VirtualTourist Member MikeAtSea
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|  | Welcome to my Virtual Travel Page.
I have made travel my passion of life. I obtained a tourism degree in travel from a Swiss and Austrian University and thrown myself into the travel industry for the last 20 years. For many years the tourism industry in Southern Africa was my passion but I felt there was need for change and and now my work place is the tour office onboard al luxury cruise liner sailing around the world.
By now I was able to travel to over 100 countries and with this gathered experiences and most important was able to open my horizon to new cultures and traditions. And I am glad to say that in 2008 many new destinations are on schedule!
Something that strikes me the most when visiting a country are its people. And at the way I receive hospitality in a foreign country is probably the most enjoyable factor of my visit – and one which fulfills a visit to me. I have visited regions of this globe with perceptions that very soon changed, being guided by the media or at times also travel companies.
I have done some crazy trips in my life – or so people say – but all the time I was able to see with my eyes the true side of a country, at times moving into slums, squatter camps or the poorest regions in Asia, South America or Africa, I have slept in some of the best hotels a city can offer and eaten in good restaurants but what was always important to me is to see the whole picture of a country, the glitter side, and those which do not glitter that much and to receive the real picture.
On these pages I am slowly but surely adding my experiences of the countries, regions and cities that I visited. I hope you find the information useful for your own travels and since I am always on the move make sure to visit back – since I will update this page continuously.
Every time I visit a foreign country I am let by words a seasoned traveler told me a few years ago: Travel with your eyes and your heart open – and be an ambassador of your country. With that in mind and heart I have gained some of the best and most memorable moments of my life. |
My last highlight Recent highlights included a re-visit of the Seychelles some of the tips have been added to my Mahe, Praslin and La Digue pages. Some of my newest VT pages include a comprehensive overview of Africa and experiences of my visit to Antarctica and my short exploration of MoscowMake sure to re-visit since I update this web page all the time. | | | Swimming with Pink Dolphins |
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| Meeting penguin chicks in Antarctica |
| | My Travel Plans for 2008 This years travel plans will take me to the following destinations:
Currently I am in Germany soon back to South Africa!
April: Greece, Turkey, Italy, Monaco, Spain
May: Spain, France, Monaco, Italy
June: Monaco, France, Spain, Portugal, Great Britain
July: Denmark, Norway, Finland, Russia, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia
August: Russia, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Faroe Islands |
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| Me flying on South African Airways |
| | With all my travels to date I have flown almost a million kilometers around the world, if I calculate air speed and distance travelled I spent so far 47 full days at 30.000 feet and above. Over the years air travel has certainly changed, yet some airlines outshine others, and some are simply bad.
The good airlines I have flown with:
Nationwide, South African Airways, Cathay Pacific, LAN Chile, Luthansa, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Finair, Swissair, British Airways, British Midlands, Air Malaysia, Thai Airways, Qantas, Luxair, Air Canada, Bangkok Airways
The so so airlines I have flown with:
Alitalia, Air France, TAM Brazil, Air Gabon, Alitalia, KLM, Iberia, Olympic Airlines, Condor, Vietnam Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Air Madagascar, Air Botswana, Brussels Airways, Deutsche BA, Tunis Air, South African Express
The bad airlines I have flown with:
American Airlines, LTU, China Air, Rossiya Air, Air Europa, Zambian Airways, Egypt Air, Air Seychelles |
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Cristian_Uluru Sun Apr 27, 2008 16:23 UTC
Hi Mike, your Antarctica page is amazing! I'm in Milan | csordila Tue Apr 8, 2008 10:56 UTC
Dear Mike, I agree absolutely with your comment on my Africa page, but this warning is not my opinion, but Forbes's!! http://www.forbes.com/2007/01/31/most-dangerous-destinations-forbeslife-ee_0201dangerousdestinations.html Many greetings. Laszlo | SLLiew Sun Apr 6, 2008 06:32 UTC
Mike, Just to say hello. Wow... so many European destinations this year. Happy travels. Cheers from Penang, SL | nora_south_africa Sat Apr 5, 2008 16:59 UTC
I am crazy about the wildlife.... we are so lucky to have it in this country! thanx for your visit.. am still working on it..hope to complete it soon |
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