http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/PTB/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from PTB en-us Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:44:20 +0000 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:44:20 +0000 So I left my friends in Australia in search of adventure in New Zealand. And I wasnrsquot disappointed it. It was an action packed month including a nerveracking skydive adventurous glacier hike exhilarating white water rafting and surreal underground caving as well abundance of parties including the fancy dress in a remote West Coast pub and a 3 legged pub crawl. Not only is New Zealand an http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zealand/blog-379509.html All good things have to come to an end but for me the east coast ended all too abruptly. The worst floods in 20 years in North Queensland meant roads closed and change of plans. However before we hit the floods we had thrilling adventure up the East Coast of Australia. The coast is littered with stunning beaches picturesque islands world class theme parks and permanent party atmosphere wit http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/blog-371147.html Seven months in Sydney is by far the longest we have stayed in any oneplace since we left Dublin a year ago. What kept us here for so longLack of money and place to work is the obvious answer. Another is the Sydneytrap with so many people coming over to Australia and failing to see much outside of Sydney. Initially we planned to earn some money and move on but itrsquos easy to see why s http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/New-South-Wales/Sydney/Bondi-Beach/blog-354580.html Without doubt the month we spent traveling the Thai islands was my personal favourite. The Thai islands has it all from snorkeling and scuba diving in crystal clear waters to rock climbing and full moon parties. Everywhere we went we met really cool people some we had already met throughout the rest of South East Asia and even a few people from home. We spent several nights in Phuket af http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Thailand/blog-286334.html The month we spent traveling through Vietnam and Cambodia reflected a change in culture from laid back Laos. Vietnam can be both hectic and simple. The boat trip around Halong Bay illustrated some of the beauty that Vietnam has to offer. The smaller towns we visited were examples of the simple life most Vietnamese live. The major cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Saigon gave us opportunit http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/blog-276147.html The month travelling through South East Asia Thailand and Laos has been a truly memorably experience and everywhere we went we met so many like minded backpackers doing the same thing. South East Asia is without doubt a backpackerrsquos haven with something for everyone. For us ATV quad bikes and elephant rides in Thailand and boat trips along the Mekong and Tubing to be explained later http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/blog-264198.html After extensively travelling North India it was about time to put our rucksacks down for a few weeks and chill out and therersquos no better place to do that than Goa. Although our 2 weeks in Goa were not as action packed as our north Indian adventure it was definitely more relaxing. Goa famous for its beaches and louche living gave us a break from the hustle and bustle of India and chance t http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Thailand/blog-255714.html 22 Days from Delhi to Mumbai Our Indian Adventure has been a chaotic and exciting journey. From Tiger Safari in Ranthambore National Park to the Taj Mahal in Agra from the boat trip along the Ganges to the camel safari in Jaisalmer it has been an action packed 22 days. No doubt travelling India is not for the faint hearted even the most experienced traveller will be tested at the best of time http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Goa/Baga/blog-240244.html