
Newlands exploring new lands
After my RTW trip in 2010, I was desprate to do a lot more travelling,only this time I would be on my own, making my own decisions and making my own mistakes. Although it's a daunting prospect heading off on my own, I had great support from my friends and family who had come to realise just how important travelling was to me. I had always wanted to travel, but ended up stuck between work and a mortgage and I just never got away. So after a change of job, selling my flat and generally having no ties, I figured it was my time to go. I booked a one way ticket to Delhi, my basic plan being to visit India then head off to Nepal trekking which I had always wanted to do although I couldn't decide between Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit!. From there the rough plan is to see Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and travel down through Malaysia, Indonesia and maybe even Australia. So I handed in my notice to a job I was really enjoying and just went for it. Let the adventures begin - who knows where I will actually end up and as for a return date...well who knows.
Planned Dates
Nov 02, 2011 until it's time to stop
Countries
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Trip Map
Trip Entries
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Let the adventures begin.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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What a start...
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Delhi, India
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3
Impressive Taj Mahal
Monday, November 07, 2011
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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4
I found the Barras Market
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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5
Surreal and so interesting
Friday, November 11, 2011
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Highlight - Mother Theresa's Motherhouse
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Kolkata , West Bengal, India
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First glimpse of the Himalayas
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
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8
Longest journey yet...
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Pokhara, Nepal
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9
Annapurna Circuit Trek - Thorong La Pass 5416m
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Annapurna Region, Himalayan Region, Nepal
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Everest Base Camp 5364m and Kalapatthar 5550m Trek
Monday, December 19, 2011
Lukla, Nepal
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White Water Rafting Grade 4+
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Bhoti Kosi, Central Region, Nepal
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Vibrant, Historic, Chaotic City
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Impressive Potters Square
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Bhaktapur, Nepal
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Potters Heaven
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Thimi, Nepal
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Village Life
Friday, January 13, 2012
Lamahi, Mid Western Region, Nepal
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Langtang & Gosikunda Trek
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Langtang National Park, Himalayan Region, Nepal
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Annapurna & Machhapuchhre Base Camp Trek
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Annapurna Region, Himalayan Region, Nepal
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Wagah Border Ceremony & the Golden Temple
Monday, March 19, 2012
Amritsar, Punjab, India
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Dalai Lama country
Sunday, March 25, 2012
McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Sweet Solang Valley
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Via the Rohtang La
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Keylong, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Banbasa
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Banbasa, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Elephant & Jungle Safari
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Royal Bardia National Park, Nepal
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Beautiful, peaceful place
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Pokhara, Nepal
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What to do in Kathmandu...
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Never Ending Peace And Love
Monday, May 21, 2012
Nepal, Nepal
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Mumbai
Monday, May 21, 2012
Mumbai, India
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May 22, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Colombo District, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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Nice to see the sea...
Friday, May 25, 2012
Unawatuna, Sri Lanka
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30
26.12.04
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Tangalle, Southern, Sri Lanka
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Decisions, decisions...
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Da Budd-ha!!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Trinco
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
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Down by the boardwalk
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka's Surfers' Paradise
Monday, July 02, 2012
Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
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Ella Rock and Little Adam's Peak
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Ella, Sri Lanka
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Back to Tangalle
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Tangalle, Southern, Sri Lanka
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Kandy Perahera
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Sad to leave...
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Tangalla, Sri Lanka
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A dream come true
Monday, August 20, 2012
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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Beijing & The Great Wall of China
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Beijing, China
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The Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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KFC's... yep plural
Friday, September 14, 2012
Hanzhong, Shaanxi, China
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44
The Road to Chengdu...
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Guangyuan, Sichuan, China
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45
Giant Pandas, Red Pandas and Black Swans
Monday, September 24, 2012
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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46
From Chain Breaking to Heading Off Solo
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Jiuxiang, Sichuan, China
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47
KTV & Open air dance lessons
Monday, October 15, 2012
Panzhihua, Sichuan, China
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48
Songzanlin Monastery & Tiger Leaping Gorge
Friday, October 19, 2012
Shangri-La, Yunnan, China
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49
Gate crashing lunch... (again)
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Yuanmou County, Yunnan, China
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50
Bird and Flower City
Monday, October 29, 2012
Kunming, Yunnan, China
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51
Banana and tea plantations
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Pingbian, Yunnan, China
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52
I Love Border Crossings
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Lao Cai, Vietnam
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53
I am an Olympian...
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Sa Pá, Lào Cai, Vietnam
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54
All I want for Christmas...
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Heaven's Gate, Lào Cai, Vietnam
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55
The Road to Hanoi
Monday, November 26, 2012
Hồ Mai, Yên Bái, Vietnam
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56
Halong Bay
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Halong Bay, Vietnam
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57
Hanoi
Sunday, December 09, 2012
Hanoi, Vietnam
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58
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Cam Mun, Thanh Hóa, Vietnam
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59
Merry Christmas
Monday, December 24, 2012
Hue, Vietnam
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60
Ride Out (HCM)
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Thôn Khe Xêng, Quảng Trị, Vietnam
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& A Happy New Year
Monday, December 31, 2012
Hoi An, Vietnam
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62
The Road to Nha Trang
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Nha Trang, Vietnam
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Easy Rider
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Dalat, Vietnam
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Russian central
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Nha Trang, Vietnam
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The Road to Saigon
Friday, January 18, 2013
Mui Ne, Vietnam
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Saigon
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Down the Delta
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Can Tho, Vietnam
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Beautiful paradise island
Friday, February 08, 2013
Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
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69
Leaving Vietnam
Friday, February 15, 2013
Ha Tien, Vietnam
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70
And relax...
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Kep, Cambodia
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71
Kampot and Bokor Hill Station
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Kampot, Cambodia
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Snooks
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
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Road to Phnom Penh
Friday, March 01, 2013
Phumĭ Krăng At, Khétt Preăh Seih, Cambodia
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74
S21 and The Killing Fields
Monday, March 04, 2013
Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Phnom Penh
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Siem Reap
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Angkor Temples
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Back to the Mekong
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Kratie , Cambodia
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Si Phan Don
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Don Khong, Champasak Province, Laos
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Bolaven Plateau
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Pakse, Champasak, Laos
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81
Time to recover!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Ubon Ratchathani, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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Beautiful Ancient City
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Myanmar (Burma)
Monday, May 13, 2013
Tachilek, Shan, Myanmar
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Wat Doi Suthep
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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85
Check Up
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Wat Rong Khun - The White Temple
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Chiang Rai, Thailand
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Slow Boat
Monday, May 27, 2013
Pak Beng, Oudômxai, Laos
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Kuang Si Waterfall
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Luang Prabang, Laos
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Alms Giving
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Luang Prabang, Laos
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No tubing for me :((
Saturday, June 08, 2013
Vang Vieng, Vang Vieng, Laos
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Vientiane
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Vientiane, Laos
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Buddha Park
Monday, June 17, 2013
Vientiane, Laos
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Konglor Cave
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Ban Konglo, Khammouan, Laos
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Savan
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Savannakhet, Laos
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Back to my bike, well fingers crossed...
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Pakse, Champasak, Laos
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The 'slow' road to Ubon
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Phibun Mangsahan, Changwat Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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I remember 'nothing' about Ubon... weird
Friday, June 28, 2013
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
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Fascinating rural Thailand
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Surin, Thailand
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Surin to Prachathipat
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Ban Kut Chanuan, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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100
Cycling Buddies
Monday, July 15, 2013
Ban Talat Rangsit, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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101
From Sky Trains to Ferries
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Bangkok, Thailand
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Tallest Stupa in The World
Monday, July 22, 2013
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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Bridge over the River Kwai
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Kanchanaburi, Thailand
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I Can See the Sea...
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Hua Hin, Thailand
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105
The Land of Smiles
Friday, August 09, 2013
Surat Thani, Surat Thani, Thailand
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Koh Samui Baby...
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Chaweng Noi Beach, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand
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Rubber Plantations
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Ao Luek, Krabi Province, Thailand
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Koh Phi Phi
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Ban Ko Phi Phi, Krabi, Thailand
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109
Leaving Thailand
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Hat Yai, Thailand
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110
Oh La La... I love Langkawi
Friday, August 23, 2013
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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Incredible Architecture
Saturday, September 07, 2013
George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Take 2
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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Crystal Yacht Sunset Cruise
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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Back to cycling... not!
Thursday, October 03, 2013
Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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GU Bay
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Koh Chang, Trat, Thailand
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A New Permanent Addition!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Shambhala Meditation Retreat
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Chiang Rai, Thailand
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Koh Lipe
Friday, November 08, 2013
Koh Lipe, Thailand
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119
Langkawi Take 5
Monday, November 11, 2013
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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120
Penang to KL
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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Bandar Seri Begawan
Friday, November 29, 2013
Brunei, Brunei
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Mount Kinabalu (4,095m)
Sunday, December 01, 2013
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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Orangutans, Proboscis and Silver Leaf Monkey's
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Sepilok, Malaysia
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124
Manila
Saturday, December 07, 2013
Manila, Luzon, Philippines
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125
Whale Sharks
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Donsol, Bicol, Philippines
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126
Kuala Lumpur
Monday, December 16, 2013
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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127
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2014
Monday, December 23, 2013
Melaka, Melaka State, Malaysia
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128
Road to Mersing
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Kluang, Johor, Malaysia
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Tioman Island
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Kampung Air Batang, Pahang, Malaysia
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130
Rd to Singapore
Friday, February 07, 2014
Kampung Sungai Rengit, Johor, Malaysia
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131
Singapore
Monday, February 10, 2014
Singapore, Singapore
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132
Back to Melaka
Friday, February 28, 2014
Pontian Besar, Johor, Malaysia
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133
The Ring of Fire
Saturday, March 01, 2014
Samosir, Sumatra, Indonesia
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134
Orangutans, Gibbons and Thomas Leaf Monkey's
Monday, March 17, 2014
Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, Indonesia
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135
Stuck in the Jungle Baby...
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, Indonesia
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136
Boxing Day Tsunami 2004
Friday, April 11, 2014
Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia
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137
Bukit Lawang
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, Indonesia
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138
Pit stop
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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139
Sailing Malmurie
Friday, April 25, 2014
Phuket, Thailand
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140
Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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141
Settlin' into the Yacht Club
Sunday, June 01, 2014
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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142
Anita's Hen Night
Saturday, July 05, 2014
Pantai Cenang, Kedah, Malaysia
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143
Chillin' at Cenang Days
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Pantai Cenang, Kedah, Malaysia
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144
DV... Destiny's Voyager
Friday, July 18, 2014
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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145
Aaarrgh.... it's a Pirate Wedding
Monday, July 21, 2014
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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146
Thea... Life on a Superyacht
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Ban Tam Malang, Satun, Thailand
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147
Shipyard (PSS)
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Satun, Thailand
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148
The Murphy's in KL
Friday, August 01, 2014
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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149
Scarboro'Fridays & Drifters
Friday, August 22, 2014
Tanjung Rhu, Kedah, Malaysia
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150
Sailing to Penang
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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151
Gun Running
Friday, October 03, 2014
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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152
Rebak Island
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
Pulau Rebak Besar, Kedah, Malaysia
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153
Beautiful Railey Beach
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Railay Beach, Krabi Province, Thailand
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154
Boat Launch
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Kuah, Malaysia
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155
Life at the Yacht Club
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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156
At last... Out at Anchor & Island Hopping
Friday, November 14, 2014
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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157
Telaga...
Sunday, December 07, 2014
Telaga Marina, Kedah, Malaysia
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158
Penang Langkawi Pinball
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Pinang, Malaysia
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159
On yer bike 'Newlaaaannds...
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Pinang, Malaysia
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160
Back to the jungle...
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, Indonesia
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161
Yacht Haven Marina
Monday, February 02, 2015
Phuket, Thailand
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162
Newlaaannds's... Aarrghhhhh
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Phuket, Thailand
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163
Cargo Ship
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Phuket, Thailand
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164
Damn you chain plates!!!!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Phuket, Thailand
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165
Malmuirie
Saturday, April 04, 2015
Phuket, Thailand
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166
Burma
Friday, April 24, 2015
Kawthaung, Tanintharyi, Myanmar
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167
James Bond Island
Friday, May 01, 2015
Phangnga, Thailand
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168
Railey Beach
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Ao Nang, Krabi Province, Thailand
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169
Langers
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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170
Shipyard PSS
Monday, May 18, 2015
Satun, Thailand
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171
What a difference a year makes...
Tuesday, June 02, 2015
Phuket, Thailand
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172
PSS
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Satun, Thailand
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173
'The Doctor' Launch
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Satun, Thailand
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174
'Guidrun II'
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Ban Che Bilang, Satun, Thailand
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175
S/Y Eeyore
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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176
Coral Kuching
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Pinang, Malaysia
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177
Budaya Celebration by-the-sea
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Pinang, Malaysia
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178
Launching Thea
Monday, September 14, 2015
Ban Che Bilang, Satun, Thailand
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179
A New Look Lucy Lou
Monday, October 05, 2015
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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180
Lost at Sea
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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181
What an opportunity...
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Ban Che Bilang, Satun, Thailand
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182
De-masting a 106ft mast...
Sunday, November 08, 2015
Satun, Thailand
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183
Loi Krathong
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Satun, Thailand
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184
BBQ's at the Shipyard
Friday, December 04, 2015
Che Beilang, Thailand
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185
Birthday Bash...
Monday, December 07, 2015
Satun, Thailand
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186
Christmas @On's
Friday, December 25, 2015
Satun, Thailand
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187
HNY... Let's see what 2016 brings!
Friday, January 01, 2016
Satun, Thailand
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188
Aria Refit
Monday, January 18, 2016
Ban Che Bilang, Satun, Thailand
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189
Home for a Surprise Visit...
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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190
The Gathering... New_lands Style
Saturday, July 02, 2016
Isle of Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom
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191
Quick stop home...
Saturday, July 09, 2016
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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192
Jul 17, 2016
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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193
Festivals
Monday, August 01, 2016
Ban Che Bilang, Satun, Thailand
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194
UK Shipment Arrival
Wednesday, August 03, 2016
Ban Che Bilang, Satun, Thailand
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195
Dallinghoo - The Wedding
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Phuket, Phuket, Thailand
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196
The Cowie's in Penang
Friday, February 03, 2017
Georgetown, Pinang, Malaysia
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Wedding at Royal Langkawi
Saturday, March 04, 2017
Kuah, Malaysia