Tube hell! So here we are, another day in paradise. Packed in like sardines, people rush to grab that essential seat. Its not as if they'll be sat down all day or anything!

I remember once giving my seat up for an old lady and she was surprised I'd done it! That, to me, is very sad.

I don't know if it's the way I've been brought up or if it's just time to get away from it all.

Ok rant over (for one day at least)!

You may be thinking, "this is supposed to be a travel blog, I want to hear about Nathan's journey". For me, the journey began when I booked this trip back in october. Since then I've been busy preparing for the big event.

I've purchased a new backpack, travel essentials (including toilet rolls), electrical equipment and diarrhoea tablets (you never know!!)

I try to make sure I do something every day in preparation for my trip. Today's task was to look into my visa for china. Why do they make such a simple task so difficult and expensive?! Not only are the embassy wanting money for entry, they want more money to sign off my visa. Out of £66 only £30 goes to the Chinese (you do the math).

Rip off Britain strikes again!!