Monday, January 3, 2011

Australia

A chance to visit so many friends :)

Sydney
Adelaide
Melbourne
Gold Coast



 Sydney

I want to go to Sydney to see one one the great cities of the world.  Also love the idea of getting souvenirs that say - Wollongong or Wagga Wagga.  May also go up to the Goal Coast.

Fly from Hawaii to Sydney http://www.jetstar.com/gx/en/index.aspx

What to see:
Bridge Climb - sounds scary
http://www.bridgeclimb.com/Default.aspx
Maybe go surfing

Tour up the gold coast to Brisbane?

Adelaide


I'll probably be drinking/partying a lot.

What to see:
There's interesting wildlife nearby.  I want to see all the animals you can't see in Canada.  Wallaby, Kangaroo,  
Koala Bears and more.
http://www.southaustralia.com/AdelaideWildlifeTrail.aspx

Plus it looks beautiful there.

Melbourne



Saturday, November 13, 2010

Hawaii

Maybe Islands - Kauai
Definite Islands - Honolulu, North Shore - Oahu

Honolulu 
I want to go to Hawaii for beautiful nature.  I think i'll only stay in Honolulu/Waikiki for a couple of days to get rid of jet lag.  Unless I should see it on my way out (to Australia).


What to see:
Hiking Diamond Head


http://www.gohawaii.com/oahu/guidebook/topics/24-hours-in-waikiki

Where to Stay:
http://www.hostelhawaii.com/welcome
http://www.seasidehawaiianhostel.com/index.php

Note if I do go to Kauai i may fly there first and then do Honolulu on my way out of town.

North Shore Oahu
Maybe go for one of the surf competitions - Just to watch :)
http://www.triplecrownofsurfing.com/
This is supposed to be beautiful secluded surf bum town.  Between Nov and Feb is best time to go watch surfing.


 This is a good place to go be a beach bum for a few days.

What to see:
Waimea Bay and Haleiwa

Where to stay:
http://backpackers-hawaii.com/
Paumalu Hale Hostel
59-222 B Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa HI, 96712


Kauai
Nature galore!  Best time to go spring or fall.  Quieter not as much of a party place as Oahu.  Can fly direct to  Lihue  http://www.westjet.com/guest/en/home.shtml.  Then have to fly to Honolulu.


    
What to see:
Waimea canyon.
Kokee State park (rainforest).


Where to stay:
Hanalei or Kapaa?



Cities to visit in my world tour

kauai island
honolulu, and north shore - oahu
sydney - maybe
adelaide - yes
melbourne - yes
bali & lombok - maybe
more thailand
india??????? where golden triangle for sure
cairo - egypt
other places - egypt (C&S)
athens - greece
island hopping - greece?
nice - france - maybe
copenhagen
malmo - sweden
stockholm - sweden
london - uk
new york city and back to canada for a bit
then.....
south america??
africa - maybe
ethiopia - lalibela

blue denotes priority