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One Belgian. One American. 2 brain cells.  Will they make it?

Hi friends and family, here´s where you can keep track of our adventures and misadventures.  They´ll be none of those, of course.  Seriously, we´ll try to create a new post every other week. For those of you who may want to meet us somewhere, here´s our itinerary:

South America, 3 months (May - August)

- Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Northern Argentina, Southern Brazil

Jan & Anna
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Africa 1 month (September)

- South Africa and Zambia

Asia, 6 months ( October - March)

- Nepal, India, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China

Australia and South Pacific (April - May)

- Indonesia and Australia

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler whichwayisnorth

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    Quito, Ecuador

    Quito, Ecuador | May 13 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Greetings from Quito everyone!

    Jan and I can´t believe we´re actually here.  It´s a bit surreal realizing that you don´t have to be anyw... Continue reading »

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    Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

    Galapagos Islands, Ecuador | May 16 '07 | Reviews: 0

    The Galapagos Islands ... it´s simply impossible for anyone to describe this place in words.  Even though we´d heard how tame the animals... Continue reading »

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    Cuenca and Vilcabamba, Ecuador

    Cuenca, Ecuador | May 27 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Hi everyone,

    Time for some serious catchup.  It´s hard to find internet cafes with decent connections!

    After Galapagos we headed u... Continue reading »

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    Chachapoyas, Peru

    Chachapoyas, Peru | Jun 02 '07 | Reviews: 0

    The journey to Chachapoyas, Peru quickly introduced us to the differences between Ecuador and its neighbor. It took 2 days and various modes of tra... Continue reading »

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    The Moche and Chimu Civilization, Peru

    Chiclayo, Peru | Jun 05 '07 | Reviews: 0

    After Chachapoyas we continued our archeological tour of Peru in the city of Chiclayo. We had met an incredibly cool guy named Renato in Chachapoya... Continue reading »

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    Cusco & Inti Raymi, Peru

    Cusco, Peru | Jun 10 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Cusco is the land of parades.  Literally every day Jan and I were there, there was a parade. Not just a small affair either, but a f... Continue reading »

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    The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Peru

    Machu Picchu, Peru | Jun 14 '07 | Reviews: 0
    When Jan and I decided to go to South America each of us had a destination in mind that stood out from the rest. For me it was the Amazon. For Jan it... Continue reading »
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    Isla del Sol and La Paz, Bolivia

    La Paz, Bolivia | Jun 26 '07 | Reviews: 0
    To be updated Continue reading »
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    Jungle and Pampas Adventure, Bolivia

    Rurrenabaque, Bolivia | Jul 01 '07 | Reviews: 0
    To be updated Continue reading »
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    Cochabamba - Sucre - Potosi, Bolivia

    Sucre, Bolivia | Jul 11 '07 | Reviews: 0
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    Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

    Salar Uyuni, Bolivia | Jul 19 '07 | Reviews: 0
    The Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat at 10,582 km² (4,085 square miles) at an astounding 3,650 meters altitude. Some 40,... Continue reading »
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    Salta, Argentinia

    Salta, Argentina | Jul 24 '07 | Reviews: 0
    To be updated Continue reading »
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    Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Buenos Aires, Argentina | Jul 30 '07 | Reviews: 0
    Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. Buenos Aires is located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern c... Continue reading »
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    Spectacular Iguazu Falls, Brazil

    Iguazu Falls, Argentina | Aug 12 '07 | Reviews: 0
    To Be Updated Continue reading »
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    Rio de Janeiro and Ihla Grande, Brazil

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Aug 16 '07 | Reviews: 0
    To Be updated Continue reading »
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    The Big Five and Little Tiger, S. Africa

    South Africa | Aug 28 '07 | Reviews: 0
    to be updasted Continue reading »
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    Rafting and Safari on the mighty Zambezi river, Zambia

    Livingstone, Zambia | Sep 11 '07 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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    Trekking and Kayaking in Nepal

    Kathmandu, Nepal | Sep 29 '07 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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    Varanasi and Rajasthan, India

    India | Oct 25 '07 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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    Ajanti and Elora caves, India

    Aurangabad, India | Nov 19 '07 | Reviews: 0
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    The backwaters of Kerala, India

    India | Nov 24 '07 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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    Bangkok, Thailand

    Bangkok, Thailand | Dec 05 '07 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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    Beaches and diving in South Thailand

    Southern Thailand, Thailand | Dec 09 '07 | Reviews: 0
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    New Year in Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Chiang Mai, Thailand | Dec 27 '07 | Reviews: 0
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    Trekking, homestays and caving in Laos

    Laos | Jan 02 '08 | Reviews: 0
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    Angkor and the Killing Fields of Cambodia

    Cambodia | Jan 19 '08 | Reviews: 0
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    Tet New Year, Vietnam

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Jan 28 '08 | Reviews: 0
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    Central and North Vietnam

    Hanoi, Vietnam | Feb 11 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, China | Feb 26 '08 | Reviews: 0

    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas.

    Continue reading »
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    Xi'An, Pingyao and Beijing, China

    Beijing, China | Mar 03 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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    Land of the Rising Sun, Japan

    Tokyo, Japan | Mar 16 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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    Diving, Dragons and Volcanos, Indonesia

    Denpasar, Indonesia | Apr 05 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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    My Godchild's Baptism, Belgium

    Brussels, Belgium | May 05 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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    Ohhh nooo...it's over, Chicago

    Chicago, United States | May 11 '08 | Reviews: 0
    Photo's are online but for our adventures you will have to wait until Anna finishes her book. Hopefully by Christmas. Continue reading »
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onyourside avatar onyourside on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Hi Jan and Anna, Bryan Morland here! Congrats on the travel, the pictures are unreal, they remind me of Columbus, Ohio HA HA! Myself and Marla will be logging on to read about your experiences. Anna your writings are amazing and the pictures as well. How is the food, I would've lost 30 pounds at this point. Be safe and speak with you soon.
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Belgian Beer Bong avatar Belgian Beer Bong on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
You *do* realize that leaving your itinerary makes it that much easier for Interpol to follow you, right? Or did you think they forgot about the containerload of bootleg "Ernest Goes to School" DVDs? Cheers; Craig
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Dara avatar Dara on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Jan and Anna: Why see the world when you can see Disney World? Seriously, you can enjoy all the cultures of the world in their international food court and if you're lucky, you might get a picture with Mickey. Think about it!
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Rob & Cath & avatar Rob & Cath & on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Hi guys, finally we signed up on your blog-thing. We hope you are enjoying your journey so far. We are looking forward to see Little Napoleon overloaded by all kind of (preferably living) souvenirs mailed to her for stocking. Most of the baby-stuff in the attic is gone now anyway so don't hesitate! This will be a great way for her to get to know some other people (customs, animal rights movements,...)! We are doing fine and counting down. 6 weeks to go!
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Buggy avatar Buggy on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Hey Zjeppe en Anna, veel plezier op jullie trip rond den bol; ik vrees dat het er niet echt van zal komen om jullie ergens tegen te komen, maar ja we hebben nog tijd; kunnen we ook nog een gewoon mailke sturen ? we houden binnenkort een feestje (de kans is wellicht klein dat jullie kunnen komen, maar we kunnen toch proberen) en ik zou nog een uitnodiging willen mailen
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jgleason avatar jgleason on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Have fun! Good luck! Good scores! Good hair!
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Little Napoleon avatar Little Napoleon on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
I'm glad to hear that you have enjoyed the trip to the Galapagos. It must have been relaxing after the hectic start. I can't wait for the next news about the Galapagos. Here everybody is going well. Greetings from the family and a big hug of Little Napoleon! (soon "grootmoemoe")
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keiseke avatar keiseke on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
hey, schattekes, blij verrast om te lezen dat jullie toch die rugzak hebben gepakt. vandaag de mama tegengekomen, janneke, 't is verkiezing, he. als ge in nepal denkt te arriveren, laat me dan zeker iets weten en trek maar veel fotootjes, kwestie van een beetje nostalgie op te doen. dikke kus van reinhilde en mezelf
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GoWest avatar GoWest on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Yay! The adventure has begun. Keep the posts coming...Dan and I are living vicariously through you. :)
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Little Napoleon avatar Little Napoleon on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
The pictures are amazing. And now, I'm waiting for the next report about Peru, specially Cuzso and The Macchu Pichu.It's not only to see the pretty things, you have also to feel, to smell, to make contact with all those things. How was the evening with Elke? Did you enjoy it? So,I hope that next time you can see the photo's of little... Also the greetings of the familly and a big kiss and keep one's countenance. moeke
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Jackie and Mariana avatar Jackie and Mariana on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Hi Anna and Jan!! we were so excited to read about your trip! WE are really glad you are enjoying every second of it. The pictures brought some memories back of how our country looks like. It's very similar. Don't forget that our family is waiting anxiously for you guys!!! We hope you keep having the time of your lives!!! Take care!!
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Rikke avatar Rikke on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Hi Jan & Anna, I just noticed on my calendar that it is your birthday today, Jan. Happy birthday to you. I hope you have a great day and that your travels are full of wonderful moments. I am OK on my end. I put down Ella on August 31st, it was the right thing to do, she was ready to go and meet with David and Quincy. So for the rest of the year I will be traveling using my mileage, of which I have a lot. I will be going to Costa Rica with my sister for the Thanksgiving holidays, taking long weekend trips to Malibu and SF, CA and NJ/NYC, and be in Cambridge, England from Dec. 18th through January 9th 2007. On January 14th start working for a real estate recruiting firm called Crown Advisors. Love, Rikke
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J Rothwell avatar J Rothwell on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Jan and Anna - I received the post card and check for $100. Thanks. Did you send everyone on the blog free money too? Hope you guys are doing well - when do we get some pictures from Africa?
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reporter avatar reporter on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
yo, when you mention the cities that you are visiting, be sure to always mention what country the particular place is in. remember at most of us americans are geographically challenged. i want to use this blog to help me when you slackers come back for the next trivia night. take care and be safe. m
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De Bende van avatar De Bende van on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Jan & Anna! Congratulations on your World Tour! It is an excellent idea. But I have noticed Japan is not on the itinerary. I strongly recommend Japan as a tourist destination. It is not expensive if you hit the right spots. If you would like more details feel free to e-mail me at debendevan@hotmail.com Leve Vlaanderen! David Baeckelandt
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debgunders avatar debgunders on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Was beginning to think you'd never really leave Chicago. Hooray!! The adventures of JaniD & AnnaP have begun. Enjoy the Galapagos, the sea lions and blue footed boobies. Anna, don't swim away to a different island, stay with Jan! We can't wait to hear the stories :)
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reporter avatar reporter on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
yo, finally signed up for this dealio.... hope all is well. am about to read your blog.... got a hundred bucks from diann burns the other day after she goaded me into jumping into a pool. you can look for the story on heat on the cbs2chicago.com website. take care we miss you guys. m
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StephCostello avatar StephCostello on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Hi Jan & Anna, We've been following your adventure! What a great trip. We've really enjoyed your pictures. Glad to see you made it home safe and sound. (We still have your piano book)Mike knows where we are. Take care! Stephanie
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mckelviejones avatar mckelviejones on May. 6, 2007 @ 07:20AM said
Hi, you don't know me, I was just browsing your blog - and I was wondering - how do you do it? How do you leave for a year? What do you do about $, your job, pets? I really want to take a major trip like this, but am not sure how to do it!? Thanks for your reply.
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