Around the World Journey
In and around World
Well, it's almost here. I'm less than 2 weeks away from leaving for my travels. I'm filled with so many emotions all at once! Anticipation, excitement, trepidation, and so much more. The complete human experience, it feels so wonderful to be alive.
Time was moving very slowly over the past 2 months as the time to leave neared. But now, it is moving so fast. I am just trying to remember all the things I need to do before I go and to say goodbye to all my friends and family. I am becoming a bit overwhelmed with it all, but at least it's for good reason.
I eagerly await the start of my adventure!
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Shane S
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New York City
NYC was a blast! Got to see so many people plus some friends from San Francisco came to visit. Iryna was my first SF visitor and we stayed in our fr... Continue reading » -
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
The first words that come to mind when you think Amsterdam are "Red LIght District". So of course... after stepping off the plane,... Continue reading »
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Helsinki, Finland
I've traveled many places throughout the world but so far Finland wins the award for the most beautiful women. OMG! I'd guesstimate tha... Continue reading »
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Vienna, Austria
I started my Vienna trip in a posh restaurant called Haas Haus. Tai took me here for a yummy dinner! She was the first friendly fa... Continue reading »
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Salzburg, Austria
So it has been forever since I was in Salzburg, but I'll do my best to recall what it was like. I am finding it very hard to stay current wit... Continue reading »
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Munich, Germany
Karen arrived in her posh taxi on Saturday afternoon. So nice to have a visitor on my travels! We walked for a bit trying to find some... Continue reading »
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Berlin, Germany
I lost all my pics from Berlin (stupid memory card) so all the photos you see were taken by my traveling partner, Karen! Thanks Karen! Continue reading » -
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Brussels, Belgium
No pictures from Brussels as I had a memory card error and lost em all. I never realized this could happen. Anyway, not much to report... Continue reading »
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Budapest, Hungary
Interesting place. First thing I learned is that Budapest is actually two cities 'Buda' and 'Pest', separated by water. Of course, now... Continue reading »
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Split (Podstrana) Crotia
So I came to Split for some R&R. Now one would think who needs R&R when they are traveling the world for 6 months! Well, let me... Continue reading »
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Nice France
One of my favorite cities! WOW! I love Nice, love it! Its a slow paced beach town with nightlife. Who could ask for more?!? ... Continue reading »
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Monte Carlo, Monaco
I get to Monte Carlo very excited! I think its the James Bond movies. The whole place is on a hill. One gigantic hill. I do... Continue reading »
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Saint Raphael/Frejus France
When I arrived in St Raphael, I realized that I was staying very far outside the quaint downtown port area. It was a 20 Euro taxi ride each w... Continue reading »
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Marseille, France
Marseille is awesome! I loved it as soon as I got out of the train. Its funny, one of the best things about traveling is the newness of... Continue reading »
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Montpellier, France
I arrived in Montpellier super tired from my partying in Marseille. Montpellier is a much cuter town than Marseille. Its filled with young... Continue reading » -
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Barcelona, Spain
I arrived in Barcelona still a little sick, but ready to party! Shyla welcomed me and set me up in her sweet guest room with Internet! ... Continue reading »
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Casablanca, Morocco
So I arrived in Casablanca after 3 months in Europe. I was wiped and it was quite a culture shock coming from Europe to a third world country... Continue reading »
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Fes, Morocco
Fes is quite an interesting place. I stayed in old Fes, in a Riad in the heart of the Medina. A Medina is sort of like an old medi... Continue reading »
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Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes), Morocco
Now we are talking!!!! This was the BEST part of my visit to Morocco. In fact it ranks up there with some of the best experiences of my... Continue reading »
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Ouarzazate (Gorges du Dades), Morocco
So the ride from Merzouga to Marrakech was 8+ hours and I thought instead of driving straight through I'd stop and see the Gorge. I heard it... Continue reading »
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Marrakech, Morocco
Well, Marrakech is definitely better than Fes. Unfortunately I am a bit burned out on the country at this point, especially the large cities.... Continue reading »
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Cairo, Egypt
I took an overnight flight out of Morocco and into Egypt. No food at the airport so I ended up eating a box of cookies I found at the duty fr... Continue reading »
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Aswan, Egypt
Aswan is a touristy town. But it is pretty. Like most cities in Egypt its right on the Nile Aswan also borders a lake. There... Continue reading »
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Luxor, Egypt
I wanted to take a boat down the Nile from Aswan to Luxor - but they don't really have boats that do this as day trips. It would've take... Continue reading »
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Dahab, Egypt
Dahab is cool! Clearly my favorite spot in Egypt. For those that have been its similar to Ko Tao - although not quite as cool (primaril... Continue reading »
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Wadi Rum, Jordan
OK, so getting out of Egypt was a chore! There was no high speed ferry and so I had to take a slow boat. Now the slow boat is a 4 hr fe... Continue reading »
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Petra, Jordan
The city of Petra is amazing! The Nabateans built this city directly into the side of the mountain. I never realized that so many future civi... Continue reading »
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Dead Sea, Jordan
The Dead Sea is very cool. I was surprised how blue it was. Somehow knowing there is nothing living in the sea makes me think that it w... Continue reading »
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Kuredu Resort, Maldives
If you win some money, you must come to the Maldives! Need a honeymoon spot, Maldives! Like to scuba, Maldives! It is paradise on... Continue reading »
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia is a nice city. Im glad I stopped here. I only came here because my flight from the Maldives went through Kuala Lumpur and so... Continue reading »
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Hong Kong, China
I arrived in Hong Kong after relaxing in the Maldives - and I needed the relaxation! Hong Kong is a cross between NYC and Tokyo. Street... Continue reading »
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Hanoi, Vietnam
It's so wild to be back in a 3rd world country again. I know I just spent 6 weeks in them with only a 2 week break, but it feels like forever... Continue reading »
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Hue, Vietnam
Hue is really cool. It's much slower paced than Hanoi was. But it still has great food and good weather and nice people. I like H... Continue reading »
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Saigon (Ho Chi Minh)
Saigon is like Hanoi only 2x the size. It's crazy crowded and filled with backpacking tourists. I like it! Its got yummy food jus... Continue reading »
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Bangkok, Thailand
This is my 3rd trip to Bangkok and I like it better and better each time I go. The first time I hated it, but in fairness I was only there a... Continue reading »
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Phuket, Thailand
I was definitely tired when I arrived in Phuket after partying in Bangkok. I was looking forward to some R&R at the resort. The res... Continue reading »
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Bali, Indonesia
So I rolled into Bali a bit tired. Not from partying, but just tired. I guess from traveling. It was the first time I was feeling... Continue reading »
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Komodo, Indonesia
So this was a multi day trip from Bali to the islands of Rinca and Komodo where the Komod dragons live. They are monitor lizards, but the lar... Continue reading »
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Sipadan, Malaysia
I came to Sipadan on the recommendation of a dive buddy I met in Dahab. I'm really glad I came! Sipadan is a volcanic island that... Continue reading »
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Mt. Kinabalu, Malaysia
So I really lucked out. I was able to procure a bed at the hut on Mt Kinabalu, even though all the websites said it was sold out for 4 months... Continue reading »
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Singapore
I limped into Singapore, literally. I simply could not walk up or down stairs! The hike crushed my legs. Obviously some training... Continue reading »
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Koh Samui, Thailand
This is my second time in Koh Samui. I was here in Sept 2001 (yup, right before the 11th). I didnt like Samui much at the time because... Continue reading »
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Koh Phangan, Thailand
So I came to Koh Phangan for one thing, Full Moon Party! It's a huge beach party... with mostly Australians. I'd say well over 50% of t... Continue reading »
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Koh Tao, Thailand
This is my third time in Koh Tao. I came here in 2001 with Cara and again a few years ago with Vicky. I love this place! So... Continue reading »
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Lake Wanaka & Oamaru, New Zealand
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