I am planning to go on a wolrd trip for a year. I am based in Ireland. I am particularly interested in China, Thailand, New Zealand, Canada and South America. I am planning to work for a few months in one place. Does anyone have any must-see/visit countries/cities that I should include in this trip (based on experience). Also looking for recommendations for good info websites.
2006-09-18 00:54:45 · 10 answers · asked by fingersmith 3 in Travel ➔ Other - Destinations
I had a brilliant time on working holiday in Oz - working in Sydney, getting drunk in Airlie Beach, driving from Darwin to Ayers Rocks having canoed in Katherine Gorge and catching the Henley on Todd regatta. Loved Rotorua in New Zealand once I got past the stench of the geysers and Kiwis are the friendliest people I have met. Inter-railing around Europe is a fantastic if exhausting experience. Worked with a great bunch of people in Bratislava. Athens is a great city to visit. India is a land of extremes and offers fantastic food, climate, and people. Peru offers lots of high altitude walks. Iceland in winter is something to experience.
Websites to go to:
http://whc.unesco.org/ provides info on world heritage sites.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ provides practical info on the countreis you wish to visit.
http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=14 for info on working holidays in New Zealand.
2006-09-18 09:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by Penfold 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't miss south island NZ - in particular Doubtful Sound. You can take a Real Journeys boat trip from Deep Cove and see and listen to the wilderness, see the wildlife. Everyone goes to Milford sound - it is noisy and touristy but still beautiful but Doubtful is a paradise. Also make sure you do some trecking while you are there. I did the Keplar tack ( 4days) but you can take day sized pieces of it if you wish. Other trecks not be missed - Milford track with the boat trip from Te Anau, and if you are really fit try the Dusky Track. Also look up the link for more info on 'must not miss' boat trips. The other place I loved was 'Cannibal Bay' (SW coast) where I saw an elephant seal on the beach. I was the only one there with my brother, and also the Otago peninsular near Dunedin where I saw many penguins, albatross and seals - just wonderful.
2006-09-18 08:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peru.
It's an amazing place, especially on Lake Titicaca. Out of Pune, there is a town called Chuquito --you can catch a combie and take the twenty minute ride for 1 or2 soles. The combie will drop you off at the central plaza. Go to a guesthouse Santa Barbara...there are two (same owner) the one that overlooks the lake. It's so peaceful, and the gardens are beautiful. You can hike up the mountain behind the town to get an overall view of the lake. My husband and I stayed there for three weeks, exploring from Chuquito--when you ride the local combies, it's cheap. See my photo album on my 360 page.
2006-09-18 08:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by magnamamma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Ko Phagnan for at least a week. And Hong Kong- I would particularly recommend a trip to Stanley Village if you go to Hong Kong.
Another good website to use is http://www.virtualtourist.com/
2006-09-18 08:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by Julez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Travel by train Mombasa (Kenya) to Nairobi. Take in Sri Lanka (absolutely fabolous). Get a few days in Hong Kong and some time in Cuba.
2006-09-18 08:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by Moose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have already the basics of a cracking trip! I would reecommend that you do as much overland travel as possible. You see so much more. I really (really) loved thailand.
A couple of good websites are the rough guide and the lonely planet websites.
Good luck and enjoy
2006-09-18 07:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by gerbilisimo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shanghai, unbelievably different
2006-09-18 08:05:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try Africa Kenya wonderful beach nice bitches cool climate nad terrain and Wildlife etc...../.
2006-09-18 08:14:42 · answer #8 · answered by kosa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the philippines!!! great beaches, nice girls!! cheap airfares
2006-09-18 08:03:17 · answer #9 · answered by nino1481 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you take me with you?
2006-09-18 08:02:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋