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Yes I know, I just returned home & now am off again! What can I say, once you have travelled, the voyage never ends.

The past couple of years in Japan were years of change. All great with no regrets as they helped me to grow as a person & experience my life's dreams. Now I look forward to the future in the hope of fulfilling further dreams & sharing my experiences with you.

First stop, South America. For those of you who know how I like "clean", yes, it took me some time to come to terms with the camping, backpacking & potential unhygienic factor of the trip. Afterall, I did just live in Japan - where hygiene is of a high standard. But now, having stocked up with alcohol based wet wipes & soap free hand cleansing gel, I'm ready to go!

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  Beginning my journey all over the world..   Sydney, Australia on Sep 3, 2003 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Embarking on my working holiday Japan   Tokyo, Japan on Sep 5, 2003 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A visit to exotic Malaysia   Penang, Malaysia on May 5, 2004 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A weekend in KL before heading back to Tokyo   Tokyo, Japan on May 11, 2004 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Eating and shopping through Seoul   Seoul, Korea Rep. on Jan 23, 2005 4 pictures 0 comments
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  More eating and shopping..this time in Taiwan   Taipei, Taiwan on May 5, 2005 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A visit to Okinawa and day trippers in Japan   Tokyo, Japan on May 10, 2005 33 pictures 0 comments
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  Ready for departure - Sydney Airport   Sydney, Australia on Jan 17, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  In Transit   Santiago, Chile on Jan 17, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Met the girls at last!   Lima, Peru on Jan 18, 2006 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Arriving in Cusco   Cusco, Peru on Jan 19, 2006 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Wandering around Cusco   Cusco, Peru on Jan 20, 2006 4 pictures 0 comments
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  DAY 1: The Inca trail and Machu Picchu   Cusco, Peru on Jan 21, 2006 18 pictures 0 comments
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  DAY 2: The Inca trail and Machu Picchu   Cusco, Peru on Jan 22, 2006 14 pictures 0 comments
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  DAY 3:Celebrating my birthday along the Inca Trail   Cusco, Peru on Jan 23, 2006 25 pictures 0 comments
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  DAY 4: The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu   Cusco, Peru on Jan 24, 2006 24 pictures 0 comments
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  Adios Cusco, Hola Puno   Puno, Peru on Jan 27, 2006 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Peru re-visited   La Paz, Bolivia on Jan 29, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Fresh off the bus and boat to La Paz   La Paz, Bolivia on Jan 30, 2006 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Arriving in Chile, Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas   Puerto Varas, Chile on Feb 2, 2006 20 pictures 0 comments
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  From buses to trucks to planes to buses..   Coyhaique, Chile on Feb 7, 2006 28 pictures 0 comments
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  Magnificence of Torres Del Paine and Glacier Grey   Puerto Natales, Chile on Feb 9, 2006 23 pictures 0 comments
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  El "Cafe latte" and Moreno Glacier   El Calafate, Argentina on Feb 12, 2006 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Dancing and shopping through Buenos Aires   Buenos Aires, Argentina on Feb 18, 2006 24 pictures 0 comments
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  Soaking it up at Igauzu Falls   Puerto Igauzu, Argentina on Feb 21, 2006 14 pictures 0 comments
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  Partying - samba style through Rio   Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Mar 1, 2006 35 pictures 0 comments
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  Relaxing at Saquerema and saying our goodbyes   Saquerema, Brazil on Mar 4, 2006 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Hasta luego South America   Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on Mar 5, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Finally in London where a new adventure begins..   London, United Kingdom on Mar 6, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  London life to date   London, United Kingdom on Jun 11, 2006 23 pictures 0 comments
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  Soaking up the sun along the Algarve   Faro, Portugal on Jun 20, 2006 26 pictures 0 comments
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  Back to reality in London   London, United Kingdom on Jun 24, 2006 5 pictures 0 comments
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  A Danish weekend in Copenhagen   Copenhagen, Denmark on Aug 19, 2006 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Walk like an Egyptian   Cairo, Egypt on Sep 9, 2006 15 pictures 1 comment
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  Cruising along the Nile   Aswan, Egypt on Sep 12, 2006 29 pictures 0 comments
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  Magnificent temples and tombs   Luxor, Egypt on Sep 15, 2006 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Resort relaxation and diving the Red Sea   Hurghada, Egypt on Sep 18, 2006 11 pictures 0 comments
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  First time for everything..   Cairo, Egypt on Sep 20, 2006 0 pictures 0 comments
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  London apartment perks and my trip to Bath   London, United Kingdom on Sep 21, 2006 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Picturesque Positano and rained out at Pompei   Naples, Italy on Nov 11, 2006 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Salsa dancing, ice-skating, roller-discoing   London, United Kingdom on Nov 12, 2006 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Christmas markets in beautiful Prague   Prague, Czech Republic on Nov 25, 2006 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Partying the French way *wink*   London, United Kingdom on Dec 16, 2006 30 pictures 0 comments
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  Work Xmas party - Merry Cwissmas!   London, United Kingdom on Dec 20, 2006 40 pictures 0 comments
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  Returning to the Land of the Rising Sun - Tadaima!   Tokyo, Japan on Dec 23, 2006 43 pictures 0 comments
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  Re-establishing my honkiness in Hong Kong   Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Jan 7, 2007 33 pictures 0 comments
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  Last leg of my round-the-world trip. Is it over?   Sydney, Australia on Jan 14, 2007 8 pictures 1 comment
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  Eating my way through Singapore   Singapore, Singapore on Jan 31, 2007 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Back to face the freezing cold in London   London, United Kingdom on Feb 2, 2007 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Romancing Paris with Nini   Paris, France on Mar 3, 2007 17 pictures 0 comments
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  London life continues w/ work, NO rest, lotsa PLAY   London, United Kingdom on Mar 10, 2007 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Last minute dash to Scotland for Easter   Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Apr 6, 2007 18 pictures 0 comments
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  From the sea to the SKY - SKYDIVING for charity   London, United Kingdom on Apr 28, 2007 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Collections of randomness and other funny moments!   London, United Kingdom on May 20, 2007 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Chasing the sun in Croatia since its not in the UK   Split, Croatia on Jun 15, 2007 32 pictures 0 comments
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  Birthday drinks, Indian weddings, hot dates...?   London, United Kingdom on Jun 23, 2007 46 pictures 0 comments
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  Ancient Athens - land of gods and goddesses   Athens, Greece on Aug 10, 2007 43 pictures 0 comments
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  Partying in Mykonos   Mykonos, Greece on Aug 10, 2007 64 pictures 0 comments
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  Favourite destination in the Cyclades - Naxos   Naxos, Greece on Aug 12, 2007 28 pictures 0 comments
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  Picturesque Santorini   Santorini, Greece on Aug 14, 2007 43 pictures 0 comments
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  Transitting in London for 1.5 days   London, United Kingdom on Aug 16, 2007 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Not quite the trans-siberian but close enough..   St. Petersburg, Russia on Aug 18, 2007 50 pictures 0 comments
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  St Petersburg - Moscow via Vladamir   Moscow, Russia on Aug 23, 2007 26 pictures 1 comment
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  Re-discovering my roots & more fun times in HK   Hong, Hong Kong on Aug 28, 2007 21 pictures 0 comments
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  Touching base after another year of travels..   Sydney, Australia on Jan 27, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Time for more play now that winter is over *yay*   Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Feb 18, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Eating, riding, eating & eating through Yangshuo   Yangshuo, China on Mar 20, 2008 96 pictures 0 comments
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  Several aches & pains later and back in HK   Hong Kong, China on Mar 24, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Eating, massaging and tanning through Thailand   Bangkok, Thailand on May 8, 2008 71 pictures 0 comments
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  Another dose of visitors & more trip preparations   Hong Kong, Hong Kong on May 18, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  London baby!! Partying, road trips & a wedding..   London, United Kingdom on Jul 4, 2008 60 pictures 0 comments
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  Leaving the craziness of London again   Hong Kong, China on Jul 17, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Meeting my very cute niece and a wedding catch-up   Sydney, Australia on Aug 9, 2008 7 pictures 0 comments
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  A visit to Nagoya to see Nao   Nagoya, Japan on Sep 25, 2008 14 pictures 0 comments
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  In and around Tokyo   Tokyo, Japan on Oct 1, 2008 53 pictures 0 comments
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  Last couple of months in HK   Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Oct 7, 2008 33 pictures 0 comments
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  Enjoying Sydney life..   Sydney, Australia on Jan 3, 2009 13 pictures 0 comments