HOW MANY?
Countries:169
Circumnavigations:7
Hospitals: 3
Robberies: 1
Disasters: 1
Children born on the road: 1
Cruise days: 374
Rail Days: 54
Overseas Flights: 314
Jobs: 15
Friends: Thousands!
Memories: Millions!
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Updated: 7.1.25
I'm Tricia (Annie) and with my soul mate and travel warrior husband Gary, I have spent over 14 years 'on the road'. Gary and I met backpacking in South Africa over 40 years ago and since then have travelled independently, at times with 3 children in tow, to 169 countries. When our children were grown we retired early from our careers as teachers, we took to the road full-time.
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Sadly, Gary passed away suddenly this year. He died as all travellers want to, on the road, doing what he loved most in the world. They say travellers never want to hang up their 'boots' and Gary never had to.
Country Counter
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169
HOW FAR ?
Air: 502, 500 km
Sea: 104,165 km
Car: 396,800 km
Bus: 327,400km
Rail: 49,200 km
My journey continues. I have moment where I want to 'hang up my boots' but I have chosen to look for a new pair . It will take some time to break in my new boots but my travelling continues.
I travel on budget with a mix of volunteering, housesitting, visiting friends, cruising and over-landing . I would like to share my "grey nomad"life with you in the hope that those of you who are considering doing the same, may be encouraged to see that it really is possible- even if like me, you find yourself alone in this journey!
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Check out the posts and then get out there and make some memories of your own! ​​