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19th January 2010

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Thanks Oilerguy. Well I've taken so many photos now, I hope I'm learning a few things along the way! Vietnam is a great country, and very easy to get around - maybe too easy at times! When do you go?
From Blog: Of lanterns and conical hats
18th January 2010

Oilerguy
Ryan T

Beautiful photos again Jon...I think you might even be getting better with time! I'm absolutely loving following your blog, jotting down all the little spots along the way that I plan on hitting as well. I can't wait to test out REAL Vietnamese coffee, as opposed to the stuff I can find locally.
From Blog: Of lanterns and conical hats
17th January 2010

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Hi Su, yep I made it to SEA and I'm loving it so far! I love eating (you might have guessed from my blog!), so I like a people who eat all day and night! My month on Borneo has accommodation with a local family included, but once I've worked out where I'm going in Malaysia I might well call on your contacts!! Jon
From Blog: Of lanterns and conical hats
17th January 2010

Su
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SEA
Finally you made it to SEA.You are right about the French colonists leaving something good behind for once. FOOD! Though I do not live in Malaysia anymore (city of Whittier,suburb of Los Angeles,Obama country) I have a lot of friends in KL, JB and Singapore.Let me know if you want to meet or stay with Malaysians or Singaporeans. Food is a big thing in both countries. We are known to eat all day and night long and still not add a kg on our little bodies. :)
From Blog: Of lanterns and conical hats
14th January 2010

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Thanks Rob... it continues to be an incredible trip... here's hoping the last 5 months are as good as the first 7!
From Blog: Drinking in the bay
13th January 2010

Rob
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Incredible trip
Jonathan, I just spent the past hour reading through your blog and looking at your pictures. Looks like it has been quite a trip so far. Your camera skills definitely improved since Africa. Best of luck on your future endeavors.
From Blog: Drinking in the bay
11th January 2010

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Thanks Jaren... I should get to Singapore at the start of March, so if I do need some help I'll be in touch!
From Blog: Christmas with a divine tortoise
11th January 2010

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Thanks Planit... I'll try!!
From Blog: Christmas with a divine tortoise
10th January 2010

jaren
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singapore
hey jonathan, you will be coming to singapore soon?? that is nice to hear that. any info u need in regards to singapore, or the south east asia region, i would gladly help you on this. cool to travel around the world ya.
From Blog: Christmas with a divine tortoise
10th January 2010

Planit104
Planit104

photos
Smithy - you take great photos and write a nice blog. Keep it up! Thanks!
From Blog: Christmas with a divine tortoise
7th January 2010

Sameera
meena adhikari

Hiya
Hey Jonathan I particularly liked Photo 16,i too have spent major part of my life in India and Nepal, and when we live "in" the place we become so fearless ,words like ambush ,Maoist,terror form part of our lives and we enjoy living with the day to day adventures. Funny that, I am sure my 3 year daughter will be totally surprised with the ways of life when she visits her mothers home country as a tourist. Nice reading your experiencw,hope you enjoy your Vietnam trip. Cheers Meena
From Blog: Passage from India
27th December 2009

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Tibet
Hi Thomas, thanks for your comments on my blog - entries for Gyantse and Lhasa will follow shortly! Tibet was an amazing place and I'd highly recommend a visit. I might not be able to offer you much advice though, as I booked onto an organised tour from Kathmandu, which organised my visa etc. for me. I believe it's the only way to visit Tibet, as the Chinese authorities don't allow individuals to enter. If you're coming from China, you might be able to book onto a group tour in Chengdu, but I doubt you'll be able to just turn up in Lhasa. If you can, you're better travelling overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa, then get a train or fly to Chengdu from there. You should be able to arrange your visa for China at the same time as your visa for Tibet... that's what a few people on my trip did. Altitude was fine, and the Tibetan culture was there to see in the rural areas and provincial cites, but less so in Lhasa... that was actually a bit of a shock. The people are amazing, but going right now will be pretty cold, so take lots of warm clothes!!
From Blog: Highway to the roof of the world
27th December 2009

Thomas Francis
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Re: Tibet
Hi Loved your most recent blog entry! Shigatse looks beautiful. I, like you, have always wanted to go to Tibet and now I think the opportunity is here. I having been looking for a traveler who has been recently to try and get some up-to-date information. We are basically in Nepal and are looking at booking a flight to Chengdu and booking a Tibet trip from there. Do you have any recommendations or experiences you can share, with regards visa, Chinese government and current restrictions. You went overland? How was altitude etc and also arrangement of visa’s (we want to travel on to China after Tibet!) The other concern/question I had was how alive the Tibetan culture is. Tashi Lun Po sounds like a “very much alive” answer to this question. Any info would be great Thanks Tom (And Vanessa)
From Blog: Highway to the roof of the world
25th December 2009

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Africa is a place you can go back to time and again... so big and so much to see!
From Blog: Game on
23rd December 2009

su
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First entry
I am reading from your first entry. Geez, L. Nakuru brings back memories. Good to have stumbled onto your travel blog. Keep it up. I need to get back out there again. It has been a while, but I am getting my feet wet again, one toe at a time.
From Blog: Game on
23rd December 2009

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Hey, thanks for taking the time to read my blog Su!
From Blog: Super stupas
23rd December 2009

su
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All of it
Superb blog. Informative and entertaining. Really enjoyed the past hour+ reading them all.
From Blog: Super stupas
17th December 2009

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Hi, Chitwan is about a 5hr coach ride from Kathmandu... you can do it for 1 or 2 nights or longer if you want. I use Nikon 18-70mm and 70-300mm lenses... but they're older ones without VR.
From Blog: Lessons in mounting elephants
16th December 2009

Oilerguy
Ryan T

Absolutely stunning shots! I am also planning on visiting Nepal next year, and was just wondering how far away this park is from Kathmandu? Also, what type of lens are you using for these photos...I need to pick up something other than my kit lens for my Nikon DSLR and would love to hear your recomendations. Thanks!
From Blog: Lessons in mounting elephants
13th December 2009

Muno
Sally and Nick Griffith

brilliant blogs on your journey from kenya to south africa!
From Blog: A baboon stole my breakfast!
13th December 2009

Muno
Sally and Nick Griffith

A fantastic trip - thoroughly enjoyed reading and viewing pictures which must rank as some of the best on travelblog. going to go through your nextr leg now and am sure will be equally as enjpyable. thanks
From Blog: Mumbai mix
13th December 2009

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Well I still don't feel great, but it was great fun - would love to come back and do another one!
From Blog: Sanctuary at Annapurna, part 2
13th December 2009

SmithyWorldWide
Jonathan Smith

Thanks Stephen - Nepal has been great, and the trek was a definite highlight!
From Blog: Sanctuary at Annapurna, part 2
13th December 2009

Stephen Paul
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inspiring
Wonderful pictures! Makes me want to go REAL BAD... each shot tells a story, thanks!
From Blog: Sanctuary at Annapurna, part 2
12th December 2009

mum
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Fantastic photos
Very envious of your trip to Nepal. Can't wait to see all your photos.
From Blog: Sanctuary at Annapurna, part 2

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I work as a town planner in London, and have always enjoyed travelling. I also love photography, and in June 2009 I decided to take a year off work to travel the globe. This blog recounts that trip. I left London on the 14th June 2009. My trip divided roughly into four legs. The first is in Africa, from Kenya to South Africa, starting in June and finishing at the end of September. I then flew to Mumbai, for a three month trip through Central Asia taking in India, Nepal and Tibet. Next up was Southeast Asia, where I travelled through Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia, arriving in Sin... full info
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