In 4 days I commence extended leave and travel round the world. Over 139 days I’ll be visiting 18 countries and Antarctica. A few days ago I updated my Frankfurt to London and London to Frankfurt flights to business for approximately $90 each, seemed like a good deal. This is especially for 14-15 October travelling…

Well I’ve basically completed my clothing checklist for the cold environment in Antarctica and Iceland. Let’s see; – expensive wet weather jacket – thermal underwear – water proof pants Plus I purchased ear plugs, hiking pants and a travel wallet. Almost done now. Just need to work out if I need a new digital camera.…

With only two weeks remaining until my trip commences I’m now focusing on what activities I’ll be doing during the free times between my organised tours. Today I booked seven interesting activities; Sentosa Island Images of Singapore Morning Trip with optional Underwater World Singapore Zoo Night Safari Tour with optional Buffet Dinner Singapore Jurong Bird Park Tour…

I’m now less than 26 days until I’m off on the road for my 139 day adventure.  Hiking boots have now been broken in.  Most hotels have been booked and paid.  I still need to purchase some cold weather gear and binoculars and there are a lot of activities I haven’t purchased just yet. I’ve…

Well the last flight has been booked and I’m a little over 2 months to go for the start of a 139 days 18 country (plus Antarctica) adventure.  I extended the trip by 9 days to guarantee the Central America trip and added a 7 day trip to Cuba. I’ll be taking 24 Flights in all…

My trip is now booked, 17 countries over 130 days with 3 tours; Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Iceland, England, Germany, Spain, Argentina, Antarctica, USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama. Watching and dealing with a colleague with a terminal illness who is about my age as made me even more determine to get out…

Duration: 129 days (28/9/12 to 4/2/13)  Confirmed Countries:  Malaysia,Singapore,Thailand,England,Argentina,Chile, Antarctica,Belize,Costa Rica,Guatemala,Honduras,Mexico,Nicaragua,Panama,USA  Possible Countries:Kenya,Tanzania,Greece,Iceland,Norway,Croatia,Denmark,Hungary (probably 2 maximum from this list)  All details will be confirmed February 2012 but leave is approved and flights so far look good.  There will be at least five major stages to this trip; Asia (Malaysia,Singapore,Thailand) Europe (1 or 2 of Greece,…

My work has approved leave for my 2012-2013 world holiday adventure so it’s time to get down to the fun planning stage. The central theme of this trip will be a visit to Antarctica, a place I seriously considered visiting with Andrew during our 2009-2010 world trip but costs ruled it out.  The reason for…