We left France, on 30th September 2012 for a one year trip in Asia and South America.
We started with Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma) , Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines .
After a short stopover in France to rest (oh yes we needed that), we flew to South America. In the program, Argentina (especially Patagonia), Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia.
The map below shows our itinerary. You can click on one of the destinations to view the post.
—- January 2012 update———
We decided to spend a week in India (rather than to go through Sri Lanka again) before returning to France in March.
—- June 2013 update ———
Well… we extended le Big Trip by 1½ months. It’s not every day that we do a round the world trip and have no obligation in regards to the return date. We decided:
– to spend a few days in Ecuador,
– go to the United States to visit some national parks (Bryce, Zion, Yosemite, the Grand Cayon … ) and a few cities (Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York)
– and visit Montreal! To finish with a good poutine with friends we haven’t seen in ages, before returning to France.
You’re thinking about going on a round the world trip as well? Check out our post “How to budget for a round the world trip”.
Destination | |
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1 | Paris, France |
2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
3 | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
4 | Dambulla, Sri Lanka |
5 | Anuradhapura, Sri lanka |
6 | Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka |
7 | Sigiriya, Sri Lanka |
8 | Ella, Sri Lanka |
9 | Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka |
10 | Tangalle, Sri Lanka |
11 | Galle, Sri Lanka |
12 | Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka |
13 | Bangkok, Thailande |
14 | Yangon, Birmanie |
15 | Bagan, Birmanie |
16 | Mandalay, Birmanie |
17 | Kyaukme, Birmanie |
18 | Hsipaw, Birmanie |
19 | Kalaw, Birmanie |
20 | Pindaya, Birmanie |
21 | Inle lake, Birmanie |
22 | Yangon, Birmanie |
23 | Bangkok, Thailande |
24 | Chiang Mai, Thailande |
25 | Mae Sariang, Thailande |
26 | Soppong, Thailande |
27 | Paï, Thailande |
28 | Chiang Raï, Thailande |
29 | Mae Salong, Thailande |
30 | Luang Nam Tha, Laos |
31 | Muang Sing, Laos |
32 | Luang Prabang, Laos |
33 | Vientiane, Laos |
34 | Konglor Cave, Laos |
35 | Boloven Plateau, Laos |
36 | 4000 Isles, Laos |
37 | Ban Lung, Cambodge |
38 | Siem Reap, Cambodge |
39 | Sihanoukville, Cambodge |
40 | Phnom Penh, Cambodge |
41 | Phu Quoc, Vietnam |
42 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
43 | Mui Ne, Vietnam |
44 | Nha Trang, Vietnam |
45 | Hoi An, Vietnam |
46 | Hué, Vietnam |
47 | Hanoi, Vietnam |
48 | Halong Bay, Vietnam |
49 | Manille, Philippines |
50 | Busuanga Island, Philippines |
51 | Palawan, Philippines |
52 | Banaue, Philippines |
53 | Sagada, Philippines |
54 | Manille, Philippines |
55 | Bangkok, Thailande |
56 | Mumbai, Inde |
57 | Aurangabad and Ellora Caves, Inde |
58 | Ajanta Caves, Inde |
59 | Negombo, Sri Lanka |
60 | Paris, France |
61 | Buenos Aires, Argentine |
62 | Foz de Iguacu, Bresil |
63 | Puerto Iguazu, Argentine |
64 | Ushuaia, Argentine |
65 | Punta Arenas, Chili |
66 | Torres del Paine, Chili |
67 | El Calafate, Argentine |
68 | El Chalten, Argentine |
69 | El Bolson, Argentine |
70 | Bariloche, Argentine |
71 | San Martin de los Andes, Argentine |
72 | Pucon, Chili |
73 | Santiago, Chili |
74 | Valparaiso, Chili |
75 | San Pedro de Atacama, Chili |
76 | Salar de Uyuni, Bolivie |
77 | Potosi, Bolivie |
78 | Sucre, Bolivie |
79 | Torotoro, Bolivie |
80 | Rurrenabaque, Bolivie |
81 | La Paz, Bolivie |
82 | Copacabana, Bolivie |
83 | Puno, Bolivie |
84 | Cusco, Peru |
85 | Arrequipa, Peru |
86 | Huacachina, Peru |
87 | Paracas, Peru |
88 | Lima, Peru |
89 | Huaraz, Peru |
90 | Vichayito, Peru |
91 | Cuenca, Equateur |
92 | Banos, Equateur |
93 | Quito, Equateur |
94 | Otavalo, Equateur |
95 | Ipiales, Colombie |
96 | Popayan, Colombie |
97 | Salento, Colombie |
98 | Calima, Colombie |
99 | Buenaventura, Colombie |
100 | Cartagena, Colombie |
101 | Isles Rosario, Colombie |
102 | Taganga, Colombie |
103 | Parque National Tayrona, Colombie |
104 | Costeno Beach, Colombie |
105 | Palomino, Colombie |
106 | Riohacha, Colombie |
107 | Cabo De la Vela, Colombie |
108 | Bucaramanga, Colombie |
109 | San Gil, Colombie |
110 | Bogota, Colombie |
111 | Las Vegas, USA |
112 | Grand Canyon, USA |
113 | Monument Valley, USA |
114 | Arches National park, USA |
115 | Canyonlands National park, USA |
116 | Grand Teton national park, USA |
117 | Yellowstone national park, USA |
118 | Bryce National park, USA |
119 | Zion National Park, USA |
120 | Antelope Canyon, USA |
121 | Horseshoe Bend, USA |
122 | Grand Canyon North Rim, USA |
123 | Las Vegas, USA |
124 | Oakland, USA |
125 | Yosemite National Park, USA |
126 | Humboldt Redwoods State Park, USA |
127 | San Francisco, USA |
128 | New York, USA |
129 | Montreal, Canada |
130 | Quebec City, Canada |
131 | Paris, France |