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.

  • Tour Title: Colours of Asia Tour Company: G Adventures Tour Leader: Cat Thongnigh Countries Visited: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand Dates: 29 September 2012 to 12 October 2012. G Adventure Tours I took this trip as part of my 4.5 month World Trip during 2012-2013. I booked several G Adventure Tours including the Mexico and Central America…

  • Saturday 26 January 2013 Highlights: Lake Arenal crossing, Stunning scenery, Eating like the Locals. We left the mountains around Monteverde via windy and rocky roads. The private van ride provided some stunning scenery along the way. The boat ride on Lake Arenal was very different in that we boarded from the shore not from any…

  • Friday 25 January 2013 Highlights: Zip-Lining, Flying like Superman, Night Forest Walk. An action packed day in Monteverde. The weather here is actually more moderate due to the altitude and the mountains. I’m expecting this to be one of the last places that I can wear something other than shorts.

  • Thursday 24 January 2013 Highlights: Tough border Crossing, Toucan Sighting, Sunset in Monteverde. With a 6 am departure time today we had an early start. Our host family provided a good breakfast to Stephen, Daniel and myself. I shipped todays cold water shower hoping the the thermal springs swim yesterday was enough of a clean…

  • Wednesday 23 January 2013 Highlights: Island Wildlife, religious stone statues, relaxing thermal springs. Today was a chance to explore this unique island while others went bike riding and the more fit and willing climbed Conception Volcano.