Well, its sunday and I have just finished listening to the new Burial album and it is incredible and definitely one that is coming on my next trip! It got me thinking about other songs that evoke memories of places I have visited. 'Cascades of Colour' by Ananda Project really reminds me of SE Asia and High Contrast 'Music is Everything' stirs evocative dreams of Mumbai. So, tell me what songs really hit the mark for you when you travel, or what songs remind you of particular places? I will host vids of the best ones.
Sunday, 13 January 2008
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Saturday, 5 January 2008
Morocco or bust!
Anyone got any great ideas for top things to do in Morocco. We will be there for 1 week in, based in Marrakesh but definitely willing to travel about. Anyone know any great beaches or cool places to stay?
Thursday, 3 January 2008
This is Meteora, Greece.
Wow! What an incredible place! The building on top of the escarpment is a Greek orthadox church monastery. If you want to visit here, stay in Kastraki, there you are close to the monastery and can hike Mt Olympus. The word 'Meteora' means 'suspended in the air' - never was a name more apt!
For more information, check out the Wikipedia page:
Wednesday, 2 January 2008
Hot 2 week destinations for 2008!
Happy new year to all 2 week backpacker readers! Forget the Lonely Planet Blue List (Middlesbrough? Really?) its time for an open forum on where you think are going to be the hot places to visit in 2008? Please email me your hot tips for 2008 (djennay@hotmail.com) and I will put them in the blog. Get your friends on the case too and let's see where you all want to go this year!
In my opinion people are going to mix some old favourites with some new and exciting destinations. My top 10 for 2008 would be:
1. Morocco: This North African gem is growing from strength to strength and shows no sign of stopping this trend in 2008. With new cheap flights on offer, loads of culture to soak up and some of the world's best scenery Morocco is all set for another super year.
2. Turkey: With coverage from Time Out magazine and Michael Palin's recent TV series, Turkey looks set to be back amongst the big boys in 2008. Forget package holiday stereotypes there is so much more to this wonderful country.
3. Malaysia: Think Thailand with a much more considered eye for development. On the back of a successful Visit Malaysia 2007 campaign, the Malays look set to reap the benefits in 2008. from the jungle walkways of Tamaneggara to the sleepy beaches of pehrentian and Tioman islands and the hill stations of the Cameron highlands, Malaysia is a country well worth exploring. Word on the grapevine is that Air Asia are introducing a low cost flight between London and KL. Keep your eyes on the prize!
4. UK holidays: With more and more people becoming increasingly aware of their carbon footprint and the damage caused by flying, the UK is set to recieve a tourism boom this year with big numbers of people expected to flock to our local hot spots of Cornwall, Devon, Gower and the Lakes. Let's hope the rains of 2007 don't put people off!
5. Tribe Wanted! Just check out the website www.tribewanted.com - looks amazing and def something I would consider doing!
6. Andaman islands: In the middle of the sea (I suppose you could say off the coast of India, loosely) these little gems wereravaged by the Tsunami but are now starting to get back on their feet.
7. Argentina: Definitely on my list for 2008. I have been devouring literature on argentina, Buenos Aires in particular. It looks incredible - full of culture, music, smells and of course steaks!
8. Alaska: Watch the movie Into the Wild and you will see why! Stunning.
9. China: With good recent coverage in Wanderlust magazine and some excellent TV documentaries (not to forget the forthcoming olympics), now is the perfect time to go and visit this incredible country (I know I want to!)
10. Nepal: Some really decent routes have just opened up to Kathmandu from the UK and although prices are still quite high, it is well worth the cost. I have numerous friends who have been there as part of larger trips and have all said it is sensational - culture and scenery like nowhere else.
I am sure there are some contraversial selections here so email me your ideas with a short description on why you think it is a hot pick for 2008 and I will post the best.
Monday, 31 December 2007
Here comes the next trip....
Hi 2wbp readers, the good news is that the next trip is looming on the horizon. Am planning a 9 day jaunt to Athens, then by train to Thessaloniki and then by train again to Istanbul. Has anyone been to these places before and can suggest some good hotels or must-do experiences?
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