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On the run in New York City

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Looking back, the amount of ground you can cover on the run in New York City with a $31, seven day unlimited Metro pass, a sun hat, a good pair of walking shoes and an adventurous spirit, is amazing. It would be a mistake to think you could see it all in five days, and I think you would struggle to accomplish it in five years.

on the run in New York City

What we did manage to capture was a flavour of the culture, the recreation, the vista and the culinary. New York is such a culturally diverse city. I guess it’s the ultimate Continue reading →

The Net Fairy – our very own genie in a bottle

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I love the internet! Without it, I don’t know how I would have planned our six month adventure. Before the internet, if you wanted to travel, you needed the help of a specialist (a licensed travel agent) to make your bookings and guide you in your planning, but not anymore.

Nepal - the earthquake derailed our six month adventure
Nepal – before and after the Quake (Telegraph/Alamy/Barcroft)

Well, at least that’s what I thought, until on the 25th April, and then again on the 12th May, severe earthquakes hit Nepal and threw our plans into chaos. At the time, we were in China, and our internet contact with the rest of the world was restricted, thanks to the “Great Firewall of China”.

Before leaving Australia I had locked down our itinerary, which included Continue reading →