The hostel appeared pretty ropey, especially the caged 'elevator', the design of which one can only assume was based on the set of some terrifying horror movie! ... Read more >


TRAVEL NOTES - Incredible Food

UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 16 Aug 2008 | Views [480]

This blog entry is a place to recall some of the awesome food we've had since going on our travels. Some are there to reminisce about others so we can attempt to replicate when we get home. Note: I'm a kiev and beans kind of man so you'll ... Read more >


Gallery: Florence

UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 15 Aug 2008 | Photo Gallery


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Florence

ITALY | Friday, 15 Aug 2008 | Views [3675] | Comments [3]

Florence is home of the paintings of Botticelli, the sculptures of Michaelangelo and also some renowned architecture (sorry, didn't pick up the names). It is also the capital of the region of Tuscany and home of Dr. Lecter in the film Hannibal. ... Read more >


Venezia!

ITALY | Friday, 15 Aug 2008 | Views [801]

Now, we all know that Venice is built on water. However, nothing can prepare you for what it's actually like when you get there. As we walked out of the station we were confronted by a sea of water, stretched out in front of us for as far as we could ... Read more >


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