Keith Wilkinson

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Keith Wilkinson

I am a retired educator. My dream has been to travel around the world to meet people and to experience various cultures and beliefs. I plan to travel solo for the flexibility to linger awhile where interests draw me. My hope is to stay with local people whenever possible. In 2008, I completed a four month solo travel around the world which took me to Peru, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, India, Nepal, Thailand, Australia, China and Mongolia. You cann view my blog for that trip at: www.globenotes.com/member/kwilkinson/

Beginning September, 2009, I plan to revisit friends and sites in five countries. I plan to spend a month in Nepal as a guest of a guide I met there last time and his family. It will be during two of the major festivals. I hope to do a month-long celebration of the completion of my SEVENTH decade (October 27) in Nepal and India. Countries I hope to revisit are Hong Kong, Thailand, Nepal, India and Egypt. In addition I am considering visits to Cambodia, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Morocco, London and New York. I hope to return in time for Christmas with my family.

Welcome to my blog! Let's journey together.



North America » United States » Oklahoma » Edmond January 18th 2008

Making Preparations Today I begin my 10-day countdown of preparations for my worldwide venture. As someone said Spread out all the clothes you plan to take and all the money. Take half of the clothes and twice the money. Yesterday I got my Yellow Fever vaccination from one of the few local doctors authorized to administer the shots. I've already updated hepatitis vaccinations, and secured malarial and polio meds. My airline reservations worldwide have been completed with the help of Basel from AirTreks. Only a few lodging reservations have been made as I continue to seek local people to host me as I go. My plan is to minimize the number of hotels/hostels in favor of local hosting. I've been thinking through what to carry in my small backpack and perhaps a small satchel for ... read more




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