POLAND | Saturday, 5 Sep 2009 | Views [790] | Comments [1]
"Can you swim in those?", "they're boardshorts, of course I can", "then dump your pack and let's go"... was how I was greeted in Krakow by a huge Queenslander. A few girls headed by a local Pole and 2 Americans were taking ... Read more >
AUSTRIA | Saturday, 5 Sep 2009 | Views [579]
Bordered by no less than 8 countries has no doubt contributed to the massive conglomeration of arts. The 1,440 room summer palace, "Schloss Schonbrunn" was a must-see and its magnificence makes it an epicenter for international tourists, with ... Read more >
SLOVAKIA | Saturday, 5 Sep 2009 | Views [442]
On a timeline for the first time in a while intent on being in Ireland by the end of June, Slovakia was only touched on with a couple of days spent in the capital, Bratislava. It was great to have only a short 60km bus ride from Vienna. The 10th century ... Read more >
HUNGARY | Saturday, 25 Jul 2009 | Views [450]
The curve of the Danube cuts through Budapest, dividing ancient "Buda" to the east and "Pest" to the west. United in 1873 to create Budapest the contrast of each bank could not be more evident. On the east bank hilly terrain emphasises ... Read more >
ROMANIA | Monday, 15 Jun 2009 | Views [401]
At 21.5 million people Romania has a population similar to that of Australia, however the number of rulers of their land makes you wonder how they ever managed to establish a country at all. After attempting to remain neutral in both WW1 and WW2 Romania ... Read more >
BULGARIA | Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009 | Views [597]
A 12hr overnight train trip to Sofia became 14+ and we weren't bothered one little bit! We crashed and slept almost the entirety of the journey. The culmination of a few weeks of extreme sleep deprivation. After a quick look at a map I figured we should ... Read more >
GREECE | Monday, 1 Jun 2009 | Views [401]
Pre-arranged cab sharing worked out upon our arrival in Athens. 20Euro split 4-ways wasn't too steep but the argument that ensued as he tried to drop us at some random street confirmed that I got my moneys worth. When a couple of Kiwi girls arrived at ... Read more >
GREECE | Monday, 1 Jun 2009 | Views [488]
Now I know how the less popular islands survive in the off-season! With the intention of visiting Santorini, Ios and possibly Mykinos we arrived in Kusadasi to catch a ferry. Easier said than done. The majority of tourists arrive in paradise via ferry ... Read more >
TURKEY | Thursday, 21 May 2009 | Views [568]
Bit of detail but its omission wouldn't do Turkey and its lasting impression on me justice!
I first learned of Ataturk from an American in Cairo who recounted his
mistake of asking a fellow traveller in a busy Istanbul street "who is
the ... Read more >
TURKEY | Sunday, 17 May 2009 | Views [498]
I arrived at the Istanbul hostel to find countless crazy aussies and
kiwis partying it up before the commencement of their Anzac day tours -
sleeping or drinking with little in between as it was only 22 April.
Aussies dont seem to know any drinking ... Read more >
EGYPT | Sunday, 10 May 2009 | Views [475]
OK have cooled off literally (on ios atm) - time to write about Egypt again after losing the entire write up! After using up the best part of my 3month US visa I made the call to head from San Fran to Turkey for Anzac day. So booked the cheapest flight ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 30 Apr 2009 | Views [579]
So far Boston stands out as the most liveable city. Great lake/river to row, sail or run around and plenty of open areas or park. Visited MIT uni and Cambridge which were eerily quiet due to Spring break. Still the few there were throwing a 'football' ... Read more >
CANADA | Saturday, 21 Mar 2009 | Views [496]
Only just realised that a few posts hadn't been clicked onto live so a little back-dated and over the place depending on my adding to etc! I'm still in toronto, st pats day yesterday so recovering. Had a crack with the crew at the cool little hostel ... Read more >
USA | Tuesday, 17 Mar 2009 | Views [787]
Exiting NY through JFK proved to be alot easier than entering! Flight was delayed due to the massive snowfall overnight. Frustrated people everywhere but I have always enjoyed the airport so watched the snow plows clear the runway. The train from the ... Read more >
USA | Tuesday, 10 Mar 2009 | Views [304]
16 of us including Sam, and Eisner secondees from Australia, New Zealand and Sth Africa. 2 queen sized beds that more closely resembled singles and 4 ppl to a room best describes the accommodation, but it was cheap and location was excellent! Superb ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 19 Feb 2009 | Views [586] | Comments [2]
Fiji was my first stopover and after landing at 6am at Nadi airport and a quick kip on a couch i took a punt on leaving my pack in the safe hands of the airport luggage room which noted "we are only liable for the amount of your payment relating ... Read more >
