Before I leave the UK
The Danger of Travelling
Just read an article on BBC news: “Nearly 500 Britons went missing abroad last year, according to figures obtained by the BBC. Many were found alive within days, some were discovered dead, but for lots of families it is a story without an ending.” There is no doubt that care must be taken when travelling, &hellip Continue reading
Travel books
Love them or hate them, travel guides can be incredibly useful! I have used them when traveling through Japan (2006) and later in Eastern Europe (2007+2008). However, its important to remember that the book is only a guide and that you don’t need to only do things from the book and that if you want &hellip Continue reading
Chewing gum illegal in Singapore
Yesterday a friend informed me that Chewing Gum cannot be bought in Singapore. Apparently, it was banned 12 years ago after someone stuck a wad of chewing gum in a commuter train causing severe delays. However, it is possible to get it for therapeutic value although I believe you need to be referred by a &hellip Continue reading
Travelling by Couchsurfing. A new and exciting way to get about!
For everybody who has mental images of me surfing on a sofa think again. Couchsurfing is a revellation in travelling which everybody should know about! The principle is you share your couch/bed/floor/whatever with strangers and they let you stay with them. There is no obligation to reciprocate however it is obviously done to be generous &hellip Continue reading
Update to the donations page!
Check out the new and improved donate facilities on CRUSOES TRAVELS. Click here. Also updated my itinerary to include a funky map I just made!
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
Only 6 weeks to go till I get on a plane to go travelling! Leaving 21/6/09
MADNESS?
Due to popular demand….+ this shiz helps me revise.
Euromillions+2 day hangovers
Last Thursday I finished my mastery exam. Mastery is all my core subjects combined into a killer 3 hour exam! In order to pass you need to get 80% or you fail the year. Last year I had to retake this bitch of an exam while all my friends were out partying. Fortunately, this year &hellip Continue reading
First Exam Completed
Today I completed my first exam of the year: Project Management and Marketing. Exam went quite well and dont think more revision (or cramming) would have helped. However the exam was multiple choice! I know the next exams wont be this easy but am going to try and stay positive. Had a dream last night &hellip Continue reading
Vietnam Visa Nightmare!
On Wednesday I woke up knowing I had to get up and collect my Visa for Vietnam. However, I didnt feel in any particular rush (stupid laziness!) until it dawned on me that the next day I was due to go to Paris and thus needed my passport….which was at the Vietnam Embassy! Now embassies &hellip Continue reading