The Itinerary:

We thought everyone might like to see what our goal is while traveling through the east. We are attempting a very ambitious style of traveling on this journey. To be exact we want to hit 13 countries in 70 days! Needless to say Chris and I will constantly be on the move, and will inevitably experience some very intense jet lag. Chris and I talked extensively with friends and other acquaintances who have travelled through ASIA about our itinerary and the response is always the same - WAY TOO FAST! We had to make a decision, see as many countries as possible or spend longer periods in less places, we obviously choose the more hectic route. As much as we would love to take 8 months to post up in each country for an extended period, it just didn't work out. I think it will be very interesting to see how much we stick or deviate from this plan. We will with out a doubt have a lot of speed bumps along the way which will make us improvise, but if we succeed in conquering this insane itinerary it will be one hell of an accomplishment.

Either way this is the trip of a lifetime which will surely change us in various ways. We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to take on this epic adventure and look forward to sharing our crazy stories with all of you :)


THE ITINERARY:

Flight from Denver to Moscow (1 day)

Russia (2 days)
Moscow

Trans-Mongolian Railway (7 days)

China (4 days)
Beijing

(Flight from Beijing to Tokyo)

Japan (6 days)
Tokyo
Kyoto / Nara
Osaka

Ferry from Osaka to Shanghai (2 days)

China (2 days)
Shanghai

Hong Kong (2 days)

Vietnam (9 days)
Hanoi
Hue
Ho Chi Mihn City

Cambodia (5 days)
Siem Reap / Temples of Angkor

Thailand (6 Days)
Bangkok
Chiang Mai

Laos (5 days)
Luang Prabang

Thailand (6 days)
Krabi
or
Koh Phi Phi

Malaysia (2 days)
Kuala Lumpur

Indonesia (8 days)
Bali

Singapore (2 days)


John Flies home and Chris moves on to Nepal!