MikeAtSea's VirtualTourist Home Page
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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 I am working as Tour Manager onboard a luxury cruise liner sailing around the world.
8 years later and I am still cruising the Seven Seas of the world - exploring new cultures, countries and regions - and being suprised each day about the diversity of our planet.
By now I was able to travel to over 130 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 2009 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. Brand new are the pages for Belle Ile - France! Latest additions are new Norway pages - from the Norwegian Fjords of Geiranger and Flam to the Lofoten Islands in Gravdal / Leknes! 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 2009 This years travel plans will take me to the following destinations:
At present I am in Europe - sailing the Med
Ports of calls visited Monte Carlo, Portofino, Civitavecchia, Sorrento, Barcelona, Valletta, Dubrovnik, Venice and a few more!
Drop me a line if you are anywhere near! |
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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 (gone bust), 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, Rwanda Express Air, KLM
The so so airlines I have flown with:
Alitalia, Air France, TAM Brazil, Air Gabon, Alitalia, Iberia, Olympic Airlines, Condor, Vietnam Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Air Madagascar, Air Botswana, Brussels Airways, Deutsche BA, Tunis Air, South African Express, Interlink Airlines
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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junecorlett Tue Jun 30, 2009 16:50 UTC
Thank you for visiting my pages - you are lucky to be away from frrrreeeezing Jo'burg. | Pinat Sat Jun 27, 2009 16:00 UTC
Just discovered your pages as you were the featured member when I logged in. I only read the tips on Portovenere but will come back to read more... You have done a fantastic work here:) | SLLiew Sun Jun 21, 2009 15:31 UTC
Michael, Thanks for your nice postcards sent from Sete and Porquerolles Island of France and La Caletta of Sardinia, Italy. SL :) | Sharrie Sat May 30, 2009 02:10 UTC
Sounds like you are on course & having an exciting life ahead. Good for you! |
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