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The beginning of the end, the end of the beginning or just another spot on the map?

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:03:03 PST

Daqing, China, Aug 24, 2009

Time to settle down and work.....

Leeds 3-0 Tranmere

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:59:30 PST

Leeds, England, Aug 22, 2009

The final farewell / fish and chips!

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:00:46 PST

Harrogate, England, Aug 22, 2009

Last minute plans, Smiths Arms and a Cricket quiz

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00:11 PST

Harrogate, England, Aug 21, 2009

The big smoke

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:19:53 PST

London, England, Aug 17, 2009

Harewood House

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:17:49 PST

Harewood, England, Aug 16, 2009

Scarecrow festival

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:32:53 PST

Kettlewell, England, Aug 14, 2009

Middleham Castle, Wensley (the home of cheese!), Brymore ice cream and the countryside

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:15:11 PST

Middleham, England, Aug 14, 2009

Small village in the Yorkshire Dales

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:33:46 PST

Linton, United Kingdom, Aug 14, 2009

Proper food

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:08:04 PST

Hawes, England, Aug 14, 2009

Gayle

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:04:36 PST

Gayle, United Kingdom, Aug 14, 2009

Hamills 30th birthday and a barbeque with the folks

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:16:46 PST

Harrogate, England, Aug 14, 2009

A trip to Bolton Abbey and the arrival of Andre

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:14:11 PST

Bolton Abbey, United Kingdom, Aug 13, 2009

Market Town

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST

Helmsley, England, Aug 12, 2009

Best pub food ever!

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:04 PST

Whixley, England, Aug 12, 2009

Oh i do like to be beside the seaside

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:02 PST

Whitby, England, Aug 12, 2009

Retracing my roots

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:03 PST

Robin Hoods Bay, United Kingdom, Aug 12, 2009

Small village life

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:01 PST

Hutton le Hole, England, Aug 12, 2009

Beamish Open Air Museum

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:03:53 PST

Beamish, England, Aug 11, 2009

Beautiful Durham

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:04:29 PST

Durham, England, Aug 11, 2009

A day out in York

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:06:27 PST

York, England, Aug 10, 2009

Ashes Test Match - England vs Australia and a look around the Yorkshire Dales

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST

Headingley, United Kingdom, Aug 09, 2009

The Yorkshire Dales and not so secret spy systems!

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:01 PST

Menwith Hill, United Kingdom, Aug 09, 2009

Leeds 2-1 Exeter - Sweet joy!!!!

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:35:12 PST

Leeds, England, Aug 08, 2009

Valley Gardens and town centre

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:40:57 PST

Harrogate, England, Aug 07, 2009

Drinking, cricket, cathedral and town hall

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:45:16 PST

Manchester, England, Aug 06, 2009

A quick look around Leeds Church

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:40:13 PST

Leeds, England, Aug 06, 2009

The peak district - Castleton, Lady Bower resevoir, damnbusters!

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:44:22 PST

Castleton, England, Aug 06, 2009

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:42:32 PST

Studley Royal, England, Aug 05, 2009

Mother Shiptons cave, the viaduct, river and castle

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:00:05 PST

Knaresborough, England, Aug 04, 2009

Breathtaking Cathedral that inspired Lewis Carrol to write Alice in Wonderland!

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:01:22 PST

Ripon, England, Aug 04, 2009

Julia gets rough justice

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:02:19 PST

Ripley, United Kingdom, Aug 04, 2009

Home for a day...

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:59:10 PST

Harrogate, England, Aug 03, 2009

Amazing weekend with friends we met in Asia

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:03:21 PST

Helsinki, Finland, Jul 31, 2009

Didn't quite live up to the hype - but i love the photos :)

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:12:00 PST

Vyborg, Russia, Jul 23, 2009

Isaacs Cathedral, sphinx and partying Russian style

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:00:43 PST

Saint Petersburg, Russia, Jul 20, 2009

A boat trip on Finski Bay

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:46:49 PST

Finski Bay, Russia, Jul 19, 2009

Walking

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:27:25 PST

Saint Petersburg, Russia, Jul 18, 2009

The fountains of Peterhof

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:26:57 PST

Peterhof, Russia, Jul 18, 2009

Sightseeing in the City

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:26:09 PST

Saint Petersburg, Russia, Jul 16, 2009

A day trip to Tsarskoe Selo

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:25:30 PST

Pushkin, Russia, Jul 15, 2009

Relaxing at home

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:24:50 PST

Saint Petersburg, Russia, Jul 12, 2009

Relaxation at Julia's dacha

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:04:52 PST

Sablino, Russia, Jul 11, 2009

Back to the Balova's!

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:36:11 PST

Saint Petersburg, Russia, Jul 05, 2009

Day 2 in marvellous Moskva!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:25:39 PST

Moscow, Russia, Jul 04, 2009

Back to the bullshit

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:23:35 PST

Cairo, Egypt, Jun 29, 2009

And now my computer has just deleted 100 photos off my SD card - ooooh i want to cry.... :((((((

Peace at last!

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:17:28 PST

Alexandria, Egypt, Jun 28, 2009

Kom Ombo Temple

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST

Kom Ombo, Egypt, Jun 24, 2009

Temples, Temples, Temples, hassle, hassle, hassle, lies, lies, lies - typical Egypt!

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:02 PST

Luxor, Egypt, Jun 24, 2009

A 3 day / 2 night felucca ride from Aswan to Kom Ombo

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:38:49 PST

Aswan, Egypt, Jun 21, 2009

Rather overpriced - just like every other tourist activity in Egypt!

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:46:19 PST

Abu Simbel, Egypt, Jun 21, 2009

Mister, mister, mister, wanna tour, wanna tour? etc etc

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:12:24 PST

Aswan, Egypt, Jun 19, 2009

A 14 hour visa run - dictionary definition "a grand piss take"

Wed, 27 May 2009 06:44:26 PST

Al Tor, Egypt, May 27, 2009

Week 3 - Its too bloody hot here!

Mon, 18 May 2009 05:26:19 PST

Dahab, Egypt, May 18, 2009

Week 2 - Diving

Mon, 11 May 2009 06:41:06 PST

Dahab, Egypt, May 11, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Matt (USA)Week 2 in Dahab began in the same way as Week 1 had fin…

Week 1 - Stormy weather and a bit of diving

Mon, 04 May 2009 16:21:26 PST

Dahab, Egypt, May 04, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Matt (America)Dahab was a place i had heard a lot about, …

On to Egypt

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:43:29 PST

Nuweiba, Egypt, Apr 28, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Arriving into Nuweiba port at 09.00, was more than 5 …

Bye bye Jordan

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:37:11 PST

Aqaba, Jordan, Apr 26, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Aqaba had always been a destination within Jordan that i had been interes…

Tel Aviv and Jaffa

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:41:45 PST

Tel Aviv, Israel, Apr 02, 2009

Went to AviadsBeers, Pizza, chatted all nightWalked along beach to JaffaStopped for a drinkOld City, marketsHummus, falafel, baclava etcHome and be…

A day in the countryside

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:34:21 PST

Wadi as Sir, Jordan, Mar 25, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Today the sun was shining and the birds were singing, so we took the …

Walking in the rain

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:58:25 PST

Amman, Jordan, Mar 24, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)It wasn't until we reached the front door that i realised that Tuesday …

Monkeys at the theatre

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST

Bosra, Syria, Mar 20, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Bosra had one main drawcard from our perspective (mainly Julia's ac…

Back to Syria

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:03:20 PST

Damascus, Syria, Mar 18, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Once we had completed our Syrian visa formalities, our taxi driver …

Stunning ruins

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:52:47 PST

Baalbek, Lebanon, Mar 17, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)I must confess that Lebanon is probably one of the most disappoin…

Time to wind down

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:37:48 PST

Tripoli, Lebanon, Mar 15, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Tripoli is a place that you may think you have heard of, but in all lik…

Another quick visit

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:01 PST

Byblos, Lebanon, Mar 15, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)For me, Byblos kind of typified Lebanon; a coastal location, Phoenici…

A trip on the teleferique

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST

Jounieh, Lebanon, Mar 15, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ahmad (Lebanon) On Sunday morning we gathered our belo…

Turning 29

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:49:48 PST

Beirut, Lebanon, Mar 14, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ahmad and Mahmoud (Lebanon)When i left home in 20…

Tyre/Sour UNESCO ruins

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:33:06 PST

Tyre, Lebanon, Mar 13, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) I don't know whether i can blame sleeping through our a…

Discovering Beirut

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:08:48 PST

Beirut, Lebanon, Mar 12, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ahmad (Lebanon)Although we had spent three nights in Beirut, we sti…

Beit Mary

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:07:56 PST

Beit Mary, Lebanon, Mar 11, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)On Wednesday we had planned to make a day trip to Tyre, but by the …

Saida and Echmoun

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:54:18 PST

Saida, Lebanon, Mar 10, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)On our first full day in Lebanon, Julia and I decided to take a…

Beirut

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:16:51 PST

Beirut, Lebanon, Mar 09, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ahmad and Mahmoud (Lebanon)Thankfully the Lebanese border post w…

Rip off Hotels and a lovely Old Town

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:35:05 PST

Damascus, Syria, Mar 08, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our bus from Palmyra dropped us off at the Haras…

Apamea ruins

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:57:21 PST

Apamea, Syria, Mar 05, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) The ruined City of Apamea has an all too familiar History, with highs…

Waterwheels

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:14:06 PST

Hama, Syria, Mar 04, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Anas (Syria )It was already dark by the time we reached Hama and as the m…

Serjilla and Al-Bara

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:04:33 PST

Dead Cities, Syria, Feb 28, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Jan (Germany), Dmitri and Anastasia (Russia) On Saturday we caught a mini…

Syrian entertainment

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:01 PST

Aleppo, Syria, Feb 27, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Jameel, Ahmed, Anas, Mouthana, Mohamed (Syria), Jan (Germany), Allen (Ser…

The Basilica of St Simeon

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

Qala'at Samaan, Syria, Feb 27, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Jameel, Ahmed, Anas, Mouthana, Mohamed (Syria), Jan (Germany), Allen (Ser…

Mosaic Museum and farewell to Turkey

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

Antakya, Turkey, Feb 26, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) I felt pretty exhausted when i stepped from the overnight bus from Gorem…

Welcome to Syria

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 PST

Aleppo, Syria, Feb 26, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Jameel, Ahmed, Yahya (Syria) Jan (Germany), Dmitri and Anastasia (R…

Capital confusion

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:06:35 PST

Ankara, Turkey, Feb 17, 2009

People I met here who had contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Adelaide (France), Xavier (France), Karine (France), Na…

Football hooligans

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:50:10 PST

Izmir, Turkey, Feb 13, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Necip, Emir and Gunes (Turkey), William and…

Windiest day ever

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

Assos, Turkey, Feb 12, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Thunder and lightning awaited us in Canakkale on Thursday morning,…

Strangers in the night

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:01 PST

Bergama, Turkey, Feb 12, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) The Truva bus pulled up on the side…

Gallipoli

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:54:57 PST

Canakkale, Turkey, Feb 10, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) The journey from Istanbul to Canakkale took six h…

Going walkabouts

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:21:35 PST

Istanbul, Turkey, Feb 06, 2009

People who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hakan (Turkey) On Friday we were going to join some other c…

Julia's back on board

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:58:55 PST

Istanbul, Turkey, Feb 02, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Nicole (England), Hakan (Turkey) I…

3 dead, 1 sick, a lot of alcohol and i am unable to escape!

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:10:32 PST

Bursa, Turkey, Jan 30, 2009

People who contributed to, and improved my trip: Laco (Slovakia), Gulsah (Turkey) Bursa's bus station is in…

Boys night out

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:01 PST

Kutahya, Turkey, Jan 29, 2009

People who contributed to, and improved my trip: Oguz, Fatih, Cihangir, Abdullah, Arif, Yunus and Alp (Turkey) …

Meeting Mustafa and the Aizonoi ruins

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Cavdarhisar, Turkey, Jan 29, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Mustafa (Turkey) Having eaten a hearty portion of Gozleme with …

The Worlds oldest Whirling Dervish and a Turkish bath

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:56:58 PST

afyon, Turkey, Jan 23, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Emre, Akif, Burcak, Sinem, Akif and Pinar (Turkey), Christina (Lithuania), Patriycja (Pol…

Inside info

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:01:35 PST

Isparta, Turkey, Jan 22, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Rasim and Karan (Turkey)I had a busy evening in Isparta lined up, with two scheduled meet…

Sagalassos

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:00:56 PST

Sagalassos, Turkey, Jan 22, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: My morning began in Isparta with a fresh cup of Turkish tea, and the enjoyment of Rasim…

Couchsurfing with a twist

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:01 PST

Isparta, Turkey, Jan 21, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Betul and Rasim (Turkey)When i arrived into Isparta i went and found a phone to call Betu…

Lounging by the lake

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Egirdir, Turkey, Jan 21, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: I got another gentle reminder of how crazy Turkish drivers are on my trip from Konya to …

Sille

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:21:25 PST

sille, Turkey, Jan 20, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Olcay, Kadir and Mustafa (Turkey)I had found myself pretty bored in Konya the previous da…

A castle on the sea

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:04:33 PST

Kizkalesi, Turkey, Jan 18, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Having consulted my trusty guidebook (cough, cough, snigger), i decided that i would st…

The whirling dervishes

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:05:53 PST

Konya, Turkey, Jan 18, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Olcay, Kadir and Mustafa (Turkey)I had expected Konya to be slightly colder than the Sout…

Heading to Konya

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:05:17 PST

Silifke, Turkey, Jan 18, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip:I got back from Kizkalesi and was in Silifke just long enough to visit the Temple of Jupit…

More ruins and another castle...

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:09:04 PST

Anamur, Turkey, Jan 16, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: The bus arrived into a rainy Anamur at 19.00, so i decided to check into Hotel Dedehan,…

Temple of Apollo

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:19:13 PST

Side, Turkey, Jan 15, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Entering Side is quite an impressive experience, as the dolmush weaves its way through a…

Dinner fit for a bachelor

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:00:29 PST

Antalya, Turkey, Jan 14, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Mehmet and Cenk (Turkey) Arriving back from Termessos, i wasn't too sure how to spend…

Time for a beer

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:31:51 PST

Antalya, Turkey, Jan 12, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Mehmet, Cenk and Itunc (Turkey) Antalya looked a vibrant City at first sight, with colou…

Back to paradise

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:39:42 PST

Olympos, Turkey, Jan 11, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Donald (Australia), Ertan (Turkey) Having reached the turn off for Olympos, Ertan and I …

Vibrant village life

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:01 PST

Kas, Turkey, Jan 09, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Originally i had no intention of making a stop in Kas, other than to change dolmush, but…

Village life

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:39:34 PST

Sirince, Turkey, Jan 03, 2009

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Eric and Dave (USA)It was raining cats and dogs when we boarded the 14.30 bus f…

Temple of Zeus

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:02 PST

Euromos, Turkey, Dec 31, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Eric and Dave (USA) Like Labranda, Euromos was sett…

A great way to end 2008

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Milas, Turkey, Dec 31, 2008

People who contributed to, and improved my trip: Eric and Dave (USA) For the last day of 2008, Eric, Dave and I had decided …

Iasos

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:03 PST

Kiyikislacik, Turkey, Dec 31, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Eric and Dave (USA) The seaside village of Kiyikisl…

An ancient City all to ourselves

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:01 PST

Labranda, Turkey, Dec 31, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Eric and Dave (USA) The ancient City of Labranda is si…

Not all Turks are nice - our New Years debacle

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:04 PST

Bodrum, Turkey, Dec 31, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Eric and Dave (USA) There was only one plan when we got back into Bodrum after our day…

Back to better weather

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:04:50 PST

Bodrum, Turkey, Dec 30, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Eric and Dave (USA) The sleeper bus from Istanbul terminated in Bodrum at 11.00, which w…

Tavla, sheesha and bazaars, how much more Turkish could it get?!

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:15:13 PST

Istanbul, Turkey, Dec 28, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Hakan (Turkey), Eric and Dave (USA) On Monday the guys came to call for me at my hostel …

Sultanahmet and Taksim

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:11:21 PST

Istanbul, Turkey, Dec 26, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Derya and Hakan (Turkey), Eric and Dave (USA) On Friday i just about managed to pull mys…

Happy xmas - my fun wıth the aid of couchsurfing, McDonalds and Eric!

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:14:28 PST

Istanbul, Turkey, Dec 24, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Derya and Tuva (Turkey), Eric and Dave (USA) I was still feeling a bit shaky when i made…

Bus crash number two - what a barrel of laughs!

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:02:08 PST

Yenice, Turkey, Dec 23, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Engin and Samet (Turkey) For most tourists, Yenice is just a small town which they may …

Back to Ottoman living

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:56:26 PST

Safranbolu, Turkey, Dec 22, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Engin and Samet (Turkey), Victor (France) Engins Mum prepared a nice breakfast for us on…

Cool couchsurfing

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:31:52 PST

Yenice, Turkey, Dec 21, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Engin (Turkey) It was almost 18.00 when i reached Yenice and i was pleased to find my co…

Down by the river

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:11:55 PST

Amasya, Turkey, Dec 19, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Ibrahim, Yusuf, Sami, Ertugrul, Ahmet (Turkey)The sleeper bus…

What exactly am i doing here!?

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:32:01 PST

Kilis, Turkey, Dec 18, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: According to Lousy Planets description, Kilis was simply somewhere that yo…

War Hero

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:45:38 PST

Gaziantep, Turkey, Dec 17, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: Wednesday morning was a familiar feeling, i woke up at 09.40, cursing myself that i had slep…

Don't believe your Lonely Planet!

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:13:47 PST

Harran, Turkey, Dec 16, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: Located only one hours drive from Sanliurfa, Harran makes a perfect day trip from the City. …

Stunning Sanliurfa

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:24:40 PST

Sanliurfa, Turkey, Dec 14, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: I got into the bus terminal at Sanliurfa (The Prophets City, or Glorious Urfa) at 15.00, fee…

Oh my God - Nemrut Dagi RULES!

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:22:56 PST

Karadut, Turkey, Dec 13, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, woooooooooow! Maybe i shouldn't write anything el…

On my way to the Gods

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:39:45 PST

Diyarbakir, Turkey, Dec 12, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Volkan (Turkey)I went back to Volkans house when i arrived into the City from Mardin and …

Does anyone here speak German?

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:32:54 PST

Mardin, Turkey, Dec 12, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: I was struggling to get out of bed at 07.00, but i knew that if i didn't my day would be rushed and …

Great City, shame about the youngsters trying to kill me!

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:43:41 PST

Diyarbakir, Turkey, Dec 11, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: Volkan (Turkey) I got into Diyabakir a little after midday and i was left …

Spiderman and cheech and chong

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:01 PST

Batman, Turkey, Dec 10, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: Hasan (Turkey) I got back to Batman just in time to witness a beautiful suns…

The next Atlantis

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Hasankeyf, Turkey, Dec 10, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Hasan and I had planned on getting up early on Wednesday, as he had work and i h…

Robin, catwoman and the joker

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:05:29 PST

Batman, Turkey, Dec 09, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: Hasan (Turkey) Once i got to Batman I was helpfully escorted by a local guy …

Hoşap Castle and Çavuştepe

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:00:31 PST

Hosap, Turkey, Dec 07, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: Nıce Kurdısh guy (Turkey) A day trip to Hosap Castle and Cavustepe was on the cards for Su…

28 days later

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:01:43 PST

Van, Turkey, Dec 07, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: Back in Van the Kurdish guy who had given me a lift from Cavustepe offered to take me out fo…

Lake Van

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:36:44 PST

Van, Turkey, Dec 05, 2008

People who contributed to and improved my trip: Hasan and Ali (Turkey) Arriving into Van my first priority was to find a phone so as i cou…

The animals went in 2 by 2 hurrah, hurrah!

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:23:40 PST

Dogubayazit, Turkey, Dec 04, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: I must confess that before heading to Turkey i had never heard…

An incredible old ruined city

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:46:33 PST

Ani, Turkey, Dec 03, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: I didn't even have time to put my bags in a hotel when i…

A taste of Turkey

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:47:29 PST

Kars, Turkey, Dec 03, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Whilst Zekir my taxi driver had been pleasant enough, it was c…

crossing the border - part 2!

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:36:04 PST

Posof, Turkey, Dec 02, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: I was too tired to even try to explain to the immigration offici…

The end of an emotional stay

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Bavra, Armenia, Dec 01, 2008

Crossing the border - stage 1

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:01 PST

Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, Dec 01, 2008

Noahs Ark

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:03:27 PST

Khor Virap, Armenia, Nov 27, 2008

More ups and downs that a rollercoaster

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:35:58 PST

Yerevan, Armenia, Nov 27, 2008

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Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Dilijan, Armenia, Nov 25, 2008

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Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:01 PST

Sevan, Armenia, Nov 25, 2008

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Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:02 PST

Yerevan, Armenia, Nov 25, 2008

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Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:34:58 PST

Echmiadzin, Armenia, Nov 24, 2008

Geghard Monastery and Garni

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:48:17 PST

Geghard, Armenia, Nov 23, 2008

Birthday party

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:06:45 PST

Yerevan, Armenia, Nov 23, 2008

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Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:02 PST

Yerevan, Armenia, Nov 19, 2008

A Soviet Station

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Vanadzor, Armenia, Nov 19, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Vanadzor is Armenia's second biggest town, consisting of 170,000 …

More near death experiences

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:01 PST

Kobayr, Armenia, Nov 19, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) There was one monastery that we had missed in the Debed Canyon …

Debed Canyon

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST

Alaverdi, Armenia, Nov 18, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Another new country day, hurray for travelling! As had become syn…

Lori Berd Fortress

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:01 PST

Stepanavan, Armenia, Nov 18, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) It was already getting dark when we arrived into Stepanavan and a…

Back in Tbilisi

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:07:43 PST

Tbilisi, Georgia, Nov 17, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Back in Tbilisi for the final time we once again stayed with Nana…

We're off to Russia... or maybe not

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:33:58 PST

Kazbegi, Georgia, Nov 16, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Thankfully Georgia is experiencing a relatively mild start to its…

Iosif Jugashvili - aka Stalin

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:32:57 PST

Gori, Georgia, Nov 15, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Gori and the surrounding environs have a rich History dating back…

Just popping through

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:51:59 PST

Tbilisi, Georgia, Nov 15, 2008

Vipers, Wolves and sheepdog - more wonderful animal encounters....

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:03:25 PST

Davit Gareja, Georgia, Nov 14, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) What can i say, I'm a fool. Having been vomited on by a camel, sp…

The heart of Georgia

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:17:50 PST

Mtskheta, Georgia, Nov 11, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Mtskheta holds a deep rooted significance to all Georgians and in…

Couchsurfing meet up

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:18:13 PST

Tbilisi, Georgia, Nov 11, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Georgian couchsurfers! Back in Tbilisi we quickly went home to g…

Arriving in the capital

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:13:12 PST

Tbilisi, Georgia, Nov 10, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Nana (Georgia) It was dark and cold when we got into Tbilisi and…

Georgian monastries

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:08:21 PST

Telavi, Georgia, Nov 09, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Walking through Telavi with our backpacks we became a little lost…

Misty beauty

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:04:34 PST

Sighnaghi, Georgia, Nov 08, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Whereas passing out of Azerbaijan had proved to be hassle free, e…

Time travel

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:03:35 PST

Zaqatala, Azerbaijan, Nov 07, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) I had never heard of a magic bus before, but today i got to exper…

Caught in the rain

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:02:43 PST

Qax, Azerbaijan, Nov 06, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) The sun had just disappeared on the horizon as our bus trundled i…

Civilisation - well a shower at least!

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:57:30 PST

Sheki, Azerbaijan, Nov 05, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Sheki (called Nukha until the 1960's) and the neighbouring villag…

Get me out of here!

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:48:50 PST

Ismayilli, Azerbaijan, Nov 04, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) It was 14.00 when we got back to Ismayilli, but we weren't able t…

Breathtaking views without the bear

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:59:23 PST

Lahic, Azerbaijan, Nov 04, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) It was still dark when i crawled out of bed at 06.15, but at leas…

Welcome to hell!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:27:21 PST

Ismayilli, Azerbaijan, Nov 03, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) An idyllic sunset greeted our entry into Ismayilli, but the secon…

Back in Baku

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:14:32 PST

Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 02, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Joe (Canada) It wasn't surprising to be heading back to Baku onc…

The great escape - from a frikking BEAR!

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:01:29 PST

Xinaliq, Azerbaijan, Oct 31, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Bayran (Azerbaijan) Our trip to the Caucusus Mountains in North …

Out in the cold

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:47:49 PST

Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct 29, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Zaur (Azerbaijan) It was night time when we arrived back into Ba…

A day at the Petroglyphs

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:49:10 PST

Qobustan, Azerbaijan, Oct 28, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Qobustan is a town located 60kms South of Baku and therefore it S…

Atesgah Fire Temple, Merdekan, Suvelan and Nardaran

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:33:01 PST

Abseron Peninsula, Azerbaijan, Oct 27, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) On Monday we decided to visit the Abseron Peninsula, located just…

Beautiful Baku

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PST

Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct 25, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Zaur (Azerbaijan) Our bus briefly passed through Central Baku on…

Adios adorable Iran, back in the USSR!

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST

Astara, Azerbaijan, Oct 25, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Approaching Astara we got our first look at the Caspian Sea, as t…

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Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:01:30 PST

Tehran, Iran, Oct 24, 2008

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Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:58:22 PST

Castles of the Assassins, Iran, Oct 23, 2008

Left high and dry

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:54 PST

Qazvin, Iran, Oct 23, 2008

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Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:25:53 PST

Qazvin, Iran, Oct 21, 2008

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Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:36:24 PST

Tehran, Iran, Oct 14, 2008

Nowhere to stay

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:35:48 PST

Zanjan, Iran, Oct 14, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Amir and Farib dropped us off in Zanjan at Hotel Sa'di, which was listed as…

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Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:32:56 PST

Takht-e Soleiman, Iran, Oct 14, 2008

Kurdish hospitality

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:44:13 PST

Sanandaj, Iran, Oct 13, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Fateh (Iran)It was 18.15 when we arrived back into Sanandaj, so we hopped…

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Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:37:04 PST

Palangan, Iran, Oct 13, 2008

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Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:57:44 PST

Sanandaj, Iran, Oct 12, 2008

A look at Iraq and been kicked out by the cops!

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:57:18 PST

Howraman at Takht, Iran, Oct 12, 2008

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Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:02 PST

Paveh, Iran, Oct 11, 2008

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Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:01 PST

Kermanshah, Iran, Oct 11, 2008

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Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST

Bisotun, Iran, Oct 11, 2008

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Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:53:47 PST

Kermanshah, Iran, Oct 10, 2008

An encounter with the Arabs of Iran

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:36:46 PST

Shush, Iran, Oct 09, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Saeed (Iran)As if we hadn't already seen enough ancient History, today …

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Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:52:42 PST

Ahvaz, Iran, Oct 08, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ashkan and Iran (Iran)Back in Ahvaz, Ashkan and Iran came to pick us up f…

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Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:39:47 PST

Izeh, Iran, Oct 08, 2008

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Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:50:48 PST

Choqa Zanbil, Iran, Oct 07, 2008

Back to Ahvaz

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:52:22 PST

Ahvaz, Iran, Oct 07, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ashkan and Iran (Iran)Arriving back from Choqa Zanbil, Iran cooked the fo…

A glimpse of Rome

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:10:24 PST

Shushtar, Iran, Oct 06, 2008

Wetting the babies head

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:11:54 PST

Ahvaz, Iran, Oct 06, 2008

A jumping off point to History

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:04:52 PST

Ahvaz, Iran, Oct 05, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ashkan and Iran (Iran) Although the end of the bus journey to Ah…

Persian Gulf

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:45:32 PST

Bushehr, Iran, Oct 02, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Pedram, Zahra (Iran) Couchsurfer Pedram was waiting for us when …

Meeting Shapur

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:19:22 PST

Bishapur, Iran, Oct 02, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Mojtaba and Laleh (Iran) 08.00 may not sound like an early start…

Shapurs castles

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:20:12 PST

Firuz Abad, Iran, Oct 01, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Having extended our visas the previous day, we were once again fr…

Visa

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:44:26 PST

Shiraz, Iran, Sep 30, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Ever since deciding that we loved Iran so much that we wanted to …

Persepolis - nuff said

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:38:25 PST

Persepolis, Iran, Sep 29, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Alireza (Iran) Any visitor to Iran normally has one place listed…

Horrible hotels

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:15:19 PST

Shiraz, Iran, Sep 28, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) It was 05.00 when we disembarked our bus from Kerman, so we were …

A quick look around

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:11:58 PST

Kerman, Iran, Sep 27, 2008

Stunning Citadel

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:27:14 PST

Rayen, Iran, Sep 27, 2008

A journey to the moon

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:09:21 PST

Kaluts, Iran, Sep 26, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Reza, Mahdieh and Parsa (Iran) Another 06.00 start awaited us on…

Our big night out - Iran style :)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:22:08 PST

Mahan, Iran, Sep 26, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Reza, Mahdieh and Parsa (Iran) Reza had to wake Julia and I up…

Back on the couch

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:52:10 PST

Kerman, Iran, Sep 25, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Reza, Mahdieh and Parsa (Iran) It was nice to arrive into Kerman…

Historical beauty and more random kindness

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:35:57 PST

Yazd, Iran, Sep 22, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) The bus was 90 minutes late arriving into Yazd and as usual the t…

Half the World

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:15:46 PST

Esfahan, Iran, Sep 20, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Masoud (Iran), Mahshid (Iran) Departing the bus at Esfahan, we s…

Our first bad experience in Iran

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:01 PST

Kashan, Iran, Sep 19, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Back in Kashan we used the internet before heading home for Dinner with Ham…

Sod the bus, we're going hitch hiking!

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST

Abyaneh, Iran, Sep 19, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Situated 82km from Kashan, Abyaneh is an ideal distance for a day trip from…

Two years and counting... Our second anniversary together

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:26:46 PST

Kashan, Iran, Sep 17, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hamid (Iran)Departing the bus around 18.00, the usual cries of 'Mr Mr, t…

My home away from home

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:59:40 PST

Tehran, Iran, Sep 07, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Karim, Behzad, Ali, Hossein, Mohammed, Nima, Mati (Iran), Aino (Finland)…

The voice of Iran

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:31:56 PST

Tus, Iran, Sep 06, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ali (Iran) Saturday morning began with breakfast at Vali's and t…

Dumper trucks, tractors and when a roof becomes a floor...

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:30:13 PST

Kang, Iran, Sep 05, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Vali (Iran) Vali, Julia and I congregated for breakfast at 07.45…

The start of something wonderful - Iran!

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:19:11 PST

Mashhad, Iran, Sep 03, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Vali and Mehran (Iran) Iran is a country that strikes fear into …

A weird and wonderful World!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:18:51 PST

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Aug 31, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Luka and Stasha (Slovenia), Milenko (Bosnia) It was a relief to …

The golden man

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:17:10 PST

Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan, Aug 30, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Having had days, if not weeks of headaches with the Turkmenistan …

A fond farewell to Uzbekistan

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:16:27 PST

Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Aug 29, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) It was 21.40 by the time that our bus finally trundled into Buk…

A City turned into a Museum

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:14:40 PST

Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug 26, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Maida (Spain), Sylvia (Italy) The train from Tashkent terminated…

Getting caught in an earthquake and been F++ked over at the embassy - AGAIN

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:58:23 PST

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug 20, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Sleepy eyed we exited the overnight train at 06.00, having had th…

A walk through time

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:08:39 PST

Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Aug 17, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Louique, Vincent and Charlotte (France), Joss (Scotland), Deepak (England…

Timur

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:34:59 PST

Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan, Aug 16, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Having had a pretty good look around Samarkand the previous day, …

A lot of medressas

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:36:20 PST

Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Aug 13, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) On the five hour bus journey to Samarkand we didn't stop for a br…

Komnata Otdikha

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:25:56 PST

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug 05, 2008

A story of how we came to the train station hotel... Gulnara GH... Rang several times to reserve and no answer. Turned up and full. Helpful lady s…

Visa and beer induced headaches

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:49:28 PST

Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug 04, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Edu (Spain), Yvonne and Bruno (Switzerland), Stefan (Austria), Wouter (Ho…

My God its HOT!

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:47:29 PST

Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Aug 01, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Wouter (Holland), David (Canada) The taxi from the border droppe…

The end of Tajikistan, for better or worse

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:52:07 PST

Penjikent, Tajikistan, Jul 31, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Mathieu (Canada) Our first priority when we reached Penjikent was to cal…

Getting sick again

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:30:31 PST

Fan Mountains, Tajikistan, Jul 28, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our second excursion to the Fan Mountains had been unplanned, b…

Western hospitality

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:56:02 PST

Penjikent, Tajikistan, Jul 27, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Mathieu (Canada) When we got to Penjikent, Julia went straight t…

Incredible escape to the Fan Mountains via Shing, Rashnar Poyon and Marguzor Lakes

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:59:43 PST

Shing, Tajikistan, Jul 26, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ismatullo Inoyatav (Tajikistan) It would be fair to say that i w…

A homestay to avoid

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:07:24 PST

Penjikent, Tajikistan, Jul 25, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We slept until 10.00 on Friday morning, before having a reasonabl…

Home to the mujaheddin

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:18:16 PST

Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Jul 20, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada), Wouter (Holland) Dushanbe is…

Khorog to Dushanbe via Kulyab

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:04:41 PST

Kulyab, Tajikistan, Jul 19, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sasha (Tajikistan), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada) The journey…

The President arrives

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:00:38 PST

Khorog, Tajikistan, Jul 16, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia),Wouter (Holland), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada) Back in Khorog…

A trip up the Geisev Valley

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:00:08 PST

Geisev Valley, Tajikistan, Jul 15, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada), Wouter (Holland) Wouter had ar…

Meeting the Afghans

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

Ishkashim, Tajikistan, Jul 12, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada) Our first stop of the day was a…

A little R+R

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:01 PST

Khorog, Tajikistan, Jul 12, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada), Wouter (Holland) Entering Khor…

Petroglyphs, forts and a look into Afghanistan

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:39:53 PST

Langar, Tajikistan, Jul 11, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada) Today was to be the first day t…

Ancient paintings, lakes and tasty fish

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:44:29 PST

Bulunkul, Tajikistan, Jul 10, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), David (Canada), Sigrid (Belgium) The first scheduled stop for th…

Planning the Wakhan Corridor

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:47:49 PST

Murgab, Tajikistan, Jul 08, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada) Murgab is a sorry looking town,…

No escaping the grim reaper

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:51:09 PST

Jelang, Tajikistan, Jul 07, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada), Kamchabek (Kyrgyzstan) The pav…

A rough ride, but well worth it!

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:50:31 PST

Karakul, Tajikistan, Jul 06, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada), Wouter (Holland), Remy (Belgium), Karol…

The end of Kyrgyzstan

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:23:57 PST

Osh, Kyrgyzstan, Jul 03, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium), David (Canada), David (USA), Alex (Australia) …

Kazarman

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:43:30 PST

Kazarman, Kyrgyzstan, Jul 02, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium) The mining town of Kazarman has little to intere…

Troublesome taxis

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:40:27 PST

Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, Jul 01, 2008

Troublesome taxis

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:41:33 PST

Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, Jul 01, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sigrid (Belgium), Aviad (Israel) Back in Naryn we went with Aviad…

Caravanesari

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:30:23 PST

Tash Rabat, Kyrgyzstan, Jul 01, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Aviad (Israel) We met Aviad at 08.00 …

Interesting travellers

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:20:57 PST

Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, Jun 30, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Aviad (Israel), Lukas (Poland) When we arrived in Naryn, we wen…

Power cut

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:20:04 PST

Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan, Jun 29, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Shaku (Kyrgyzstan) Sigrid (Belgium) There was just enough money l…

Tes Tor, Kol Ukok and Kol Tor - a breathtaking 2 day hike and horse ride

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:19:19 PST

Kol Ukok, Kyrgyzstan, Jun 28, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) The following morning i was feeling much better, which came as a b…

A wonderful homestay

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:02:33 PST

Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan, Jun 27, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Shaku (Kyrgyzstan) Kochkor is mainly used as a base for organisin…

Hospitality

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:22:21 PST

Balykchy, Kyrgyzstan, Jun 26, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Sasha (Kyrgyzstan) Having come down from Altyn Arashan, we made a…

Altyn Arashan

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:54:49 PST

Altyn Arashan, Kyrgyzstan, Jun 24, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) On Tuesday morning we caught Minibus 350 (20Som/$0.55) from Ak T…

Food poisoning

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:21:04 PST

Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, Jun 21, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our minivan terminated in the North East of the town and from here…

Issyk Kul Lake

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:01 PST

Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan, Jun 20, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our taxi trip from Tokmok lasted around two and a half hours, in w…

A trip to the tower

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Burana Tower, Kyrgyzstan, Jun 20, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Reaching Burana Tower from Bishkek …

Another close shave!!

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:42:51 PST

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Jun 13, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Clemmens (France) A new country day always brings excitement and …

Getting my passport at last - well a temporary one at least!

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:42:28 PST

Almaty, Kazakhstan, Jun 12, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We said goodbye to Valentina at the station and accompanied a litt…

Dostoevsky and Nuclear bombs

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:31:44 PST

Semey, Kazakhstan, Jun 10, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) I awoke at 04.00, as our train was due to arrive into Semey shortl…

Not what i expected

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:27:51 PST

Astana, Kazakhstan, Jun 07, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Lousy Planet from 2004 said that hotel prices in Astana had sky ro…

Gloomy weather

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:30:43 PST

Burabay, Kazakhstan, Jun 04, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Burabay is a crappy little town, but as it is situated on the edg…

A messy ending

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:30:05 PST

Shchuchinsk, Kazakhstan, Jun 03, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) When we got to Shchuchinsk it was already pretty late, so we deci…

Back to square one

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:26:29 PST

Almaty, Kazakhstan, Jun 01, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) Back in Almaty for the third time, we were now be…

Wonderful 3 day trek

Fri, 30 May 2008 07:12:26 PST

Bolshoe Almatinskoe Lake, Kazakhstan, May 30, 2008

People i met here who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) Having spent the morning calming our bureaucratic…

More beauracracy to deal with, wonderful!

Thu, 29 May 2008 05:33:43 PST

Almaty, Kazakhstan, May 29, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) Our train arrived into Almaty 1 Station half a…

A flying visit

Wed, 28 May 2008 06:13:10 PST

Shymkent, Kazakhstan, May 28, 2008

People who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) There were 7 hours to kill until our train left for Almaty, so we d…

Stunning scenery and an angry dog

Mon, 26 May 2008 04:27:31 PST

Zhabaghly, Kazakhstan, May 26, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), Danny (USA) From Shymkent we took a minivan…

Disappointing ancient ruins

Sun, 25 May 2008 04:02:01 PST

Otrar, Kazakhstan, May 25, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) The three of us were awake before 08.00, givin…

An introduction to Couch Surfing

Sun, 25 May 2008 04:27:56 PST

Shymkent, Kazakhstan, May 25, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), David (Spain), Luis (Mexico) Today was to be my…

A stunning mausoleum, cold beers and friendly people

Fri, 23 May 2008 01:32:45 PST

Turkistan, Kazakhstan, May 23, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) Our 16 hour train ride from Almaty was pleasant …

Been told to go home... My hatred of Embassies and authority grows

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:01:26 PST

Almaty, Kazakhstan, May 16, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) Its just turned 18.30, and i somehow find myself…

The funniest border crossing / rip off ever

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:25 PST

Korgas, China, May 16, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) It was a little after 09.30 when our sleeper bus…

Kazakhstan visa, pick pockets, Uigher lifestyle

Sun, 11 May 2008 23:39:00 PST

Urumqi, China, May 11, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), Colin (Canada), Josh (USA), Portia (USA) I real…

One of the coolest places ever!

Sat, 10 May 2008 20:57:14 PST

Turpan, China, May 10, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), Portia (USA), Colin (Canada) Normally when i bo…

Rock formations, the Jade Gate and Great Wall

Fri, 09 May 2008 02:30:48 PST

Yadan National Park, China, May 09, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) I'm really not a fan of early starts, i hoped th…

Hannes is back on board, for a trip to the Crescent Moon Lake.

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:02 PST

Dunhuang, China, May 07, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), Colin (Canada), Portia (USA) The previous night…

Supper at the night market

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

Jiayuguan, China, May 07, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Portia (USA) Having returned from our trip, Julia and I were fam…

Glacier trekking at 4300m

Tue, 06 May 2008 03:04:16 PST

July 1st Glacier, China, May 06, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Portia (USA) Portia and our taxi driver Chao Yu Lin turned up at…

Ancient Silk Road History

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:24:26 PST

Jiayuguan, China, May 05, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Portia (USA) The journey across to Jiayuguan had been reasonably…

A rip off on route to some Buddhist grottoes

Sun, 04 May 2008 04:46:08 PST

Bingling Si, China, May 04, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Portia (USA) Julia woke me up around 07.00 and i really didn't w…

Passing through for the third and final time!

Sun, 04 May 2008 12:16:51 PST

Lanzhou, China, May 04, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Portia (USA) It only took 90 minutes to make it back to Lanzhou,…

Due to popular demand, Portia's back to take part in 'RTW Strike 2'!

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:37:29 PST

Lanzhou, China, May 02, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Portia (USA) The South bus terminal at Lanzhou is quite a hectic…

A stop on the way to Xiahe

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

Lanzhou, China, May 01, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our train arrived into Lanzhou at 07.30 and our first mission was…

No way into Tibet (or anything even resembling Tibet)!

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:01 PST

Linxia, China, May 01, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Before even reaching the bus for Xiahe, which was parked in a pet…

Pyramids that could be haystacks!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:30:17 PST

Yinchuan, China, Apr 29, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Kim (USA), Linia (England) It was after 22.00 when the train fin…

A cultural crossroads

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:28:59 PST

Hohhot, China, Apr 29, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) The train arrived into Hohhot at 07.20 and the first priority w…

A useless guide around a fascinating building site

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:30:21 PST

Tianjin, China, Apr 28, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) I had a restless night aboard the train, waking u…

A flying visit

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:34:32 PST

Beijing, China, Apr 28, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) There was only one thing on my mind when we arrived back into Bei…

The driver from hell, some great temples and a rip off palace

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:44:39 PST

Chengde, China, Apr 26, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) The minivan driver from Beijing to Chengde proved to be a complet…

Travbuddy's takeover the Great Wall of China!

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:41:17 PST

Huang Hua Great Wall, China, Apr 23, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Charlene, Steve and Lisa (USA) It was a 07.30 start on Wednesday…

Out on the town

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:58:02 PST

Beijing, China, Apr 23, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Kevin and Brian (USA), Jose (Puerto Rico), Mart (Finland), Vivien (C…

Join Inn

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:05:01 PST

Beijing, China, Apr 20, 2008

I must strongly advise that anyone thinking of going to Beijing, should stay well clear of Join Inn and its ignorant owner John. I booked a room h…

Re-united

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:01 PST

Beijing, China, Apr 19, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) I was elated to have finally made it back to Beijing and after dumping my…

No ATM's, i guess i better start begging...

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Tanggu, China, Apr 19, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: The ferry ride proved to be relatively comfortable, apart from the fact i was starving f…

USO Tours

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:26:42 PST

Seoul, South Korea, Apr 17, 2008

I came to Korea knowing one thing for sure, i just had to go and do the DMZ Panmunjom tour to the North Korean border! I planned ahead and chose a co…

Traditional village and San-gumburi volcano

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Seongeup Traditional village, South Korea, Apr 16, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Driving around an unfamiliar place, with peculiar road markings and traffic rules, on th…

Cancelled tours, drinking binges and will i miss my ferry?

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:02 PST

Seoul, South Korea, Apr 16, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Engin (Turkey), Joon (South Korea) Unfortunately my flight from Jeju-do arrived into Inc…

Heading back to Seoul

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:01 PST

Jeju-do, South Korea, Apr 16, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: I went to the ferry terminal in Jeju-si to attempt to drop off the car, as i thought tha…

Volcano climbing and Seong-eup folk village

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:01 PST

Seongsan Ilchulbong, South Korea, Apr 15, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: I arrived into the town of Soungsan-ri, on the Western tip of Jeju-do, just as the sun w…

Yongmeori Coast, Seogwipo and surronding areas

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Seogwipo, South Korea, Apr 15, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: I had been planning to hire a motorbike on Tuesday, ever since i arrived on the island, …

Visiting Korea's highest mountain... well, kind of!

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:04:09 PST

Hallasan National Park, South Korea, Apr 14, 2008

People who contributed to, and improved my trip: When i woke up on Monday and went to leave my room, i was confronted by the guy who had rented the …

Island life

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:37:49 PST

Jeju-do, South Korea, Apr 13, 2008

People who contributed to, and improved my trip: The ferry ride from Busan can hardly be described as pleasant, although it was not as bad as i had …

11 hour ferry journey... 200 people in a room with no beds... whooopdedo

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 02:18:45 PST

Busan, South Korea, Apr 12, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Back in Busan, my only objective was to travel across the City by Metro and then…

Good weather, bad weather, but always a good time!

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:11:30 PST

Gyeongju, South Korea, Apr 11, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Gyeongju is THE place in Korea to visit, if you have any interest in ancient Korean Hist…

Miserable weather, nice hiking and getting my China visa

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:47:56 PST

Busan, South Korea, Apr 08, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Stuart and Claire (England), Arto (Finland)I got into Busan just as dusk was setting in a…

The good the bad and the funny

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:50:10 PST

Samcheok, South Korea, Apr 07, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Andee aka travbuddy "eejot" (England) I arrived into Samcheok a little after 18.00 and n…

National Park Beauty

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:15:22 PST

Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, Apr 05, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Hyun Sung Kim (South Korea) After a 4 hour bus journey from Seoul, i ended up in the cit…

Wrecked

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:07:05 PST

Seoul, South Korea, Apr 03, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Mark (Holland), Kevin (USA), Andrew (England), Al (Australia), Joon (South Korea) When i…

A wonderful walled city

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:56:12 PST

Suwon, South Korea, Apr 03, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: I woke up later than expected on Thursday and had the decision of whether i could be bot…

More Seoul meet ups!

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:37:05 PST

Seoul, South Korea, Mar 31, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Maria (Russia), Anton (South Korea), Kevin (South Korea) So Monday b…

Sleeping on the laundry room floor could be fun!

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:57:36 PST

Seoul, South Korea, Mar 28, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Polina (Kazakhstan/Russia/Korea), Mukesh (India), Joon (South Korea)Arriving into Incheon…

Danshui to Keelung via Yeliu - Taiwans North Coast

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:52:54 PST

Yeliu, Taiwan, Mar 27, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Portia (USA)

The last supper

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:53:30 PST

Taipei, Taiwan, Mar 27, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Portia (USA), Ann (Taiwan)

Out to Dinner

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:01 PST

Taipei, Taiwan, Mar 26, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Portia (USA), Ann (Taiwan) Ann dropped me off at my guesthouse in Taipei around 2.30pm a…

More natural beauty and fantastic Ilan cuisine

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Jiaosi, Taiwan, Mar 26, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Portia (USA), Ann (Taiwan)

Travbuddy IS the alternative to couchsurfing!

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:03:15 PST

Su-ao, Taiwan, Mar 25, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Ann (Taiwan)

Waterfalls and nature trails

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:38:35 PST

Jiaosi, Taiwan, Mar 25, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Portia (USA), Ann (Taiwan)

An impressive temple and some sumptuous seafood

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:33:17 PST

Nanfang-ao, Taiwan, Mar 25, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Portia (USA), Ann (Taiwan) and a restaurant full of rowdy Taiwanese

Some of the Worlds most amazing scenery

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:47:30 PST

Taroko Gorge and the East Coast, Taiwan, Mar 24, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Portia (USA)

Platform of the three immortals, Caves of the eight immortals and some pretty impressive waves!

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:39:40 PST

Taiwan East Coast, Taiwan, Mar 23, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Portia (USA)

Meeting up with Portia

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:28:49 PST

Hualien, Taiwan, Mar 22, 2008

People I met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Portia (USA) The bus from Taitung dropped me at the train station, which was inc…

Oh so friendly locals!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:58:37 PST

Taitung, Taiwan, Mar 21, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: 3 friendly local Taiwanese nameless people! I arrived into Taitung train station around …

Im on the Leeds United web page, hurray!!!

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:16:05 PST

Tainan, Taiwan, Mar 20, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~1269754,00.html I arrived into …

A spectacular sunrise

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:24:38 PST

Alishan National Park, Taiwan, Mar 18, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Emile (Taiwan) Alishan is the first place that Taiwanese people will advise you to …

A stop on the way to Alishan

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:37:15 PST

Chiayi, Taiwan, Mar 17, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: I arrived into Chiayi a little after dusk and was happy to find a plethora of budget hot…

Turning 28 years old... wheres my walking stick!?

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:01 PST

Taipei, Taiwan, Mar 13, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Jacek (Poland) Lim (Singapore) On my flight from Manila to Taipei, i was sat next to a v…

A quick stop on my way to Taiwan

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Manila, Philippines, Mar 13, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: It was just after 5am when i was dropped into the Manila suburbs and for the first time …

WHALESHARKS baby WHALESHARKS!!! Day 2 PHOTOS!!!

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:46:09 PST

Donsol, Philippines, Mar 12, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Nicolas and Loric (France), Jozo (Germany), Rei and Shoko (Japan) There's not much that …

A few hours in transit

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:31:17 PST

Legaspi, Philippines, Mar 12, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: I was a little bit worried when i arrived into Legaspi that there would be no onward bus…

WHALESHARKS baby, WHALESHARKS! Day 1 PHOTOS and BLOG now!!!!

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:45:12 PST

Donsol, Philippines, Mar 10, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Johan and Maggie (Sweden), Linus, Julia and friends (Sweden) about 15 Whalesharks! Flyin…

How the hell did i end up here! Cos awesome travbuddies live here!!!!

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:23:22 PST

Manila, Philippines, Mar 07, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Josh, Ted, Jay (Philippines)For the duration of the 2 hour flight from Hong Kong, i was s…

City madness and peaceful getaways

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:01 PST

Hong Kong, Mar 03, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip:

Macau Part II: Guia Fort, Coloane, Taipa

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Macau, Mar 03, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip:It was 10.45am when i eventually tried and failed to open my eyes properly. The reason be…

Macau Part I: Central Macau by day and night

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:21:06 PST

Macau, Mar 01, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: The perfect word that i can think of for Macau is 'crossroads'. In almost e…

Julia heads home :(

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:20:49 PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 28, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Paul and Maddie (England)We got back to Bangkok in the early eveni…

My joy at Erawan waterfalls and horror at the Tiger Temples!

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:11:43 PST

Kanchanaburi, Thailand, Feb 25, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Paul and Maddie (England)The four of us were all feeling a b…

Seven crazy drunks in Bangkok!

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:51:27 PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 23, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Dodge (Thailand), Paul and Maddie (England), Daniel and Kitty (…

Bangkok boozing

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:41:28 PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 18, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Dodge and Tuk (Thailand), Daniel and Kitty (Sweden) Our bus…

Some nice old Angkor ruins

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:31:48 PST

Phimai, Thailand, Feb 17, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Phimai is located around an hour north east of Khorat and makes for an ea…

I dont see any elephants... but at least the drugs are cheap!

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:26:17 PST

Surin, Thailand, Feb 16, 2008

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

A jump off for Phimai

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:27:23 PST

Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, Feb 16, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

Thailands old capital

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:13:32 PST

Ayutthaya, Thailand, Feb 13, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:31:24 PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 08, 2008

Having criticised the Russian embassy thinking no western country could possibly be so inept, we met an Australian girl in the embassy area who was r…

RUSSIAN EMBASSIES ABROAD

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:30:19 PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 07, 2008

We had our bag stolen from a bar in Bangkok the other night and my girlfriend had her Russian passport in it. Incredibly the Russian embassy have ref…

Back in Bangkok for the kazillionth time!

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:34:46 PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Feb 04, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Dodge (Thailand)

Ready to escape Myanmar

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:18:01 PST

Yangon, Myanmar, Feb 01, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) After jumping on the local bus from the long distance bus staion to Sule …

Not the best place for feeling sick - oh and a crappy rock...

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:17:08 PST

Kyaiktiyo, Myanmar, Jan 28, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) It was a 16 hour bus journey from Inle Lake to Bago and although it was a…

Trekking from Kalaw to Inle Lake (60kms) Day 3

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Kalaw, Myanmar, Jan 26, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), John (Myanmar) Due to heavy fog outside, John let us sleep in until 7.30…

A beautiful lake and a dump of a town

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:01 PST

Inle Lake, Myanmar, Jan 26, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), John (Myanmar) As our boat weaved its way down the narrow tributary…

Trekking from Kalaw to Inle Lake (60kms) Day 2

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:38:28 PST

Kalaw, Myanmar, Jan 25, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), John (Myanmar)It was a cold early start to Friday morning as the dew was …

Trekking from Kalaw to Inle Lake (60kms) Day 1

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:35:27 PST

Kalaw, Myanmar, Jan 24, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), John (Myanmar), Ko Myaung Nyo, Macho, Chinayea and Khin Zin Chew (Myanmar…

A peaceful hill station with a kick ass restaurant!

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:12:14 PST

Kalaw, Myanmar, Jan 23, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Kalaw is a pleasant little hill town…

The Central and South Plain, a huge festival and a terrible road crash to finish our stay - Day 4

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:40:52 PST

Bagan, Myanmar, Jan 22, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)It was slightly disappointing to eat our last breakfast at the Inn Wa Ga Ho…

A scam at the 'school' and a trip around New Bagan and Myinkaba - Day 3

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:48:09 PST

Bagan, Myanmar, Jan 21, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Another fantastic rooftop breakfast was wolfed down in the morning, and its…

Temples, touts and cycling - Day 2

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:53:31 PST

Bagan, Myanmar, Jan 20, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Sunday morning was spent sat on the rooftop, enjoying our e…

Our first taste of Bagan - Day 1

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:07:01 PST

Bagan, Myanmar, Jan 19, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Bagan is one of the places that i'd read about and always w…

One million Buddhas and some awfully big ones!

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:06:32 PST

Monywa, Myanmar, Jan 17, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Monywa is a town of 300,000 human inhabitants, but if you were to count all…

Just passing through

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:09:56 PST

Mandalay, Myanmar, Jan 16, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) After the 13 hour train ride from Hsipaw, all we were interested in was f…

One of my favourite towns

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:01 PST

Hsipaw, Myanmar, Jan 14, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) All the smiling friendly locals (Myanmar)

Going back in time...

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Pyin U Lwin, Myanmar, Jan 14, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

The Worlds biggest bell and some impressive ruins!

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:48:34 PST

Mingun, Myanmar, Jan 13, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

A bike ride around the temples

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:38:47 PST

Sagaing, Myanmar, Jan 11, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

U-Bein bridge

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:42:44 PST

Amarapura, Myanmar, Jan 11, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

An interesting old capital

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:04:58 PST

Mandalay, Myanmar, Jan 11, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

Monks, Pagodas and the Black Market

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:59:18 PST

Yangon, Myanmar, Jan 08, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Zach (Canada) Having not slept the previous night, we arrived into Yango…

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Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:20:02 PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Jan 04, 2008

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:16:36 PST

Pai, Thailand, Dec 30, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Mam (Thailand), Jack (Wales), Mon (Thailand)

Hill Tribes

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 06:05:22 PST

Mae Hong Son, Thailand, Dec 26, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

Trekking heaven

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:56:20 PST

Pai, Thailand, Dec 21, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Jack (Wales), Mam (Thailand)

Wat a special city!

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:12:30 PST

Chiang Mai, Thailand, Dec 18, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)

Another dose of Temples

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:05:58 PST

Si Satchanalai, Thailand, Dec 18, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Teresa (England)

Ancient ruins

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:30:48 PST

Sukhothai, Thailand, Dec 16, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Teresa (England) On the bus ride up to Sukothai we met an English …

Snakes, Palaces and absynthe...

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:02:03 PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Dec 12, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Richard (Canada), Matt and Andy (England) I was a little underwhelmed to…

A day in Myanmar

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:01:31 PST

Kawthoung, Myanmar, Dec 11, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) As our Thai visas were about to expire, Julia and I went for a day trip t…

Time to exit Thailand

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:59:31 PST

Ranong, Thailand, Dec 10, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) On Monday we caught the bus from Phuket Town to Ranong, which serves as t…

To dive or not to dive - silly question really

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:02:56 PST

Phuket, Thailand, Dec 01, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia)Phuket is Thailand's premier holiday destination and is renowned for its Wo…

From bad to good

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:01:01 PST

Koh Samui, Thailand, Nov 28, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Leaving Koh Phangan, Julia and I were looking for a cleansing of bod…

Full Moon Madness

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:06:40 PST

Koh Phangan, Thailand, Nov 22, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Toby (England), Janne and Krista (Finland), Chay (Israel), Lisa (Denmark)…

Stormy weather

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:06:09 PST

Ao Nang, Thailand, Nov 21, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Jill (Sweden) Arriving back in Ao Nang, we were greatful that our ticket…

Take me to the beach...

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:21:03 PST

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand, Nov 18, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Jill (Sweden), Fernando (Venezuala) Ten minutes into our boat journ…

Fun in the sun

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:00:43 PST

Ao Nang, Thailand, Nov 13, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Jill (Sweden), Fernando (Venezuala), Frederick (Sweden) Our minivan arri…

Critters

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:12:04 PST

Hat Yai, Thailand, Nov 12, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our trusty Lonely Planet informed us that the train station in Sungai Kol…

Leeches, rain and the end of a travbuddy...

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:09:00 PST

Taman Negara, Malaysia, Nov 07, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Julia and I spent 8 hours in Johor Bahru, playing poker and ludo and…

Fish and Chips and Tiger Beer - heaven!

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:40:49 PST

Singapore, Nov 03, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our journey from Melaka to Singapore passed by comfortably and had a ting…

Red is the colour

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:59:48 PST

Melaka, Malaysia, Nov 01, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) On our first night in Melaka, Julia and I took a walk around the city, to…

Singapore Visa fiasco

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:19:02 PST

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct 30, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our second time in Kuala Lumpur was based around finally obtaining Julia'…

Scones, strawberries and a nice cup of tea

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:12:47 PST

Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, Oct 27, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ash (England) The Cameron Highlands are located around 1500m above sea l…

A happy reunion in a wicked city

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:12:23 PST

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct 22, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland) I was looking forward to visiting Kuala Lumpur, with …

Football makes me literally sick!

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:52:45 PST

Penang, Malaysia, Oct 17, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Leaving the ferry in Georgetown, we bumped into a nice American bloke cal…

Farewell to Indonesia - the good, the bad and the beautiful

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:06:24 PST

Medan, Indonesia, Oct 16, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Arriving back in Medan, i became quite confused as to the city i had arri…

Orang-utans and more pestering touts

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:11:43 PST

Bukit Lawang, Indonesia, Oct 15, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Bukit Lawang was reached from Pulau Weh by a 2 hour boat journey, an 11 h…

Poker, diving and hitting the hammock

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:57:47 PST

Iboih, Indonesia, Oct 06, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Ash (England), Erick (Indonesia) The North of Sumatra has always be…

McDonalds at Ramadan

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:29:32 PST

Medan, Indonesia, Oct 04, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ash (England) It took 6 attempts to find a hotel in Medan, with our fi…

Lake Toba - Samosir Island

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:25:34 PST

Tuk Tuk, Indonesia, Sep 30, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ash (England), Stephen and Nicki (England) Lake Toba is not only an im…

Stormy Sumatra and wailing Imams

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 05:28:29 PST

Medan, Indonesia, Sep 28, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Sumatra is one of the Worlds largest islands and provides a fair share …

Internet that actually works a bit!

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 05:20:05 PST

Jakarta, Indonesia, Sep 24, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Back to Jakarta and once again we stayed at the tried and trusted Bloemst…

Bye bye Markus

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:01:57 PST

Kupang, Indonesia, Sep 21, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland) Our journey from Dili back to Kupang passed withou…

UN Troops, Refugees and shotguns

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:40:47 PST

Dili, East Timor, Sep 12, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden), Alex (Spain) I was curious to discove…

Flying 9/11, Indonesian style

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:34:36 PST

Kupang, Indonesia, Sep 11, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) On Tuesday we took a hotel taxi o…

How do we get out of Indonesia!?

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:02 PST

Maumere, Indonesia, Sep 09, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) Arriving into Maumere, we were ushered…

Kelimutu and Ludo with the locals

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 07:03:38 PST

Moni, Indonesia, Sep 08, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) Another early 6am start awaited the 4 …

The onion express

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:02:55 PST

Bajawa, Indonesia, Sep 07, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) It was a 5am start on Friday morning t…

Komodo Dragons

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:00:46 PST

Rinca Island, Indonesia, Sep 06, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland) a lot of Komodo Dragons (Indonesia) I had long heard ab…

More threats and bother

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 07:00:25 PST

Labuanbajo, Indonesia, Sep 05, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland) I was quite surprised that there were no touts at the f…

Julia falls sick

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 06:59:31 PST

Sape, Indonesia, Sep 03, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland) After our ferry from Lombok across to the island of Sum…

Gili Trawangan - Bangsal - Labuhan Lombok - Why Lombok sucks!

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 06:57:26 PST

Bangsal, Indonesia, Sep 02, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland) Getting from Gili Trawangan to Labuhan Lombok …

Full moon and magic mushrooms

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 07:21:13 PST

Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, Aug 26, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland), Eero, Matti, Antti, Jarkko, Jere (Finland) 'Welcome to…

A motor bike accident before a wonderful sunset.

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:14:38 PST

Pura Tanah Lot, Indonesia, Aug 25, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Markus (Finland), Eero, Matti, Antti, Jarkko, Jere (Finland) Back in Kut…

Temple scams

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 06:50:28 PST

Pura Besakih, Indonesia, Aug 24, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) The journey from Tulamben to Pura Besakih was a struggle, especially afte…

Stuck in a parade!

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:04:42 PST

Sukawati, Indonesia, Aug 24, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our journey from Pura Besakih to Kuta had a surrisingly nice twist to it,…

Diving

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:01 PST

Tulamben, Indonesia, Aug 23, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Tulamben is a small village that is situated on the roadsi…

Gitgit Waterfall and Lake Bratan

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST

Lake Bratan, Indonesia, Aug 23, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Back on our trusty motorbike and we were heading north into the mountains…

Mengwi Temple

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:10:17 PST

Mengwi, Indonesia, Aug 22, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) The trip from Ubud to Mengwi was a very scenic one, as we passed throug…

Mountain mist and Lake Buyan

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:27:31 PST

Lake Buyan, Indonesia, Aug 22, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Thankfully we managed to spot a small side on the road indicating Lake …

Cock fighting and headless dolphins

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:28:52 PST

Lovina, Indonesia, Aug 22, 2007

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) After a long day travelling, all we were interested in was a shower and s…

The monkey Sanctuary and Traditional Dances

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:44:23 PST

Ubud, Indonesia, Aug 20, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) A banana jaffle and cup of coffee set us up for our first day of travel…

Pura Luhur Ulu Watu and the southern tip of Bali

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:08:10 PST

Pura Luhur Ulu Watu, Indonesia, Aug 19, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Markus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) On our last day in and around Kuta, …

Beaches, bars and a second butchering

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:09:08 PST

Kuta, Indonesia, Aug 09, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Kuta used to be the favourite haunt of Australian tourists seeking Worl…

Spectacular scenery

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 23:29:16 PST

Cemoro Lawang, Indonesia, Aug 07, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Arriving in Cemero Lawang we were hoping that the scams of Probolinggo …

The gateway to Bromo

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:18:37 PST

Probolinggo, Indonesia, Aug 06, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Arriving at 2am and having very little clue where anything was didn't r…

Kraton; a real anti climax

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 10:18:36 PST

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Aug 05, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) After a heavy Saturday night, we didn't arise from our slumber until th…

Prambanan and the surrounding countryside

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:16:44 PST

Prambanan, Indonesia, Aug 04, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Markus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) After the previous nights excesses, …

A day at Borobodur and Vulcan Merapi

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:49:33 PST

Borobodur, Indonesia, Aug 03, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Markus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) A trip to Borobodur will surely be o…

Homeless heartache

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:58:47 PST

Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Aug 01, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Markus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) Our train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta…

Iraqi's attack the Saudi's

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:16:35 PST

Jakarta, Indonesia, Jul 29, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We took the morning train from Bandung back to Jakart…

A trip to the volcano

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:59:29 PST

Bandung, Indonesia, Jul 26, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Rafaella (Germany) Unsure of which hotel to stay in, we sp…

Gardeners paradise

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:07:21 PST

Cibodas, Indonesia, Jul 25, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Walking up to Cibodas we passed many small houses, all with beautiful d…

Tea plantations and the Puncak Pass

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:39:56 PST

Cisarua, Indonesia, Jul 24, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We were preparing for a 2-3 hour bus journey from Bogor due to …

Botanical gardens

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:25:33 PST

Bogor, Indonesia, Jul 23, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia)Arriving into Bogor our first priority was to get checked int…

A city not to everyones taste

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:58:04 PST

Jakarta, Indonesia, Jul 20, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Our bus ride from the airport to Jakarta was a taste of what was to c…

Another broken down bus on a trip to the Southern Hemisphere

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:51:35 PST

Pontianak, Indonesia, Jul 18, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Our time in Malaysia had come to an end and we caught an early mor…

Orang-utans, possibly the coolest things on Earth!

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 05:19:52 PST

Kuching, Malaysia, Jul 16, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Robin (England), Marcus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) On Monday Hannes…

Rainforest World Music Festival

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:13:09 PST

Kuching, Malaysia, Jul 15, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Robin (England), Marcus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) Sunday was the final …

Indonesian Visa

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:07:28 PST

Kuching, Malaysia, Jul 10, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Robin (England), Marcus (Finland), Hannes (Sweden) Arriving into Kuching…

24 hours of travel

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:29:35 PST

Miri, Malaysia, Jul 09, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) After waking at 7.30, i eventually arrived into Miri from Brunei at 15.30…

Exploring the city

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 03:06:03 PST

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Jul 08, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: After an exhausting ordeal getting into Brunei and the lack of an alarm clock, i awoke a…

Julia gets refused entry

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 06:53:50 PST

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Jul 07, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We were awake just after 6am so as to get down to the port in Kota Kinaba…

Broken down bus

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:27:46 PST

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Jul 06, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) A couple of hours into our overnight bus journey from Semporna to Kota Ki…

Sharks, Turtles, Barracudas and Julia :)

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:10:42 PST

Sipadan, Malaysia, Jul 05, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Johnny (Malaysia), Awang (Philippines) So it was eventually time to go a…

Waiting game

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:58:46 PST

Mabul, Malaysia, Jul 02, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Joel and Rachael (England), Rich (England), Scuba Jeff (Malaysia), Chris …

Sharks and Turtles

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:28:39 PST

Sipadan, Malaysia, Jul 01, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Fleming (Denmark) My first dives in Sipadan had been booked with a different dive comp…

Awesome Muck diving

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:01:40 PST

Mabul, Malaysia, Jun 29, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Heikke and Sami (Finland), Robin (England), Joel and Rachael (England), R…

All booked up

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:12:41 PST

Semporna, Malaysia, Jun 27, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We arrived into Semporna and checked into Lonely Planets recommended gues…

Jungle trekking Day 2

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:51:35 PST

Sungai Kinabatangan, Malaysia, Jun 26, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), Anu and Isto(Finland) We were awoken on Day 2 at 6am, s…

Jungle trekking

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:27:20 PST

Sungai Kinabatangan, Malaysia, Jun 25, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) We arrived at Uncle Tans around midday on Monday to regi…

Rest and relaxation

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:18:39 PST

Sandakan, Malaysia, Jun 23, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), David and Emilie (Australia) After the trials and tribu…

Creepy crawlys, springs and the Worlds largest flower

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:52:50 PST

Poring, Malaysia, Jun 22, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), David and Emilie (Australia) Julia, Hannes and I m…

Reaching the summit

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:16:07 PST

Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia, Jun 21, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), David and Emilie (Australia), Brad (Canada), James (Ma…

Climbing South East Asia's highest peak

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:24:33 PST

Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia, Jun 20, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), David and Emilie (Australia), Brad (Canada), James (Mala…

Brunei visa scam and back to 3

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:38:49 PST

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Jun 19, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) Our last day in Kota Kinabalu was a 'preperation day', w…

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:04:03 PST

Sapi Island, Malaysia, Jun 18, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) On Monday we set off for Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, full of antici…

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Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:30:23 PST

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Jun 15, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Arriving into Kota Kinabalu airport, we were surprised that there was no …

Travbuddy meet up

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:44:14 PST

Manila, Philippines, Jun 09, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), Ash (England), Richard (Philippines), Benjo (Philippines…

Food and beer replace beaches and diving

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:02:24 PST

Puerto Galera, Philippines, Jun 05, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden) I had wanted to come to Puerto Galera since we land…

Overnight stop

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:08:59 PST

Roxas, Philippines, Jun 04, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Due to leaving Boracay late on Monday, we were only able to get a boat to…

More diving and beach time

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 07:00:43 PST

Boracay, Philippines, Jun 02, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), Rocky (USA), Gaz (England), Alex (England), Simon (Engla…

Beach bliss

Thu, 31 May 2007 01:26:26 PST

Boracay, Philippines, May 31, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Hannes (Sweden), Rocky (USA), Gaz (England), Alex (England), Simon (Eng…

Back to basics - Part II

Wed, 30 May 2007 07:20:21 PST

Dumangas, Philippines, May 30, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We planned to travel from Moalboal to Boracay on Wednesday and on paper i…

Underwater beauty

Tue, 29 May 2007 03:38:30 PST

Moalboal, Philippines, May 29, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our first afternoon in Moalboal was spent trawling around for some cheap …

Transit

Mon, 28 May 2007 02:47:21 PST

Dumaguete, Philippines, May 28, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We only spent an hour in Dumaguete to grab some breakfast and withdraw so…

Back to basics

Sat, 26 May 2007 02:41:13 PST

Apo Island, Philippines, May 26, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) After a night in Dumaguete, the following day we caught a jeepney to the …

Herbal healer or mumbo jumbo?

Thu, 24 May 2007 02:10:08 PST

Siquijor, Philippines, May 24, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Our first day on Siquijor was a pretty quiet one as we arrived onto the i…

Champions League

Wed, 23 May 2007 23:48:16 PST

Dumaguete, Philippines, May 23, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We decided to spend a day in Dumaguete to go and visit a Marine Labo…

Tarsier Monkeys, the Chocolate Hills and Bank Fraud

Mon, 21 May 2007 23:34:02 PST

Tagbilaran, Philippines, May 21, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Tuesday was a much anticipated day, as we were going to see the best of…

Diving with Manta Rays

Sun, 20 May 2007 06:23:54 PST

Malapascua Island, Philippines, May 20, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Nick (USA), Saar (Israel) The second day on Malapascua was all about bee…

Snorkelling heaven

Sat, 19 May 2007 02:27:58 PST

Malapascua Island, Philippines, May 19, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Chris (England), Monica (Spain) We arrived onto Malapascua after an hour…

A quick look around

Fri, 18 May 2007 01:22:33 PST

Cebu, Philippines, May 18, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We arrived into Cebu around 7am after a surprisingly good nights sleep on…

Why are all the ferries full - Part II

Thu, 17 May 2007 04:11:15 PST

Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, May 17, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We arrived into Cagayan de Oro at 5.30pm, pretty exhausted and frustrated…

Why are all the ferries full...

Thu, 17 May 2007 07:45:53 PST

Nasipit, Philippines, May 17, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) After catching the ferry from Camiguin to Balingoan, we headed east to th…

Camiguin Island

Tue, 15 May 2007 07:02:14 PST

Camiguin Island, Philippines, May 15, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) After a short ferry ride to Camiguin, we were left with the predicament o…

Renewing the visa

Sun, 13 May 2007 06:29:46 PST

Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, May 13, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We spent 6 hours commuting from Surigao to Cagayan for the sole purpose o…

Lazy Island life

Mon, 07 May 2007 05:36:53 PST

Siargao Island, Philippines, May 07, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) Siargao Island is famous for its surf, but if you don't surf, like J…

Transit

Sun, 06 May 2007 04:29:35 PST

Surigao, Philippines, May 06, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We spent Sunday commuting from Tacloban to Surigao, which was another men…

I hope McArthur never got his hair cut here!

Fri, 04 May 2007 04:17:51 PST

Tacloban, Philippines, May 04, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia) We couldn't decided whether to go to a National Park near Tacloban o…

Sleeping

Thu, 03 May 2007 06:26:52 PST

Calbayog, Philippines, May 03, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Julia (Russia), Emily (England) After arriving at 8am completely knackered, we were…

Mt Mayon is bubbling!

Wed, 02 May 2007 06:10:57 PST

Legazpi, Philippines, May 02, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my experience: Julia (Russia), Emily (England) After our thrills in Donsol with the Whale sharks,…

Whale Sharks

Tue, 01 May 2007 06:39:06 PST

Donsol, Philippines, May 01, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Emily (England), 10 Whale Sharks As we had slept very little on our …

Wine appreciation night

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:51:39 PST

Manila, Philippines, Apr 27, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Benjie (Philippines), Rich (Philippines), Isobel (Canada), Mark (New Ze…

Lake Taal volcano

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:44:15 PST

Leynes, Philippines, Apr 26, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Mark (New Zealand), Sam (France) After a couple of days in Manila,&nbs…

Friendly's Guesthouse

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:39:33 PST

Manila, Philippines, Apr 24, 2007

Run by the fun, fabulous and friendly Filipino Benjie, this place is a must visit on any stop in Manila. Scrap plans for going to the tourist attract…

Visa problems and robbery.

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:38:46 PST

Manila, Philippines, Apr 24, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Benjie (Philippines), Rich (Philippines), Isobel (Canada), Mark (New Ze…

Coping with the heat

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:27:01 PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Apr 16, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) As the temperature reached +40, we tended to spend more time awake…

Songkran water festival

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:44:04 PST

Bangkok, Thailand, Apr 13, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into Bangkok on Friday evening, after 13 hours on a bus.&nbs…

Stuck at the border

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:43:32 PST

Chiang Khong, Thailand, Apr 12, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Barbara (Austria), Manuel (Austria) We arrived in Chiang Khong, Thaila…

Amazing Aka village

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:15:00 PST

Luang Nam Tha, Laos, Apr 10, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We spent an entire day going from Muang Ngoi to Luang Nam Tha, which eq…

Stormy weather

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:41:54 PST

Muang Ngoi Neau, Laos, Apr 07, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Joe and Louise (England) We arrived into Muang Ngoi from Luang Prabang…

Peaceful surroundings

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 09:25:40 PST

Luang Prabang, Laos, Apr 04, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Hien (Vietnam), Hoai (Vietnam) Julia, Hien, Hoai and I arrived into …

Plain of Jars

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 09:22:23 PST

Phonsavan, Laos, Apr 02, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Hien (Vietnam), Hoai (Vietnam) We arrived into Phonsavan after a gru…

A whole lot of activity

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:43:21 PST

Vang Vieng, Laos, Mar 28, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) After several months of eating rice and noodles and watching TV only wh…

Capital or town?

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:11:51 PST

Vientiane, Laos, Mar 26, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into Vientiane off the sleeper bus from Pakse around 6.30am.…

Motorbike take 2

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:20:03 PST

Tadlo, Laos, Mar 24, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We set off for the Bolaven Plateau on Saturday, hiring a motorbike once…

Just a quick stop

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:22:50 PST

Pakse, Laos, Mar 23, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We only spent 1 brief night in Pakse, which was long enough to book an …

A ride to the temple with no brakes

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 05:15:42 PST

Champasak, Laos, Mar 22, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into Champasak after a 5 hour trip from Don Det involving a …

Relaxing turned into tension

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 07:26:56 PST

Don Det, Laos, Mar 18, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England), Chris (Holland) We caught a mini bus from the Laos bord…

Just passing through

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 04:12:58 PST

Stung Treng, Cambodia, Mar 17, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England)We took a share taxi to Stung Treng on Saturday, delig…

Motorbike crash

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:04:03 PST

Voen Sai, Cambodia, Mar 16, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England)We went to visit some small villages to the north of…

Happy Birthday to me

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:47:03 PST

Ban Lung, Cambodia, Mar 13, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England)We departed Kratie for Ban Lung on Tuesday and had to endu…

Irrawaddy Dolphins

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:47:50 PST

Kratie, Cambodia, Mar 12, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England)We hired some bicycles in Kratie and did a 30km round trip…

Not the right time for a nap

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 03:11:58 PST

Kompong Cham, Cambodia, Mar 11, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England)We should have known it was going to be a long day, as…

Chenla ruins of Sambor Prei Kuk

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:58:35 PST

Kompong Thom, Cambodia, Mar 10, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England)Julia and I caught the morning bus to Kompong Thom, …

The aftermath of Angkor

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:17:59 PST

Siem Reap, Cambodia, Mar 08, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England) There was little left to do in Siem Reap on our last 2 d…

Angkor Temples - Further a field

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:11:00 PST

Siem Reap, Cambodia, Mar 07, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England) Day 3 was a 4.30am start to go and see the sunrise at An…

Angkor Temples - The big circuit

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:41:54 PST

Siem Reap, Cambodia, Mar 06, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England) After the first wonderful day at Angkor, i was again a l…

Angkor Temples - The small circuit

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 05:07:10 PST

Siem Reap, Cambodia, Mar 04, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England) We found a really lovely hotel in Siem Reap with air con…

My arse may not forgive me for this

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 04:18:00 PST

Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia, Mar 03, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Our original plan was to do the ruins of Banteay Chhmar as a day trip f…

A beautiful smiling day

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 03:58:57 PST

Battambang, Cambodia, Mar 01, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into a rainy Battambang on the back of a hellish 10 hour b…

Tenderised rump

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 06:58:04 PST

Kampot, Cambodia, Feb 27, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Niall (Ireland), Jill (Australia), Willis and Evelyn (Holland) Julia a…

The slide

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 03:46:05 PST

Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Feb 23, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Jim (England), Kris and Isobella (Canada) Last time in Sihanoukville i…

Recent and past history

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:28:53 PST

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Feb 18, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Last time i was in Phnom Penh was a whistle stop tour, but this time i …

Happy New Year - Again!

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:44:46 PST

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Feb 14, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Dean and Ora (Australia) Our last few days in Ho Chi Minh City were sp…

A visit to the Mekong Delta

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 04:26:23 PST

My Tho, Vietnam, Feb 13, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Dean and Ora (Australia) Our next trip from Saigon was to My Tho, a sm…

Living through the Vietnam War

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:22:50 PST

Cu Chi, Vietnam, Feb 12, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) A trip to the Cu Chi tunnels was one of the main things i'd been lookin…

Arriving in Saigon

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:19:32 PST

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Feb 09, 2007

The first thing we noticed in Saigon as we stepped off the bus was how crazy the traffic was. We stood for a minute or two waiting for a break in the…

Whistle stop tour

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:09:18 PST

Dalat, Vietnam, Feb 07, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into Dalat on Wednesday afternoon and had a quick look aroun…

Sunshine at last

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 04:11:38 PST

Nha Trang, Vietnam, Feb 02, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Patrick (Canada), Debbie (England), Lucy (England) We spent our first …

Looking Dapper

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 04:25:32 PST

Hoi An, Vietnam, Jan 30, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Patrick (Canada), Lucy (England), Debbie (England), Elisabeth (Sweden),…

A step back in time

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:21:44 PST

Hue, Vietnam, Jan 28, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into Hue around 6.30am and decided to go straight to bed as …

Motorbike madness

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 04:18:49 PST

Ninh Binh, Vietnam, Jan 27, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Our trip to Ninh Binh was for the sole purpose of visiting Cuc Phuong N…

Another dead body

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 04:11:03 PST

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan 24, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Patrick (Canada) Arriving back from the trip to Halong Bay, we relucta…

Funny Monkeys

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 04:14:26 PST

Cat Ba, Vietnam, Jan 23, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Lina and Carola (Germany), Arancha, Marina, Monica and Teresa (Spain), …

Living with Rats

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:57:06 PST

Halong Bay, Vietnam, Jan 22, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Lina and Carola (Germany), Arancha, Marina, Monica and Teresa (Spain), …

Perfume Pagoda

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 03:52:47 PST

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan 21, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We decided to take a day trip from Hanoi and visit the much hyped Perfu…

A scary moment

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:44:35 PST

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan 19, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) After a relatively quick transfer into Vietnam, we came across what i'd…

On the way to Vietnam

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:45:06 PST

Nanning, China, Jan 17, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We spent most of the day lazing around our hostel in Guilin and on the …

Another missed train

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 03:42:42 PST

Guilin, China, Jan 16, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) After having a shot too many of rice wine in Yangshuo, we unfortunately…

The wonderful Mr Wei

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:40:59 PST

Yangshuo, China, Jan 13, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Daniel and Kitty (Sweden), Breanna and Darcy (Canada), Mr Wei and his f…

HI = Hostel Incompetence, YHA = You're Having Alaugh

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 03:39:11 PST

Guilin, China, Jan 11, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into Guilin around 8.45pm, pretty shattered and ready to get…

Dragons Backbone

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:37:16 PST

Longsheng, Guangxi Province, China, Jan 10, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into Longsheng late afternoon on the 9th, deciding t…

Not another arse numbing trip!

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 03:35:06 PST

Sanjiang, China, Jan 09, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) A few hours sleep and we were back on the move, catching a bus …

Its only just begun....

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 03:33:45 PST

Yichang, China, Jan 07, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) After 4 days couped up on a boat, we headed for the railway sta…

Yangtze River Cruise

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 03:30:57 PST

Chongqing, China, Jan 04, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Martin (Poland) Deciding their was little to see in Chonqing, we went …

We gotta get out of this town

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 03:28:21 PST

Anshun, China, Jan 03, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Back in Anshun around 20.00 on Tuesday night, we decided to try and boo…

Zhijin Cave

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:25:55 PST

Zhijin, China, Jan 02, 2007

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), 2 lovely unknown women! (Chinese) We arrived into Anshun at 6.15am and…

Happy New Year!

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 03:23:57 PST

Kunming, China, Dec 31, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We decided to stick around the hostel for all of the day on New Years E…

Wonderful karst formations

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 03:22:58 PST

Shilin Stone Forest, China, Dec 30, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We took a day trip out to the Stone Forest in Shilin, not expecting t…

We're going to the zoo zoo zoo, you can come too too too....

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 03:22:31 PST

Kunming, China, Dec 27, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) After a relatively comfortable sleeper sleeper bus from Lijiang to Ku…

Dr Ho

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 03:18:38 PST

Lijiang, China, Dec 26, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) For our last day in the Lijiang region, we decided to head 15 k…

Its Christmas!

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 03:19:43 PST

Lijiang, China, Dec 24, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived back into Lijiang on Christmas Eve and spent the nig…

Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 04:50:33 PST

Tiger Leaping Gorge, China, Dec 23, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We awoke early on Saturday to catch a bus from Lijiang to Quiatou and t…

Pack your bags and come to Lijiang.... seriously!

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 04:53:57 PST

Lijiang, China, Dec 22, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We awoke to blue skies, although it was still quite chilly on our first…

A must do journey!

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:53:06 PST

Panzhihua, China, Dec 21, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived in Panzhihua around 8.30am and found a bus waiting at the ra…

Pandas!

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:55:30 PST

Chengdu, China, Dec 19, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Russell (England) So the main reason of going to Chengdu was to visit …

Visas and GIANT Buddhas

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 04:56:19 PST

Leshan, China, Dec 18, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), 2 Chinese policemen and a man from the PSB! On Monday we went to Lesha…

Worrying about visas

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 11:39:38 PST

Chengdu, China, Dec 17, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived in Chengdu and were picked up by the staff from Mix Hostel a…

Terracotta Warriors and more!

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:57:39 PST

Xi'an, China, Dec 13, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived in Xi'an on Wednesday night and after a longish walk, eventu…

Everybody was kung fu fighting.....

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 06:34:56 PST

Shaolin Temple, China, Dec 12, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Ok, so not quite literally, but i couldn't get that song out of my head…

Longmen Caves

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:31:00 PST

Luoyang, Henan Province, China, Dec 11, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into Luoyang at just gone 10am and left the station to find …

1

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 04:52:24 PST

Shanghai, China, Dec 07, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia)

West Lake

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 04:52:03 PST

Hangzhou, China, Dec 06, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into Hangzhou East train station, off the back of an ov…

Sun Yatsens resting place

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:28:38 PST

Nanjing, China, Dec 03, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We spent our first day in Nanjing visiting the impressive Sun Yatsen ma…

Confucius

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 04:43:04 PST

Qufu, China, Dec 01, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) As seems the case in so many Chinese towns and cities, our bus from Tai…

Seeing the sunrise

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:40:10 PST

Tai'shan Mountain, China, Nov 30, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) The first days climb up the mountain began rather steadily and we made …

Great bargaining = Luxury accomodation

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:20:22 PST

Tai'an, China, Nov 29, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) When we arrived in Tai'an, we knew there was a lack of cheap accomodati…

Where are we?!

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 02:15:38 PST

Shijiazhuang, China, Nov 28, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived at 22.00 and followed the directions on our map to reach our…

Value for money

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 02:11:59 PST

Pingyao, China, Nov 27, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Unfortunately there had been no through train from Datong to Pingyao, s…

Yungang Caves and the Hanging Monastery

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 02:44:17 PST

Datong, China, Nov 25, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived into a snowy Datong around 5.30am and checked in to Feitian …

More inspiring sights of Beijing

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 02:08:51 PST

Beijing, China, Nov 23, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ed (England), Harry (England) Our last two days in Beijing were spent …

Great Wall and Ming Tombs

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:59:45 PST

Badaling, China, Nov 22, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ed (England), Harry (England) We awoke early on Wednesday and ha…

Not what i expected!

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 06:53:25 PST

Beijing, China, Nov 21, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ed (England), Harry (England) We arrived into Beijing at 4.30am and th…

What a pleasant border crossing!

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:10:03 PST

Erlian, China, Nov 20, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) My first impression of China was a positive one, a border town that was…

Awaiting another tour?

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 02:30:41 PST

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Nov 12, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ed (England), Harry (England), Shuhei (Japan), Mr Lee (South Korea) Ar…

Unexpected guests

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 05:56:27 PST

Ogiy Lake, Mongolia, Nov 11, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ed (England), Harry (England), Shuhei (Japan), Mr Lee (South Korea), Ba…

White Lake and Khorgo Volcano

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:45:57 PST

Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, Mongolia, Nov 10, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ed (England), Harry (England), Shuhei (Japan), Mr Lee (South Korea), Ba…

Things that go bump in the night

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 07:09:17 PST

Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, Mongolia, Nov 09, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ed (England), Harry (England), Shuhei (Japan), Mr Lee (South Korea), Ba…

Kharkhorin to Tsetserleg

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:08:44 PST

Tsetserleg, Mongolia, Nov 08, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ed (England), Harry (England), Shuhei (Japan), Mr Lee (South Korea), Ba…

Flat tyres and Throat singing

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:08:08 PST

Harhorin, Mongolia, Nov 07, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ed (England), Harry (England), Shuhei (Japan), Mr Lee (South Korea), Ba…

Organising a tour

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 07:06:30 PST

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Nov 05, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Ed (England), Harry (England) We arrived into UB around 7am, after a t…

8 hour border crossing.... nice

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 07:04:57 PST

Suhbaatar, Mongolia, Nov 04, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We were stuck between Russia and Mongolia for 8 hours with little to do…

Back for a day

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 21:33:14 PST

Irkutsk, Russia, Nov 02, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We got back into Irkutsk on Thursday after a trouble free journey from …

Tranquility on Olkhon Island, Lake Baikal

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:59:20 PST

Khuzhir, Russia, Oct 31, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Logan (New Zealand), Brenton (Australia), Frances (New Zealand) We set…

Mongolian visa

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:41:56 PST

Irkutsk, Russia, Oct 27, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) We arrived in Irkutsk around 10pm and due to form, it was snowing, icy …

The first real snowfall

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:47:49 PST

Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Oct 26, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Arriving in Krasnoyarsk, we were greeted by heavy snowfall and freezing…

Sleeping Rough

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 06:03:56 PST

Tomsk, Russia, Oct 24, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) Arriving in Tomsk at 22.00, we headed for the hostel ('Resting Rooms')&…

A piece of History

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 05:52:51 PST

Yekaterinburg, Russia, Oct 22, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia) After leaving Moscow at 00.35 Saturday morning, we spent the next 33 ho…

Bribed at last!

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 05:52:36 PST

Moscow, Russia, Oct 16, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Giuseppe (Italy) Our first day in Moscow was spent once again searchin…

Freezing in the 'Golden Ring'

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:57:50 PST

Suzdal, Russia, Oct 15, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Katja (Russia) Juliana, Katja and i took a day trip out to Suzdal toda…

Another reality check

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:15:56 PST

Vladimir, Russia, Oct 13, 2006

People i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Katja (Russia), Olya (Russia) After arriving in Moscow at 6am, Juliana…

Back to Russia!

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 09:14:25 PST

Saint Petersburg, Russia, Oct 06, 2006

People who i met here, who contributed to and improved my trip: Juliana (Russia), Katja (Russia), Ania (Russia), Sasha (Russia) Arriving back in St …

Back AGAIN!!!!

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 08:39:09 PST

Tallinn, Estonia, Oct 03, 2006

Once more i found myself heading back to Tallinn for the purpose of a Russian visa. Although i love this city, i was kind of dissappointed to return …

My whole body hurts!

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:14:25 PST

Saint Petersburg, Russia, Sep 04, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Maria (Finland), Brian and Cheanng (America), Mahko (Australia), Tanya (Russia), Katja (R…

Heavy backpacks

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 15:13:44 PST

Helsinki, Finland, Sep 01, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Brian and Cheanng (America), Steve (Ireland)The ferry ride from Tallinn to Helsin…

Back in Tallinn!

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 15:11:52 PST

Tallinn, Estonia, Aug 31, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Olivia (Australia)So i headed back to Tallinn a day early as the rest of Estonia had …

Having my camera memory card stolen!

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:10:55 PST

Parnu, Estonia, Aug 29, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Olivia (Australia)So i caught the bus over to Parnu, Estonia's seaside capital fo…

Estonia's intellectual centre = BORING!

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:09:28 PST

Tartu, Estonia, Aug 28, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip:So i managed to organise my Russian visa in Tallinn, thus decided i'd spend 5 days…

So happy to be here!

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 01:21:03 PST

Tallinn, Estonia, Aug 09, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: David (Spain), Javi (Spain), Svetlana (Russia) So i arrived in Tallinn and went st…

Partying with Eric

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 03:17:37 PST

Riga, Latvia, Aug 02, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Eric (America), - Hostel owner Frank (Australia) and Unknown (American) for been full o…

Klaipeda

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 01:18:34 PST

Klaipeda, Lithuania, Jul 28, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Eric (America), Mark (America), Dannyboy (German living in Kalingrad) was a char…

Strange locals and stranger backpackers

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 01:16:37 PST

Vilnius, Lithuania, Jul 22, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Mark (America), Steve (England), Christian (Norway) and for entertaining me with '…

Long nights and lazy days

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 15:04:21 PST

Warsaw, Poland, Jul 12, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Stale (Norway), Juergen (Canada), Brett (Australia), Jose (Australia), Magda (Pol…

Gdansk and Malbork Castle

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 02:36:37 PST

Gdansk, Poland, Jul 10, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Andy and Matt (England)After saying my goodbyes i popped down the coast to Gdansk, where …

Heineken Open'er Festival

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:11:24 PST

Gdynia, Poland, Jul 05, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Ania (Poland), Anna (Poland), Anna (Poland), (Ban)Anna (Poland), Mihail (Poland), …

Reunion

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 01:09:27 PST

Krakow, Poland, Jul 03, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Ania (Poland) I was sad to leave Ukraine but excited to be heading back to Poland. …

World cup riots

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:59:17 PST

Kiev, Ukraine, Jun 26, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Stale (Norway), Nata (Ukraine) I arrived in Kiev after a 10 hour train ride, still hung …

Ukranian vodka

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 01:08:20 PST

Lvov, Ukraine, Jun 23, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Stale (Norway) my axe throwing brother! Rather than hang around in Budapest …

Blistered feet

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 01:06:16 PST

Balatonfured, Hungary, Jun 19, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: After 2 weeks of blisters, i decided my feet needed a break and i'd read man…

Budapest

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:07:50 PST

Budapest, Hungary, Jun 14, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Chris (Denmark), Elizabeth (America)Id always wanted to visit Budapest but had to miss ou…

And the World Cup begins....

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 01:03:55 PST

Vienna, Austria, Jun 10, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Chris (Denmark), Tyler (American) Well technically speaking it began the day be…

Budvar

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 02:41:49 PST

Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, Jun 08, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: I decided i did not want to leave Cesky Krumlov, so instead Cesky Budejovice made for an…

Chilling by the river

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 02:34:14 PST

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, Jun 07, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: I'd heard so many great things about Cesky Krumlov from my last trip in Europe and i re…

The start of my second trip

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 03:15:40 PST

Prague, Czech Republic, Jun 03, 2006

People i met here who contributed to, and improved my trip: Kristen (America), Margaret and Kelly (America), Maddy, Nat and Kate (England) So after…

My bags are packed im ready to go....

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 06:48:28 PST

Harrogate, England, Jun 02, 2006

I returned from my first trip around the World a different person, something had changed inside me. I'd always …