My 2011 in Photos
Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by Dan Collins in Australia, Thailand, UK
2011 went by in a flash. It was probably one of the busiest years I’ve had so far… I visited 6 countries, 3 of which I lived in for a while. Had 4 different jobs, met heaps of good new friends… lost some along the way too but let’s not put a downer on this! I changed blog names from Dan in Australia to Adventures With Dan. Accomplished a lot more things on my bucket list (but added more things than I crossed off!). Upgraded my camera gear, visited hospital 22 times, broke 2 bones, sold my 4×4 and my boat, reclaimed my old car from the UK, travelled via airplane for over 100 hours, drove more miles than I can remember…. but most important of all – I had fun! Check out the photos… there’s a lot!!
In 2011 I…
Got up close to some dangerous animals
Visited places in my home country
Rode the underground for the first time ever!
Met the Beatles
Became a part of the exibition in a Liverpool museum
Sold my motor boat... I loved that thing!
Made friends with monkeys in Thailand
Partied like a pro in Surfers Paradise
Fell in love with Koh Tao
Washed an Elephant
Got touched up by a lady boy while trying to sleep in Thailand
Tried some local delacies in Bangkok
Crossed off some bucket list goals
Stood under a waterfall in the rain forest
Held some exotic animals
Got up close and personal with a koala!
Cimbed the highest mountain in Wales... with a broken foot!
Explored the Welsh mountains
Mastered the local mountains of Wales
Made some furry friends
Witnessed some amazing sunsets
Made friends with a firespinner
Cuddled a tiger
Walked through the Grand Palace
Took tips from my firespinner friend and made some cool photos!
Watched the Highland Games in Scotland
Fed Kangaroos
Explored the Scottish Highlands
Became a Royal Guard at Edinburgh Castle
Saw some awesome places
Explored a jungle
Went to Bath
Saw a bath in Bath
Shot some big guns
Rode the London Eye
Visited the Houses of Parliament
Witnessed the Changing of the Guard in London
Studied at Cambridge... (I wish!)
Made my best mate take a water balloon to the face for some awesome photos
Got accepted as 'one of them'
Feared for my life
Became an uncle
These are just a few of the things I’ve been able to do… for my first year of travelling I’d say it wasn’t too bad… would you!?
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Kirsty
05. Jan, 2012
What an awesome year – I am so glad you saw a bath in bath, it would have been a waste otherwise!
Hope you have an even better 2012 – and this year we should finally meet (after avoiding you in Chiang Mai earlier this year)
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Dan Collins
05. Jan, 2012
Yes! Once you’re home in May we’ll make some plans to do something
I still need to give Poi a tattoo!
Culture-ist
05. Jan, 2012
Quite a year indeed! Where did you get close with the tiger? I believe we had that experience in Chiang Mai while there. Pretty incredible. Kudos to you for an exciting 2011 and best wishes for a 2012 full of culture.
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Dan Collins
06. Jan, 2012
Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai was where I got close to the tigers. I think it may have been the same place.
The World Wanderer
09. Jan, 2012
I was at Tiger Kingdom in July! Crazy stuff, right? Incredible pictures – thanks for sharing.
Dan Collins
09. Jan, 2012
Yeah it’s crazy there! Being able to get so close to a tiger was amazing!
Amanda
06. Jan, 2012
What an awesome year, Dan! Here’s hoping 2012 is just as great!
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Dan Collins
06. Jan, 2012
Yeah man I’m looking forward to this year! I was with your twin the other day in Edinburgh! Was freaaaaaky! Hope you have an awesome year too!
Cal
06. Jan, 2012
Very cool post. I’ve been wanting to do something like this myself.
I was at the Twelve Apostles in November. Pretty cool.
Oh, and you have the lens I want!
Dan Collins
07. Jan, 2012
Yeah I loved it there! Which lens is it that you want??
Cal
07. Jan, 2012
The Canon L Series. Looks like a 70-200?
Did you hit Lord Arch Gorge and all the other stops along the way?
Check out my photos of the Twelve Apostles if you have some spare time.
http://moneyfortravel.net/twelve-apostles-port-campbell-national-park-victoria
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Dan Collins
07. Jan, 2012
Ahh yeah that’s the lens! Sorry I thought you had worked out which lens I have by the other photographs… I was getting ready to be amazed by your skills! Yeah I made it to Loch Ard Gorge, it was amazing! I took a tour to see them
I’ll go look at your pics now buddy.
Giusty
21. Dec, 2012
I think your trip is such a great life experience!! maybe not evyerone understands it, but i truly support and very jealous of the two of you! it takes a lot of preparation and courage to do so. can’t wait to meet up and hear about more stories
George
07. Jan, 2012
Hey wow looks like an amazing year! Wishing you this x 100 for next year!!!
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Dan Collins
07. Jan, 2012
Thanks, George! Wishing the same for you too
Tony James Slater
08. Jan, 2012
Wow, the tiger pictures are AMAZING! So jealous… I lived for a year in Thailand (in 2007) but never got a far as Chang Mai and all the animal related shenanigans.
Climbing a mountain with a broken foot though – ouch! Even it it was only a Welsh one :0)
Did you get the train back down though, that’s what I’m wondering…
Tony
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Dan Collins
09. Jan, 2012
‘only’ a Welsh one? The Welsh ones are the worst! haha. Nope I didn’t get the train back down… walked/ hobbled all of the way!
Tony James Slater
09. Jan, 2012
Worst ones? Well, they are in Wales…
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Alouise
08. Jan, 2012
Congrats on having such a fantastic 2011. I’m sure 2012 will be even better.
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Dan Collins
09. Jan, 2012
Here’s hoping!!
Kirsten
09. Jan, 2012
Great pics Dan. Looks like you’ve had an amazing year. I’m about to become an aunty and travel! Can’t wait for both. Happy New Year
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Dan Collins
09. Jan, 2012
Oh man it was an awesome year! Congrats on becoming an Aunty!
Monica
09. Jan, 2012
I’m predicting exciting things for 2012! Great photos
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Dan Collins
10. Jan, 2012
I’m glad you’re predicting great things… otherwise our new venture would be pretty poor!! haha
Tony Meredith
21. Jan, 2012
I managed 30 countries. 110,000km traveled, 32 flights, 25 train trips, 25 bus trips plus cars, bikes, camels and canoes.
Also managed to do Tiger Kingdom and swum with elephants but I also got licked by a cheetah in Nairobi and held an eagle on my arm in Mongolia.
Moral of the story is that your effort in 2011 was pretty piss-poor Dan. We’re expecting a lot more from you in 2012. Time to pull up your socks and put in some serious effort.
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Dan Collins
22. Jan, 2012
Maybe I should have thrown in the fact I found out I had cancer, lost a step parent within 3 months of them finding out they had it, got better myself but then found out I had a bad heart and before Christmas got Pneumonia. Bit hard to do a lot of things when that’s going on hey!
Ryan
21. Jan, 2012
Man, some amazing travels you have had in 2011, 2012 should be even more exciting. I can’t wait to start traveling more after my year in New Zealand!
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Dan Collins
22. Jan, 2012
Yeah man I keep checking your blog. Keep up the good work yourself!
Tony James Slater
22. Jan, 2012
Hey Dan! I’ve awarded you the ‘Versatile Blogger Award’ in time-honoured tradition. I’m not sure what weight it carries (well it’s a .png, so very little I imagine) but it got passed to me, and part of the rules tell me to pass it on to someone who’s blog I admire. Turns out to be you, baby!
You can go here to accept it:
http://AdventureWithoutEnd.com/2012/01/22/im-a-versatile-little-blogger/
Looking forward to more from you in 2010.
Peace,
Tony
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Dan Collins
22. Jan, 2012
The last time I was called ‘versatile’ was in completely different situation. Thanks for the award though
Although I think you’re right, I don’t think it holds much weight….. but still, thanks!
Linda
23. Jan, 2012
Great pics dude, brought back memories of my time in Thailand with Mr Tony James! I found yours thru his!
Dan Collins
24. Jan, 2012
Thanks, Linda! Thailand was awesome, I must agree!
Tony James Slater
25. Jan, 2012
Linda is understating her case a little; she lived in Thailand for over a year and a half, first volunteering in, and then running, the only animal clinic on Koh Phangan island! Pretty steep learning curve :0)
Sawadee pi mai Linda!
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Ranthambore National Park
22. Feb, 2012
Like your all photos really all are nice..
Thanks
Travel Dudes
28. Nov, 2012
U have a very nice weblog over here. I just wanna thank you for all the interesting information on it. I’ll follow your site if you keep up the good work!
Adam
03. Dec, 2012
I really like it when folks get together and share thoughts.
Great blog, continue the good work!
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