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.
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Monday 1 May 2006 Highlights: Eurostar Train to Paris Getting up one hour earlier than I needed to (as I hadn’t updated my clock as was still on Paris time) I said my goodbyes to Jon & Jeanne (well Jon anyway, it was early) and made my way to the Eurostar Train. Have to say…
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Sunday 30 April 2006 Highlights: The London Eye A very big day spend going around London. Jeanne had booked a trip on the London Eye which gave us a great view of the city. We also saw Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and numerous other famous buildings. London…
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Saturday 29 April 2006 Highlights: Hampton Court Palace, Riding on a London double decker bus
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Friday 28 April 2006 Highlights: Catching up with my best friend I left Paris today and arrived at Heathrow Airport about midday after a 215 mile flight. Security was much heavier at this airport than at Paris. I meet Jon and his girlfriend Jeanne B. They explained we had a change of plans…
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Thursday 27 April 2006 Highlights: Being robbed 😦 Unfortunately I was robbed on this day. Luckily I’m okay and in the end it is only money but it’s very important to take safety seriously at all times when travelling especially when the country you are visiting primary language isn’t English. After leaving South Africa…
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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…
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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…
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Monday 24 April 2006 Highlights: British Airways First Class Lounge (Heathrow), arriving in Paris
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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.
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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.
Nathan's Insights 