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Our big trip
Gavin’s bit: The Hilton put on a great breakfast spread, and after Sam polished off about three courses we eventually made our way back out onto the M3, shooting down to Portsmouth. Today we visited the Royal Navy’s base down on the Solvent. Abou...
Member: Paula
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Around the world in 86 days
_Julia_ Tuesday (8th May 2007). Sam & Jenni had arrived, so the dangerous drinking stakes had just got higher for Craigles. We went to meet Ani, the wedding coordinator at Manuia Beach hotel, who I had months emailing and organising with. We fin...
Member: Craig & Julia
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OUR ODYSSEY
Caught Eurostar to Paris on Friday night. Sat went to market, Notre Dame, Crepes on Champs Elysee, Climbed Eifel tower, Sunday to Montmarte, more food. Moulin Rouge, more food, Eurostar hoem. Amazing weekend....
Member: Julie and Ryan
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Contiki June 2006
25 days on a Contiki Coach... I meant some really great people and made some fantastic friends along the way.. Finally... with a blocked nose and a sore throat is what it takes for me to write about my first trip throughout Europe, a Saturday nig...
Member: Gloria
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Euro Trip 2006
We spent this past weekend in Budapest, Hungary. The train ride there took almost 15 hours and our seats were right next to the smoking car (yuck)! Scott and I probably had three packs each by the time we arrived in Budapest. Once we got checked-in to...
Member: Mandi
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Rome
This was absolutely amazing - definitely worth paying the little money for a guide....
Member: Phil
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Rome!
A spring field trip with Christie's Education to Rome. We learned to: never stay in Hotel Texas, be sure you see Bernini's Four Rivers fountain (aka command central), be sure to drink 6 bottles of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo on your last night, fall in lo...
Member: Kate
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Italy - School
This was a week long trip with my school, when I was in Year 13. There were only four of us from my year and lots of younger kids. It was a really good trip, and just what we needed before A-Level revision got too bad. It was mainly a Classics trip to ...
Member: Vicky
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Europe '05
Oh God, Rome… We went there twice. We were there for a total of about 8 days? Something like that anyway. It was so unbelievably hot that I wanted to kill people. Our cabin (another camping ground) thankfully had air-conditioning otherwise I think...
Member: Kathleen
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Italy & Crete - Summer 2006
A fun pakced fortnight in the overly British resort of Malia on the Greek Island of Crete. Not really much to say at all apart from lots of Sun, Sea, Swimming Pools and far far far too much alcohol. Nevertheless it was a great laugh, I got a good t...
Member: Claudio
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Italia!!!
Ciao! When Mum first arrived she said that we need to try a new flavour of gelato every day - and we have (bar a couple of days but we would have 2 the next day to make up for it)! And our bellies show it! We're currently in Morbegno in the North...
Member: Michelle
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"Ciao Bella!" Your Mom, Seriously
My last Florence-based day I decided to daytrip to Siena. But I didn't get going on the bus thing early enough, so I had to wait until a 1pm bus. Didn't leave a ton of time to see Siena, as I had to get back to Florence to catch an evening train to Rom...
Member: Mary
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Europe = love
Saturday morning, I got up and went to meet the other Jill, for a bit of Paris sightseeing. Unfortunately, when we went to put her luggage in the train station lockers, her wallet got stolen. I feel awful, because I actually saw the guy who did it, but...
Member: Sara
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The Tortured Compass
The loose ends are almost complete. The dog looks to be well looked after, my house renter should be moving in any day now, quit my job and most supplies are purchased. Now I just have to purchase a plan ticket and find a country to start my adventure ...
Member: Darren
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european escapade
Really was just a stopover! ...one night in Tokyo ..spent the night reading a book in my hotel room, then attempted to see Tokyo the next day ...quite a failed attempt. ..spent 2 hours on a train (very expensive train, I might add!) ....got lost in a...
Member: MCCLURE
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Europe 2006
We got to our hostel today. It is run by the same company as the last, but it is much nicer. We have a refrigerator and everything! Right across the street is a great supermarket, a lot like a Walmart in that you can get anything you can imagine. T...
Member: Andrea
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Europe Adventure 2006
More info to be added later. Please be patient. Thanks....
Member: Michael
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Justin's World Tour 2006-2007
Greetings everyone from the heart of the former evil empire. Yes I am still alive...this is a good sign haha. Anyways my god do I ever have alot to talk about. Russia is just incredible, lets just say its the most crooked, culturally intense, beautiful...
Member: Justin
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2006 Holiday
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Eurotrip 05/06
Sweden with Mark and Ben...
Member: Chris
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Europe and Asia Extravaganza 2006
Hi! I have skipped over this entry temporarily. I have someone anxiously waiting on news about Ireland. I will come back to it as soon as I can. Best wishes from Yangshuo, China, Tiff...
Member: Tiffany
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Semester in Italy 2007
We took a day trip to Genoa on this lovely Saturday. We first visited the aquarium there (the largest in Europe!) which was a lot of fun, then enjoyed the beautiful weather by the port, had a delicious full lunch, and then went to the mall! Yes, Genoa ...
Member: Rachael
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Italy
Day 1 of my fairwell travels and rather painfully I found myself getting up at 3.30am to make it to the airport on time. Finally getting to Rome around noon and after dumping my stuff at the Hostel I headed out to do a little exploring. My housemate is...
Member: Cameron
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The Infamous Contiki Tour
Munich's a great town and we had loads of fun here. It's party central with loads to do. I can't imagine how awesome it must be to visit during the Octoberfest! The people were friendly, the weather was great, what more could you ask for? I was going ...
Member: Elissa
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Contiki
Well back in London now after an awesome 15 days on contiki. It certainly wasn’t a holiday though. Average 4 hours sleep a night and 6 hours travel a day. You soon learn to sleep on the bus. Accommodation was in hotels and cabins in camp grounds. No...
Member: James
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Italy
Italy is one of the places Sal & I wanted so see the most, the amazing history and beautiful scenery of the country seems to put it at the top of most people’s lists when they come to Europe. We decided quite a while before the trip that we want...
Member: Lachlan
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European countries and cities 2001-2006
I have visited the following countries and cities in Europe since I started traveling. Once again, so many memories and photo's hopefully I will be able to upload everything one day soon with descriptions and advice....
Member: Conli
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RTW with Steph and Dion
Written by Dion August 11-12, 2006 We decided to spend a couple of days in Uruguay, so we boarded the 9:00AM Buquebus ferry from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay on Friday morning. The ferry itself was quite nice and the rid...
Member: Dion & Steph
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10 Days in Italy
Ok....on to Florence Florence was a great city with castles and fortresses at every corner. We walked around for a few hours and then went to the amazing Florence Cathedral. We climbed to the top of the dome and saw all of the city. At the top of t...
Member: Daniel
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Europe Gap Year 2005-2006
Have really enjoyed our time in London. Still feel like we're on holiday even though we have to work. London Weather: Not that bad! Even winter was bearable and the summer days are long and (mostly) sunny. Maybe we struck a good year? Londo...
Member: Eileen
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