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[derrick241]

Well, may as well start with the same lines as everyone else in here

I'm new to the website, never been on anything like a trek, I just got dropped off by heli or plane and got on with a 'job' never really had much time for sightseeing

I have now retired and finished working and thought it was time to see the world and actually meet people in different countries without killing them

My first trip I have signed up to is UKtoOz, a 28 week trip

I'd like to get something else under my belt before I set out on this one (kinda fancy a couple of weeks, maybe a month doing Africa, safari parks, stuff like that) any recommendations ?

I'll be doing it on me own the missus has a few years to go, before she is slung out and I cant be bothered to wait for her to retire, she would do these trips anyway, she likes comfy beds and toilets that work

Well, if anyone wants to reply, I'm here

I hope this website is going to be a lot friendlier than other websites I am on and get a few replies

I'm doing a trip next year, trying to get some information about it, who has been on it, who have used the people who are doing it (http://uktooz.com/index.asp)
I have asked on lots of other websites, never got a reply from anyone there

I maybe wrong but it seems that posters on ANY of these trekking forums are VERY reluctant to communicate with othersd, is this website the same ?

Post what you like

[greekcypriot]

Hi you guys ...I am out on a short trip and this morning when I switched on my mobile there were more than 10 bibs coming from TravelPod. At first I thought it would be some spam coming in as usual which I delete when they talk about asian sport shoes and bags, but I was glad to see that it is you too chatting..
I am writing through my laptop and I am at the optician right now trying to get rid of that alergy I have on my eyes lately before we move on to the next destination which is Athens.

So, it will be nice that you two are going to meet. This is what TravelPod members can enjoy. As for the new members Lukeandloumann I wish to welcome them here, and I believe Luke you start blogging so that other members can read and find out about you and your interesting trip you are soon going to be enjoying.
You see, it is no need to wait until you have the big trip but start writing about the round area, your short trips and post beautiful photos.
This is how everyone starts, and have in mind the more details you give the more interesting will be. Your contribution on the forums will also make you known to other members.
I am sorry I cannot follow more ....I am getting ready for my turn to see the doctor now.
There are lots of tears coming from my eyes...a kind of alergy and I am trying to fight against it, taking all sorts of medication given to me. I am fed up with this and I believe this visit is my very last chance.