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Mar 10, 2012

Derby, UK

I caught the train back to derby after my long night drinking in the plane, only to be greeted by mum, nat and Emma stood on derby train station platform with balloons ha ha I can't believe I've made it around the world on my own and manage to get home in one piece! Looking back, it's flown by and I will cherish every moment for ever!!! Xx

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Laina Richardson
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Derby, Uk

It was my holiday to Thailand in 2008 that inspired my interest in travelling further than Europe. After working full time since I left school, including ten years at the Youth Offending Service and five years undertaking a degree in Youth Justice, I have finally plucked up the courage to do it. Heres my journey around Thailand, Laos, Singapore, Oz, Fiji, LA before arriving back home next year!!!

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Mar 10, 2012

Derby, UK

I caught the train back to derby after my long night drinking in the plane, only to be greeted by mum, nat and Emma stood on derby train station platform with balloons ha ha I can't believe I'…

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Mar 9, 2012

Los Angeles, California

After driving up sunset blvd to take that classic picture of the 'hollywood' sign you see the plush mountain houses and the enormous auto mobiles! The sign was originally put there in 1927 by …

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Mar 7, 2012

Los Angeles, California

Universal studios lived upto all expectations, on the Simpsons ride you got sucked into maggies mouth like a lolly pop and you could actually smell babies! The mummy ride took off like Rita an…

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Mar 6, 2012

Los Angeles, California

After a 10.5 hour flight from Fiji, (which I miraculously slept through) it was great to see jan and Libby at LAX! His american accent hit me like a smack in the face and he certainly wouldn't…

Marakesh Is this tanzania seriously i lov my country

Jan 8, 2014 on the message board

Marakesh Beuuuuutifuul

Jan 8, 2014 re: The Beach

Robert What an awesome adventure! Very impressive stuff there laina, not sure what happened to my invite though. keep up the good work x

Aug 4, 2012 on the message board

Elliot Interesting how writing blogs makes people talk in the 3rd person lol, good work tho enjoying the updates. x

Feb 8, 2012 re: Pyrmont, New South Wales

laura Heeeeyyyy friends!! Hope ur having a fab crimbo. Missing u lots!! Looks amazing though, wish I could ware my santa hat n shorts n have a tan and shrimps on the barbi! :( instead I'm havin a bath n its freezing but my get a nice warm drink down me later! I love crimbo! I wish it was snowing... Just for today and tomorrow! Lol. Have u lost ur netball ability richardson! That's nooooo good can't be slacking for iceni! Were doing pretty well in regionals lost 3 out of 9 so far, that's good for the underdogs!! Loving it though, much better game! Can't have u being s*** so I sugest u get urself in a team over there! Or substitute for you!! Lol! Have fun pals. Ho ho ho xxxx

Dec 24, 2011 re: Springfield Lakes, Queensland

Laina Thanks Raf, who are you? ha ha

Dec 23, 2011 re: Surfers Paradise, Queensland

raf pali very good work

Dec 18, 2011 re: Surfers Paradise, Queensland

keith rowland Stick with the irish girl u will be save hsve a nice time seeu soon uncle keithxxx

Nov 28, 2011 re: Cairns, Queensland

Laina WOW I never thought you'd actually bother to read my blog Aunty Lesley, I'm amazed. Obviously it was Owens schooling video on Chasllor that inspired you. Keep following me on here and see you very soon. Missing you all but having an amazing time, Laina xxxxxxx

Nov 15, 2011 on the message board

lesley this is the first time ive tried this,but hope u r ok,lots of love from auntie lesleyxxxxxx

Nov 13, 2011 on the message board

Alli you liken yourself to Van Dyke..... lol...... More like d*** Van Dyke!!! lol.... "supercalifragilisticexpialdocious"!! xx

Oct 26, 2011 re: Wooroloo, Western Australia

henz I want to watch some netball after are awful regional game! I wasnt well at all lol! Own fault though. Sounds like a good game.. Enjoying the ranch then n managed to kp ur fingers lol! Xxxxx

Oct 23, 2011 re: Wooroloo, Western Australia

Laina Hi there everybody, yes Natalie, I think im gonna struggle to settle back into work when I get home although Im getting up at 6 for work everyday now. Already left Thailand Im afraid Jo but glad you're enjoying my novel! Of cause im staying safe keith, I am living with the horse whisperer. Die Leipziger, I dont speak german but thanks for you message and glad you like my blog :0) xx

Oct 17, 2011 on the message board

Die Leipziger Liebe Familie Mügenburg, es ist wunderschön Ihre Reise mit zuverfolgen. Wir wünschen Ihnen und Ihrer Familie weiterhin eine tolle Reise, viele Eindrücke und vor allem Gesundheit. Herzliche Grüße Die Leipziger

Oct 14, 2011 on the message board

Adele I hope you don't end up ferrel on a beach Laina ;) photos are AMAZING, utterly jealous!! xx

Oct 8, 2011 re: Kathu, Thailand

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Bangkok, Thailand 10-Sep-2011
Chiang Mai Jungle, Thailand 15-Sep-2011
Vang Vieng, Laos 22-Sep-2011
Pattaya, Thailand 27-Sep-2011
Ban Koh Tao, Thailand 29-Sep-2011
Koh Samui, Thailand 03-Oct-2011
Koh Phi Phi, Thailand 05-Oct-2011
Phuket, Thailand 08-Oct-2011
Singapore, Singapore 09-Oct-2011
Perth, Wooroloo, Western Australia 11-Oct-2011
Fremantle, Western Australia 31-Oct-2011
Rockingham, Western Australia 14-Nov-2011
Cairns, Queensland 27-Nov-2011
Magnetic Island, Queensland 30-Nov-2011
Whitsundays / Airlie Beach, Queensland 02-Dec-2011
Fraser Island / Rainbow Beach, Queensland 08-Dec-2011
Brisbane / Springfield Lakes, Queensland 11-Dec-2011
Surfers Paradise, Queensland 17-Dec-2011
Byron Bay, New South Wales 15-Jan-2012
Nimbin, New South Wales 16-Jan-2012
Arrawa / Spot X, New South Wales 27-Jan-2012
Sydney / Manly/coogee, New South Wales 28-Jan-2012
Palm Beach, New South Wales 04-Feb-2012
Jervis Bay, New South Wales 09-Feb-2012
Melbourne, Victoria 13-Feb-2012
Nadi, Fiji 22-Feb-2012
Blue Lagoon, Fiji 23-Feb-2012
Coral View, Fiji 28-Feb-2012
Octopus, Fiji 02-Mar-2012
Los Angeles, California 06-Mar-2012
San Diego, California 07-Mar-2012
Heathrow, UK 10-Mar-2012