Pre-Trip

It’s hard to believe it’s coming up 2 years since my last big trip. Time flies. My next adventure is now well into the planning stages so I figured let’s resurrect the blog and share it. For many years I have been intrigued by Mexico. We’ve all seen the stereo-typical lazy mexican siesta-ing under a [...]

All good things must come to an end. After 2 days of airports and flying, I arrived safely home back to Wellington with no drama. I did empty a good pile of sand out of the bottom of my backpack when I unpacked….It is nice to know Wellington now holds a small part of the [...]

I am nearly all set for 4 months of adventures. I am currently tidying up loose ends on a work project which has been a 2 year labour of love. All going well I begin my travels at the end of Feb 2010. Here’s the itinerary: Queensland Australia. Brisbane to Cairns including Ayers Rock and [...]

People that I have spoken to about my plans generally react in the same way. They raise their eyebrows and think I am crazy to travel alone. I guess it is normal to be daunted by overseas travel. They ask: Won’t I be lonely? Is it safe? How will I look after myself if I [...]

Travel = Happenstance + People2. For me travel is not just about monuments and points of interest noted in a well thumbed guide book. Travel is about the people you meet along the way. Backpacking independently there is a much greater opportunity to mix with local people as well as other backpackers from all over [...]

Here I am. I’ve succumbed to the techno-age and have my very own blog.  I plan to update this semi-regularly with my adventures of 2010. The plan is take 4 months off from the daily grind and have an experience of a lifetime. Bring it on.