- and misadventures - of an eccentric "60-something" traveller and award-winning writer who has survived to tell tales after two decades and more than 70 countries. You will leave better prepared to take the plunge yourself. Despite what you may read, our world is still a great place to explore.
 
  A FEW TANTALISERS:

INDIA: Avoid a numb bum on India's extraordinary train system where 1st class is often fully booked - Or is it?

SRI LANKA: Hire a car and driver for $35 a day including his food and accommodation. Yours will run an extra $25. Herds of wild elephants along the way are free.

THE PHILIPPINES: Relax in a waterfront resort on beautiful Bohol Island for $21 a day including a full American breakfast. Expect to be pampered.

BRAZIL: Hire your own guide for a week on The Rio Negro in Amazonas Brazil.

BULGARIA TO MOSCOW: Take the Bulgarian Express from Sofia to Moscow - 3 nights - travelling through Romania and The Ukraine -- for $115 in a 2nd class sleeper but you'd better have a transit visa for The Ukraine - and enough food for the journey!

MONGOLIA: Tour Mongolia's Gobi Desert and stay in Gers with the locals for just $40 a day. You'd better like mutton and goat freshly slaughtered and cooked over a dung fire!

BANGLADESH: Take a ride on "The Rocket," a 1928 paddlewheeler that plies the rivers of Bangladesh. A restored first class cabin will run you $12 for a fascinating overnight trip. Tea on the aft deck is extra!
 

into a new world. Each cutting edge escapade will be accompanied by a slide or power point presentation, a question and answer period, and a free “How To” handout. PS I don’t have all the answers!
 

Thank you to the enthusiastic audiences who have attended my presentations:

THREE FASCINATING FACES OF CHINA
CUBA - TRAVELLING OUTSIDE THE BOX
AN ADVENTURER’S LOOK INSIDE INCREDIBLE BRAZIL
SURVIVING IN SOUTHERN INDIA
MYSTICAL MYANMAR - A TARNISHED JEWEL

What they are saying:

 Jon Ferry , Vancouver Province Newspaper columnist on Three Fascinating Faces of China:
"Loved the China Special Show tonight! Your photography was amazing - and you took us to the heart of things with real affection for your off-beat subject(s), gentle humour and fascinating information. In all, a memorable evening. Many thanks indeed.

 Claire at Hostelling International:
"Your talk on India was fabulous Andrew - I don't think it could have gone any better!"

Jessica at Nanaimo's Painted Turtle Guesthouse:
"Andrew is a topnotch presenter. We always know the crowd will go away pleased."

Lynne on Mystical Myanmar:
"The blend of a solidly grounded political view embellished with wonderful stories of your
travels made for a marvellous evening out!"

 His Mother:
 "I really enjoy Andrew's presentations. They get him out of the house!"

Keep an eye on this space for more exciting destinations!

 

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