Trip: On the road
There are [13] stories from my trip: On the road
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 14 Aug 2008 | Views [621]
Here we are in NZ, and all is well. Sort of. We've collected our trusty steed, an
old Nissan Vanette with some foam in the back that they call a mattress
and some curtains that almost cover the windows. At night when we're
wrapped up in the two duvets ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 9 Jul 2008 | Views [370]
Well, we’re three weeks into our four week stint here in Kowanyama, and I’m still sane (yes, I know that’s relative...). It’s been an interesting time for both of us and we’ve both seen some very interesting things. Lydia’s work has been extremely ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 20 Jun 2008 | Views [497] | Comments [2]
I've been to some remote places in my time. The Mongolian plains, the Russian steppe, even the top of Cradle Mountain (although it was rather busy there...). But never before have I been to a place that is only accessible by air for 4 months of the year.... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 15 May 2008 | Views [561]
Today I find myself in the kind of sleepy little town you only see in Hollywood films, either about incompetent comedic characters or bloodthirsty xenophobes. The difference is everyone is genuinely friendly and there is no slapstick cow or primed ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 24 Dec 2007 | Views [407] | Comments [1]
My first taste of Australia was unfortunately tainted by an awful
flight from Singapore.
Sitting behind Lydia
and I were two children who obviously didn’t get enough exercise and saw our
seat-backs as their personal gym. So between scowling at ... Read more >
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SINGAPORE | Monday, 24 Dec 2007 | Views [324]
Our driver for the bus trip from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
spoke very little English, so we were a bit uncertain of where exactly we were
going to be dropped off or where to meet the bus once finished with customs,
but we had decided that even ... Read more >
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MALAYSIA | Monday, 17 Dec 2007 | Views [1969]
The coach we took from Pak Bara to Kuala Lumpur, that was supposed to get in at 0730, actually disgorged us at 5am. As you would expect, this came as a bit of a shock to the system. After a few minutes of frantic gesticulation with the driver we decided ... Read more >
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THAILAND | Monday, 10 Dec 2007 | Views [411] | Comments [1]
We have just left a tropical paradise where we have been the most active since starting this trip. We caught the train from BKK, and will never again ride the rails in Thailand. Miserable, noisy, and I possibly got my dose of dysentry from it too...... Read more >
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THAILAND | Monday, 10 Dec 2007 | Views [461] | Comments [1]
Oh my god. I never expected this. We arrived in BKK airport to be met by all the local taxi drivers wanting our business. Lydia was a star and negotiated us a good deal with one, and off we went. It seems all of Asia went to the same driving school.... Read more >
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HONG KONG | Monday, 10 Dec 2007 | Views [392] | Comments [1]
Our arrival in Hong Kong was nothing spectacular, but the train ride was, being the most comfortable so far this trip. After a frantic phone call to the hostel we were staying at we made our way to the bus stop for the free shuttle bus up the mountain, ... Read more >
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CHINA | Monday, 19 Nov 2007 | Views [505] | Comments [4]
Three days in China is NOT enough. That is what we are taking away from here, along with some spectacular memories and stunning pictures. The hostel we stayed in was far and away the best I have seen, including some hotels I've stayed in around the ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
MONGOLIA | Wednesday, 14 Nov 2007 | Views [394] | Comments [2]
The Trans-Siberian train journey was all we were expecting and more. The weather was bitterly cold outside but we were snug in our cabin, surrounded on either side by Mongolian traders with the dubious sound of sellotape reverberating through the carriage ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
RUSSIAN FEDERATION | Sunday, 4 Nov 2007 | Views [360]
Well we seem to have survived St Petersburg relatively unscathed. There was a moment at the metro station when we first arrived, but with Lydia's typical Aussie tact and subtlety I got through with only a bruised pride to nurse. Weather is cold but ... Read more >
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