Whilst out having a couple of beers, Jez's friend asked him if he wanted to go to South America with him. Jez wasn't quite sure because he had been planning to visit China for some time. However, after a few more beers a pact was made and route had been planned. Sort of...
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Laos: Journeys in Time
Jez will always remember Laos for the charm of the old royal capital, the friendliness of the people and a bus journey through the heart of the country.
Catch Up On The Journey
Hill Tribes in Thailand
Jez signed up for a 3 day hill tribe trek. he was amazed by the elephants and unimpressed with the food.
Smiley Happy People
Welcome to Thailand. Every day is a holiday. Since arriving, Jez hasn't felt like a backpacker, he's felt like a tourist.
Monsoon Season in Malaysia
Jez travelled to Pilau Tioman in Malaysia on the recommendation of a friend, but found he saw all he needed to see within a day or so.
Two Singapore Slings and a New Pedal, Please
Shunning the chance to watch two gorgeous, young Swedish girls play volleyball in their bikinis, Jez was able to see more of the sights of Singapore.
Aussie Road Trip
During their road trip from Adeliade to Perth, Jez and his girlfriend did not use the turn signals on the car for 2700 kms.
Christmas Down Under
A summer Christmas was a new experience and Santa came through with some very useful items for a road trip around Australia.
Waltzing Matilda
Flying into Sydney was like returning to an old friend as Jez re-visited familiar landmarks and old haunts.
Adios, South America
Jez has decided that climbing mountains is too much like hard work after spending 12 hours to reach the summit of El Misty.
Low Points and Highlights
After a quick bout of a mystery illness, Jez is back on his feet and continuing his travels into Peru. While Cusco is a great place to hang out (ie: get drunk and party), he still managed to hike the Inca Trail.
Bolivia
If asked to describe his time in Bolivia, Jez would probably say anaconda fishing, crazy Dutch folk, lingering tummy problems, and rain...lots and lots of rain.
Big Catch Up
Jez updates his adventure over the last two weeks or so, including a Navimag cruise, Moreno Glacier in El Calafate, partying in Santiago and a visit to the largest salt flat in the world in Bolivia.
It's Been a Hard Day's Night
Jez seems to be having trouble getting to bed at a reasonable hour. Whether it's due to overnight bus rides, chatting with the locals or hitting the clubs after a hard day on the ski slopes.
Shopping Malls and Golf Buggies
Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, didn't amount to much, so Jez took to exploring the streets of Colonia in a golf buggy.
Where is the Sun?
Why is it that after one drunken evening in a pub in Syria Jez can master many different Danish swear words (with a Danish accent), but after 15 hours of classroom Spanish he can barely ask someone's name (with a French accent!)?
Her name was Rio, she was a showgirl
Ahh, Copacabana and Rio de Janeiro. Home of Samba, THE carnival and fake breast spotting on the beach.
The Best Laid Plans
After the whole India-Pakistan thing going pear shaped, and finding out that package tours didn't agree with him, Jez had planned to go to China. Then he went out for beers with Tim...
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