2009 Travel Journal

Gallery: New York

samrubin79 — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:59:00 GMT

Gallery: London

samrubin79 — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:52:00 GMT

Gallery: Netherlands

samrubin79 — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:34:00 GMT

Gallery: Heidelberg

samrubin79 — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:33:00 GMT

Gallery: Munich

samrubin79 — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:26:00 GMT

Gallery: Grunau

samrubin79 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:15:00 GMT

Gallery: Cesky Krumlov

samrubin79 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:15:00 GMT

Gallery: Prague

samrubin79 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:14:00 GMT

Gallery: Brno

samrubin79 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:14:00 GMT

Gallery: Vienna

samrubin79 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:13:00 GMT

Gallery: Budapest

samrubin79 — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:12:00 GMT

Gallery: Zagreb

samrubin79 — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:01:00 GMT

Gallery: Boarding Bunsko

samrubin79 — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:46:00 GMT

Return to Israel

samrubin79 — Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:08:00 GMT

Hi,

Well I arrved in Israel on the 24th of February. This is my 3rd visit to the country, and i this time i am here for a special reason. My Nanna is celebrating her 90th birthday.

At present i have toured only to areas within Jerusalem, and catching up with family. The weather has not been on my side unfortunatley, but i intend to visit the Dead Sea, Eilat & Tel Aviv before i leave.

Gallery: Singapore Zoo

samrubin79 — Sun, 1 Mar 2009 03:45:00 GMT

Gallery: Bali Time

samrubin79 — Sun, 1 Mar 2009 03:09:00 GMT

Gallery: Roaming the Religious Capital

samrubin79 — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:37:00 GMT

Gallery: Briefly Ireland

samrubin79 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:27:00 GMT

3 Weeks Later!

samrubin79 — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:57:00 GMT

Hi guys,

Its hard to believe that i been gone now for almost 3 weeks.

After Bali I spent three days in Singapore. It was a pleasant stay, as i managed to bunk in with a mate at the Mercure Hotel (my friend being the manager). The city is clean and civilsed. Quite a contrast to other parts of Asia. Alcohol is super expenise.... say no more! I toured around to a few parts, including the zoo, which was probably the highlight. There is much to see, and could definatley spend a few more days there.

After Singapore was Britain for 5 nights. Here i mainly caught up with family and friends, so not too much exiciting and new stuff, as i have been there several times before. Since hitting the UK my wallet has been getting rather light.

I am currently in Ireland. I flew into Cork, where i spent 2 nights, then decided to hire a car, and have spent one night in Kilarney, will spend tonight in Galway, then drive to Dublin tomorrow where i will be for 3 nights before heading over to Isreal early next week.

Ireland has been mainly sightseeing all its natural beauty, with the highlight being the Cliffs of Moher which i got to today. A spectale in itself, you literally stand in awe of the shear cliff faces. They have recently added a memorial to the attraction for all those who have lost their lives at the cliffs. As i wander past one barricade there was a sign posted by the good samaratans advertising "if depressed.. please call this no. and talk to us"...... maybe they should have put the sign a bit further away from the cliff face!!

Anyhow the driving around ireland has been an experience in itself.... so many narrow windy roads and close calls, i am glad to have had the practice on the Kuranda Highway.

The hostels have been quite good so far. The last two nights i have paid minimal dollars for a dorm room, but been fortunate eoiugh to have the whole dorm to myself. Its just worked that way for me, on the dorm option i choose... so muzeltov for me! This hostel in Galway is definatley the busiest so far. People everywhere making all sorts of racket! I just now have had some fellow sit next to me in the common room, plug in his little boom box, and start playing some shit too loud!! hmmm... this is the backer way of things i guess.

All has been good so far.. the weather has been cold but not too bad. The sun actually came out today, and i had to put my sunnies on while driving.

Had dinner tonight at some turkish food bar. Awsome!! I must have been miles away though... cause after dinner i started walking down the street, and the lebanese fella comes running down the street chasing me. I forgot to pay!!!

So Israel in a couple of days.. can't wait to get there... as i will have two weeks or so without having to drag my bag around everywhere.

Hope all is good with everyone...

Take and be happy ;-)

Sam x

The Next Chapter Commences!

samrubin79 — Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:39:00 GMT

Hello All,

Well you may or may not know, i have left Oz (temporarily) to travel around for a while!

I am currently in Bali for a few days before heading to Singapore, England, Ireland, Israel, then up through central Europe for a while before heading to the US for my 30th in May.

Bali has been pleasant, with my last day here looking to prove the best from the five, weather wise. I am here by myself, and have been spendin much time winding down from a unbelievably frantic 2 weeks prior to my departure.

Yesterday i took a bike to find some cleaner beaches, as Kuta is rather unattractive due to onshore breezes and pollution in the waters washing onto the foreshore. I have learnt a few things from yesterday's adventure. Have all your facts in place ready for the cops to stop you and try to charge you for something insignificant. And even though i was pulled over when i was in Bali about ten years ago, i was just not expecting it. I was charge about $25 bucks for having my indicator on and not turning (Karma will get them!). I was pulled up by another cop minutes later but had my facts sorted out. So lesson two would be to have the visor down, on the helmet supplied. While riding care free, some huge flying bug with tail barb, flew right into my head. I almost swallowed him as he hit me on the lip. After the initail shock, causing wobboly bike, i found the barb in my mouth, and pulled him out with my teeth. After about 10 Minutes i had the biggest bubba lip. I stopped on the side of the road to check it out in the bike mirror. Some balinese guys saw me stop and came over to sell my sunnies and watches, then pissed themselves laughing at my big lip. "You need Medicine" they say. I could only laugh with them! My lip is back to normal now.

I have been really enjoying the delcious food and drink they offer here. As most may know the prices are very reasonable.

So today i am getting prepared to leave Bali. I will try and get some surfing in before i leave.

You all take care, and keep in touch.

Cheers
Sam