My apologies if the following 3 part series on China comes across as petty and spiteful in places. It was a tough section of the trip. Much tougher than I’d anticipated. As a result, it’s only since I’ve left China that I’ve been able to write the story, as I have started to physically, and mentally recover from the trauma of the experience. I’ve not wanted to purposely paint anybody in a bad light. I’ve...

Hi Everybody, I know I’ve been quiet, so I just wanted to pass on a short message. I crossed over the border from China to Laos 7 days ago. I’ve been resting and recuperating in Luang Namtha ever since. It’s a fantastically laid back place. A large portion of my time has been spent at a great cafe called the Forest Retreat. It just happens to be run by a couple of laided back Kiwi’s. Their amazing western menu and...

Leg 5 – Istanbul, Turkey to London, UK This is the leg that is most open to change. I may well be ahead or behind on my schedule. I may well be love with living on Boris that I don’t want to stop. Most likely I’ll have had enough and will need to return home to earn a few pounds. This could just as easily be a 4 – 5 week section. If I keep to the current plan I’ll arrive back in London just before my birthday...