London - Sydney Overland

Apr 06, 2011 – Oct 19, 2011

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A travel story by Rhona Thomas

  1. 1 Hammersmith
  2. 2 Opgrimbie, Belgium
  3. 3 Erfurt, Germany
  4. 4 Prague, Czech Republic
  5. 5 Wien, Austria
  6. 6 Budapest, Hungary
  7. 7 Borod, Romania
  8. 8 Brasov, Romania
  9. 9 Bucharest, Romania
  10. 10 Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria
  11. 11 Istanbul, Turkey
  12. 12 Eceabat, Turkey
  13. 13 Selcuk, Turkey
  14. 14 saklikent, Turkey
  15. 15 oludeniz, Turkey
  16. 16 Kas, Turkey
  17. 17 Olympos, Turkey
  18. 18 Ihlara/Aksaray Province, Turkey
  19. 19 Goreme National Park, Turkey
  20. 20 On Route to Nemrut Dagi, Turkey
  21. 21 Nemrut Dagi
  22. 22 Lake Van, Turkey
  23. 23 Dogubeyazit, Turkey
  24. 24 Tabriz, Iran
  25. 25 Ardabil, Iran
  26. 26 caspian sea, Iran
  27. 27 Masuleh, Iran
  28. 28 Qom, Iran
  29. 29 Esfahan, Iran
  30. 30 Persepolis, Iran
  31. 31 Yazd, Iran
  32. 32 Bam, Iran
  33. 33 Zahedan, Iran
  34. 34 Dalbandin, Pakistan
  35. 35 Quetta, Pakistan
  36. 36 Sukkur, Pakistan
  37. 37 Bahāwalpur, Pakistan
  38. 38 Lahore District, Pakistan
  39. 39 Amritsar, India
  40. 40 Mcleod Ganj, India
  41. 41 Mandi, India
  42. 42 Delhi, India
  43. 43 Jaipur, India
  44. 44 Agra, India
  45. 45 Varanasi, India
  46. 46 Belahiya, Nepal
  47. 47 Chitwan National Park, Sauraha, Nepal
  48. 48 Pokhara, Nepal
  49. 49 Trekking in the Himalyas to Poonhill
  50. 50 Pokhara, Nepal
  51. 51 Chitwan National Park, Sauraha
  52. 52 Kathmandu, Nepal
  53. 53 Bangkok, Thailand
  54. 54 Siem Reap, Cambodia
  55. 55 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  56. 56 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
  57. 57 Mui Ne, Vietnam
  58. 58 Nha Trang, Vietnam
  59. 59 Hoi An, Vietnam
  60. 60 Hue, Vietnam
  61. 61 Vang Vieng, Laos
  62. 62 Luang Prabang, Laos
  63. 63 Chiang Mai, Thailand
  64. 64 Kanchanaburi, Thailand
  65. 65 Lamai,Koh Samui, Thailand
  66. 66 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
  67. 67 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  68. 68 Singapore, Singapore
  69. 69 Batam, Indonesia
  70. 70 30 hour ferry
  71. 71 Jakarta, Indonesia
  72. 72 Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  73. 73 Near Mount Bromo, Indonesia
  74. 74 Kuta, Indonesia
  75. 75 Darwin, Australia
  76. 76 Malabanjbajdju,Kakadu National Park, Australia
  77. 77 Katherine, Australia
  78. 78 Mataranka NT 0852, Australia
  79. 79 Devils Pebbles Creek, Tennant Creek Australia
  80. 80 Connors Well
  81. 81 Alice Springs, Australia
  82. 82 Uluru /Ayers Rock, Australia
  83. 83 Coober Pedy, Australia
  84. 84 Port Augusta, Australia
  85. 85 Wilcannia NSW, Australia
  86. 86 Wellington, Australia
  87. 87 Lithgow, Australia
  88. 88 Sydney, Australia

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The plan was 28 weeks on a lorry travelling overland from London to Sydney.... and I have made it!! An amazing experience. We have been to spectacular countries, met some fantastic people and made some life long friends. Thanks uktooz, it has been emotional

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5 days ago by Andrew

Hi Rhona, I have an overland trip London to Adelaide planned. I will be leaving in April. Planning has come along nicely...One question im a little unsure about.. Ill be travelling the Iran (taftan border crossing) pakistan (through dalbandin, quetta into lahore) India (crossing from Lahore). How does the Police escorts work? and are they needed all the time?... Did you organise escorts or did you get picked up at the iran/pakistan border for example..and at road blocks etc... I am typically a little nervous about Iran/Pakistan and would welcome police escorts as much as poss. Whats your advice?

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18 days ago by Elize

You are my inspiration.. an awesome trip.!!

about 1 month ago by Jay

Hi Rhona, I am planning a trip London to Mumbai India by road through China Nepal to India but I am finding difficulty finding insurance for my car. So could you let me know how did you get your car or truck insured. I will be great full if let me know.

3 months ago by Goa Travel

Hi Rhona T thanks for this cool post. I am from India and my trip to London is so general. such a good memories of London - Sydney Overland. Thanks

3 months ago by Rhona D

hi rhona so funny did the same trip a few yrs ago in a Land Rover and continued to South America, great to read about yours brings back great memories.

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6 months ago by mohamed

Hi Rhona, I am starting a website and i want to fill it with photos of cities around the world. I can give you $100/500 photos if you upload them on my website. Let me know if you are interested :) Egyment@gmail.com

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7 months ago by Rhona

Hi Miriam, I'll be in Indonesia and Australia when you are in Nepal. I plan to be in Nepal until mid Feb. Have you any trips planned in 2012?

7 months ago by Miriam

Héhé Rhona; Have a nice time. I see that you are back in Nepal in december, I'm in Tibet 15th september till 6th october, are you somewhere in the neighbourhood that time ??

7 months ago by Narayan

Hi Rhona, Thank you for link address, The blog is very good, People can follow you easily. Everything is Ok, enjoy your time, see you in December

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7 months ago by Derrick

Hi Rhona, been following your blog, so far you have seen and done a great deal, any chance you could drop me an email (I'm doing the same trip next year) Plumberderrick99@hotmail.com

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8 months ago by Rhona

Still travelling, I've made it as far as Delhi and still having an amazing time :D

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9 months ago by Rhona

having fun in Pakistan now!!! In Lahore today and off to India tomorrow xx

9 months ago by Karen B

Hi Rhona, it all looks amazing and it's great to see that you're having a good time (despite the tent malfunction). Looking forward to seeing the next instalment - take care. KB x

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9 months ago by Rhona

Iran is an amazing place, I think it is my favourite country so far. Not a lot of email access so I won't have a chance to do much updating of the blog for a while. One week left in Iran and then Pakistan for around 7 days. We won't be doing site seeing there, just driving through with a police escort for our safety.

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9 months ago by Rhona

I'm in Iran now and I am still in one piece!! Having a great time and loving this big adventure. :D xx

10 months ago by

Hi Rhona, Looks like you r having fab time - enjoy it. Gotta be better than work!!! Will be checking in and letting the bean counters know whats going on!! Lotsa luv Jo Chappy

10 months ago by

Looks like your having fun you two. Me and C are drinking homemade perry and cider while thinking of you both. First batch of the year... I would say we will save you some but not a bloody chance lol xxx Bob and Celia xx

10 months ago by James Douglas

this is a lot of effort to go to just to have a glass of wine with me but I appreciate it. ;-) Sounds like a great adventure. JDX

11 months ago by

Happy Travels! Take Care. Lisa x

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11 months ago by Daniel

Have a fab time sweets Dan x

11 months ago by Bon Voyage

Rhona, have a great time look forward to hearing about all your exploits! Brenda

11 months ago by

should have popped in for a cuppa before you went off, keep me posted Love Sue