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Now guys and girls. Whilst I hope this blog proves to be informative I can't promise it's going to be comprehensive in any way.

You want stories. Gossip. Tales of acute diarrhoea. And this is the place to find them. We'll reassure you that this "travelling the world" business has all been one huge error on our part. Rest assured!

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Dan and Vic's Travel Blogs and Reviews
Travel Blogs and Reviews  
Title and Date Location  
itinerary
The World
journal-entry
MY LAST DAY IN THE OFFICE! Aug 25 '06 
"The prospect of not returning to the grey UK gladdens my heart like photos of kittens."
Cardiff, Wales
journal-entry
It's time to leave the country Aug 28 '06 
"38 litre backpacks are the way forward"
Cardiff, Wales
journal-entry
Arrival in Delhi Aug 31 '06 
"The beggars spot Vic and I a mile off - some crossing three of four lanes of traffic to reach us."
New Delhi, India
hotel-review
Hotel Namascar
"Tried to shortchange me on arrival - not happy if you book tours elsewhere"
New Delhi, India
journal-entry
Srinagar, Kashmir Valley Sep 03 '06 
"Vic and I are playing "toilet tag team""
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
journal-entry
Back in Delhi Sep 07 '06 
New Delhi, India
journal-entry
Finding our feet in Jodhpur Sep 14 '06 
"Independent travel in Rajasthan is a must - don't listen to the private car touts!"
Jodhpur, India
hotel-review
The Blue House
"We can't recommend this place enough - http://jainbluehouse.tripod.com"
Jodhpur, India
journal-entry
We finally feel like we've arrived in Udaipur Sep 17 '06 
"We really seem to be finding our feet now, and Udaipur is such a relaxing place."
Udaipur, Rajasthan
journal-entry
A well needed rest in Udaipur Sep 18 '06 
"Something has bitten my bottom"
Udaipur, Rajasthan
journal-entry
Dalhousie to McLeod Ganj Sep 26 '06 
"Monks with mobiles. It's just wrong."
McLeod Ganj (Upper Dharamsala), India
journal-entry
Never ever, ever take a "deluxe night bus" Sep 31 '06 
"The deluxe night bus was hell on wheels"
Manali, Himachal Pradesh
journal-entry
Shimla - a sunny Stratford upon Avon? Oct 01 '06 
"What monsters are "middle-class" Indians creating?"
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
journal-entry
Getting to grips with Guwahati Oct 09 '06 
"Look at his hands - they are white like milk!"
Assam, India
restaurant-review
Tandoori - at the Hotel Dynasty
"Amazing chicken tikka - this place is first class"
Assam, India
hotel-review
Hotel President
"This is the last place on earth you ever want to stay"
Assam, India
journal-entry
Guwahati to Darjeeling Oct 13 '06 
"Even awe-inspiring mountain views can get ... well ... repetitive."
Darjeeling, India
journal-entry
Crazy Calcutta Oct 21 '06 
"Calcutta is a strong contender for the ultimate culture shock city"
Calcutta (Kolkata), India
journal-entry
A Return to Goa Oct 25 '06 
"We arrived in Palolem to find that most of it was still a building site."
Palolem, Goa
journal-entry
The Andaman Islands - North Havelock Island Nov 04 '06 
"There is a certain breed of traveler who seem to resent the fact that they have to "share" their destination with anyone else."
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
journal-entry
Parting Thoughts on India from Pondicherry Nov 12 '06 
"The average Indian "queue" has all the decorum of a trough presented to a sty of half-starved pigs"
Pondicherry, India
journal-entry
Khao San Road, Bangkok Nov 15 '06 
"Coconut, lemon grass, and invigorating thai chillies serenaded our taste buds to sorely missed harmonies"
Bangkok, Thailand
hotel-review
D&D Inn
"Overcrowded, cheap and nasty"
Bangkok, Thailand
journal-entry
Ko Samui Nov 18 '06 
"The most pleasant thing about Ko Samui is the airport."
Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province
journal-entry
A change of mind in Ko Phangan Nov 19 '06 
"Basically, we're a bit bored!"
Ko Phangan, Thailand
journal-entry
Arrival in Australia! Nov 23 '06 
"It was like the Jerry Springer show had gone on tour - a horrible family with uniform mullets."
Sydney, Australia
journal-entry
Stanthorpe, Queensland Dec 11 '06 
"It's strange how we seem to be running on the same "boredom clock"."
Stanthorpe, Australia
journal-entry
Our day at the farm Dec 13 '06 
"Every tendon and ligament felt as if it had been pumped full of old battery acid."
Stanthorpe, Australia
journal-entry
Farewell Australia, Hello New Zealand! Jan 08 '07 
"Australia turned out to be rather BORING"
Wellington, New Zealand
journal-entry
South Island, New Zealand Jan 13 '07 
"New Zealand has reinvigorated the traveling spirit"
Nelson, New Zealand
journal-entry
And then everything changed Feb 02 '07 
"Some sad news ...."
Auckland, New Zealand
journal-entry
Singapore to Ko Lanta Feb 23 '07 
"“Thailand-laos-vietnam-cambodia” seems to be one word over here."
Ko Lanta, Thailand
journal-entry
Laid back Laos! Mar 05 '07 
"The feel here is most definitely one of a small town"
Vientiane, Laos
journal-entry
Vietnam Vitriol Mar 14 '07 
"It was a bit like the Royal Variety Show .... only without the Royals or the variety."
Hanoi, Vietnam
journal-entry
Huge Ho Chi Minh Mar 26 '07 
"Vic and I were sat in the relative safety of a taxi - staring out the windows open-mouthed like a pair of kids."
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
journal-entry
Cambodia to Ko Chang Apr 03 '07 
"150 kms took six hours in a bus-bumpathon that left you craving an out-of-body experience."
Ko Chang, Thailand
itinerary
A quick trip to Goa Mar 03 '06 
India
journal-entry
In the beginning there was Goa Mar 03 '06 
"Dozens more stall-owners suddenly sprang into life encircling us like sari-clad piranhas"
Goa, India
hotel-review
Ivons Holiday Calm
"Owner, Martin, was super friendly - beautiful location set just back from Arombol beach"
Goa, India
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