Category: World Trip 2012-2013
A massive 139-day trip covering fifteen countries; Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Iceland, Chile, Antartica, Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, Belize, Gauteemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, between 27 September 2012 and 13 February 2013.
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Thursday 4 October 2012 Highlights: Tea Plantation, Hiking in the forest, Relaxing at the waterfall. Today turned out to be a massive day. The group split into different activities, I went on the forest hiking tour. Kirsty, Yasmin, Lydia, Laurence, Sophie and myself left in our van at 8.45 am. The company picked up 2…
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Wednesday 3 October 2012. Highlights: Petronas Twin Towers, the drive to Cameron Highlands. Four adventurous souls, Kirsty, Laurence, Yasmin and myself left the hotel at 6 am to return to the Twin Towers but this time to climb them (via lifts!) and view the tiny people below.
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Tuesday 2 October 2012. Highlights: National Palace, National Monument, National Mosque, Freedom Square, Batu Caves, Pewter Factory, Silver leafed monkeys and Fireflies Following yesterday’s late night I struggled to get up for what turned out to be a very big day. Most of my companions from last night appeared in good order although Joanna took…
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Monday 1 October 2012. Highlights: Petronas Towers, Chinese Night market, Reggae Bar Leaving Melaka around 8 am with a quick taxi ride to the bus station we got breakfast at the station and off we went to Kuala Lumpur. I had an enjoyable conversation with Sarah about fantasy movies, books and TV shows, a surprise…
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Sunday 30 September 2012. Highlights: Trishaw ride, Taoism Temple. Leaving the hotel at 7.30 am we commenced our journey out of Singapore and onto Malaysia for the next 6 days in a new country. We caught multiple taxis to the bus station with no one getting lost. The bus was on the luxury side which…
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Saturday 29 September 2012. Highlights: Jurong Bird Park, Listening to AFL Grand Final, Meeting new tour group. Today’s schedule should see at visit to Jurong Bird Park, AFL Grand Final (on Internet radio), checking out the shops, moving hotels and finally meeting my G Adventure tour group.
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Friday 28 September 2012. Highlights: Sentosa Island, Singapore Zoo Night Safari No problems waking up today, must be the favourable 2 hour time zone change. The included breakfast was very fulling and set me up for me first tour exploring a new country.
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Thursday 27 September 2012 Highlights: Business Class lounges, British Airways relaxing business class flight, lightning display on arrival to Singapore. My 139 day world trip adventure finally begins today with a 9.30 am flight to start from Melbourne to Sydney which means an easy morning, no OMG getting up at 4 am or anything crazy…
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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…
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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.…
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