174 Days To Go

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So it is 174 days to go and its not far off now till i travel as we are now in July, to think back in January when i was in Thailand.............this was just a light bulb moment and now its full steam ahead.

I now have most of my stuff as follows:-

One 50 ltr Karrimor supercool travel sack/ruck sack and 20 ltr daysack which zips on and brings up my total capacity to 70 ltr's ( cost £99 instead of £149).

Pair of Regatta Hiking boots given to me by my sister ( so a bargain).

Salomon Gortex XCR hiking trainers (£49 instead of £89)

Salomon Sandals (£19 instead £40)

North Face flight series shell jacket given to me by my sister(so another bargain)

Regatta Xert shell jacket given to me by my sister( so another freebie..hehe)

Craghoppers Aqua Dry series jacket (£40 instead of over £100)

Mountain equipment sleeping bag (£47 instead of £89)

Pac safe steelmesh rucksack protecter (£36 instead of £59)

Lowe Alpine fleece (£29 instead of £60)

Artercxy Shell trousers (£34 instead of £60)

I have managed to get a few bargains which leaves more money towards the grand tour and i have bought a few other bits and bobs to the trip.

As for packing, i think once i get to my final month i will pack my technical stuff and then i need to think about main clothes for the trip and then reduce it and then halve it i think.

During my preparation towards my trip i have come across alot of resources and i want to share them with anyone else who may be planning a big or even a small adventure/holiday.

So here are the links:-


http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/index.cfm

http://www.oneworld.com/ow/air-travel-options/round-the-world-fares/oneworld-explorer

http://www.staralliance.com/baseAction.do?language=

http://www.helpx.net/index.asp

http://www.couchsurfing.com/

http://travel.excite.co.uk/travel/guides/southeast_asia/cambodia/PassportVisaRequirements

http://HiHostels.com/

http://www.roamingfox.co.uk/

http://www.perutreks.com/inca_trail_04d_prices.html

http://www.bigapplehostel.com/index.html

http://jobsearch.gov.au/maps/maps.aspx?WHCode=0&TextOnly=0&st=11&rgn=prth

http://www.vipbackpackers.com/

http://www.hostelworld.com/

http://www.aktive8.com/c/Travel-Accessories.html

http://www.gravitybolivia.com/

http://www.bootsnall.com/

http://www.planeta.com/

http://www.saexplorers.org/club/home

http://gosouthamerica.about.com/

http://www.exitotravel.com/

http://www.travellerspoint.com/

http://www.gonomad.com/

http://www.voegol.com.br/INT/

http://www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/hotels/

http://www.kayak.co.uk/

http://www.lan.com/

http://www.surfoutfitters.com/eng_rooms.html

http://www.malekuhostel.com/Rates.htm

http://www.instantworldbooking.com/costa_rica.php

http://www.ticabus.com/mapa_ing.html

http://www.belizex.com/san_ignacio.htm


This is not an exhaustive list as the are some months to go yet...................but the list above should help some folk as links are for good travel forums, booking sites, airlines in CA/SA etc bus companies................plus as i go i will add links to good places i stay or visit or eat at or good company's i use for tours,buss etc.

Finally some sun in the UK..............doubt it will last long and so thank goodness i will be off traveling😊

After several indecisive moments i have decided to take a tent for when im hiking and also if money gets tight and i need to camp...................i just need to find a light but not stupidly expensive tent😊

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Photos

Randi @ Salford Quays
My Girlfriend Randi who is also going traveling