Back in Bangkok for just one more night, we had just enough time to do the classiest thing you can do in the city: get fitted for a tailor-made suit, and the least classy thing you can do in the city: see a ping pong show. And like that it was over. Eleven months, three continents, a few bob, one pair of sneakers and a ticket home.
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Hi Everyone!
This is our travel blog for our trip around the world! We'll be writing about our travels through South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Peru and Bolivia), New Zealand, Fiji, Australia and Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and also Hong Kong).
We will be writing as much as we can so we can keep track of our travels and so you can too! Please comment on our posts and photos so we can see what you think …
This is our travel blog for our trip around the world! We'll be writing about our travels through South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Peru and Bolivia), New Zealand, Fiji, Australia and Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and also Hong Kong).
We will be writing as much as we can so we can keep track of our travels and so you can too! Please comment on our posts and photos so we can see what you think (and if you think we're crazy or not!). We'll be printing a book of photos and posts and comments at the end of our trip so the more you comment the better!
Vern: This is probably the most wholesome piece of text you'll ever read about Bogotá. No kidnappings, no paramilitary coups, no guitar-cases falling open to reveal RPGs and no cocaine. In fa…
Vern: On our first day with the new group we visited Santa Fé island and were greeted by a beach full of sea lions. The newbies were very enthusiastic and we stayed on the beach for a long ti…
Vern: When we awoke, the boat was docked off the coast of Española island, and after breakfast we boarded the dinghy to go ashore to Gardner Bay. The beach appeared to be very rocky but as …
Vern: If the best things in life are free, then night swimming off the dark end of West Railay beach is the best of those best things. Or at least in the Top 3. But I get ahead of myself. A 5a…
Vern: We chose Ubud, the inland artist's haven and cultural heartbeat for our first taste of Bali. We landed on the island in the evening, a mere five days before President Obama set down for …
John Paul
How you you characterize and compare Coolangatta with Byron Bay? I've lived for some time in Cape Town...how does Australia compare to South Africa? Thanks for you input.
Karla
Ah, the happy days of Phu Quoc. Glad you loved it as much as us.
The only problem is I always say the name quietly in case I say it wrongly! K xx
Christian
sounds like it turned into a nice christmas after all!!! and thank you for enlightening me about the tragedy of which I had very little knowledge. i miss you both!!!
Thiels
Haha! Will be thinking of you guys so much, going 'tubing and lubing' with some mates somewhere near Ladysmith in two week...though I suspect it won't be nearly as raucous as Vang Vieng. Some Viva Vaalies at best ;) Miss you!
John Paul How you you characterize and compare Coolangatta with Byron Bay? I've lived for some time in Cape Town...how does Australia compare to South Africa? Thanks for you input.
re: Coolangatta and Byron Baykirsty Cannot express in words just how HAPPY I am for you both! What a fantastic experience!!!!
re: The Vern & Andrea Travel AwardsChristian what a great way to end(?) your blog! now i have a list of places to see!!!! so glad you all are back. now start wedding planning :)
re: The Vern & Andrea Travel AwardsIan Well done Andrea. Makes interesting reading. Save your blogs and submit an article or more to onr of the papers in London when you get back,
re: Dragon boats, Ro and Uncle HoOrla Great job, Andrea! Thanks for sharing all of your great adventures :)
re: Dragon boats, Ro and Uncle HoRonan Ha! The unmissible Temple of Literature! So glad I got to join you guys! Can't wait to see you in a week
re: Checking in the Hanoi Hiltonalex well seen........ i do this all the time !!!!!!!!!!!
re: The boats make a facedelene de haas pandy with the panda xxx
re: New Years Eve celebrations started with a beer...Christian SOOOO beautiful!
re: Night stalls on the riverChristian That looks pretty comfy!
re: Bunk beds on the night busKarla Ah, the happy days of Phu Quoc. Glad you loved it as much as us. The only problem is I always say the name quietly in case I say it wrongly! K xx
re: The colourful island with a terrible nameChristian sounds like it turned into a nice christmas after all!!! and thank you for enlightening me about the tragedy of which I had very little knowledge. i miss you both!!!
re: Phnom Pehn & Kampot, CambodiaThiels Haha! Will be thinking of you guys so much, going 'tubing and lubing' with some mates somewhere near Ladysmith in two week...though I suspect it won't be nearly as raucous as Vang Vieng. Some Viva Vaalies at best ;) Miss you!
re: "Viii-vaaa, Vang Vieng... Viva Vang Vieng!"Drew HA, ha, ha - just had to pick myself off the floor I was laughing so hard at your description of Danny and his antics!
re: The unforgettable Bay of Plenty LodgeThiels Sounds great! So arranging a dinner to test/try your new skills as soon as we are in the same country again! :) xx
re: Cooking up Thai