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18 - 25 | Male | In the World | Just Travelling

Join me as I travel solo around the world! In advance of the trip, I will share my experiences planning, strategies for saving, hopes and fears. Once underway, I will post messages and photos from the glaciers of New Zealand, beaches of Thailand, Himalaya

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Indian Visa And Last Night In Hong Kong

18 - 25 | Male | In the World | Just Travelling |

Posted: Mar. 12, 2008 by: from the blog: GoBackpacking - Round the World

I returned to the Indian consulate Friday morning to pay my Visa fee and drop off my passport. It was brought to my attention that I could only obtain a 3-month (versus 6-month) Visa abroad which went into effect immediately, thu... [read more]

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World’s Largest Outdoor Seated Bronze Buddha

18 - 25 | Male | In the World | Just Travelling |

Posted: Mar. 12, 2008 by: from the blog: GoBackpacking - Round the World

Day 5 in Hong Kong was dedicated to taking the MTR to Lantau Island, home of Po Lin, a Buddhist monastery containing Tian Tan Buddha statue, the world’s largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha (apparently there is a bigger one... [read more]

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Escalators, Victoria Peak, Dance Mania, And A Light Show

18 - 25 | Male | In the World | Just Travelling |

Posted: Mar. 11, 2008 by: from the blog: GoBackpacking - Round the World

After our shopping spree the previous day, Adam and I headed to Hong Kong Island for some touristy sightseeing. First on my list was the Mid-Levels Escalator, the world’s longest, transporting people 800 meters uphill past... [read more]

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Electronics Shopping At The Golden Computer Center

18 - 25 | Male | In the World | Just Travelling |

Posted: Mar. 10, 2008 by: from the blog: GoBackpacking - Round the World

  Adam had offered to help me find and buy an Asus laptop, so we headed north on Nathan Road in a taxi to The Golden Computer Center, a giant collection of electronics shops.  The lower floor was dedicated to video games, while... [read more]

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