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| It's soooo good in Sogod Bay, Philippines Posted 01 Jul 2009 by Jerrine  If you're after beautiful weather, sandy beaches, tropical palms, the friendliest people in the world and also the best diving in the world then go to Sogod Bay in the Philippines!I've just come back from spending a month doing Marine conservation work through Coral Cay Conservation, a volunteering company that focus on Marine conservation around the world. The aim of the project is to do base...more... |
| Our Ruby Wedding Anniversary Posted 14 Jun 2009 by Aline Dobbie  When it came to deciding what to do to mark our fortieth wedding anniversary Graham and I did not have to think twice; we wanted to return to The Maldives and thus it was that we found ourselves on 3rd May flying out on the Emirates flight that leaves Glasgow at just after midday. There are all sorts of ways that one can reach Male, capital of The Maldives but for those of us who live in Scotland...more... |
| ATTENTION ALL DIVERS: ARKIVE NEEDS YOUR IMAGES OF LIFE UNDERWATER Posted 03 Nov 2009 by Debra Taylor  ARKive (www.arkive.org) is calling on divers and underwater photographers for their help in gathering images of all the world’s threatened marine animals and plants.ARKive promotes conservation and builds environmental awareness through wildlife photographs, films and sound clips – which are being pledged by many of the world’s top photographers and filmmakers. The aim is to produce a global, ...more... |
| Michael Palin has spoken wisely about legacy of Empire and it is Gandhiji's birthday! Posted 02 Oct 2009 by Aline Dobbie  Michael Palin the distinguished traveller who has now been made President of the Royal Geographical Society is quite right to ask us all to ponder the legacy of Britain's Empire. In the last half century it became fashionable to question or deride almost everything that Britain achieved throughout the world; my knowledge of empire is through India.I applaud his remarks, those of us who are th...more... |
| desert akakus Posted 30 Jul 2009 by mahamoud akka  The desert areas are characterized with a moderateclimate, warm during winter and spring seasons. The areahas a large diversity of landscapes resulting from themultiplicity of relief aspects. Sand dunes, lakes, oasisand many rock formations add on to the spleandour of thisregion. This is really amazing, becuaswe .welcome to tour thatfocuses on TUEREG sites and culture. in Libya with visit to the ...more... |
| About Origin Travel History Posted 17 Jul 2009 by Le The Ngoc One night in 1999, on the way back to my hostel, I heard a voice behind a tree, it said “… Dad where are you ? Mum where are you? Everynight I sleep on an empty sidewalk…”, then I went closer and met a boy, looked at him with his dirty face, tattered clothes… but how can I help him? with almost empty hands, nothing in my pockets? I ran to a shop nearby and bought some bread for him. I knew that I ...more... |
| A week of sunshine and far niente Posted 09 Jul 2009 by Laurence Northcote  Just a week holiday to boost my energy after so many months with terrible weather in Scotland. The holiday began at Glasgow Airport at 3pm to end at Bodrum-Milas Aiport at 9pm. Why so late? First because I am Swiss national I do not need any visa I had to wait for the others to take the coach at the airport to our hotels or beach clubs; secondly because I had to change bus coach in the middle o...more... |
| Places should be Visited Posted 04 Jun 2009 by Tom Tran  Places should be Visited Cave Of The Wooden Stakes This is one of Halong Bay's most beautiful and historically significant caves. The impressive 8,000 sq. meter cave is believed to have been used to store the wooden stakes that General Tran Hung Dao planted in the riverbed of the Bach Dang River to sink the invading Mongol fleet in the 13thIncence-burner in Ha long Bay century. The cave is r...more... |
| Phan Thiet-Vietnam,A great place for coastal holidays Posted 04 Jun 2009 by Tom Tran  Phan Thiet-Vietnam,A great place for coastal holidaysLocated 180km far from Hochiminh along Vietnam's southeastern coast, Phan Thiet is home to one of the best stretches of beach in the country. Phan Thiet is the classic example of a resort which has retained its fishing village culture. The town itself has remained untouched by tourism, whilst a collection of excellent resorts have opened ...more... |
| Youth Hostels Volunteer Program Accommodation. Posted 22 May 2009 by kenyayouth  Kenya Youth Hostels Volunteer Program Accommodation.Accommodation for Youth Hostels volunteers is basic and at the Masai village (Manyatta). The volunteers have the opportunity to learn about Maasai people and Maasai culture. They also see Masai warriors in the community At the end of the volunteer period, volunteers will be able to relate to the issues that affect the Masai tribe of Africa. ...more... |
| Beeline to Myrtiotissa Beach - Corfu Posted 19 May 2009 by David Mutlow  There’s a bee in my oily mousaka! It’s not moving. It just slid off onto the plate in its own pool of Olive Oil. I ought to complain, but after a week in this undiscovered backwater of Corfu I had become used to the enterprising antics on Myrtiotissa beach. With characteristic gusto Yannis solves my problem with a finger and thumb. “Its one of mine” says Yannis “I keep them up in the cliffs in hiv...more... |
| Bournemouth- A happy place Posted 18 May 2009 by Mark Nicklin  Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in Dorset, England. The town has a population of 163,444 according to the 2001 Census, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. With Poole and Christchurch it forms the South East Dorset conurbation, which has a total population of approximately 400,000.Founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell, Bournemouth's growth accelerated with the arrival of the ra...more... |
| Seasonaire perspective Posted 16 Apr 2009 by ben shearer  Okay, so first post!! I'm leaving for zakynthos in 3 weeks to spend my 10th summer out there, if previous seasons are anything to go by, i just can't wait, sun, sea, beautiful people and great lifestyle...what else could i want!! Anyway i will keep you all up to date with any gossip news and stories from seasonnaire heaven!!!if you'd like any info on where i'm going check out the website: www.pe...more... |
| The Peligoni Club, boho chic retreat Posted 07 Apr 2009 by ben shearer My Familly and i have been going to this place for the last ten years and would recommend it to all. The Peligoni Club has an atmosphere more akin to a house party than a hotel, its staff are young vibrant and very sociable. The whole atmosphere exudes chilled out, no hassles living, this is somewhere to go with or without the kids where you are guaranteed to relax a little. the watersports, som...more... |
| Kabini in Karnataka Posted 03 Apr 2009 by Aline Dobbie  I spent a month in India from 25th January to 25th February 2009; on the 26th we were guests of the Indian Government at The Republic Day Parade which was very fine. It went off without incident which was the major fear after the Mumbai atrocity. Delhi was experiencing beautiful weather and it was not at all cold which was a contrast from the same time last year when it became extremely cold and...more... |
| A great yoga getaway Posted 23 Mar 2009 by YogaBum Hi, We have just returned from a fantastic holiday and thought we should tell everyone about it! Two weeks at the Travancore Heritage in Kerala with a two night trip to the backwaters in the middle. The hotel is fantastic (although it may not be suitable for elderly or those not wanting long walks as on a cliff) and I was able to have a daily yoga class with my own 'guru'. My husband was happy ...more... |
| Musket Cove Fiji Island vacation house, Reef House - photo of Fiji friends Posted 05 Nov 2008 by grant ingram Fijian friends |
| Kenya - on to Lamu Island Posted 19 Jul 2008 by Lyn  Flew back to Nairobi then cuaght another small plane to Lamu island. Stayed at the northern end of island which is much quieter and remote than Lamu Town, Shella etc. it was very peaceful and relaxing - very little to do but sunbath, swim and relax - perfect after a busy week on safari! |
| Kenya - Masa mara safari Posted 18 Jul 2008 by Lyn  We had a great day, we saw loads, have alook! |
| Kenya - On to Maasai Mara Posted 17 Jul 2008 by Lyn  Driven back to Nairobi again... had we know the roads are so bad would have arrangee to fly back! Have lunch at Carnivore restuarant (not much cop really) and then on to Wilson Airport to fly to the Mara. Arrive in a thunderstorm and get totally drenched getting out of plane and into the jeep! Camp is smaller than in Amboslei but lovelly and the staff are very friendly. Our Guide Gorden is fab!...more... |
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