My independent travels started at the age of 16 exploring and living in America, Australia, and South Africa. I was then lucky enough to spend 13 years working with sports and music groups travelling throughout Europe. Craving more exotic destinations I took myself overland from England through Russia and Asia to finally reach the Southern Hemisphere by cargo ship. Then there was Antarctica…wow!
Places Janine has been…
Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Burma Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cyrus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Holy See (Vatican City), Hong Kong, Hungary, Ideland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Laos, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey (Turkiye), Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Fitting in like the locals
Hiring a motorbike in India, cruising from Kollam to Varkala Beach and stopping to eat a traditional Keralan fish dinner with a local family.
Top of My Bucket List
· Galapagos
· Iran
· Mexico
· the Hurtigruten
Favourite Places I’ve Travelled
· Kayaking in Antarctica
· Slovenia: Rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, waterfalls, boat trips and exploring cities, caves, castles, churches, traditional homes and the tiny coastline… wonderful!
· Outer Hebrides: If Scotland had good weather, they could be mistaken for a Pacific Island with crystal clear waters and white sand.
· Surfing in Taghazout, Morocco
· Kwazulu Natal: Anglo Zulu War Battlefields & Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari
· American National Parks, driving from LA to Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce, Zion and Vegas
Favourite places in Europe
· Germany! Especially the Rhineland, the Black Forest, Lake Constance, Munich and Neuschwanstein Castle
· Copenhagen and Malmo – Copenhagen famous for Hans Christian Anderson and cute, compact Malmo
· Italian rail trip from north to south covering the Cinque Terre, Florence, Rome, Anzio, Naples, the gorgeous Amalfi Coast and Pompeii. Great landscapes, food, and wine!
· Vienna – a city with unique charm and a vast array of cultural attractions.
Just back from…
· Visiting family in the Channel Islands and a music festival in Reims the champagne region of France
· Surf trip around Bali and Lombok
· 50th birthday in Rarotonga
Some Favourite Holiday Experiences
· Cycling D-Day Landing Beaches, with my best friend in the rain for 3 days! From Cherbourg to Ouistreham we covered over 150 miles of moving experience and hilarious moments.
· Kite surfing on Lake Garda
· Cargo ship from Singapore to Australia!
· Greg Mortimer ship from Ushuaia to Antarctica.
· Weekend trip with my Mum to Paris (one of many)!
· Travelling around the islands of Bali and Lombok on a scooter with a surfboard.
Next Holiday Destination
Marquesas Islands aboard The Aranui 5 a dual-purpose passenger/freighter ship that sails from Tahiti or Mexico!
