Timothy Kingshott
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Mari and Tim were married on October 2, 1999. Shortly thereafter, they left on their round-the-world honeymoon.
October 1999-September 2000
27
CDN$15,000
Canada
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
When we got back from our trip, we had hardly any money. We didn't have a career. We decided to write a book (however we are still editing it). My wife and I took jobs selling travel gear at an outfitters, and I started teaching climbing courses. We eventually landed a couple short-term contracts, and Mari (my wife) went to teacher's college.
We started in New Zealand, flew to Australia, than to Singapore. We went overland to Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, and Laos. We went back to Singapore and flew to Nepal where we spent two months, before moving on to India. We flew to Turkey then to the U.K. and finally ended up in Norway.
I had been travelling a lot before I met Mari. She and I met while working a contract for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. While we were dating I worked contracts in Alaska, Mexico, and one in Madagascar. When she finished her university degree we decided to get married, save some cash and travel the globe.
James and Nancy. Two Canadians living in Singapore who gave us a place to stay for a week. It was completely out of the goodness of their heart. Other travellers will always make your day.
Winged it a lot
Petzl headlamp. Very light, very durable, batteries last a long time, and can always fit it in a pack.
Snorkel gear for New Zealand. We had great plans for lazing on beaches and snorkeling. We did the first part, but the water was freezing, so we carried the gear and sold it in Australia.
I think the biggest change was the way people want to talk to us about travel. Many people want us to summarize our trip in 5 minutes or less. I think the biggest change is how I see life. I always want to be back on the road, and I get really, really restless if I see a travel film or read a travelogue.
I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Yes, we are. In fact, we just got back from a road trip to the American Southwest. We climbed in California and hiked in Texas and Arizona. We want to travel overseas, and are looking to see Russia, Mongolia, and maybe more of Europe.
Going on an independent trip is the only form of travel that will leave you feeling fulfilled. Taking a two-week package vacation will provide you with a taste of home in different surroundings. You will never be so happy, as when you are on the road, enjoying the way the locals live.
Never take another human being for granted, and learn to cherish every moment with your fellow travellers.
There is a myth that you will have a very difficult time getting around, and you have to book all accommodation from home before you leave. This is nonsense. Just go, meet other travellers, eat and sleep wherever you end up.
I don't know, it just seems to be a part of me. I have an insatiable curiosity. Every time I travel, I just want to see more. Why, Why Not!
Don't worry about money and planning, just buy your tickets and go. Drop me a line while you're there.
