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We're in Dubai sitting poolside at our hotel apartment and felt like it was a good time to do another 'world tour highlights' blog.
As we complete each segment of our journey two things happen: we sadly get closer to the end of our trip (which regrettably means back to reality) and we fondly reflect on the unforgettable experiences that we'll cherish forever.
As we meet new people along the way many have similar questions and curiosities… what are your favourite countries, cities, moments and experiences.
Many of our favourites are similar, so we decided to do a 'Top 5' that we've both agreed upon… keep in mind that these are NOT in order (we can't agree on everything!).
Top 5 Favourite Countries visited
- Japan
- Cambodia
- New Zealand
- Philippines
- Peru
Top 5 Most Unique City visited
- Tokyo, Japan
- Dubai, UAE
- Kathamandu, Nepal
- Mumbai, India
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Top 5 Most Enjoyable City visited
- Queenstown, New Zealand
- Kyoto, Japan
- Pokhara, Nepal
- Udaipur, India
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
Top 5 Most Memorable Activities
- Scuba diving in Grand Cayman
- Sandboarding in Peru
- Snowboarding indoors in Dubai
- Elephant safari searching for rhinos in Nepal
- Snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands
- Heli-tour of the Remarkables Mountain Range in New Zealand (okay Cameron snuck this one in... Nicole wasn't the biggest fan)
Top 5 Most Memorable Moments
- Driving from Auckland to Queenstown NZ in a Campervan.
- The ancient and mysterious Moai statues of Easter Island
- Crossing the Sun Gate on the Inca Trail and seeing Machu Picchu for the first time
- Rooftops in India, especially watching the sunset over the Taj Mahal
- Swimming with wild eagle rays and sea lions in the Galapagos Islands
- Trekking the Annapurna Range in Nepal (okay that's six, but this is a tough one!)
Top 5 Most Memorable Things Eaten
(this doesn't necessarily mean 'enjoyable')
- Crickets in Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Guinea Pig in Puno, Peru
- Kangaroo in Sydney, Australia
- Jumbo prawns in Boracay, Philippines
- Ceviche in Lima, Peru
Top 5 Favourite Beaches visited
- Boracay, Philippines
- Dubai, UAE
- Grand Cayman Island
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Byron Bay, Australia
Top 5 Favorite Airlines to date
(these are ranked in order)
1. LAN Airlines (South America) - love the new Boeing 767
2. JAL Airlines (Japan) - although they could use an updated entertainment system
3. Air Canada - we've flown a lot of airlines and AC's fleet is top notch
4. Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong) - amazing new Airbus 330
5. Air Asia - cheap, cheap, cheap… and good service
Top 5 'Wonders of the World' visited
(keep in mind that there are many types of 'Wonders')
- Machu Picchu, Peru
- Angkor Wat, Cambodia
- Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
- Taj Mahal, India
- Ancient Rice Terraces of Banaue, Philippines
- The Palms, Dubai
Top 5 Future Destinations still to come
- Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
- Exploring the ancient city of Petra, Jordan
- Scuba diving the Red Sea, Egypt
- African Safari, Kenya and/or Tanzania
- Snowboarding the Swiss Alps in Zurich, Switzerland
So there you have it. I'm sure many of these Top 5's will change in the coming days and weeks, but this is our opinion as of early September on a hot and humid day beside our pool in Dubai!
Now get back to work…
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