Tag: Round the World

The Money Worry

September 27, 2011

So the big trip is approaching…it’s only 5 weeks and 4 days until I fly away to the wonderful world of hostels, beaches, temples and, of course, other travellers. Everything is booked (minus my travel insurance), many things are planned (but not all…there’s got to be some spontaneity!), I’ve been injected in the arm with … More The Money Worry

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SE Asia Itinerary

September 19, 2011

I’ve just spent all day combing through guide books and planned tour itineraries to come up with my own special plan for the 6-week jaunt around South East Asia I’m going on with my two friends Maritza and Rosa (yes, I recruited them from camp) come November, meaning I am no longer going on the … More SE Asia Itinerary

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All Booked!

April 20, 2011

Eeeeeeek! I’ve just got off the phone with Chris at STA, and I am so excited to announce that my RTW trip is all booked! Well, my flights are booked at least. I’m still a bit undecided about what I’m doing once I get to SE Asia, but I’m got a bit of time to … More All Booked!

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I Really Want To Do This

February 27, 2011

I’ve been doing a bit more research for my round the world trip next year, and as I’m unsure of my friends’ exact plans, I’ve been looking at perhaps doing a group tour in South East Asia with Gap Adventures, just so I have something planned for definite, and won’t arrive completely alone.

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How Many?

January 21, 2011

Upon reading about Jayne’s quest to visit 40 countries before she hits the age of 30, I was compelled to count up how many countries I have actually visited. And to be honest I was pretty disappointed. I’ve always considered myself to be well travelled, but apparently I’ve only been to 13 different countries (and … More How Many?

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Planning + Costing

January 14, 2011

So in preparation for my upcoming RTW trip I’ve been going through all the brochures I got from STA (we went and had a chat with them last week about our plans), and even though I’m not going be leaving for another 10 months and nothing’s even booked yet, I’m so excited. I’m like a … More Planning + Costing

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