Around the World 2009

As the globe sets into recession and consumers clamp down their purse strings, I've decided to go for my dream and blow my budget on a journey that will bring to four different continents. The trip will lead me to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, on a motorcycle tour of Vietnam down the Ho Chi Minh trail, over to Thailand and its beaches, to the Middle East & Africa to see the Petra in Jordan and the Pyramids of Egypt, then finally to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. By the end of the trip, I will have seen countless Wonders of the World and enjoyed several cultures, cuisines, and languages.

Writings

Around the World 2009 Blog: Join me in my travels by reading my blog. This section will be a place for me to post my thoughts and adventures as I continue through my travels.
Food & Cuisine: Exploration into the regional foods enjoyed on the road.

Photo Albums

Sydney, Australia: Includes pictures from my Sydney Bridge Climb, the Opera House, the Rocks, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach, and Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Melbourne, Australia: Includes pictures of Melbourne, Phillip Island, and the Great Ocean Road.
Vietnam: View the slideshow of my extraordinary motorbike tour through the country.
Thailand: Beautiful islands with beautiful beaches.
Taiwan: Includes pictures of Taipei and Kaohsiung.
Nepal: See pictures of Kathmandu and from my trekking trip outside the city.
Tibet: Pictures from my overland trip from Kathmandu to Lhasa.
Jordan: My favorite country so far! View the beautiful photos of Amman, Jerash, Petra, and Wadi Rum.
Egypt: Pictures including Cairo, the Pyramids, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and the Luxor sites.
Peru: Pictures of Cusco and the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu.

Traveler Tips

10 Tips for the Budget-Minded Traveler: Ever wonder how to stay on budget when traveling with limited funds? Here's some advice on how to travel within your means.

Miscellaneous

E-Postcards: View the collection of e-postcards that I have sent from the road.
Scorecard: A look at the list of countries that I've traveled to and ones left for future.

TRAVEL ITINERARY

Mar 5 to Mar 20 -- Australia -- Sydney & Melbourne
Mar 21 to Apr 5 -- Vietnam -- Motorcycle down the Ho Chi Minh Trail
Apr 6 to Apr 12 -- Thailand -- Bangkok & the Beaches
Apr 13 to Apr 19 -- Taiwan -- Visit the Relatives
Apr 20 to Apr 24 -- Nepal -- Kathmandu

Apr 25 to May 2 -- Tibet -- Lhasa & surroundings

May 3 to May 10 -- Jordan -- Petra, Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum
May 11 to May 19 -- Egypt -- The Pyramids, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel
May 21 to May 30 -- Peru -- Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu