Most people I know have babies and / or a large mortgage. Both of the above seem far too grown up for me, so instead I’ve decided to cling onto my youth for a while longer by quitting my job for a round-the-world backpacking trip, starting in March 2009 in Mexico.
When I’m not daydreaming about travel, I work for an advertising agency in London, and in case you were wondering, the photo on my blog header is a panorama of Clapham Common, the area of London where I’ve lived for the past 13 years.
Oh, and the name’s Geoff. Thanks for dropping by.
38 responses so far ↓
Ryan // July 21, 2008 at 3:51 pm |
Great site Geoff, I’m looking forward to reading about your around the world trip. Linking you in my community page as we speak…
Talk soon,
Ry
Darcy // September 17, 2008 at 3:46 pm |
Hey there! Just found your blog and I was absolutely stoked to see that I’m on your blog roll! Whoo! Huge thanks.
Just had a quick look around and I think yours is a a blog I will have to watch! Good luck on your trip!
Heatheronhertravels // October 15, 2008 at 2:21 pm |
Hey Geoff, good to find another British travel blogger – we are so outnumberd by the Americans. Look forward to hearing about your travels next year. If you plan in Ecuador I could give you a few suggestions as I visited last October. And shame on you for not checking out some of those sights on your doorstep – I can recommend the refectory at Southwark cathedral, when you’re next on the South Bank.
Geoff // October 15, 2008 at 2:27 pm |
Thanks Heather! Always nice to find another Brit travel blogger (not that I have anything against all the lovely American ones of course).
I’m determined to make it to all those London places I’ve missed before I go, so watch this space. Good tip on the Southwark cathedral refectory – I shall check it out next time I’m there
Ben // October 24, 2008 at 2:17 pm |
Great blog! Look forward to hearing about your trip, i’m very jealous!
kristine // November 20, 2008 at 5:09 pm |
Happy travelplanning!! Any travel and/or diving advice needed for Indonesia and/or Beize, do give me a shout.
Look forward to reading more.
kristine
bessie // December 1, 2008 at 5:42 pm |
I definitely relate to your decision to travel – congrats on quiting your job. Quiting & selling stuff is when the adrenaline really started pumping about getting the adventure started. Congrats, again.
Nic // December 22, 2008 at 6:24 pm |
Hi Geoff,
CJ told me about your blog – as my horizons have narrowed with baby (Laura, born in oct- just gorgeous)- thought I’d follow yours widen. Trip sounds amazing. I look forward to hearing of your adventures. Just do it for all of us out here who are pathologically and shamefully unadventurous – we know who we are.
xNic
Geoff // December 22, 2008 at 6:27 pm |
Cheers Nic! Actually, I think having a baby is far more adventurous than travelling – must come round some time and see you before I go
x
SammyK // December 30, 2008 at 11:31 am |
Good call about the whole traveling the world for a year thing! :)
Matthew Cashmore // February 3, 2009 at 5:47 am |
Hi Geoff :-) Trying to get in touch to see if you’d be interested in taking part in Lonely Planet BlogSherpa – if you’re interested drop me a note on matthew.cashmore@lonelyplanet.com
Neal // February 5, 2009 at 5:57 pm |
I will miss you, but am so glad you’re updating your adventures on this. I just have one question, will there be an edited version and an unabridged………?
Geoff // February 5, 2009 at 6:51 pm |
I think the unabridged version will be kept for email!
Jesa FMG // March 4, 2009 at 8:07 pm |
Ever consider advertising to help fund this?
Geoff // March 5, 2009 at 10:54 am |
I know loads of people do, but it’s the not the reason I’m doing this, and I suspect it wouldn’t earn enough to make it worthwhile without me putting significant extra effort, so no!
Nikki // March 16, 2009 at 9:39 pm |
This is something I have considered doing myself over the years, but I’ve never had enough courage to do. I hope you have a great time!
liz (& adrian) // March 16, 2009 at 11:15 pm |
You’re in advertising – Me too. So not only are our itineraries kinda the same but we’re escaping the same thing.
jen laceda // March 20, 2009 at 9:50 pm |
Just discovered your blog. I’ll be following you around the world…
knowledgetoday // March 28, 2009 at 3:41 pm |
I love your site. Keep it up !
mike florence // March 30, 2009 at 11:28 pm |
hi geoff
wow. its all systems go. have an amazing adventure. ill be dropping by to keep an eye on you.
take care
mike
x
Angela Corrias // April 12, 2009 at 8:33 am |
Great choice, the best way to grow up!
PS Panorama of Clapham Common??????
Geoff // April 12, 2009 at 10:57 pm |
haha yes… i changed the picture and forgot that I mentioned it was Clapham Common here..time to change it back!
Andy Geoghegan // April 17, 2009 at 3:51 pm |
Hi,
Just started following your blog – I’ve added a link on my own blog (http://andygeog.blogspot.com) .
Keep up the good work!
Andy
craig // April 18, 2009 at 9:18 pm |
Great stuff. We’re looking forward to hearing about the rest of the trip!
Flick us an email when you get started and we’ll give you a mention on the Indie Travel Podcast.
Keith // July 5, 2009 at 10:22 pm |
I found you on LP’s blogsherpa programme. Love your site Geoff! I can definitely relate to what you’re doing at this moment – I opted out of my fab-paying banking job last year (before the banks went bust! – talk about impeccable timing!) and went travelling around the world too (for five months), returned to Amsterdam and now I blog about my travel experiences.
Safe travels and keep those great articles coming.
Cheers,
Keith
ps/ If you’re on Twitter, you can find me @velvetescape – if you’re not, I can definitely recommend it. Twitter is an amazing channel to market your articles.
Miguel // July 28, 2009 at 4:10 pm |
Hi Geoff, just subscribed to your blog, and have started reading some posts… I’ve seen that you were in Honduras, was that during the coup d’etat? Let me know, because we were really eager to visit the Bay Islands to dive, but have discarded the whole country due to the situation. Congratulations on your decision and RTW trip. Will follow you :-)
Geoff // July 28, 2009 at 5:18 pm |
I got out just before the coup. I believe things are pretty calm on the Bay Islands, but I suppose the problem maybe getting there. I’d suggest e-mailing one of the dive shops on Utila (such as Alton’s or UDC), I’m sure they can give you a more up to date picture on how things are
alvaro // July 29, 2009 at 5:47 am |
Hi,
I am Alvaro, the partner of Miguel from melargodeviaje.com, we are going to a very similar rute!! we start in september…what a coincidence! maybe we meet somewhere….you never know.
Congratulations for the blog
alvaro
Tom // August 2, 2009 at 6:44 pm |
Hi,
I was wondering if you wanted to exchange links.
My URL is: http://asiatraveltales.com/
Keep up the great work and look forward to your reply.
-Tom
theautumngreen // August 5, 2009 at 5:20 pm |
Inspirational.
Geoff // August 5, 2009 at 5:25 pm |
Thank you, that’s such a lovely thing to say!
Janis // August 8, 2009 at 2:20 pm |
loved your reports from Mexico – fantastic photos and great information too. There’s still a lot more to see there though, so you’ll just have to go back!
Geoff // August 12, 2009 at 3:19 pm |
Don’t I know it – I could easily spend months, years even back in Mexico. Six countries into my trip and Mexico is still my favourite by quite some margin.
Monica // August 23, 2009 at 5:08 pm |
Hi Geoff,
I’m looking to travel around the world too when I finish grad school. But as of right now, I travel whenever and where ever I can between my 9-7.
Would you be interested in exchanging links? I’ve already added you to my blogroll.
Cheers!
Monica
peterspa // September 18, 2009 at 9:23 am |
Just stumbled on to your blog today, Geoff. My husband and I are headed to Mexico in October and on to South America in January, so we will be reading about your adventures with interest.
Oh, and we have no kids, sold our house to get rid of the mortgage and are doing a bit of travelling around the world ourselves.
Cheers,
Amy
Jess // October 11, 2009 at 10:56 am |
I randomly stubbled across your blog as I was searching for things to do in Peru. I am traveling there for 2 weeks in November. The place sounds fantastic, I wish I had more time (unfortunately, I did not quit my job yet to travel full time). Would love to here your top recommendations on places to visit.
Dennis // October 21, 2009 at 11:35 am |
I really like this blog. I am heading to Colombia and found it helpful. I am using the LP and as always, am expecting it to fall short in a lot of areas. One thing I do have to ask you is if the prices for hostels/food/excursions are a least somewhat acurate? That will be helpful in planning my budget. Safe travels, and as they say when traveling in S. America, Cuida tu riñón! (Watch your kidney)
Vanessa Thomas // October 22, 2009 at 9:34 pm |
I love your blog! I stumbled upon it while looking into info re: Bolivia (I’m moving to La Paz in November for at least one year, so I’m trying to dig up all the info I can!!!), but I’ve continued reading it because it is so thoroughly enjoyable (well-written entries complimented by absolutely brilliant photos).
Thanks! And best of luck with your trip!