January/Enero 2, 2007 Bangkok We started our first day in Bangkok anxious to go the its main attractions : Wat Phra Kaeo, Grand Palace, Wat Po, Wat Arun, and all of the Wats possible. However after a big brunch we didn’t bother to ask the people from the hotel for their suggestions. This meant that Read More »
Soooo, as I was saying, we booked a mini-bus from Koh Chang to Siem Reap for about $25 each. We thought that a reasonable amount considering the distance and border crossing. I had heard that the road in Cambodia was not paved and quite painful on the rear, but that’s what you gotta do when Read More »
DAY 48 – 20 JANUARY 2008 Well yet another Groundhog Day. We headed out from the hotel for desayno and almost unbelievably found a place that actually served cafe con leche that wasn’t Nescafe. That must be a first here in South America. The falls are spectacular and you need to see them from Argentina Read More »
Favourite photo? Nick: Squinting ‘Booby’. Marissa: So many to choose from…hummingbird flying, Brazilian flag and us lying down infront of Machu Picchu Best City? Nick: Cusco (great food, scenery and safe too!) Marissa: I`m not such a city girl so struggle on this one, they are all equally nice… Best Moment? Nick: Playing football at Read More »
As I’m winding down, mostly just processing (that the trip is over), Carrie suggested I write up a top ten. Now, I have eight more entries to go as of today, but I liked the idea of condensing, an exercise in brevity, hah! This isn’t in any order, although I think it’s chronological. Top Ten Read More »
Did you know that the Trans Canadian Hwy is the world’s longest National Highway with a length of 7821 km (4860 miles)!! It extends between Victoria in British Columbia and St. John’s in New Foundland. We were looking forward to driving on this historic road…and were welcomed by spectacular scenery and towering mountains on every Read More »
Day 1 – The London Eye, Greenwich We arrived in London Waterloo and found our hotel, which was right next to the London Eye, in the old County Hall. It is a great location, so central to many of the things that we wanted to do. We said goodbye to Shannon, who went back to Read More »
July 25th, 2006. Departure Day. As I packed my bag for the airpor in Montréal, I couldn’t believe it was finally time to go. I’d been at a point where I had 99% of things planned, but needed one last confirmation on funds before leaving. Talk about last minute! Anyway, I was a nervous wreck, Read More »
Sometimes, it almost seems unnatural for something to happen when you’ve been waiting for it for oh so long. But it does come round eventually, then suddenly its over and you don’t know what to do with yourself. Day 1: Arrival. We flew thru Honky Land which is really cool – the airport at least, Read More »
Hola familia y amigos! After a 2-hour delay and a sleep-deprived 13 hour flight from Madrid, I was anxious to get to my hostel when I finally landed in Buenos Aires. I knew at some point during my 3-month journey that there was a strong probability of losing my luggage. So I wasn’t completely shocked when I didn´t see Read More »
