Weblog entry about staying connected while traveling (in Dutch)http://sinaasappelparadijs.waarbenjij.nu/Reisverslag/?Thailand/Ver+weg+en+toch+verbonden.../&subdomain=sinaasappelparadijs&module=site&page=message&id=3184748

Travel tips:

During our journey we’ve used the internet extensively, these three websites were our most frequented for travel support:


CouchSurfing.com - A website which facilitates the match between travelers and local hosts. Ranging from a coffee together to sleeping on someone's couch (mostly a nice bed). And all based on giving, no money involved.


Hostelworld.com - A great way to book budget accommodation.


Seat61.com - The best source for international train (and bus/boat) travel.

Notes, scribbles and more 
When arriving in a new country/culture we try to take notes instantly because even after a few days you get used to your new environment, which makes your mind less alert to make the subtle observations. By reflecting on our notes we (re)discover the interesting differences and we learn from them even more.
Click here for an overview of books read and movies watched during our journeybooks_on_the_road.html
Journey statistics Departure: Thursday, September 4, 2008
Return: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 That’s 525 days, or 1 year, 5 months, 7 days Which is also... - 75 weeks - 12,600 hours - 756,000 minutes - 45,360,000 seconds Travel duration
 - Train: 402 hours and 21 minutes Bus: 291 hours and 17 minutes (shared) Taxi: 61 hours and 45 minutes Boat: 50 hours and 30 minutes Plane: 43 hours and 45 minutes