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Planning a UK Working Holiday (1 of 2)
The United Kingdom is undoubtedly the most popular working holiday destination for young travellers from Australia and New Zealand in particular. I hope this article inspires and helps some of you with your travels. I’ve written this especially for other Aussies who plan to embark on a working holiday to Britain – just like me!
It Doesn’t Matter Which Road You Take #14
Episode Fourteen: Rome The Pope, Confession and a Coin Toss We are on an overnight train to Rome. My light does not work so I am forced to neither read nor write.
Hakuna Matatu? (2 of 2)
Hakuna Matatu? Kenya Sopa! The funniest experience we had that summer was while travelling down to Narok, self-proclaimed Gateway to the Mara.
From Baltic to the Black Sea Pre Trip #1
Getting ready to go on a grand adventure.
From Baltic to the Black Sea Pre Trip #2
Getting ready to go on a grand adventure.
Soul Surfer in Europe #11: Indiana
A few days in Indiana with family before shipping out for Yellowstone.
Soul Surfer in Europe #9: The Adventure Continues
The travel bug has bit and Mike is off to Yellowstone…via New York.
Soul Surfer in Europe #10: New York
Visiting the Amish community in western New York.
Soul Surfer in Europe #8: Final Amsterdam Entry
The uncensored version of what’s hot and what’s not in Amsterdam.
Soul Surfer in Europe #7: Last Night
The last evening in Amsterdam, along with a promise to return.
Soul Surfer in Europe #5: Last Night in the Countryside
A hostel has never looked so good after two nights in freezing rain.
Soul Surfer in Europe #6: Weekend Update
A night out at the Amsterdam Super Club and a day trip to Volendam.
Tell Me, Why Afghanistan? – Pakistan/Afghanistan Border
Kelly Sobczak knows that some people may think she
Vegetarian Yemek in Kebabistan (1 of 3)
Eating vegetarian is possible in Van and Istanbul,
Turkish Hospitality (3 of 3) – Turkey
Serendipity brings good and bad, but mainly good,
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #12 – Olivet, France
Every year on the summer solstice musicians gather in town squares and strut their stuff, due to the Minister of Culture. America should have a Minister of Culture, I hereby nominate Kurt Vonnegut.
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #1 – Spokane, Washington, USA
We’re already behind schedule and over budget, but the excitement is really building and we’re almost into the rhythm of the thing.
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #13 – Olivet, France
Continued engine problems mean England will have to wait until mid-July. This leaves plenty of time for 500 Run Rummy and reading books.
Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #7: May 6-24, Yunnan & Guanxi, Part III – China
Paul comments on Chinese and Asian values, how life and society change, and how Westerners should not be so quick to judge such different cultures.
Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #4: Apr. 14-May 3, Vietnam, Part II – Vietnam
Fifty years of warfare have not been able to steal away or destroy the beauty of Vietnam or its people.
Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #5: May 6-24, Yunnan & Guanxi, Part I – China
Silence, order, balance; the contrast to Vietnam’s seeming bustle and disorder leaves Paul both surprised and relaxed.
The Big Bulge – Yemen
In Yemen, a country of 17 million people and 70 mi
Rafting the Amazon: Pink Dolphins
Pink Dolphins Pali reading inside the raft The sun finally came up. We untied the ropes, pushed off, and continued our adventure down the river. It took a while to get away from the cloud of mosquitoes. They followed us for most of the early morning. As the day warmed, other bugs came to enjoy
Rafting the Amazon: Mosquitoes!
Mosquitoes! Waving goodbye to George and his family In the early morning we untied the raft from the dock and pushed off. George and his family waved as we floated away. We rowed between the network of houses built along the river and out to the river’s current. As soon as we reached the river,