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Category: World Trip 2024-25

A 42-day adventure visiting eight countries; USA, Ecuador, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten, Antigua, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, from 29 November 2024 to 9 January 2025.

  • Destination: Antigua and Barbuda

    Official Name: Antigua and BarbudaEstablished: 23 September 1859 (Antigua and Barbuda), 1 November 1981 (Independence from the United Kingdom)Population: 100,772 (2022 estimate)Country Size: 440 square kmsReligion: 92.7% Christian, 3.6% Rastafari Language: English, Antiguan and Barbudan CreoleCurrency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)Capital: St. John’sOrder of Visit: Eighty NinthFirst Visit: 01 January 2025 Last Visit: 01 January 2025 Duration: 1 DayHighlights: Exploring the…

  • Destination: Puerto Rico

    Official Name: Commonwealth of Puerto RicoEstablished: 1898 (Cession from Spain), 1952 (Current constitution)Population: 3,205,691 (2023 estimate)Country Size: 8,868 square kmsReligion: 69.7% Catholic, 25.1% ProtestantLanguage: Spanish, EnglishCurrency: USA Dollar (USD)Capital: San JuanOrder of Visit: Eighty SixthFirst Visit: 29 December 2024 Last Visit: 29 December 2024 Duration: 1 DayHighlights: Exploring Castillo San Cristobal, Governor’s Mansion, the amazing…

  • Destination: Ecuador

    Official Name: Republic of EcuadorEstablished: 1822 (Gran Colombia), 1830 (separate country)Population: 17,483,326 (2023 estimate)Country Size: 283,561 square kmsReligion: 86.7% Christina (69% Catholic), 12.9% No religionLanguage: SpanishCurrency: United States Dollar (USD)Capital: QuitoOrder of Visit: Eighty FourthFirst Visit: 05 December 2024 Last Visit: 22 December 2024 Duration: 18 DaysHighlights:Ecuador mainland – El San Francisco, Chocolate tasting, Church of the Society of…

  • World Trip 2024-25: Day 40-41 Dallas to Melbourne, Australia

    Tuesday 07 January to Thursday 09 January 2024Highlights: Excellent flight home Today was the start of the long journey home. I started with a basic included breakfast at the hotel (La Quinta Motor Inn) and then checked out. I was hoping to leave my bag at reception and explore the local area before going to…

  • Flight Review – QF22 Dallas to Melbourne

    QANTASDate: 07-09 January 2025Flight Number: QF22Gate: 28 (Terminal D)Seat: 51D (Economy)Plane: Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerBoarded: 18:27 Pushback: 19:24 (Scheduled 18:55)Take off: 19:38Arrived: 05:20 (Scheduled 05:40)Schedule Duration: 17 hours 45 minutesActual Duration: 16 hours 56 minutesDistance: 14,479 km This flight was from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW – Dallas, USA) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL – Melbourne,…