Paul and Alex's Grand Year Out

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After working for a couple of years we have decided that we need a break. So this is our round-the-world year out before we come back and think about growing up. We have been planning this trip for years and plan to fit as much as possible into our 10 months away. We start our adventures with a tour of South America before heading over to New Zealand for a six-week camping/driving tour. We'll then be in Australia for Christmas and their summer before returning home the long way through Asia. That's our travels in a nut shell. What the details are we're not so sure of, but that's the fun bit right?

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  Our Last Day At Home   Ely, United Kingdom on Sep 21, 2011 5 pictures 2 comments
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  A Long, Long Day   London, United Kingdom on Sep 22, 2011 6 pictures 0 comments
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  A Tour of Miraflores   Lima, Peru on Sep 23, 2011 8 pictures 6 comments
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  What a way to start our tour   Arequipa, Peru on Sep 28, 2011 8 pictures 5 comments
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  Arequipa, Colca canyon & Cusco   Cusco, Peru on Oct 3, 2011 42 pictures 6 comments
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  The Inca Trail   Cusco, Peru on Oct 9, 2011 54 pictures 7 comments
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  Puno and Lake Titicaca   Puno, Peru on Oct 13, 2011 42 pictures 4 comments
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  Welcome to Bolivia   La Paz, Bolivia on Oct 17, 2011 23 pictures 5 comments
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  Potosi, Sucre, Uyuni & Tupiza   Tupiza, Bolivia on Oct 18, 2011 86 pictures 3 comments
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  Horses, Rafting, Steak and Wine... Hello Argentina   Salta, Argentina on Oct 26, 2011 28 pictures 5 comments
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  Wineries, Zombies, Bike Rides and Picnics   Mendoza, Argentina on Nov 2, 2011 32 pictures 2 comments
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  Hola Chile, but adios South America   Santiago, Chile on Nov 8, 2011 22 pictures 0 comments
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  New Zealand - it's just like home!   Auckland, New Zealand on Nov 11, 2011 19 pictures 0 comments
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  Beautiful Bay of Islands   Paihia, New Zealand on Nov 14, 2011 37 pictures 1 comment
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  Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove   Hahei, New Zealand on Nov 16, 2011 22 pictures 4 comments
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  Hobbiton, Thermals, Bike Rides and Wind   Taupo, New Zealand on Nov 18, 2011 44 pictures 0 comments
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  Underground tubing and glow-in-the-dark worm poo   Waitomo Caves, New Zealand on Nov 19, 2011 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Mt Doom, Torrential Rain and a Snowman   Tongariro National Park, New Zealand on Nov 22, 2011 17 pictures 2 comments
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  It's Windy in the Capital   Wellington, New Zealand on Nov 23, 2011 18 pictures 2 comments
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  Abel Tasman Sunshine Walk   Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand on Nov 25, 2011 25 pictures 1 comment
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  Cape Foul Wind and Pancake Rocks   Punakaiki, New Zealand on Nov 26, 2011 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Hot Springs, Killer Pool and Glacial Walking   Franz Josef, New Zealand on Nov 29, 2011 12 pictures 0 comments
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  A Quirky Cinema And More Beautiful Views   Wanaka, New Zealand on Dec 1, 2011 16 pictures 1 comment
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  Burgers, Rafting and Bungy Jumping   Queenstown, New Zealand on Dec 5, 2011 18 pictures 1 comment
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  Mountains in the sea   Milford Sound, New Zealand on Dec 7, 2011 25 pictures 1 comment
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  As far from home as we'll ever get   Bluff, New Zealand on Dec 7, 2011 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Southern delights and home comforts   Dunedin, New Zealand on Dec 10, 2011 35 pictures 0 comments
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  Time spent with beautiful Mt Cook   Twizel, New Zealand on Dec 13, 2011 27 pictures 0 comments
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  Stars at Lake Tekapo and rare dolphins in Akaroa   Akaroa, New Zealand on Dec 15, 2011 24 pictures 1 comment
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  Charismatic Christchurch and farewell New Zealand   Christchurch, New Zealand on Dec 16, 2011 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Christmas and New Year Down Under   Melbourne, Australia on Jan 8, 2012 24 pictures 1 comment
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  Alex can't stop smiling at Little Blue Penguins   Phillip Island, Australia on Jan 9, 2012 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Preparing to get back on the road   Melbourne, Australia on Jan 15, 2012 1 picture 0 comments
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  Hitting the Long Ozzy Road   Narooma, Australia on Jan 16, 2012 8 pictures 0 comments
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  G'day Sydney   Sydney, Australia on Jan 20, 2012 33 pictures 2 comments
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  Wet and Foggy Blue Mountains   Katoomba, Australia on Jan 22, 2012 13 pictures 1 comment
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  Ironmen in Newcastle and Wind in Port Stevens   Nelson Bay, Australia on Jan 23, 2012 5 pictures 0 comments
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  If you can't beat the rain, run away!   Wagga Wagga, Australia on Jan 24, 2012 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Sun, Shopping, Cricket and Beach   Adelaide, Australia on Jan 27, 2012 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Wine, Wine, Wonderful Wine   Tanunda, Australia on Jan 30, 2012 24 pictures 1 comment
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  Heading into the outback   Coober Pedy, Australia on Feb 1, 2012 16 pictures 0 comments
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  It's A Big Orange Rock!   Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia on Feb 2, 2012 32 pictures 0 comments
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  Hello From The Centre Of Australia (Near Enough)   Alice Springs, Australia on Feb 4, 2012 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Thunder Storms, Humidity and Waterfalls   Katherine, Australia on Feb 7, 2012 22 pictures 1 comment
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  Rock Pool Swimming and Simple Celebrations   Batchelor, Australia on Feb 8, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The End of our Journey North Darwin, Australia on Feb 11, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Eastward Bound Alabama Hill, Australia on Feb 14, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Cairns, Wake Boarding and Stingers   Cairns, Australia on Feb 17, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The Awesome Barrier Reef   Cairns, Australia on Feb 18, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Exploring the rainforest   Cape Tribulation, Australia on Feb 21, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A Spanish Castle in the Rainforest   Mena Creek, Australia on Feb 24, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Rain, Rain Rain... and the Whitsunday Islands   Airlie Beach, Australia on Feb 27, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Kangaroos, Chimpanzees, Motorbikes and Surfing   Agnes Water, Australia on Feb 29, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Stunningly Beautiful Fraser Island   Fraser Island, Australia on Mar 2, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Feeding Flipper   Tin Can Bay, Australia on Mar 4, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  An Aquarium, Rain, Bodyboarding and Heroics   Mooloolaba, Australia on Mar 5, 2012 0 pictures 1 comment
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  Waterfalls, Glass House Mountains and Sunshine!   Woorim, Australia on Mar 7, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Brissie and Australia Zoo   Brisbane, Australia on Mar 11, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Bikes and Wine... Part Two   Cessnock, Australia on Mar 14, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Whisky in the Capital   Canberra, Australia on Mar 16, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Little George had done it - Australia full circle!   Melbourne, Australia on Mar 17, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Hi, I'm your new Milkman!   Melbourne, Australia on Apr 13, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The very drunken Great Ocean Road   Port Campbell, Australia on Apr 15, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Flying visit to Perth   Perth, Australia on Apr 28, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Good bye Australia   Melbourne, Australia on May 7, 2012 0 pictures 1 comment
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  Busy times in fabulous Singapore   Singapore, Singapore on May 10, 2012 6 pictures 1 comment
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  Welcome to Malaysia   Melaka, Malaysia on May 12, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Stunning food of Kuala Lumpur   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 15, 2012 0 pictures 1 comment
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  Refreshingly cool highlands and Petronas heights   Tanah Rata, Malaysia on May 18, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Drunken nights and lazy beach days   Patong Beach, Thailand on May 21, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Awesome Diving and Dancing in the Rain   Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand on May 24, 2012 0 pictures 1 comment
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  Beach holiday? Hide from the rain instead   Ko Lanta Yai, Thailand on May 27, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The calm of Krabi   Krabi, Thailand on May 30, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Busy busy Bangkok   Bangkok, Thailand on Jun 2, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Wonderful Kanchanaburi   Kanchanaburi, Thailand on Jun 5, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Ruins of Ayutthaya   Ayutthaya, Thailand on Jun 7, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A little luxury in Sukhothai   Sukhothai, Thailand on Jun 9, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Markets, football and cooking school   Chiang Mai, Thailand on Jun 12, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Biking through the stunning Thai countryside   Chiang Rai, Thailand on Jun 14, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Subaidee (Hello) Laos   Huay Xai, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jun 15, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Straying into deepest darkest Laos   Ban Namsanam, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 6, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Homeward Bound   Bangkok, Thailand on Aug 10, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Grand Year Out... Done!   Mountsorrel, United Kingdom on Sep 2, 2012 0 pictures 0 comments