J to L (Continuing with the alphabet challenge)

J to L (Continuing with the alphabet challenge)

J is for JJs Considering that I’ve spent the last month rotating two pairs of trousers and four t-shirts in order to keep my legs…

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Burma: Stars In My Eyes

Burma: Stars In My Eyes

I think travelling solo in Burma is the closest I will ever get to knowing what it’s like to be a celebrity. Everywhere you go,…

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The trek to Pan Kam

The trek to Pan Kam

There have been many, many, great moments in Burma. Lots of which I’m sure I’ll bore you all with when I get home (feel free…

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Driving rules in Myanmar (Burma)

Driving rules in Myanmar (Burma)

Whoever came up with the saying: “Life is about the journey, not about the destination” had obviously been to Burma. The roads here are absolutely…

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#21 Drink tea in a Burmese teashop

#21 Drink tea in a Burmese teashop

I have come to the conclusion that in a previous life I must have been Burmese. It is the only explanation I can come up…

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First Impressions...

First Impressions…

Of all the countries that I’ve been to so far on my trip, Burma is the one I had the least preconceptions about. Despite everything…

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#20 - Learn a new skill: Thai massage course at Wat Pho in Bangkok

#20 – Learn a new skill: Thai massage course at Wat Pho in Bangkok

I have now officially passed the six month mark of my 30b430 trip. That’s six months of no work and my brain is beginning to…

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#19 Go on an adventure with my sister

#19 Go on an adventure with my sister

The great thing about families is that even when you haven’t seen each other for ages and ages as soon as you meet up again…

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Continuing with the alphabet challenge - F to I

Continuing with the alphabet challenge – F to I

F is for Fraser Island You can read all about my trip to Fraser Island here. G is for the Great Barrier Reef Check out…

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#17 Get soaked at the Songkran Festival in Thailand

#17 Get soaked at the Songkran Festival in Thailand

The Songkran Festival announced itself to us with an 8am commotion. Car horns beeping, music blaring and people screaming is exactly the wake up call…

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