United Kingdom
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Thursday, 25 Oct 2007 | Views [302]
Eveywhere you go in Japan, you are never more than ten minutes from a Pachinko place. I am sure you could find a Pachinko place quicker than a public toilet. While I am on the subject, the best place to go for a public toilet is the subway stations. ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Tuesday, 2 Oct 2007 | Views [207]
Today I am just going to lounge around the hotel, update my blog and take a rest from being hassled by street vendors. If you are looking to buy a loneley planet guidebook, a scooter ride to anywhere you want, or a personal guide, then Hanoi is the place ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Monday, 1 Oct 2007 | Views [253]
Got a taxi into the centre and walked around the old town for a while. I didn't have a clue where I was in the city, but the guys at Hanoi backpackers hostel helped me out and even gave me a map, looks a pretty good place to stay ( http://www.hanoibackpackershostel.... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Friday, 21 Sep 2007 | Views [198]
Well I'm finally off. The week between finishing work and now has been a crazy time of shopping for last minute kit, sorting out my air ticket and Hong Kong hotel and tying up loose ends. I am due over at Gatwick this afternoon for some last minute ... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
Tuesday, 18 Sep 2007 | Views [255]
I have been spending a lot of time deliberating what kit to take with me. I have read some pretty good stuff on the web about the pros and cons of taking sleeping bag, tents, etc. I will need some of these things when I get to New Zealand and South ... Read more >
Tags: Packing & gadgets
Sunday, 16 Sep 2007 | Views [213]
I have finally got my route sorted out for my One World RTW ticket. It is a combination of places I want to go to and places that have come up initially as connections. When using the planning tool, when a connection came up in the results, in some cases, ... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
Sunday, 16 Sep 2007 | Views [276]
Due to my fairly last minute decision to head of traveling, it proved quite difficult to get vaccinations organized. Initially I visited my GP (UK doctor), but GP surgeories do not really seem geared up for vaccination help, particularly at a late stage.... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
Saturday, 15 Sep 2007 | Views [436]
I've been researching into airfares and it seems that the best option for me will be a round the world ticket. I've been looking into two types of ticket, the Star Alliance RTW ticket and the One World RTW ticket. Both alliances have mileage calculators.... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
Friday, 14 Sep 2007 | Views [232]
I found out it is too late to get a 3 week visa for Vietnam, as it involves leaving my passport with them for processing. I have opted for the express two week visa. This means I will have to cut my trip to Vietnam short and spend a little more time ... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
Wednesday, 12 Sep 2007 | Views [199]
I've decided to spend the next three months traveling around the world. With three months, obviously my route will be limited, but I am hoping to see some of the places I have always wanted to go to. Not being the most creative writer, this blog will ... Read more >
Tags: The Planning Phase
