August 2012
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Notting Hill Carnival
Every year during the August Bank holiday thousands of carnival-goers flock to the west end of London for the largest street party in Europe - The Notting Hill Carnival. [[MORE]] The route which begins at Notting Hill and runs through to Ladbroke Grove becomes enshrined with exotic new smells, the sounds of the world and colourful costumes and outfits. The carnival which has been a regular...
Aug 28th
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The world’s most remote adventure tours!
A holiday that includes exciting escapades and adventures can be incredibly thrilling, rewarding and provide memories for years.   [[MORE]] Choosing an unknown and mostly undiscovered destination can take holidaymakers off the beaten track and give a real taste of new cultures and experiences. Taking a leap into the unknown can be very thrilling. Picking an adventure tour in a place that...
Aug 24th
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A drunken birthday to remember
Today I’m going to write about a story of how a group of friends and I managed to get stuck in a lift in a foreign country at 5am in the morning. [[MORE]] It was October of 2010 and I was in Hong Kong celebrating my 21st birthday at the Beijing club in Central, Hong Kong. From the vague memories of the actual club I remember it to have been $300HKD for guys and $100 for girls, with an open bar...
Aug 21st
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POTW - Shiften Waterfall
Here is this weeks photo of the week, a breath taking image of the Shiften Waterfall. [[MORE]] The Waterfall is located in the Pingxi District of Taiwan on the upper end of the Keelung River. Photo Credits A Video Of The Waterfall
Aug 17th
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Three Undiscovered Charms of Tuscany
Tuscany is undoubtedly one of the most popular regions of Italy. Year after year, tourists flock to its famous attractions. Few people are aware, however, of the munificent charms that lie – often undisturbed – in the nooks and crannies of this breathtaking landscape. [[MORE]] Vie Cave On the road to the secluded town of Pitigliano in the province of Grosseto, make sure you divert from your trail...
Aug 14th
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Random Art in London
Being Inspired by the flag art on the floor, I decided to take a quick stroll around the surrounding area to see what random pieces of art I could find and this is what I am glad to share with you. [[MORE]]
Aug 13th
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The Olympics In Photos Part 2
Here’s Part 2 of the Olympics in photos series. This Part includes pictures of my favourite London Landmark Tower Bridge, as well as friend of the blog Ben’s work [[MORE]]
Aug 12th
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POTW - Moon Shapes 6ths Olympic Ring
Here is this weeks photo of the week. A brilliant photograph of the moon forming a 6th Olympic ring, taken at Tower Bridge. [[MORE]] Photo Credits
Aug 11th
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The Eastern Teahouse Scam and a Day Eating Bugs
For many travellers going to visit East Asia, a lot of online research prior explains countless scams where locals will attempt to swindle tourists out of their cash. [[MORE]] I’ve heard stories of non-existent travel agents, tour guides, cab drivers who deliberately travel longer distances, or to other hotels where they are paid on commission. However the one I am going to write about today is...
Aug 7th
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Geneva - Sophisticated Charm
Geneva is a busy commercial city and is situated on Lake Geneva. This beautiful city is renowned world-wide as the chief diplomatic center for many international government organizations. The city has an air of authority. Important international headquarters like International Labor Organization, International Committee of the Red Cross, United Nations, World Meteorological Organization, and...
Aug 6th
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Waving The Flag
This Week Travelling Blogger meet a guy by the name of Ben. Ben is an artist who draws flags on the floor in chalk. I know your thinking this is a strange concept well I thought so too, until I started speaking to Ben about how the art brings all the tourists and residents passing by, together. [[MORE]] Another thing I thought was awesome about his work is that everyday he washes it away and...
Aug 5th