Getting Ready
2009-08-31, Hampshire, United Kingdom. By: cmciver

Really looking forward to a new trip, it seems like ages since we have been away but the backpacks have been dusted down and we are almost ready to go.

Nearly There
2006-01-05, Hampshire, United Kingdom. By: Francesca

In the final stages of preparation now - I've got my bag and most of my kit (I say most, because I'm so unorganised I haven't had a chance to shop for the last of it). My last day of work was the 23rd...

77 Days
2005-11-07, Hampshire, United Kingdom. By: Francesca

So I haven't entirely been up to much - been grafting away saving every penny I possibly can. But considering I haven't spoken since October, I thought I'd let you know what's been going on! I've d...

99 Days and Happy Birthday
2005-10-16, Hampshire, United Kingdom. By: Francesca

Down into double figures now. It's feeling that little bit closer and a little bit more real. Before, at over 100 days, it all seemed this crazy dream that I'd been vaguely planning for a few years an...

Welcome!
2005-10-08, Hampshire, United Kingdom. By: Francesca

Fran here, my first post! Okay, to update on what's going on at the moment, it's all a bit boring! I'm working a 9-5 office job as admin temp, and then at the weekends working at a hotel in banque...

Man overboard!!!
2005-07-30, Hampshire, United Kingdom. By: Mr.viajero

Titanic -- first thing that came to my mind when I visited Southampton. I had been fascinated with this ship even before the 1997 film. I planned to visit the museum, but unfortunately I wasn't ab...