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Singapore – 25th/27th Feb

2 Apr ’12 Filed under SINGAPORE. No comments.

Our stay in Singapore was more of a two night stop over than anything else. We hadn’t quite anticipated how tired we would be after our 3.30am start the morning of our flight and so by the time we’d reached Singapore, enjoyed a chai and … Read More →

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Bali – Munduk – 15th Feb

26 Mar ’12 Filed under Bali, INDONESIA, Munduk. No comments.

After no apparent escapes by our spider friend from the bathroom overnight we sampled the continental breakfast at Karang Sari which consists of fruit and toast (warm bread) with a local jam/preserve, tea and coffee. More training was needed for our Himalayan trek in a … Read More →

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New Zealand – Motueka / Nelson – 3rd/4th Dec

20 Dec ’11 Filed under Motueka, Nelson, NEW ZEALAND, South Island. No comments.

We struggled to find a place to camp the night before on our way over to the Nelson region from Blenheim, so we opted for a roadside freedom spot where another van was parked up. It’s tricky knowing what is possible on the freedom camping … Read More →

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New Zealand – Waipoai forest & Muriwai Beach – 14th/15th November

28 Nov ’11 Filed under Helensville, Muriwai Beach, NEW ZEALAND, North Island, Waipoai forest. No comments.

Leaving our simple DOC campsite we drove towards the Kauri Coast our destination for our four wheeled home was to be Trounson forest DOC which according to the info has hot showers. Whilst on our road-trip for the day we stopped off via Opononi and … Read More →

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China – Nanning to Hanoi – 7th January

5 Feb ’11 Filed under CHINA, Hanoi, Nanning, VIETNAM. No comments.

We left Lotusland at 7.45am to walk to the International Tourism Distribution Centre only 15 minutes walk away which was perfect for us leaving Nanning. The bus station we came into from Yangshou was at least a 40 minute bus journey from the centre so … Read More →

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China – Beijing – Helen’s Birthday – 4th December

1 Jan ’11 Filed under Botanical Gardens, CHINA, News. 1 Comment.

31 today!! Eek!! A far cry from last years fancy dress vintage themed party with all my best mates at Holyrood!! Still being in Beijing was pretty special and we made the effort to go and see some sights for the day. Dave bought me … Read More →

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Japan – Osaka 4th November

22 Nov ’10 Filed under JAPAN, Osaka. 2 Comments.

We woke up to another morning of blue skies and broad sunlight, funny that it all comes as you’re about to leave! We had the Hostel 64 breakfast which consisted of orange juice, some home-made bread, jam and coffee (for Helen) although it was okay … Read More →