Last updated: February 2025
I have been fortunate enough to visited 90 countries travelling for a total of 871 days outside of Australia (as at Ferbuary 2025) across 16 world trips (plus a short trip to Fiji in 2010) starting as a 12 year old in 1986.
My international aventures really kicked off as 25 year old in November 1999 with a 121 days adventure.
Below are my world and significant Australian trips. Here are the bucket list Completed and To Do lists.
World Trips
World Trip 2024-2025: USA, Ecuador and the Caribbean
Over 41 days from November 2024 to January 2025 I visited 8 countries with 7 being for the first time; USA, Ecuador (new), Haiti (new), Puerto Rico (new), St Maarten (new), St Lucia (new), Antigua and Barbuda (new), St Kitts & Nevis (new).
World Trip 2024: Europe Region
Over 33 days from April and May 2024 I visited 11 countries with 6 being for the first time; Finland, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Poland (new), Hungary (new), Serbia (new), Bosnia and Herzegovina (new), Montenegro (new), Croatia (new), Singapore.
Photos (in Facebook)
World Trip 2023: Central Asia
Over 42 days from April to June 2023 I visited 6 countries all for the first time; Türkiye (new), Kyrgyzstan (new), Kazakhstan (new), Tajikistan (new), Uzbekistan (new), Turkmenistan (new).
Photos (in Facebook): Türkiye (Part 1), Türkiye (Part 2), Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan
World Trip 2019: Americas Region
Over 24 days from August to September 2019 I visited 2 countries with 1 being a first time visit; USA and Colombia (new).
Photos (in Facebook): USA, Colombia
World Trip 2018: Asian Region
Over 19 days during August 2018 I visited 3 areas with 2 being a first time visit; Hong Kong, Nepal (new) and Tibet (new).
Photos (in Facebook): Nepal, Tibet
Note: Two of these countries are autonomous regions under China i.e Hong Kong and Tibet.
World Trip 2017-2018 Eastern and Southern Africa
Over 62 days from November 2017 to January 2018 I visited 12 countries with 11 being first time visits; United Arab Emirates (new), Kenya (new), Uganda (new), Rwanda (new), Tanzania (new), Zanzibar (new), Malawi (new), Zambia (new), Botswana (new), Zimbabwe (new), Namibia (new) and South Africa.
Photos: Kenya (Part 1 & Part 2), Uganda, Rwanda, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zambia, Victoria Falls, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa
World Trip 2016: South East Asia
Over 34 days from July to August 2016 I visited 5 countries with 4 being first time visits: Thailand, Laos (new), Vietnam (new), Cambodia (new) and Sri Lanka (new).
Photos:Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka
Videos: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia
World Trip 2015: India and Japan
Over 30 days from April to May 2015 I visited 2 countries both being first time visits; India (new) and Japan (new).
Photos:India, Japan
World Trip 2012-13: The Massive World Trip
Over 139 days from September 2012 to Feburary 2013 I visited 19 countries with 14 being first time visits: Singapore (new); Malaysia (new); Thailand (new); Germany, England, Iceland (new); Spain, Argentina, Chile (new); Antarctica (new); USA, Mexico (new); Cuba (new); Belize (new); Guatemala (new); Honduras (new); Nicaragua (new); Costa Rica (new); Panama (new)
Photos: Antarctica, Costa Rica,Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico, Cuba, USA, South America, Europe, South East Asia; Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Note: I’m counting Antarctica although it’s not strictly a country it does have international treaties
World Trip 2011: USA Alaska
Over 13 day from May to June 2011 I returned to visit United States of America and three states; Alaska, California, Nevada. Exploring Alaska was the focus of this trip.
Photos:Part 1, Part 2
World Trip 2009-2010: South America and New Zealand
Over 66 days from November 2009 to January 2010 I visited 5 countries with 3 being for the first time; New Zealand; USA; Peru (new); Bolivia (new); Brazil (new)
Photos:New Zealand; USA Los Angeles; Peru Part 3; Peru Part 2; Peru Part 1; Bolivia Part 2; Bolivia Part 1; Brazil Part 2; Brazil Part 1; USA New York
World Trip 2009: USA, Europe and Egypt
Over 52 days from May 2009 to July 2009 I visited 4 countries with 1 being for the first time; USA; Belgium, England, and Egypt (new) plus an Australian leg in Western Australia.
Photos:Australia, Europe 1, Europe 2, Egypt 1, Egypt 2, USA
World Trip 2006: A Massive World Trip
Over 153 days from March 2006 to August 2006 I visited 24 countries with 20 being first time visits; South Africa (new); Swaziland (new); France (new); England; Belgium (new); Holland (new); Germany (new); Czech Republic (new); Austria (new); Switzerland (new); Italy (new); Vatican (new); Monaco (new); Spain (new); Finland (new); Russia (new); Belarussia (new); Lithuania (new); Latvia (new); Estonia (new); Canada; USA; Hong Kong; China (new).
Photos:China, Canada & USA, Eastern Europe Part 2, Eastern Europe Part 1, Western Europe Part 4, Western Europe Part 3, Western Europe Part 2, Western Europe Part 1, South Africa Part 2, South Africa Part 1
World Trip 1999-2000: New Zealand, USA and Europe
Over 121 days from November 1999 to March 2000 I visited 7 countries with 6 being first time visits; New Zealand (new), United States of America, England (new); Northern Ireland (new), Scotland (new), Wales, Republic of Ireland (new).
Photos
World Trip 1998: USA
Over 20 days from October to November 1998 I again visited USA (California, Nevada) this time with my mother (Helen), sister (Kara) and nephew (Andrew).
World Trip 1986: USA
Over 13 days from November 1986 to December 1986 (as a 12 year old) I went on my first overseas trip visiting USA (California, Nevada) with a day trip to Mexico with my parents (Helen and Barry), sisters (Kara and Lana) and brother (Reagan).
Short Breaks
- Short Break 2003: Darwin7 day work/holiday trip – Photos
- Short Break 2007: New Zealand2 day trip – Photos
- Short Break 2008: Brisbane
- Short Break: Brisbane & Fiji Trip 2010: 7 day trip Brisbane & Fiji – Photos
- Short Break: Bali 7 day trip – Photos
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