Rule 1: "When packing: take half the clothes and twice the money."

Rule 2: "When on the road: rather regret doing something that regret NOT doing it."

We had the great fortune of finding the time in our so-called busy lives to be able to 'travel the world' for 18 months.

Here are some of our experiences, some advice and some photographs to inspire you to also make that journey that you have always wanted to. Make the money, find the time, then hit the road with all possible haste - before its too late...

"Now its time to leave the capsule if you dare..." - Ground Control (to Major Tom)

Part 1:

China - Tibet - Nepal - India

Part 2:

Northern Thailand - Laos - Vietnam - Cambodia - Burma - Thai Beaches

Part 3:

New Zealand - Easter Island

Part 4:

Argentina - Uruguay - Peru - Bolivia

Part 5:

South Africa - Lesotho - Namibia - Botswana - Zimbabwe - Swaziland