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Den Norge (5 of 8)
The Power of a Sunset I went for a short walk with a very nice Spaniard that I had met at the previous hostel. We took pictures of the landscape and basked in the chilly Arctic air. We went our separate ways as we both wanted to be alone for a while. Then, I came
Den Norge (3 of 8)
The Night Train I took the night train to Oslo that night. At first, I was very happy. I got on the train and found a car with a lot of gorgeous Scandinavian men in it. Two of the men sat drinking out of a large bottle of liquor. They were were actually quite handsome
Den Norge (2 of 8)
Sure enough, he invited me to stay at his place. I told him straight away that I didn’t think that he ought to be looking at me as a romantic possibility for many reasons. I knew that he was upset and was looking for someone to hold him. But, I wasn’t really willing to be
Christchurch, New Zealand – February 2001
Valentine’s Day is near and what better way to pre
A Weekend in Stockholm (2 of 2)
On Anna-Christine’s recommendation, I spent Saturday evening at Stampen, a jazz club in Gamla Stan. The club was built like a rabbit warren on two floors of an 18th century building. It had two stages, one on each floor. The upstairs band played real I-know-jazz kind of jazz, while the downstairs bar had a dance
A Weekend in Stockholm (1 of 2)
Before leaving for Scandinavia, I tried to gauge opinion on Sweden by asking some friends to name a few things Swedish. I quote verbatim: Blondes, au pairs, blonde au pairs, ABBA, Ikea and Volvos. (Please note: This survey was carried out prior to the appointment of whatshisname, the England football manager.) Having been to Stockholm
Victoria, BC Canada – Accommodation: Mozart House B&B
The composer, Mozart, produced elegant and beautiful music. The Mozart House B&B, built in 1923, is an elegant and romantic place that produces a sense of well being and luxury for its guests.
Thailand: Lessons on a Bus (1 of 2)
Leanne Currie-McGhee’s “relaxing” bus journey from
Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
This isolated and little explored park is Tanzania’s second largest National Park. Infested by the biting Tsetse fly, this huge area of woodland and grassland has remained undisturbed by man and his cattle and has remained virtually unchanged through centuries.
Okavango Detour (1 of 3)
A side trip to the Okavango Delta in Botswana lead
Millennium in the Copper Canyon (3 of 3)
A special trip to the Copper Canyon for the millen
Millennium in the Copper Canyon (2 of 3)
A special trip to the Copper Canyon for the millen
Millennium in the Copper Canyon (1 of 3)
A special trip to the Copper Canyon for the millen
Love & Loneliness in Auckland (2 of 2)
By now it was late afternoon. Darkness was descending on the grey skies of Auckland, and having had no breakfast or no dinner the previous night I was entering advanced stages of starvation. I couldn’t leave the room though, not without him; I had to see what was going to happen.
It Doesn’t Matter Which Road You Take #5
Episode Five: Scotland Jack the Ripper, Eva Braun and Frightened Sheep We catch the train in York to go up to Inverness. We have a seven hour train ride ahead of us and I can’t wait to get a good look at the English and Scottish countryside.
Into the Belly (3 of 3)
A journey to the belly of the Earth finds a remark
Into the Belly (2 of 3)
A journey to the belly of the Earth finds a remark
Into the Belly (1 of 3)
A journey to the belly of the Earth finds a remark
I Wanna Be a Travel Writer – Intro
Intro There’s nothing like a good ol’ Aussie steak-ribs-tatties-and-veg dinner to put a smile on Jen’s face. I wanna be a travel writer. Who doesn’t? Most people think a travel writer gets paid to travel the world writing about their trips.
Exploring a Bay of Plenty (2 of 2)
We dipped our paddles into the mounting waves, our boat picked up momentum and we joined the rest of the group. Once we had all safely left shore (only one bloke tipped his boat and had to climb back in), we began our trek across the open waters.
Eight Days of Madness: Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair (3 of 3)
What is the Overland Track? This track is the best known and most used long distance walking track in Tasmania. This said, it is one of the hardest tracks going. Spanning 80 kilometres, the track winds through spectacular alpine scenery, eucalypt forests, palm valleys and open grassland.
Den Norge (8 of 8)
I opted to save my money and not get a room. While walking around, I was ecstatic to find that they had a laundry room that put soap and fabric softener in without having to pay for it.
Den Norge (4 of 8)
The Beauty Beyond the Barf Bags The next day, I continued North. I took the 8 hour train to a small port town just for the night. Finally, I took a ferry to the Lofoton Islands. The ferry was very small and the waters were very rough.
Chador Etiquette (2 of 2)
Christine Michaud thought she would make herself i