We return to England, six months on from when it all began. It's been a whirlwind adventure with highs and lows, but from it all we've both learnt more about the world and ourselves than many will ever get the chance to learn. We have shared a truly amazing experience; every day encountering new people, new places and new culture. We have learnt to value life for what it is, cherish the things and people that we are fortunate enough to have, and live every da...

Hovering above London Gatwick Airport, the pilot's voice pops up over the speakers: "We are sorry to announce that due to heavy snow, we're diverting... to Amsterdam"... Oh! So, after a sleepless 10 hour flight next to a screaming child, we headed East to Amsterdam. It was fairly heartbreaking after 6 months away from home, we'd built up a lot of excitement and hopes about seeing friends and family again, but never mind - only a few hours more to wa...

Well the day has finally arrived, first stop China, the last few days have been manic, to-do lists, packing, repacking, mountains of paperwork, phone calls, repacking even more, and farewells but we are almost ready to go! :-) The rucksacks are filled, we have (hopefully) got everything that we need and we fly out this afternoon to Beijing! I think we are both excited and its finally starting to feel real, all the planning has been leading up until today. Ma...

One week to go and we're both very very excited! We've got lots of "to do lists" and packing still to do, and of course - farewells. It'll be a once in a lifetime adventure! Keep in touch, Love Hol and Pete x