10 latest experiences http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff en-us Our journey started in York where, with some excellent music lined up, we drove two hours to the little town of Muker, passing on our way the curious Buttertubs (pictured below). I was ‘reliably’ informed by my companion, Jon, that these were caused by glacial melt waters. However, a few hours into our hike, when every single geological query I’d made so far had been explained knowledgeably away with the same respectful nod to those ancient glacial melt waters, I began to doubt its authenticity. Gunnerside, United Kingdom lucysoff Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:48:11 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff/experience/1035 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/1035 A barge holiday is the most perfect antidote I’ve ever come across for any work or play related stress. If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends and can’t seem to stop then wend your way to the Brecon and Monmouth canal for some guaranteed down-time. Abergavenny, United Kingdom lucysoff Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:21:36 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff/experience/953 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/953 Chilling out by the riverside was one of my favourite ‘activities’ during my six week stay in Phnom Penh. Young and old alike would spend their early evenings here- talking, sharing food and mucking about in the river. Phnom Penh, Cambodia lucysoff Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:10:38 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff/experience/851 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/851 I contemplated writing this straight after I got back from the beer festival last night, but after my fourth attempt at spelling CAMRA (The Campaign for Real Ale), decided it was probably a task best left 'til the morning. The festival is held yearly at the impressively large Earls Court Exhibition Centre, literally one minute's walk from the tube station. London, United Kingdom lucysoff Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:16:53 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff/experience/687 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/687 Khao San Road is, in all honesty, an overpriced, overcrowded and downright dangerous pit of smelly backpackers, but I’ve been through Bangkok several times now and something always pulls me back here. Bangkok, Thailand lucysoff Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:57:14 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff/experience/565 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/565 Three hours in with the growling of our stomachs now accompanying the fourth rendition of the Beatles and Spandau Ballet compilation tape, I think the three of us were starting to wonder which country this jungle lodge was actually in. I still wonder if I should list Myanmar in my repertoire of places visited. Pai, Thailand lucysoff Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:43:18 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff/experience/492 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/492 If you had to pass a test to enter the City of Bath, there would only be one question: What would you rather….? 1) curl up in front of the telly with a cup of tea 2) brave the freezing fog and horizontal rain to watch the rugby If your answer is the latter (or you wish to learn the errors of your ways), read on…. Bath, United Kingdom lucysoff Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:59:26 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff/experience/479 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/479 Milan is a wonderful blend of old and new. You can turn the corner off a street of super stylish designer shops and suddenly find yourself faced with some ancient Roman pillars. Milan, Italy lucysoff Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:19:50 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff/experience/478 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/478 Milan is a wonderful place to visit…but there’s an awful lot of old stuff (see my other experience here). If, like me and my boyfriend, you get a little tired of oohing and aahing over the ancient wonders, why not take a little stroll to the Science Museum where you can marvel over some more recent wonders. Milan, Italy lucysoff Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:37:20 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff/experience/470 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/470 Sunday morn dawned bright and cheery, Not like me, my eyes were bleary. What could clear this head of mine? A walk in the park! I’m not too weary... Off to High Street Ken by train, Hunger strikes and I search in vain, But then I spot a handy place, “Soup and stick”- a bizarre name! I enter Hyde Park and pick a spot, (It’s getting really rather hot). Noodles follow then a snooze, I read a little, but not a lot. I begin my venture ‘cross the park, The swans are worthy of remark, The path wends it way from west to east, Monuments loom round every arc. The Tour de France is also on, For the lycra-clad cyclists, fashion’s forgone, They zoom past me at 50 k- I take a pic and wander along. Flora and fauna now take over, A cheeky squirrel sits by a clover, Tall grass tickles at my ankles, The air is filled with nature’s odor (!) I’m now approaching Speaker’s Corner, I get a ‘free hug’ from a man with a banner. Angry voices raised in tough debate- Mostly taking th... London, United Kingdom lucysoff Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:12:06 +0100 http://www.hereorthere.com/members/lucysoff/experience/446 http://www.hereorthere.com/experiences/446