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skylab	Jan 16 2009, 09:38 AM Post #1
World Traveler Group: Members Posts: 1042 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Buenos Aires Member No.: 228012 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Leaving May 12th to Beijing, China. Let the journey begin! Rough plan is China > Nepal > India > Thailand > Laos > Cambodia > Indonesia > Australia > New Zealand > Argentina > Peru > Back in the states but traveling within the states > Europe (list goes on)... i plan to travel for awhile lol. I will be in each country for as long as they let me stay there. My first TP post looking back at it now was pretty negative, desperate for help, and unhappy. Now I can't even tell to you how differently I see things and it's really only been 6 months or so since that post. It took a heck of a lot of guts at first to decide if I wanted this but everything started falling into place so easily. Someone is defiantly helping me out up there because it all came together so perfectly. I've had to sell nearly everything to make this happen because nothing was going to stop me from making this possible. It was way too easy to sell and I was happier with item I've sold. I really owe a lot to everyone here. Gathered so much information and best of all made some friends. I can't thank you all enough. -------------------- DJSkylab.com: My blog :) ArtOfBackpacking.com: Backpacking Independent International Traveler Facebook "They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." -Andy Warhol "My body has certainly wandered a good deal, but I have an uneasy suspicion that my mind has not wandered enough." -Noel Coward

rbisset	Jan 16 2009, 10:16 AM Post #2
Planet Pioneer Group: Local Expert Posts: 2215 Joined: 3-May 06 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 692	Well done Beijing is a great place to start. I spent 6 days there but barely scratched the surface. Loads to see there! -------------------- My Travelogue Rich

starlagurl	Jan 16 2009, 11:03 AM Post #3
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Cooooooool, I'm subscribed to your notification list, you better send them out! -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

wakingdream	Jan 16 2009, 03:53 PM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 5853 Joined: 18-August 06 From: Guelph, Ontario Member No.: 13336	QUOTE I've had to sell nearly everything to make this happen because nothing was going to stop me from making this possible. It was way too easy to sell and I was happier with item I've sold. That must feel so gooood! Not only because you get to travel but because it's nice to not have stuff. -------------------- ~Susie 'Yesterday's the past and tomorrow's the future. Today is a gift - which is why they call it the present.'

skylab	Jan 16 2009, 04:08 PM Post #5
World Traveler Group: Members Posts: 1042 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Buenos Aires Member No.: 228012 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Yeap! It felt like I was losing weight. Less things pulling me down. I just have whats really importaint to me (pictures and memories). It was certainly a rush buying that first ticket. Pressing the BUY button made me sweat. -------------------- DJSkylab.com: My blog :) ArtOfBackpacking.com: Backpacking Independent International Traveler Facebook "They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." -Andy Warhol "My body has certainly wandered a good deal, but I have an uneasy suspicion that my mind has not wandered enough." -Noel Coward

darrenstravels	Jan 16 2009, 04:19 PM Post #6
Tourist Group: Members Posts: 572 Joined: 12-April 08 From: County of Kent, UK Member No.: 167016 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Nice work! applauds Such a huge thing to do, and you've done it. That's just so cool. You should be really proud. I look forward to the travel entries! -------------------- Thailand, Laos and Cambodia 2010

sianeth	Jan 16 2009, 05:13 PM Post #7
Jet Setter Group: Local Expert Posts: 2643 Joined: 9-June 07 From: Edinburgh, Scotland Member No.: 60100	Dude, this is awesome, it will be an absolute blast. I'm so glad you're feeling really positive about it all. Let me know if you happen to swing by England at any point... and whatever you do, take millions of photos!

rauri	Jan 16 2009, 05:41 PM Post #8
Expeditionist Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 19-December 08 From: Australia Member No.: 264986 Nominate me as a Local Expert	WOW! You lucky man. I hope you have a great trip, that sure is going to be a great experience. I envy you I really want to go to Beijing -------------------- Traveling to China at the end of 2009. Any recommendations or tips would be well appreciated :)

cheli	Jan 17 2009, 03:40 AM Post #9
Pathfinder Group: Members Posts: 383 Joined: 16-April 07 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 48561 Nominate me as a Local Expert	That's awesome news! Perhaps cos I haven't been paying enough attention, but I hadn't realised until now the huge scope of your trip - I hope it's everything you're looking for and more Look me up in Oz when you hit Down Under shores - if you're planning on heading to Melbourne, that is -------------------- Happiness isn't a destination; it's a means of travelling

travelmonster	Jan 17 2009, 06:54 AM Post #10
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	Have an amazing time! 'The greatest achievements were at first and for a time dreams. The oak sleeps in the acorn. ' James Allen Go live your dreams!!! -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

wickyjennings	Jan 17 2009, 07:36 AM Post #11
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 17-January 09 Member No.: 266825 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Well done mate. I recentely booked my flights and you are right, the lack of belongings and sense of adventure is amazing. Also the sense of comminuty and helpfulness of other memebers on here is overwhelming. As a first time solo traveller, knowing that I can get excellent up todate help and advice is equally reasuring and grin inducing. Thank you peeps. I can't wait to get involved Its just starting to dawn on me what a blast I'm going to have. I've spent years thinking about it and now its going to happen. If you're like me, you are counting down the days and will have the time of your life. I'm off to Nepal in April first. Rafting, camping and trekking the Annapurna trail. Looking forward to the change in pace

sianeth	Jan 17 2009, 08:14 AM Post #12
Jet Setter Group: Local Expert Posts: 2643 Joined: 9-June 07 From: Edinburgh, Scotland Member No.: 60100	QUOTE(travelmonster @ Jan 17 2009, 11:54 AM) 'The greatest achievements were at first and for a time dreams. The oak sleeps in the acorn. ' James Allen Ooh, thats my brothers name... very wise

luke_1989	Jan 17 2009, 08:40 AM Post #13
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 394 Joined: 9-January 09 Member No.: 266185	Wow bet your very excited.. Hope you have a great time and will look foward to read your travel blogs!! Luke x

skylab	Jan 19 2009, 11:12 AM Post #14
World Traveler Group: Members Posts: 1042 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Buenos Aires Member No.: 228012 Nominate me as a Local Expert	QUOTE(cheli @ Jan 17 2009, 03:40 AM) That's awesome news! Perhaps cos I haven't been paying enough attention, but I hadn't realised until now the huge scope of your trip - I hope it's everything you're looking for and more Look me up in Oz when you hit Down Under shores - if you're planning on heading to Melbourne, that is Most likely will be going to Melbourne. I'll let you know in a few months QUOTE(wickyjennings @ Jan 17 2009, 07:36 AM) If you're like me, you are counting down the days and will have the time of your life. Yeap! Got a calendar marking down the days. 3 months, 24 days, 12 hours, 51 minutes heh Thank you so much everyone. Certainly TravelPod has made "planning" this trip a lot better. I don't know what I would have done without you guys -------------------- DJSkylab.com: My blog :) ArtOfBackpacking.com: Backpacking Independent International Traveler Facebook "They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." -Andy Warhol "My body has certainly wandered a good deal, but I have an uneasy suspicion that my mind has not wandered enough." -Noel Coward

ScottWoz	Jan 19 2009, 11:45 AM Post #15
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 6745 Joined: 24-December 04 From: Burma to Cambodia Member No.: 124	Skylab, I salute you Sir. You are doing what so many don't. You are taking the gigantic step from theory into practice. Prepare to be a changed man my friend. Give and take in every single waking moment and revel in the nectar of life. When you reach my playground give me a shout - the first one's on me.. -------------------- Woz.. Living on a string of one-way tickets - currently kicking about in: southern Cambodia

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