Em and Joe

Joe and Em Abroad

Em and Joe

We're an odd pair! Brits looking to travel Australia and New Zealand for 18 months to 2 years. At 22 and 23 that's a regular occurrence. But as with everyone in the UK money is a bit tight. So any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Joe is a chef and I.T geek and Em is an amateur film maker (from a family of pub owners) 18 months out of university. We have modest savings and a big map!



Oceania July 9th 2012

Hi Guys, Em here! Flights are booked, visas gained, insurance sorted. I'm getting nervous now as we fly out to malaysia in just under 2 months. I've bought my backpack. It was a difficult decision actually, as due to me having Cerebral Palsy I've got to be able to carry my luggage on a 'bad day' so inevitably smaller should be better. After shopping around an Osprey 32 now sits next to me. It's not for everyone as it's a small, unlined, trekking bag. But it's waterproof, light and fits my frame comfortably even on a bad day! Problem is now to decide what to take? Any advice? Also is there anyone else out there travelling with a disability? Joe keeps telling me it won't be a problem as 90% of the time no-one even realises ... read more




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