Nomad Old Farts' Guestbook

Travelers Century Club
I have looked at this concept from time to time but I don't consider it an accurate description of countries visited, eg Australia counts as four on the TCC database. To my mind, a true reflection of visits is how many of the UN-accredited countries you have visited, these being around 195 countries (and a couple under debate). Of the latter, I have visited 110 countries but if you use the TCC list, that number jumps to 140. Other discouragements are the fees, which are not cheap, and the fact that we live in an isolated country town, so there are not likely to be too many reunions held here! To be honest, I get enough enjoyment out of reading other's blog on this site (including your own) and our periodic 'discussions' such as this one.

Floating Village
It's actually the second village of this type that I've visited. There is very similar on Tonle Sap, a lake in Cambodia near Siem Reap, home of Angkor Wat. I recommend getting up there to see that if you haven't already - a much cheaper air fare too!

Voodoo
Yeah, that region certainly has its own culture based around the themes of voodoo, fetishes and the old slave trade. It’s a long haul from Oz however, travelling cattle class, or maybe I’m just getting old!

Travel Nightmares
You're not wrong, guys! Add to that the feeling like shit on the very first day I met my fellow travellers and I have had better starts to a trip. Fortunately, as you suggest, it improved from there but I'm still disappointed with the quality of my new, somewhat cheap, camera as I've always prided myself on my photography. Still life goes on and I have some great memories from the trip.

West Africa
As always, with many different ethic groups, there is always something new around the corner. I struggled a bit with the heat and humidity though, so best tour this region before you get too much older! I'm enjoying your Korean commentary and pics - the trip is obviously going well for you guys.