Backpacking Asia 2006

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One of these things just doesn't belong: ...This is everything I'm taking with me. Now, if you're wondering why anyone would bring <i>The handbook of Fixed Income Securities</i> on an overseas backpacking trip you should note the following: 1. My manager my be fooled into thinking that I'm studying hard while I am away. 2. What better way to meet cool Waterloo/Actuarial women at the beach?

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It's been almost 8-9 weeks of SERIOUS planning, and Jon and I are finally ready to head to Asia.  All of that hard work has amounted to this day, and HERE is our plan (drum-roll please....) 

Tonight: Stay the night at Pearson Int'l

Tomorrow:  Catch a 6am flight to Tokyo

Friday: Fly from Tokyo to Singapore

After Friday: Hmmm...we didn't make that far with the planning so I guess after Friday we'll be playin' it by beer.

The truth is though, we do have a lot of adventure in store and I sincerely hope you enjoy our stories.  I would love to hear from everyone and wish you all the best.  Here is the most current-up-to-date -detailed version of our route:

Japan --> Singapore --> Malaysia --> Thailand --> Laos --> Cambodia --> Vietnam --> China