Nathan's Insights

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

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  • Destination: Germany

    Official Name: The Federal Republic of GermanyEstablished: 1871 (German Empire), West Germany and East Germany 1949, Reunification 1990Population: 83,166,711 (2019 estimate)Religion: 31.7% Protestants, 31.2% Roman CatholicsLanguage: GermanCapital: BerlinOrder of Visit: Thirteenth First Visit: 11 May 2006Last Visit: 09 April 2024Next Planned Visit: 01 December 2026 to 06 December 2026Duration: 23 Days (includes next planned visit)Visit Highlights: Heidelberg Castle, Attending a World Cup Football Match (Munich), Fruenkirche…

  • 2026 World Trip Updated

    I unexpectedly had to make new plans for my upcoming world trip commencing in November 2026 (see Trip Plans). Trafalgar contacted my last month and advised that thir Best of Greece tour in December wasn’t going ahead. I was very dissappointed to say the least.

  • 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.

  • Destination – Jordan

    Official Name: Hashemite Kingdom of JordanEstablished: 11 April 1921 (Emirate) / 25 May 1946 (Independence from United Kingdom)Population: 11,484,805 (2035 estimate)Country Size: 89,342 square kmsReligion: 95% Islam (official religion), 3% Christian   Language: ArabicCurrency: Jordanian dinarCapital: AmmanOrder of Visit: Ninety SecondFirst Visit: 24 November 2024 (planned)Last Visit: 04 December 2024 (planned)Duration: 11 DaysExpected Highlights: Exploring historical…

  • Destination: Qatar

    Official Name: QatarEstablished: 18 December 1878 (Qatar National Day) / 3 September 1971 (Independence from United Kingdom)Population: 3,214,609 (2025 estimate)Country Size: 11,581 square kmsReligion: 65.5% Islam (official religion), 15.1% Hinduism, 14.2% Christian  Language: ArabicCurrency: Qatari riyalCapital: DohaOrder of Visit: Ninety FirstFirst Visit: 21 November 2024 (planned)Last Visit: 24 November 2024 (planned)Duration: 4 DaysExpected Highlights: Exploring…