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The one bag kitlist
Oct 11, 2006 (9 photos)

I will be traveling with one 35ltr backpack, I'm happy with the size for now.. it's small enough to keep from separation and more secure during transits where it should hopefully be on my lap, take to the loos still on my back and to look smug infront of ...

To Travel or not to travel, that is the question
May 18, 2003

... , better beaches and for the females, unending perving on surfing bodies. After a year of this hardship they will probably come home and melt anonymously straight back into their old way of life. For a few of us (weird/mad?) people, travel actually ...

Leaving party
Oct 25, 2006 (15 photos)

This post is just a quicky to go through the things that i've down recently.. First what came along was the drugs, not the recreational ones.. i just say no! but the dosages that are needed to help keep back all the dangerous diceases that are out there.. ...

The ticket is booked!
Oct 5, 2006 (3 photos)

... i'm ready to pick up my backpack and head off. Whilst still in London I've got to sort out and tie up a few loose ends at home, i'm hoping i can do these all within the next week or so, once that's done I'll need to sort out some leaving do and then the ...

Well its just 2 weeks til we set off and ...
Sep 6, 2002

... thing for sure is that our next flight is from Bangkok to Hong Kong then overland thru China to Beijing before flying home. In between Bali and Bangkok we hope to visit Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos but not necessarily in ...

Preparation Preparation Preparation
Feb 7, 2006

6 days before I go and its panic time, Have I got everything? Whats it gonna be like living out of a bag for 6 and a half months? Whats the culture shock gonna be like? One kind of major thing is that I don't yet have are my visas and also my passport as ...

From Mia
Apr 10, 2004 (3 photos)

... off. When i got back on i had one more canter and then trott and got off,when i got off i untacked him and went home.When i got home i told mum i fell off and then after an hour we went to nans and told nan and brian and aditer about it and then brian ...

Celebrations n comiserations.. leaving party
Dec 2, 2006 (3 photos)

My Leaving party at Ronnies in Sīport... a drunken occasion with all those i miss! (well some of them anyway!)

Poem: When you're happy and you know it
Dec 20, 2005 (1 photos)

When you're happy and you know it When there is nowhere in the world you'd rather be. When you realize the true value of a smile. When you see yourself reflected in the eyes of a child. When you turn away from tradition towards individuality. When ...

Testing the system!!
Oct 2, 2008

This is just us trying out the system before we go as we're not too sure on all this blogging stuff - being 20th century people as our grandchildren informed us yesterday. John and Jeannie are the only ones in a position to look into this so far so if ...

visa relief
Sep 11, 2007

We are celebrating the arrival of our 3 class 676 visas this week - quite an ordeal just waiting and wondering if our trip will be over before its even begun- yes whoever  you speak to the minute you say "we havn't got our visas yet " there is ...

Not long to go now...
Aug 6, 2006

Ok, this is my first entry so I apologise if it is a bit rubbish. I'm just trying to get my head round this sort of thing before I go. Speaking of which, we leave in 8 weeks which is a bit scary as I've still got loads to sort out! Anyways, here is a ...

Countdown!
May 24, 2006 (1 photos)

Only 6 days till the big day.. confusion and excitment going through my mind.. I have so much to do with so little time, tryin not to forget anything.. trying to spend as much time with family and friends as possible.. going to miss everyone but eager for ...

Setting up for a busy year
Apr 2, 2006 (1 photos)

... in Derbyshire - a beautiful area of middle England with lots of old mills and pretty villages to paint - actually the home of FlorenceNightingale, I discovered. I will be returning there next year in July for another 3 day workshop when we can get ...

Trip Advisor Day
Jun 4, 2007

Just been checking on Trip Advisor where the best web site might be to get attraction tickets online. Always seems to be a bit of a lottery but may end up using themeparkticketsdirect.com as many people seem to have used them in the past and recommend ...

Home again!
Aug 17, 2006

... friend and Nan were also there as a surprise, holding balloons!! Mum and Dad had also put balloons and welcome home banners outside the house!! Mixed feelings about being back, the experience in South America was such an overwhelmingly positive one, ...

3 days to go...
Aug 12, 2006

Well today I have the dull task of finally putting all my kit together and packing it in my rucksack without the usual get-out-clause of shoving everything that's too big or heavy for the hold into the hand luggage! I'm off to London early tomorrow ...

Not ready for the big off
Dec 22, 2006

Having done a bit of research I've found this travel blog and because of its interactive features, maps, email notifications etc. I decided to switch to it from spaces.live! Sorry if this throws you! I've also had to cheat about the departure date so ...

Skara Brae, A Neolithing Play Ground
Jul 18, 2009 (3 photos)

We didn't travel to the Orkney Islands to see a farm, but to see the prehistoric ruins near the Skail Home Farm—Skara Brae. The Orkney Islands are like an amusement park of Neolithic sites and this is just one of hundreds found across the islands. ...

1st Entry
Sep 8, 2008

Hello! Hail my first entry! I thought I'd join in on the ol' Blog hoohar and get on the Travelpod bandwagon (lol). I thought it would be an easy way to keep in touch with everyone and let everyone know what I'm up to as I wont be able to keep in touch ...

Trial Run
Jul 27, 2006 (1 photos)

Trial Run to see if this setup works

Leaving Parties
Apr 17, 2006 (7 photos)

Well, the time has come. I really feel I am going to need this break more than ever just to rest my liver. It has been an emotion gradual process of good-byes. Looking back now I think the first one was back in January. In my calculations that's 3 months ...

41 days to go
Apr 16, 2007 (3 photos)

Did I say this was going to be fun? Well, we're getting closer to departure-day but unfortunately it feels like the van isn't. I mentioned last time we were going to completely redo the insides and convert our bed to a 'rock & roll' type. Well, here's ...

The Night Before!
Nov 30, 2006

Hi Guys!! It is the night before and I have almost finished packing!! Just wanted to see if this travelpod thing works! I will put another entry on here as soon as I can, when I arrive in Tokyo!! Cheers Nick

58 days to go
Mar 30, 2007

"Deed done!" said the text. The countdown to our journey has begun....   My wife Claire has just resigned. We've decided that it's time for a change from working life and that we should leave our jobs and hit the road - in our slightly past its ...

Prep Work!
May 12, 2008 (2 photos)

Getting ready! Thought I should start blogging my holidays n adventures this trip as we will have a laptop along. We have spent the last few months planning this trip. I can HIGHLY recommend anyone going on holiday to visit www.tripadvisor.com for ...

BACK TO THE FUTURE!
Apr 28, 2006

... so very very cold... I can't walk... I can barely talk... I'm SO... VERY... COLD... Which can mean only one thing: I'M HOME -- WAHEY! Yep it's true, I flew back Tuesday under the cover of darkness in a covert operation to scare the shit out my parents, who ...

The planning
Feb 7, 2004

Welcome to anyone who has found our travelogue we leave the UK tomorrow. A final evening of checking things and we are ready for the off. We have done loads of web surfing, reading of guides and sorting out of kit. As always in my Scouting tradition "Be ...

The Prodigal Son Returns...
Jun 12, 2007

Well I'm back - Only 268 days after I left Heathrow, I was back on English soil. I can say without doubt, that was the best 9 months ever!! I've had a complete blast; I've laughed all the way, made some fabulous friends who I hope to keep in contact with, ...

Just before i go...
Apr 24, 2006

Hello everyone! This is my first blog entry, so i thought i should do it from the comfort of my own home! It's a normal Sunday night, as i'm on the computer and have match of the day 2 on the t.v, (Martin Jol is a ******) but instead of going into work ...