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Trip: UK

There are [7] stories from my trip: UK


Departure

UNITED KINGDOM | 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


Kit

UNITED KINGDOM | 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


My Route

UNITED KINGDOM | 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


Vaccinations

UNITED KINGDOM | 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


Round the World Ticket

UNITED KINGDOM | 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


Vietnam Visa

UNITED KINGDOM | 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


Round the World

UNITED KINGDOM | 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