Lake Naivasha, Kenya
The first night in the truck and the jury is still out on whether Susan and Ed have made the right decision to come on this trip.

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For inspiration, check out the RTW Travel Guide.

Things That Money Just Can't Buy
Shira Green's two hour journey took more than four, but what's a few hours in exchange for adventures that money just can't buy?

The Treasures of the Sea
A floating shrine, a cave, and carvings dating back to the 6^th century - Lubna Kably discovers the Arabia Sea surrounding Mumbai has much to offer.

1: Korea and the World Cup
Conor found that for most Koreans, the World cup wasn't about football at all. It was about participating. Noisy they may be, football fans they ain't.

RTW Honeymoon
10: Motos, Temples and Some Guy at the Airport
The Lightholders spent three days soaking up the atmosphere of Khao San Road before heading to Cambodia and some of the world's most spectacular temples at Angkor Wat.

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15 June, 2002
An extra 6 hour wait in the airport does not bode well for the holiday, but a glass of champagne, four Bloody Marys, two Red Stripes and a Rum Punch later, things are starting to look up.

16 June, 2002
After treating herself to a massage, Amy takes a boat to a hut in the middle of the ocean where the rum punch is flowing and the fish is freshly steamed.

It's OK to Travel with a Bathrobe
So Far, So Good
Carmen's life these days involves working at the "in" spot in town, with live concerts, jam sessions and an international clientele.

Delivering
Delivering charter yachts around the Caribbean is a great way to get the most out of your trip to the islands.

Los Roques
A slight language misunderstanding delays Carmen and her skipper from entering Venezuela.

Los Roques II
Caracas has a bad reputation, but Carmen had no problems as she danced the night away and still walked home at four in the morning.

Los Roques III
Have you ever been marveled by the picture postacrd images they show on Discovery Channel? Well, Los Roques really is that beautiful.

Fugitives
There are two kinds of travellers, those who seek adventure and those who escape from home.

Way Too Tropicalized
Martinique is a slice of Europe in the Caribbean. Salaries are those of France and working conditions are good, making relationships with locals easier and longer lasting.

Zouk - The neverending beat
Carmen lists the four criteria you need to be able to enjoy the music and dance of Martinique. Without these, you may want to shoot the radio, or scream out loud.

Shadow Lines, Part III
An expense account-funded tour of Paris would've had Philip Blazdell returning to old haunts, but then the phone rang.

Bicycling in Holland: What's the Big Deal?
Venture on two wheels across the varied Dutch landscapes of windswept dunes and seaport towns, canopied forests, medieval villages, famous windmills, and culturally diverse cities.

Look Both Ways
An Estonian hostelmate's night-out reminds Mo Valentine how important it is to remember that the Brits drive on the left.

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Worldwide with Wee-Cheng
#47: Albania: Land of Teletubbie Bunkers; Surviving an Accident and What It Meant, Part I
Albanians are misunderstood? That's an understatement of the world's perception of this people and their country.

#48: Albania: Land of Teletubbie Bunkers; Surviving an Accident and What It Meant, Part II
Wee-Cheng gets dumped, kidnapped, and snatched in the mountain towns of Albania.

#49: Russian Adventure Starts Today & The Russian Visa Blues
Getting into Russia only cost Wee-Cheng $380US - did he mention that was just for the visa?

#50: Moscow: Three Nights on a Bus Looking for Lenin's Corpse
A three-night bus journey from London to Russia moves across the past, present and future of Europe.

RTW Honeymoon
9: Cold War Memories and Grecian Ruminations
One of the highlights of Greece was catching the sunset at Oia, supposed to be one of the best places in the world to watch Apollo parallel-park his chariot at the end of the day.

What You Risk Reveals What You Value
Lizza Osborn felt Eastern Europe was the perfect place for an adventure. It's her first solo trip abroad and she won't be bringing much with her except for a good attitude!

1: Introduction
An idea that was two years in the making for Lizza is finally becoming a reality, now that her husband has found the answer to his question, "why?"

2: Waiting
Business Class is the only way to fly and Lizza felt like a kid in a candy store. Now she's ready to practice her survival skills in Finland.

3: Estonia
Day one is Estonia is a success. Lizza found her way around, got a massage, met some other travelers and drank some very good Estonian beer.

4: Riga Latvia
Finding something as simple as a phone card can be difficult when you don't speak the lingo, but the locals are friendly when Lizza gets locked out of her B&B.

5: In Riga, II
Hanging out with a local was a great way to see a side of Latvia that would have remained hidden to Lizza if she had been on her own.

6: Liepaja, Latvia
Lizza is encouraged by her host to stay an extra day in the Lemon Tree Town, Liepaja. It will take many phone calls and emails to rearrange her tight schedule, but she agrees.

1: Introduction
If Selena has to spend one more winter in Montreal, she might not make it. The solution is a trip to India, South East Asia and Australia.

2: Preparation
After much thought, several round table panel discussions, an emergency meeting, and consultation with the Prime Minister, Selena decided not to sew Canadian flags on the outside of her pack. But maybe on the inside...