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| 20th October 2009 Lucy | place - From: Where the hell is Kyrgyzstan? This looks like a beautiful place to visit. Maybe one day I can. |
| 20th October 2009 Lucy | place - From: Where the hell is Kyrgyzstan? my nephew is on his way to afganighstan and I was wondering how far away this place was from there. |
| 9th February 2009 Ian priestley | namesakes - From: From East to West Hi Ian, Have dipped into your blog several times over the years. Finally this year I will follow in a few of your footsteps, as this April will be visiting China & Vietnam during a cruise. O K it's a cheat compared to you but I am 55. Regards, Ian Priestley. |
| 16th November 2008 Kristy | - From: Where the hell is Kyrgyzstan? You're a brilliant photographer! Loved all the photos- especially the sunsets and waterfall pic :) if you have any more photos i'd love to see them...you can email me if you want seduced-by-moonlight@hotmail.com Thanks, Kristy :) x |
| 2nd April 2007 HRKHRK | - From: Riding the rails through Russia I am thinking of starting in india, thailand, vietnam, china, and then taking the transsib., and going to moscow and st. petersburg. I am a female traveling alone...any thoughts/suggestions? I read your blog, and your travels seem amazing. Thank you so so much. travelblogger: HeidiRKrieger. |
| 5th November 2006 hi | I'd like a Kyrg flag - From: Where the hell is Kyrgyzstan? Hi please visit me at http://domsweirdnews.blogspot.com I have 142 flags and my girlfriend just got a Kyrg flag Nice blog btw :) |
| 12th October 2006 Leon | Congratulations to both of you. - From: From East to West Me llamo. Reading your blog has been fantastic my friend. When are you back in Scotland and how long for? Don't worry..I know you'll be busy! If we don't get the chance to meetup, buena suerte amigo! (: I wish you and Rochy all the best and know you'll have a great time over there! (: PS I got you message today. Thank you. All is well at home and hope it's the same with you. (: VIVA COLOMBIA! Say hello to Rochy for me. Take care, Leon Also tell your friend Indie I wish him all the best too. Even though I don't know, the part about him being normally very laid back guy and then losing it with hotel owner, over passports, really made me laugh! (: I can truly sympathise! Leon |
| 12th October 2006 Mansukh | Amazing - From: From East to West I have really enjoyed reading your blog. You both have had an amazing three months together seeing various countries, experiencing different culture, food, climate, beauty and languages which will definitely broaden your mind. I think you both should plan another trip together to Latin America or Africa or North India before you both settle down with your girlfriends. |
| 11th October 2006 Rochy | I've liked it! - From: From East to West It’s been fun to read your blog, to get to know Indie and specially to get to know you better. I think this has been a wonderful experience for you. And... I’m looking forward to seeing you. Te amo. |
| 29th September 2006 Slava | \\\\\\\\\\ - From: Warmth in St. Petersburg My Name's Slava, nick name - Slavjan. But it's OK=) |
| 29th September 2006 stuart | being ian priestley - From: Warmth in St. Petersburg "- Decide to make time-specific, colour-coded list. Points include - 1. Make list, 2. Highlight internet cafes in Moscow even though we won't be there for another month, 3. Eat breakfast, etc... Then make list look pretty busy using bevy of coloured pens and highlighters" hahahaha. it's funny because it's true! |
| 29th September 2006 Marcie | Wonderful! - From: Warmth in St. Petersburg Can;t wait to see you in a few weeks. Can you bring Indie with you? He is a riot - I would love to meet him!! |
| 23rd September 2006 pats | - From: Exceeding all Expectations must have been the lovely suzdal churches which solidified your decision to swing by romania? they look so much like the suceava monasteries - or perhaps i'm just inclined to confuse all the onion shaped domes of europe. still enjoying all your missives - say hello to all the wonderful folks in ro for me! |
| 18th September 2006 Natán Azabal | - From: Riding the rails through Russia Man, I'm really enjoying your Blog, it absolutely wants me to go on a similar trip. Keep up the good work and if you visit Saint Petersburg I expect an extense Blogentry ;) Saludos Natán |
| 17th September 2006 Kate Hildebrand | hi! - From: Along the Mekong I found your blog through the Kazakhstan blogs and I really like your entries on SE Asia, brings back fond memories and I'm looking forward to when you get to Russia! |
| 10th September 2006 Betty Greenspan | More WOW - From: Russia or bust! We so enjoy your blogs. I am fixed on the fact that you can gather enough stimulus from your environment to look at your value system, as it exits and where you would like it to go. Say "hello" to St. Petersburgh for us. I will never forget sailing intoo the city along the same route that my Dad took when he went to see his family in 1935. It was an emotional moment. You are on the last few weeks of your journey. Enjoy, be well, and have a wonderful rest of trip. See3 you in a few weeks. Much love G & G |
| 10th September 2006 Paul Smyth | Nice!!!! - From: Russia or bust! Hey Ian and Indy, It's great to hear that you're still enjoying your travels. I hope that your blog encourages other people to be more adventurous when choosing a location for their own trip. Take care guys. |
| 5th September 2006 Koonal | What's happening? - From: Where the hell is Kyrgyzstan? I want to go to Kyrgystan! Great read, great photos... |
| 4th September 2006 stuart | back home - From: Where the hell is Kyrgyzstan? well, for the first time since you left, the roles have been reversed, and I've done something that you'll be jealous of. yesterday i was in london. more specifically north london, and more specifically still at Ashburton Grove at the brand new Arsenal stadium taking in the delights of Brazil v Argentina. it was very special indeed. |
| 4th September 2006 Izzy | supercool - From: Where the hell is Kyrgyzstan? ian, your blog is amazing, phantastic pictures, you make me want to travel and see everything!!! nothing new here, make me happy and write more!cuidate guapo! |
| 1st September 2006 Mansukh | Brilliant and Exiting - From: The great lake Dear Indie and Ian Your postings and photographs are getting more and more interesting and exciting to read and see and sometimes I wish I was there spec ially when you have described the cuisine and shown phorographs of some of the things you have been tasting and eating. Even my colleagues at work find it very exciting and want to read all abour your experiences. We have been reading some of Indie's comments but would appreciate a bit more from him and see what he thinks of some of the experiences he is having. Keep up to it and have lots of fun ans explore as much as you can as you both have time on your hands for now. Keep well and take care. Bye for now. Looking forward to your new adventures. |
| 29th August 2006 Marcie | Absolutely beautiful! - From: The great lake Fantastic blog as always. Never known anyone who has been anywhere in Russia besides St. Petersburg so reading about your adventures in Kyrgyzstan is extra exciting to me! And I like the pattern I've noticed of you guys attracting little kids whereever you go! Keep those blog entries coming! P.S. I like your beard!! |
| 28th August 2006 Felipe Contreras | A discovery chanel type adventure! - From: The great lake Hi Ian, I know is the first time I write to you since your trip to Asia began. But I have read all of your postings and sometimes I get my self transported to all those situations and places that you describe! Keep on with your trips, good luck and tell Indie that some of his B&W pictures are very cool! About me, things are going well, my parents are back in Colombia, and now some new opportunities in Spain or Mexico may come, so I hope to see you there or back here in Bogota soon! Buena suerte mi amigo! Felipe |
| 26th August 2006 karen | - From: The great lake I agree with Rochy - your blogs are getting better and better and so are the photos. I particularly like the one of the intrepid travellers. You are having adventures, and seeing and experiencing things that will stay with you forever and that comes across in the blogs. Indie - I had never thought that way about people going to places like China to teach English - an interesting point of view. |
| 26th August 2006 Laura Marquis | wow!!! - From: The great lake Hey there! Been meaning to type a comment every time for ages so felt I'd better do it before you were home! Am loving reading your travelblog from over the summer, looking at the photos (yes the guy does look like Zach Braff!) and of course Indie's insights. Sounds like you've been having the most amazing time, though well deserved after uni no doubt! Glad you're enjoying yourself and it's fab to read about places noone else I know has been! Laura |
| 21st August 2006 Rochy | Nice one!!! - From: Another world This blog is getting better and better, every new entry gets more interesting and also it gets harder not to want to know what you two are up to, what’s being your latest adventure. Have fun. |
| 18th August 2006 adam | fun china - From: Beijing, and beyond! huanghua is a great choice to see the wall (we even camped overnight on it) and glad you got the DVD shopping in. you were really going to do 40 hrs kunming-beijing and 48 beijing-urumqi? trust me, after teh first 24 hours you get really bored -the plane is a good choice! How you managed NOT to find McDs though... everyone in china knows it! Did you go to the stone forest, or stop off in xishuangbanna on your way from Laos? you really need to see some chinese villages, and not so many big cities! |
| 14th August 2006 Jenni & Duncan | hiya - From: The Spring City hello. An entertaining read! We'll keep checking your blogg page to find out what you are up to. My bro hasn't got back to me about the hostel in St Petersburg - sorry. However I'm sure you'll find it or somewhere else easily enough. Happy travelling. :) |
| 12th August 2006 RB | Enjoy China! - From: The Spring City Stumbled on your blog, no idea who you are. I recently spent a month in China, it's a great country with incredibly friendly people. If you end up in Xi'an, hit up the muslim quarter for some excellent beef kebabs at unbelievably cheap prices. Don't miss the great wall while in Beijing, skip Badaling and go to Simatai, 3 hour drive but well worth it. FYI, The Forbidden City is undergoing massive amounts of restoration/reconstruction for the upcoming olympics, so much of it is shut off to the public and covered in massive tarps. Great cheap food at the night markets near Oriental Plaza a few km's from Tianemen. Enjoy China, other than the pollution it is a great place! |
| 11th August 2006 Dipika | Hi - From: The Spring City Hi nandi, how are you? hope you and ian are enjouying your trip. I want to see all the pics when you are back in london. hopefully you will be back this year!! I am really enjoying reading the journals that ian had written. Anyway i just wanted to wish you a happy Raksha Bandhan, which was a few days ago. take care, have fun and see you soon. dips. |
| 10th August 2006 anonymous | - From: I love Laos hi Ian and other guy. Wow! your blog is cool. The writing has a sort a succint panache and wry humour reminiscent of some author whose name I cant remeber. The photos too are amazing. They are very well composed. Ever thought of getting them published? Think about it. Dave |
| 10th August 2006 IanDoesAsia | great to hear from you all - From: I love Laos Ni hao from China! I was speaking to the monk in English - he was a teacher at the monastery so he knew some. Hope that answers your question Gomez ;o) Also, Pats, I'm pleased to say that Indie is overcoming his massage addiction. His cold turkey treatment is proving effective, though I'm worried he may relapse in Beijing! Indie and I entered China a couple days ago, and it's been a real adventure so far. Look out for a blog update in the next couple days (dodgy Chinese internet accessibility permitting...) I'm very pleased to read comments from friends and family. It's great to know what other people think of the blog. Keep the comments coming. |
| 9th August 2006 souphonexay panya | beautiful people of Laos - From: I love Laos Hi Ian and friend I just happen to stumble on to your blog. I am a Laotian from Vientian ( Vieng jun ) is how the Laos would say it.:) I wish everyone would get the chance to visit Laos, the people the are incredible, they are friendly, and ready to drop everyting to help the next person in need. and most importantly, as a whole, Laos people appreciate everyone. enjoy the rest of your trip. looking forward toyour next stories. keep the pictures coming. take care souphonexay DANNY panya |
| 9th August 2006 Rochy | You love Laos... - From: I love Laos ... and I love you!!! I’m very glad to know that you’re having a great time in Asia. It seems Indie it’s an interesting character to be travelling with. You’re blog is AMAZING and my friends agree with me. Keep updating us with your adventures y no olvides lo que te dije... |
| 8th August 2006 Alex | - From: Fear and loathing in Laos Ian, I am very happy for you, as it seems you are enjoying while in South east Asia. Here in China we also have the song about the mouse (laoshu ai da mi = mouse loves big rice) but I am not sure about the origin. Disfruta tu viaje y hasta pronto, Alex |
| 7th August 2006 pats | hey... - From: I love Laos there's nothing wrong with massageaholics! i used to have 2 a day when i was islandhopping. just relax, dude, and submit to the rapture :) and indie should hold forth on the difference in international massage techniques. |
| 7th August 2006 Leon>G | You are some man! - From: I love Laos Ian my friend...I too have enjoyed reading your blog! Although Kerry does at times read it, I am slowly becoming engrossed! Simply out of interest, what language did the monk at the bottom speak? Also, I bet you the food is INCREDIBLE! Gracias por la pasta antes! ciao hermano (: |
| 6th August 2006 Paula P | you have a following - From: I love Laos Ian & Indie, Just wanted you to know that there are a few people at my work who are now "Ian does Asia" blog junkies. They love reading your experiences and seeing the photos, as do I. Have a great time in China. We are awaiting the China blog... Paula |
| 4th August 2006 Paula Pennington | nothing beats traveling - From: Phnom Penh stinks Your comments and pictures are wonderful!! What a great journal you will have when you get home. It is great that we are getting a taste of what you are experiencing. The pics are beautiful. Traveling makes you feel alive... so many new things to experience. You and Indie sound like a good team together. Your Mom and brother will be arriving next week- then we are off to see G&G. David and Bud are traveling in North Carolina and loving it. I'm not sure which of your Dad's said to be careful, but I agree- and enjoy!!! |
| 31st July 2006 stu | a city of a thousand smells? - From: Phnom Penh stinks sounds a bit like zaragoza to me! were any of them rotten cabbage? got a new laptop now, so i'm loading all my music back on. i've already found a few gems hidden on some free unlistened to compilations. it's unlikely that you'll have heard the new Kasabian song over there, but I have, and I am pleased to report it's absolutely brilliant. it's very kasabiany, but a lot more catchy than some of their stuff. keep tearing up asia! |
| 27th July 2006 Mansukh Shah | South East Asia - From: Phnom Penh stinks Hi Indie and Ian I am so pleased your travel diary which is really beautiful and exciting together with all the photographs that you have published. I can tell you that the time your are having now will be really memorable so make the most of your time to see and learn as much as you can as after this a time like this may never come plus the part you are in has lot of history, culture and beauty. Wish you all the very best in your travels. Do take care about your health and what and where you eat, sleep and stay. Bye from your Dad |
| 20th July 2006 Nix | Darling! - From: A comedy of errors Guapito, u sould become a travel writer..ur clips are amazing! I would definitely buy ur bokk ;) I hope ur having a fantastic time, the photos look brilliant! Slide show when u get back!! Take care of yourself...we miss u! Love and hugs Nix xxx |
| 17th July 2006 janiefromhanoi | too hot? - From: Hello Hanoi You can jump into any lake you see in Hanoi, such as Hoan Kiem lake! |
| 13th July 2006 Evelyn | 42 Degrees? - From: Hello Hanoi and I am feeling happy with the 25 degrees in London. do not stop writting please Me gusto tu camiseta!! |
| 10th July 2006 pats | burning jealousy - From: Hello Hanoi ian - great post - i am craving a huge bowl of pho right now. hilarious commentary, lovely pics. and please don't be pc :) |
| 9th July 2006 Stuart L | Nice one - From: Hello Hanoi That's awesome. My friend alboy just got back from his round the world trap, and he said that in Japan groups of school girls kept walking past and mouthing "david beckham" at him. Not much happening back in Escocia. I've now been to more weddings in the past week than in my life up until now, but on the plus side I'm becming a very adept waiter/barman Day off today so we're having a BBQ for the World Cup final at Alans (Alan that was at Coldplay). Can't wait. FORZA ITALIA! |
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