Category: World Trip 2006

An epic 153-day world trip visiting twenty-four countries – South Africa; Swaziland; France; England; Belgium; Holland; Germany; Czech Republic; Austria; Switzerland; Italy; Vatican; Monaco; Spain; Finland; Russia; Belarussia; Lithuania; Latvia; Estonia; Canada; USA; Hong Kong; China I traveled between 29 March 2006 and 28 August 2006.

  • Wednesday 26 April 2006 Highlights: Disneyland Paris Realising I had quite a few days in Paris over the next month and I had a valid travel pass that allowed me to travel out of Paris I decided to visit the Magical Kingdom and complete the trilogy of sites (Los Angeles, Florida & Paris). I also…

  • Tuesday 25 April 2006 Highlights: Chateau De Versailles, Climbing the Eiffel Tower Setting off early for my first day in Europe I decided to visit the Chateau De Versailles.   The wealth of the palace is unbelievable, it’s no wonder Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were taken from this palace by the France poor.  The grounds…

  • Monday 24 April 2006 Highlights: British Airways First Class Lounge (Heathrow), arriving in Paris

  • The tour was absolutely great.   The group I had, and our guide Jan, were outstanding and everyone got involved.   I still find it hard to believe I bungy jumped from 216 metres!   The wild life and awesome nature reserves are incredible and I’d highly recommend a visit. Next stop Europe.

  • Sunday 23 April 2006 Highlights: Accommodation upgrade, almost missing my flight out of South Africa The final day in South Africa turned out to be very rainy so a good day to leave.   I stayed in different accommodation last night as Drifters had overbooked and I got a better place.