Destination: Australia

USA rehab

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 | By happyfeet86 | Views [550]

My life has never been picture perfect nor has it been to my wits ends but its been fasinating and truly colourful. I have had experienced so much love that I will be so ever grateful for the rest of my life. I will not forget those people who have ... Read more >

More on nutrition for altitude

Sat, 16 Aug 2014 | By ritaj | Views [414]

I mentioned Cataplex E2 in a previous post, as some thing that had been recommended as an excellent support for high altitudes.  It is very hard to get into Australia. The US manufacturer only sells to practitioners in US,  Amazon won't ship ... Read more >

Tags: cataplex e2, customs

Now we go, now we don't, now it's a maybe

Sat, 16 Aug 2014 | By ritaj | Views [414]

What a week in the life of a pilgrim in preparation. As a response to the absolutely dreadful landslide in Nepal last week (on the road from Kathmandu to the Tibet  border) the Chinese Authority decided to close the border from 14 August indefinitely.... Read more >

Tags: delays

Down to earth

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 | By joanimil | Views [278] | Comments [1]

We had a little wait in Sydney for the flight to Canberra. I must say transfers seem so well organised, easy and smooth these days, as we moved almost seamlessly from plane to bus or train or new terminal wherever we went, but maybe we were just lucky.... Read more >

In Preparation

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 | By nic_is | Views [282]

I have wanted to live and work in the UK for as long as I can remember. This year was when I finally got my shit together enough to actually do it. Several days ago, after months of quiet planning and preparing, after waiting with baited breath to see ... Read more >

Tags: 1stcontact, airbnb, britbound, uk, working visas

the beginning

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 | By rhiannonandjames | Views [67]

This trip has been something James and I have been wishing, planning and saving for a number of years. We always knew we wanted to backpack around the world, although we mostly have the same ideas of where we want to go, we knew there were certain places ... Read more >

Photos: Aussie!!!

Thu, 7 Aug 2014 | By gtrapani | Photo Gallery

Nutrition for altitude

Wed, 6 Aug 2014 | By ritaj | Views [1340]

Having spent a lot of time searching the internet this is still the best summary of what is helpful for high altitude.  I used a lot of this nutritional support last time and went quite well in altitude - although nutrition is only one element I ... Read more >

Tags: altitude, nutrition

Who to travel with

Wed, 6 Aug 2014 | By ritaj | Views [299]

I leave for Kathmandu in 22 days.  Most travel to Tibet begins in Kathmandu or China and you can only go with authorised tour operators.  I am travelling with Karnali Excursions with whom I travelled in 2012.  They are beyond fabulous! ... Read more >

Tags: preparation

Day 103 - 5th August 2014 -36 Garfish

Wed, 6 Aug 2014 | By wendyandkevin | Views [372]

Day 103 5 th August 2014 Tuesday.   Decided to go fishing today so we set off for Eagle Bluff at 9.00am. Eagle Bluff is 25km from Denham and osprey nests in the area. There was a 200m boardwalk on the edge of the cliff overlooking the ... Read more >

Day 102 - 4th August 2014 To Denham / Shark Bay

Wed, 6 Aug 2014 | By wendyandkevin | Views [393]

Day 102 4 th August 2014 Monday. Packed and on the road by 8.30am headed to Denham / Shark Bay. Kevin still under the weather. On the way we stopped at Shell Beach which has similar hypersaline water as the Stromatolites and this environment allows ... Read more >

Day 101 - 3rd August 2014 To Hamelin Station Stay

Wed, 6 Aug 2014 | By wendyandkevin | Views [380]

Day 101 3 rd August 2014 Sunday. Packed and ready to leave by 8.15am for trip to Hamelin Station Stay. Kevin not well today as he has a head cold. Strong head winds that effected fuel consumption and needed to stop for fuel at Overland Roadhouse ... Read more >

Day 100 - 2nd August 2014 Market Day

Wed, 6 Aug 2014 | By wendyandkevin | Views [352]

Day 100 2 nd August 2014 Saturday. Mum and I headed to the town market in the morning. Kevin went off walking and said he was going to walk into town and back. We then drove around looking at the Fascine, Carnarvons central waterway and some of ... Read more >

Getting ready is half the fun

Mon, 4 Aug 2014 | By ritaj | Views [984]

My first time blogging I am getting ready to go to Tibet and Mt Kailash for the second time and I thought I would try this blog.  Getting ready is half the fun; lists, shopping for clothes, hitting the outdoor store sales, reading up on high ... Read more >

Tags: high altitude, preparation

Getting ready to go!!!!

Mon, 4 Aug 2014 | By meike_burns | Views [165]

4/8 Only 2 days to go and we will land in LA - the big Adventure begins!