America

We made the most of our time in Australia, with loads of road journeys up and down the east coast, as well as short trips to Vanuatu, Vietnam, Kalimantan, and the US (although the latter 4 were of course for work!). Still, this was enough to realise the travel bug was still very much alive in both of us. So when Chris's contract ended, and with a sizable house deposit in hand, we decided there was no time like the present, and made hasty preparations for a year's travel in the Americas. The idea had been on the cards for around 6 months, but we spent only 2 months in earnest planning. After our whirlwind tour in Asia, we now have a different travel style. Loose plans only, no fixed dates, just stop if we like a place, and continue if we don't like it.