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Heading to the UK
In about a month's time I'm making a trip to the United Kingdom. It's all very exciting, I've never been there before, or anywhere in Europe for that matter.
It would be the furthest I've travelled and the longest time spent on a plane, though the flight stops at Dubai, so it's not too bad, I hope.
The trip will be a welcome break for some R&R (Chinese New Year back in Ipoh hardly counts, with all the festivities), and also a chance to do a bit of sightseeing that side of the world. I've been telling myself that I'd go do some travelling when I have some money saved up, but that doesn't seem to be happening. Just bit the bullet and put the airfare on the credit card. If I keep holding back I'll be in a wheelchair before I see the world! Will figure out how to pay it all off in time.
I'll probably be based mainly in the northern region, in and around Leeds, staying with Simon. Would be popping over to Manchester for sure, and I'll catch up with Jason there. Might make a few day trips to the other towns and villages, and definitely going to London for a few days. Need to do the touristy things there and visit the Apple Store :). I've got some relatives there which I've not seen for years and would be visiting.
If I have the time and money, I also hope to hop over to Europe and see a bit. Paris, Amsterdam and Barcelona have particular appeal. Have to check out the budget airlines and see what's available. I also want to ride on the Eurostar in the Channel Tunnel. I know it's just a long ride in a dark tunnel but still, the idea of taking a train under the sea is a fantasy come true.
On the way back, making a 3 day stop-over in Dubai so that should be interesting as well, seen and heard quite a lot about it.
I'm looking forward to meeting up with my friends, and also make some new ones along the way. I'd also be looking to establish some contacts in the web design world over in the UK, so if anybody in Leeds, London or anywhere in the UK wants to meet up, please get in touch!
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Sounds very exciting - only problem with travelling is once you do it, you will 'catch' the travelling bug. All I can think about since I got back from travelling is to find a way to have enough money to travel again... preferably for months-1yr! For now, I'd have to dream on....
Anyway, if you are heading down south-ish or Wales/Cardiff, give me a shout! Amsterdam is lovely if you could make it there. Could see myself living there but mind you it is VERY expensive. Actually those places you mentioned you'd like to visit in Europe is very expensive because it's 'city breaks'. You could get cheap flights from EasyJet, BMI Baby & Ryan Air (depending where you flying from) but it's the food and travelling costs that's high.
July 13, 2006 10:27 AM | Siongee said:
Man, that sounds like so much fun!! Can you bring me along?? :)
July 16, 2006 4:43 PM | Paul said:
A new trip is always exciting! You're gonna have such a good time over there!
Paul
July 16, 2006 7:36 PM | jimbo said:
nice one, jon. i think you can get some really cheap flights on the budget airlines in europe. i'm planning a similar trip next year - visiting family and friends in the UK then taking a little trip to a few european cities. let us know how you go and share some photos!
July 17, 2006 2:44 PM | jonathanpoh![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jonathanpoh.com/blog/nav-commenters.gif)
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It's all very exciting, thanks for all the tips guys. I'm getting quite stressed out about this trip now, been looking at travel options and planning out my itinerary. 1 month seems like a long time, but there are so many things I like to do and I wouldn't have time for it all!
Leyna: I don't think I might have time to go to Wales this time around, I'll be in London for a few days though if you'd be able to go across and catch up there?
Siong Ee, you're very welcome to join me, but you'd have to pay your own! :P I'm on a shoestring budget as it is!!
Paul: Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it
jimbo: Yes I've been looking at all the budget airlines, there are some good deals to be had, like £5 to amsterdam or Ibiza etc, but of course you'd have to book a month in advance, and the dates are fixed etc etc, lots of conditions, which is my headache now, having to lock down certain dates any buy the fares while they are still cheap.
July 19, 2006 2:03 PM | smashpOp said:
wow... a great designer... just by reading ur profile also hebat already ahah
oh btw its my first time here so don mind me
July 13, 2006 6:45 AM | Leyna said: