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We decided to take a carear break from work - nice to get out of the hectic city lifestyle that we know and love - to travel the world. We opted to spend a relatively short time in each place; more about getting a flavour than thoroughly enduldging.

Our trip will take us to many countries through South and Central America, through the south pacific and up through Aisa to Moscow where we plan to fly home from. A lot of travelling ahead!

Ben and Gini's Travel Blogs and Reviews
Travel Blogs and Reviews  
Title and Date Location  
itinerary
Our big adventure Dec 07 '06 
The World
journal-entry
A very big city Dec 07 '06 
"Very large and slightly intimidating"
Sao Paulo, Brazil
journal-entry
Colourful, but wet. Dec 09 '06 
Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
journal-entry
Paradise??? Dec 10 '06 
Ilha Grande, Brazil
journal-entry
Party time Rio style Dec 15 '06 
"Lapa - crazy street party, absolutely great fun and cheap as chips"
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
journal-entry
Big falls Dec 18 '06 
Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
review
See the falls!
"Very impressive views from the Brazillian side"
Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
hotel-review
Hostel Bambu
"Great little place with fantasic friendly staff"
Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
journal-entry
Big falls #2 (and steak!) Dec 19 '06 
"Many impressive views so we took another 100 odd photos..."
Puerto Iguazu, Misiones
hotel-review
Hostel Inn
"What a pool, but out of town"
Puerto Iguazu, Misiones
journal-entry
Buenos Aires, Argentina
journal-entry
Damn them mosquitos Dec 27 '06 
"We have seen some pretty spectacular sunsets in our time, but we reckon this was the best yet"
Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
journal-entry
Montevideo and another steak Dec 28 '06 
"We were pleasantly surprised by what we found...."
Montevideo, Uruguay
journal-entry
Buenos Aires, Argentina
journal-entry
The beautiful south Jan 04 '07 
El Calafate, Argentina
journal-entry
Puerto Natales, Chile
journal-entry
Walking the ´W´ Jan 07 '07 
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
journal-entry
And on to Fitzroy massif Jan 13 '07 
"A thoroughly enjoyable day with spectaculor views of Mount Torres"
El Chalten, Argentina
journal-entry
Mountians, lakes and an estancia Jan 18 '07 
"Beautiful panoramic views around of the sparkling lakes and mountains surrounding Bariloche"
Bariloche, Argentina
journal-entry
Time for fine wine Jan 24 '07 
"After many tastings and a pack full of five bottles of wine we cycled, a little wobbly, back..."
Mendoza, Argentina
journal-entry
Torrontes for two Jan 31 '07 
"It was certainly one of the most rewarding bike rides we have ever done"
Cafayate, Salta
restaurant-review
Casa Nanta
"A very cute restauarant where you sit out in the courtyard. Freshly prepared food. Amazing value!"
Cafayate, Salta
journal-entry
Salta, Argentina
journal-entry
Uyuni, Bolivia
journal-entry
Potosi, Bolivia
journal-entry
Sucre, Chuquisaca
journal-entry
Watch out for the water bombs! Feb 15 '07 
"You seriously couldn´t walk for more than a couple of minutes without getting pelted!"
La Paz, Bolivia
journal-entry
Tranquility on Titicaca Feb 21 '07 
Isla del Sol, La Paz
journal-entry
Living on a floater Feb 23 '07 
Puno, Peru
journal-entry
Cusco, Peru
journal-entry
Four days of.... Mar 01 '07 
Machu Picchu, Peru
journal-entry
That'll be condors then Mar 06 '07 
Arequipa, Peru
journal-entry
Lima, Peru
journal-entry
Quito, Ecuador
journal-entry
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
journal-entry
More than just a Canal Mar 23 '07 
Panama City, Panama
journal-entry
Time for a Live One Mar 26 '07 
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
journal-entry
Monteverde, Costa Rica
journal-entry
Caye Caulker, Belize
journal-entry
Bermudian Landing, Belize
journal-entry
Flores Peten, Peten
journal-entry
San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
journal-entry
Antigua, Sacatepequez
journal-entry
Learning to Dive Apr 22 '07 
Utila, Islas de la Bahia
journal-entry
San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico
journal-entry
Mexico City, Mexico
journal-entry
Los Angeles, California
journal-entry
Moorea, French Polynesia
journal-entry
Auckland, New Zealand
journal-entry
The start of real Kiwi adventure begins here May 21 '07 
"Even managed to force down a curry and pint"
Christchurch, New Zealand
journal-entry
Only a quick stop here May 24 '07 
Queenstown, New Zealand
journal-entry
Moody Milford May 25 '07 
Milford Sound, New Zealand
journal-entry
Some Great Tramping May 27 '07 
Wanaka, New Zealand
journal-entry
Fox Glacier, New Zealand
journal-entry
Punakaiki, New Zealand
journal-entry
Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
journal-entry
Guess what? More wine Jun 01 '07 
Renwick, New Zealand
journal-entry
Bring on the Blue Skies! Jun 04 '07 
Marlborough, New Zealand
hotel-review
Mahana Lodge
"A great homely place to stay. Run by a really friendly couple. Fantastic chocolate cake!"
Marlborough, New Zealand
journal-entry
Swimming with Dolphins Jun 06 '07 
Kaikora, New Zealand
journal-entry
The Worst Rain in 30 Years! Jun 08 '07 
"The beaches in this city are amazing!"
Sydney, Australia
journal-entry
Curry Galore in Singapore! Jun 12 '07 
"....selling things such as pig intestine soup..."
Singapore City, Singapore
journal-entry
Cute ones, scary ones and ones with HUGE noses! Jun 15 '07 
"he was absolutely enormous and seriously hairy"
Kuching, Sarawak
journal-entry
Climbing the Mighty Mountain Jun 18 '07 
"The surrounding mountains were being lit up by the rising sun and the mushroom clouds turned orange"
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
journal-entry
Jungle Jungle Everywhere Jun 20 '07 
"No shower for 3 days then!"
Kinabatangan River, Sabah
journal-entry
Diving Heaven Jun 22 '07 
"A lovely desert island"
Semporna, Sabah
journal-entry
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
journal-entry
Tea time Jul 02 '07 
"The tea plantations are really picturesque with green clumps of tea bushes looking like miniature random mazes"
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
journal-entry
Beach time Jul 05 '07 
Perhentian Kecil, Kelantan
journal-entry
First Stop in Thailand Jul 10 '07 
Krabi, Thailand
journal-entry
In search of sunshine Jul 15 '07 
Ko Samui Region, Thailand
journal-entry
Ko Phangan, Thailand
journal-entry
Exploring the Capital Jul 30 '07 
Bangkok, Thailand
journal-entry
Chiang Mai, Thailand
journal-entry
Cruising the Mekong Aug 03 '07 
"The scenery was spectacular - rolling hillsides covered with lush greenery the whole way."
Chiang Khong, Thailand
journal-entry
The Jewel of the Mekong Aug 05 '07 
"Our first site was of the gold spired temples rising from the surrounding greenery"
Luang Prabang, Laos
journal-entry
Angkor Wat Aug 08 '07 
Siem Reap, Cambodia
journal-entry
Cambodias tragic past Aug 12 '07 
"These places are very moving and hard to comprehend how they came to be in the first place"
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
journal-entry
Scooters in Saigon Aug 15 '07 
"we paid the equivalent of 12 english pence for a litre of the stuff"
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
journal-entry
Nha Trang, Vietnam
journal-entry
Tailor Town Aug 18 '07 
"Down the little alleyways you can peek into small houses and workshops where the tailors are busy sat at their sewing machines all hours of the day."
Hoi An, Vietnam
journal-entry
Touring by Motorbike Aug 22 '07 
"Going by motorbike allowed us to see so much more than would have been possible by boat, bus or bicycle"
Hue, Vietnam
journal-entry
Bia Hoi in Hanoi! Aug 25 '07 
"We saw our first rain for quite a while in Hanoi - and got absolutely soaked"
Hanoi, Vietnam
journal-entry
A city of shopping, lights and skyscapers Aug 30 '07 
"a market where the local men are taking great care in selecting their pet bird"
Hong Kong, China
journal-entry
Tai Chi and Crispy Duck Sep 04 '07 
"The wall is incredible - it just seems to ribbon over the hills into the distance."
Beijing, China
journal-entry
Mares milk and monguls Sep 11 '07 
"Next up was the fermented mare's milk - which the locals drink in the same way we drink beer."
Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar
journal-entry
Cabbage for dinner at lake Baikal Sep 15 '07 
"They have no running water in the village. To wash, you basically have a sauna and then pour buckets of water over yourself."
Irkutsk, Russia
journal-entry
Vodka and Cavier: nice Sep 22 '07 
"Great place. Can't recommend it enough"
Saint Petersburg, Russia
journal-entry
Last stop: Moscow Sep 25 '07 
Moscow, Russia
journal-entry
Home sweet home Sep 26 '07 
London, England
Ben and Gini's Friends
Ben and Gini's Favorite Photos
Moreno glacier in full
Colonia sunset with beer
Reflections
Valley Francais
Brazil 159