easy: Sabah – the province of Borneo
in South East Malaysia.
It started like a normal honeymoon:
a nice resort, plenty of lounging
by the pool, sunset cocktails, great
food, snorkeling and swimming
etc. However, Carly’s happiness did
not last long.
Four days later she was knee deep
in mud struggling to make her way
However, travel is not always bond with our guide (Javier) who had through the thick jungle and up a
enjoyable. For example: I was just set up his own travel company. I steep mountain. She was soaked to
mugged at knife point in Cape Town, was so impressed with his work that the bone and constantly fending of
escaped from a burning ferry in I continually recommended him to the many leeches that were stirred
Thailand after the engine caught fire, many friends and family. Next thing up by the recent downpour.
got stranded in central Rome after I knew - he had named his son after my campervan broke down in the me. I’ve since been back to meet my Despite death stares, silent
middle of the road and was peed on little namesake; I’m sure he is the treatment, sarcasm and the usual
by a mountain gorilla in Rwanda. So only boy named Craig in Peru. mood swings of an angry wife we
you see, it’s not always comfortable
survived and are now proud to say
or fun. Sometimes you think “what My passion for travel extended to that we are the first honeymoon
the hell am I doing here”. But that’s our honeymoon. Initially, we were couple to trek part of the Sandakan
okay. Travel will force you to step both happy with the agreement. Death March. And for those who
outside your comfort zone, push Carly (my fiancé) would look after are wondering, yes we are still
the limits of your capabilities and the finer details of the wedding and happily married!
challenge your mind and body. And I would take care of the honeymoon. it will leave long lasting memories. So while she was organising flowers, With two young toddlers on board
decorations and the rest I was we are now focusing on exploring
Over the years travel has enabled researching all kinds of exotic places parts of own backyard. And if anyone
me to experience new cultures, and trying to find the perfect destination discovers an antidote to that wicked
meet some life-long friends. While that would offer some relaxation and travel bug, please don’t send it my
trekking in Peru I formed a special adventure. In the end the choice was way. I’m happy to remain infected!
Accessible Accommodation + Charter Flights
2016
Winner
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