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airplanes, buses, Cambodia, Christopher Columbus, Earth, Ferdinand Magellan, Fiji Islands, Laos, Map, RTW, taxis, Thailand, Traveler's Point, Vietnam
I will have traveled farther than this dude. Of course, he didn’t have jets at this disposal.
I have plotted my entire RTW trip on a travel map at Traveller’s Point web site. This includes, buttons that provide specific information about the place I am visiting. At the bottom of the dialog box that appears at each destination, you can “Read more” about that particular country. Additionally, this map has “Zoom” features to reduce and magnify the map. To the left of the map, you can “hide” the Trip Detail text to view the map completely.
View the Full Size Interactive Map by clicking Travel Map.
These are a few of the statistics I will accumulate during my RTW trip:
1. I will travel 27029 miles (or 43,497 kilometers for you metric people).
2. I will visit 12 countries, which includes 2 airport layovers/transfers (Fiji Islands and Qatar). Possibly 15 countries, if I visit Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam overland while in Thailand.
3. I will spend approximately 19 days strictly traveling via airplanes, taxis, buses, etc.
4. I will have circled the Earth 1.1 times.
5. I will have gone farther than Ferdinand Magellan, who failed to circumnavigate the globe in his effort in any single try. His combined efforts allow his name to receive the credit though.
6. Christopher Columbus made 4 voyages across the Atlantic, but he didn’t go around the world. What a piker (grin).
Yes, I will have traveled farther than Christopher Columbus.
Where I am going (not interactive though – go to the link above in the text. However, it will enlarge by clicking on it)
Steve, am watching your progress and wishing you a great adventure.
Hey Sandy! Glad to hear from ya. It’s colder than a witch’s tit in Denver right now (hovering around 7 degrees) and I’ll be glad to be on a beach in New Zealand by Saturday. Feel free to stop by and comment/suggest any time. Go Dodgers! Whoops . . . You know I meant, “Go Giants!.” Grin.
A few more stats to add (she says grinning):
Let’s hope for…
0 foreign jails/prisons visited
0 times abducted by rebels
0 communicable illnesses acquired
Exactly Barb. It would break my Mom’s heart to find out I was going to be executed in Malaysia for littering. I think it’s either Malaysia or Singapore that has the draconian legal system.
That is awesome! Nepal???? I so want to go there someday.
Yes. I had India on my itinerary, but their Visa requirements were confusing and done through an expensive 3rd party. Exit India, hello Nepal.
This sounds so lovely. Excited to follow your updates!
Thank you very much!
I believe that your departure date is imminent, and I’m sure that you’re pumped. When we did our last RTW, we were also moving all our stuff into storage and moving out of an apartment. If you’re like we were, you’ll be glad to get on the plane, if for no other reason, than to stop worrying about all the BS. I’m sure it’s all cool. We’ll keep track on your blog and look forward to updates. Bon voyage and happy trails
Spot on comment . . . Thank you very much Terri and James. I am relaxed right now (albeit, there have been moments this last week that I haven’t been). Yes, when I am on the plane – it wont matter anyway. Grin.
Woo hoo! Sounds like a blast, Blade. Lucky bastard. I’m sure you’ll have a great time.
Thanks Chuck . . . I am really excited about getting started tomorrow. First stop – Los Angeles (into the camp of the enemy so to speak. Ha.).
May good luck be your friend
IN whatever you do.
And may trouble be always
A stranger to you.
Safe travels Steve.
ps. A roll of TP is always a good idea.
Thanks Dirt . . . Yeah, I learned that lesson many times over in S and C America.
Be nicer to the people than the early explorers. Sounds like a fabulous trip.
TB, that’s one area I have covered. I may be a goof in my own country, but I am quite respectful of other cultures. I just put up my last post for 3-5 days. The journey begins . . .
Safe travels my friend. I’m excited for you!
Thank you TB!
So, how are you liking NZ?
I like it . . . Albeit, I had to purchase a transformer this morning (battery dead on my Tablet). At an internet cafe at the moment. I visited the Auckland War Museum today and wandered around the downtown area. Maori (sp?) were a fierce people. Weapons were amazing, although no match for guns. The home stay I am staying at is quite nice. Proprietors Gill and Paul are wonderful people!
I love it! Second day here I spent touring the city (downtown area) where I saw the triathlon and visited the Auckland War Museum. I also viewed a Maori performance, where they sand and demonstrated tribal dances. I was able to see the harbor via the ferry from the home stay I am at , near Birkenhead. Quite nice. Tomorrow, I am climbing a volcano on an island near the city.
Our flatmate was working the triathalon yesterday. *LOL* She is the most fit 60 something I’ve ever met. Could def kick my butt. Emjoy the volcano!
Thank you Cara!
I’m loving your posts. Keep them coming. Ooh, I had a friend that visited Nepal he liked it. I also had an online friend from Nepal living in Virgina. I’ll have to see if we can rekindle our conversations.I’m interested in what you eat along the way. I have food craving for foreign cuisines.
Thank you very much. Good question regarding food . . . Two nights ago in Picton, I had my best dinner so far in New Zealand – Herb crusted Lamb rump on a carrot and parsnip mash, with a pea puree and a rich lamb jus. I also had a salad and dessert (apple and blueberry crumble, with Vanilla ice cream and chocolate wafer). Delicious! The place was called Mercure. Last night, I had Paella (a Spanish rice dish, with all sorts of seafood, e.g., mussels, shrimp, calamari, etc.). The mussels in this part of the world are fantastic!
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Sweet map! Looks like one heck of a trip, especially since you are out-gunning Columbus
Thank you for commenting George. Too funny about Chris. Grin.