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November 17th 2009 Middle East » Syria » West » Krak des Chevaliers
In breaking news, Becka and I finally did Krak! After spending two consecutive weekends in Damascus, I finally made it to Krak des Chavaliers, or Quala’at al-Hosn, a place which I had planned to ... 41 photos [full story]
In breaking news, Becka and I finally did Krak! After spending two consecutive weekends in Damascus, I finally made it to Krak des Chavaliers, or Quala’at al-Hosn, a place which I had planned to ... 41 photos [full story]
5 weeks ago: Keep Smiling published a blog
Special tea, and fish and chips at the top of a coconut tree
Special tea, and fish and chips at the top of a coconut tree
November 17th 2009 Asia » India » Kerala » Varkala
It rained almost non-stop during our 3˝ hour journey from Kanyakumari, but it eased shortly before we reached Varkala. Little did we know that this was merely a lull before the storm! Having st ... 12 photos [full story]
It rained almost non-stop during our 3˝ hour journey from Kanyakumari, but it eased shortly before we reached Varkala. Little did we know that this was merely a lull before the storm! Having st ... 12 photos [full story]
November 2nd 2009 Africa » Ethiopia
All the group is here now - the last 3 people arrived during the night. We are supposed to meet at 9a.m. for a tour of Addis Ababa but there is no bus yet. We wait in the hotel reception while Baty or ... [full story]
All the group is here now - the last 3 people arrived during the night. We are supposed to meet at 9a.m. for a tour of Addis Ababa but there is no bus yet. We wait in the hotel reception while Baty or ... [full story]
November 10th 2009 North America » Mexico » Yucatán
Holbox island is located on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is just over 1km wide and 12km long and home to some 1,500 inhabitants. It is not a place for the masses and it's not that ea ... 31 photos [full story]
Holbox island is located on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is just over 1km wide and 12km long and home to some 1,500 inhabitants. It is not a place for the masses and it's not that ea ... 31 photos [full story]
November 16th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island
We slept late again, only crawling out of bed after 9:30. After breakfast we drove into town to help Bruce move. We found Bruce and Paddy sitting outside the shop on the public picnic benches. Bruce ... 19 photos [full story]
We slept late again, only crawling out of bed after 9:30. After breakfast we drove into town to help Bruce move. We found Bruce and Paddy sitting outside the shop on the public picnic benches. Bruce ... 19 photos [full story]
6 weeks ago: justin and rumiko published a blog
Lovely Sucre And The World's Largest Collection Of Dino Tracks
Lovely Sucre And The World's Largest Collection Of Dino Tracks
November 2nd 2009 South America » Bolivia » Chuquisaca Department » Sucre
Oct 29, 2009 We arrived in Sucre around 0730 after our very adventurous first experience in Bolivia. Despite the stress and lack of sleep, we both seemed to be rejuvenated by finally arriving in S ... 42 photos [full story]
Oct 29, 2009 We arrived in Sucre around 0730 after our very adventurous first experience in Bolivia. Despite the stress and lack of sleep, we both seemed to be rejuvenated by finally arriving in S ... 42 photos [full story]
October 31st 2009 Asia » China » Yunnan » Yu Long Snow Mountain
Today was our last day of sightseeing in China (tomorrow is our last day, but it will only be packing and airport transit). Today was one my personal highlights of this trip (along with the Great W ... 27 photos [full story]
Today was our last day of sightseeing in China (tomorrow is our last day, but it will only be packing and airport transit). Today was one my personal highlights of this trip (along with the Great W ... 27 photos [full story]
October 29th 2009 Asia » China » Yunnan » Lijiang
After breakfast in Kunming we left for Lijiang. Of all the flights in China so far, I haven’t managed score a window seat to view the passing scenery from the plane window. The flight from Kun ... 11 photos [full story]
After breakfast in Kunming we left for Lijiang. Of all the flights in China so far, I haven’t managed score a window seat to view the passing scenery from the plane window. The flight from Kun ... 11 photos [full story]
November 14th 2009 Asia » India » Tamil Nadu » Kanyakumari
The breakfast buffet at the GRT Regency in Madurai was one of the best I’ve ever seen - fresh pineapple juice, freshly-sliced papaya and pineapple, cereals, toast, cakes, croissants and choc ... 6 photos [full story]
The breakfast buffet at the GRT Regency in Madurai was one of the best I’ve ever seen - fresh pineapple juice, freshly-sliced papaya and pineapple, cereals, toast, cakes, croissants and choc ... 6 photos [full story]
November 14th 2009 Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai
Visited the amazing north of Chiang Mai in the Mae Taeng Valley. As far as I know this is the only Elephant park in the area where you cant ride the elephants and the elephants dont perform at all, t ... [full story]
Visited the amazing north of Chiang Mai in the Mae Taeng Valley. As far as I know this is the only Elephant park in the area where you cant ride the elephants and the elephants dont perform at all, t ... [full story]
September 27th 2009 Asia » Thailand » South-West Thailand
“When you travel, remember that a country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.” - Clifton Fadiman Southern Thailand! The Gem o ... 49 photos [full story]
“When you travel, remember that a country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.” - Clifton Fadiman Southern Thailand! The Gem o ... 49 photos [full story]
November 12th 2009 Asia » India » Tamil Nadu » Madurai
The Kerala-Tamil Nadu border was just a few kilometres away and, after writing our names and addresses in duplicate on a piece of paper and paying a Rs250 interstate tax, we were allowed through t ... 14 photos [full story]
The Kerala-Tamil Nadu border was just a few kilometres away and, after writing our names and addresses in duplicate on a piece of paper and paying a Rs250 interstate tax, we were allowed through t ... 14 photos [full story]
November 11th 2009 Asia » India » Kerala » Periyar National Park
Monday’s journey from Munnar took us first to the internet café in the town to upload my latest blog and to check e-mail, then onto a winding road through the tea plantations. The weather wa ... 14 photos [full story]
Monday’s journey from Munnar took us first to the internet café in the town to upload my latest blog and to check e-mail, then onto a winding road through the tea plantations. The weather wa ... 14 photos [full story]
6 weeks ago: LivingTheDream published a blog
Duly impressed by that big rock out there (Ayers Rock, NT, Australia)
Duly impressed by that big rock out there (Ayers Rock, NT, Australia)
November 3rd 2009 Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Uluru
"The heart. The soul. The centre." I am not quite convinced about the heart and the soul bit of Alice Springs' slogan that greeted me as I stepped off the train, but the part about the centre is cert ... 9 photos [full story]
"The heart. The soul. The centre." I am not quite convinced about the heart and the soul bit of Alice Springs' slogan that greeted me as I stepped off the train, but the part about the centre is cert ... 9 photos [full story]
November 7th 2009 Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap
I’m going to try and not dwell for too long on our first impressions of Cambodia as it doesn’t make it sound like a nice place to visit. Saying that, by the time I’m finished typing ... 48 photos [full story]
I’m going to try and not dwell for too long on our first impressions of Cambodia as it doesn’t make it sound like a nice place to visit. Saying that, by the time I’m finished typing ... 48 photos [full story]
November 11th 2009 Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona
Well, I slept like a baby who hadn´t slept in 30 hours....I was hoping to be up fairly early but I only woke up at 9 am because I heard someone else´s alarm go off down the hall - thanks! Maybe they ... [full story]
Well, I slept like a baby who hadn´t slept in 30 hours....I was hoping to be up fairly early but I only woke up at 9 am because I heard someone else´s alarm go off down the hall - thanks! Maybe they ... [full story]
November 11th 2009 Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Samoeng
Hired a bike for a trip around the Samoeng loop and the Mae Sa Vally from Chiang Mai. Very easy and picturesque 110Km loop. Visited the Tiger Kingdom, where within a few minutes of arriving you find y ... 4 photos [full story]
Hired a bike for a trip around the Samoeng loop and the Mae Sa Vally from Chiang Mai. Very easy and picturesque 110Km loop. Visited the Tiger Kingdom, where within a few minutes of arriving you find y ... 4 photos [full story]
October 10th 2009 North America » Canada » Prince Edward Island
We had been looking forward to this for a long time - a true holiday, not the crazy kind we had become used to where you stay in a different city every night. (I guess we have Dahlia to thank for that ... 42 photos [full story]
We had been looking forward to this for a long time - a true holiday, not the crazy kind we had become used to where you stay in a different city every night. (I guess we have Dahlia to thank for that ... 42 photos [full story]
October 26th 2009 Asia » India » Himachal Pradesh » Shimla
After the heat and hassle of Pushkar, arriving in Shimla was literally like taking a breath of fresh air. The elevation, at nearly 2,500 metres, meant the temperature was a good deal lower than in the ... 17 photos [full story]
After the heat and hassle of Pushkar, arriving in Shimla was literally like taking a breath of fresh air. The elevation, at nearly 2,500 metres, meant the temperature was a good deal lower than in the ... 17 photos [full story]
October 14th 2009 Africa » Namibia » Swakopmund
2nd October - 14th October Hilux All-terrain 4 x 4 - check Full tank of petrol - check Road map of Namibia - check Tents, sleeping bags, pots, pans and all camping accoutrements - chec ... 56 photos [full story]
2nd October - 14th October Hilux All-terrain 4 x 4 - check Full tank of petrol - check Road map of Namibia - check Tents, sleeping bags, pots, pans and all camping accoutrements - chec ... 56 photos [full story]