Nathan's Insights

World Traveller: 7 Continents, 90 Countries, 871 Days Overseas

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  • Health and Wellness: Stage 2 Complete

    After 224 days, commencing 1 November 2025, today 13 June 2026, I’ve completed Stage 2 of my Health and Wellness plan having achieved a body mass index reading of 24.9 (considered healthy) so I’m no longer medically consider overweight / fat.

    I’ve made a significant investment in myself during this time starting with a blood pressure (BP) reading of 156 over 102 (stage 2 hypertension) and a weight of 127.1 kgs.

    Today (13 June 2026) however my BP was 115/76 (normal range) and weight is 76.4 kgs (normal for males 175 cms height).

    This investment should hopefully pay off with more enjoyment of my post retirement years (see Transition to Retirement)

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  • Transition to Retirement – Future Travel

    As I get closer to retirement (January 2029) I increasingly start focusing on how to spend the remaining time working and immediate plans post-work to give you the freedom while I have a health to enjoy myself.

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  • Destination – Jordan

    Official Name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
    Established: 11 April 1921 (Emirate) / 25 May 1946 (Independence from United Kingdom)
    Population: 11,484,805 (2035 estimate)
    Country Size: 89,342 square kms
    Religion: 95% Islam (official religion), 3% Christian   
    Language: Arabic
    Currency: Jordanian dinar
    Capital: Amman
    Order of Visit: Ninety Second
    First Visit: 24 November 2024 (planned)
    Last Visit: 04 December 2024 (planned)
    Duration: 11 Days
    Expected Highlights: Exploring historical Petra site, visiting Dead Sea, Sleeping under the stars
    Cities: Amman, Wādī Mūsá, Petra, Wadi Rum
    Jordan Journal Entry
    First Published 01 June 2026 | Updated 

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  • Destination: Qatar

    Official Name: Qatar
    Established: 18 December 1878 (Qatar National Day) / 3 September 1971 (Independence from United Kingdom)
    Population: 3,214,609 (2025 estimate)
    Country Size: 11,581 square kms
    Religion: 65.5% Islam (official religion), 15.1% Hinduism, 14.2% Christian  
    Language: Arabic
    Currency: Qatari riyal
    Capital: Doha
    Order of Visit: Ninety First
    First Visit: 21 November 2024 (planned)
    Last Visit: 24 November 2024 (planned)
    Duration: 4 Days
    Expected Highlights: Exploring Doha, Boat Cruise, Desert Safari, Stargazing
    Cities: Doha
    Qatar Journal Entry
    First Published 18 May 2026 | Updated <Not Yet>

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  • South Pacific Cruise 2027 Booked

    With me recently passing a significant weight goal on my path to greater and sustainable health as I near retirement, I decided it was time to reward myself. I did so by booking a 13-day South Pacific Cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line for November 2027 (a 16-day trip overall to the South Pacific).

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