Kulusuk, Greenland, North America

Kulusuk is located in southeastern Greenland and is one of the many places where the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, can be seen from September to April. The Auroro Borealis are caused by collisions between the sun’s electrically charged particles and molecules and atoms in the Earth’s atmosphere. The beautiful light show takes place in the upper atmosphere at a height of around 100 kilometres and can best be compared to candles flickering in the wind or fluttering curtains in shades of green and yellow. Greenland is one of the best places in the world to observe the northern lights, so off I go!

Indonesia, Spice Islands & Japan, Asia

These three lovely islands are three of the destinations the Dutch East India Company traded within. The Spice Islands are now called the Maluku Islands and are situated in South East Asia. One of the largest islands is Halmahera, and that is where I would be travelling to. From there, I would travel to Indonesia, then to Japan. I chose these three destinations because I thought there was a lovely mix of development. Japan is full of electronics, as is Indonesia, but Halmahera is living the stone age.

Pyongyang, North Korea, Asia

North Korea is actually one of the most ridiculously run nations in the world. Hardly anyone is allowed in, and their president is dead. Yes, this is definitely the makings of a fantastic government...Founded in 1948 by the infamous Kim Il-sung (the country's only president) and his son and heir, Kim Jong-il. After Kim Il-sung's death in 1994, he was not replaced (because North Korea is ludacris) but instead received the designation of "Eternal President", and was entombed in the vast Kumsusan Memorial Palace in central Pyongyang. I know, makes no sense. Who wants a dead president? So, North Korea is definitely run alot differently to Australia. Some people describe it as a "Hereditary Dictatorship," which isn't far from the truth. Hurrah for loonies!

Sneaky!

Hanoi, Vietnam, Asia

Vietnam, seventh on my list due to the unfortunate Vietnam war in the past. The Vietnam war started on the 1st of November, 1955 and ended on the 30th of April, 1975 when Saigon fell. The war resulted in the deaths of thousands and thousands of people, some more innocent than others. I plan to travel through the country side a different direction each day, coming back to Hanoi at night.



Vietnam Mural



Udvada, India, Asia

Sixth on my tyrannical trip is the fascinating Udvada. Situated in the state of Gujarat in India, Udvada is the home to some of the last Zoroastrian temples in the world. Zoroastrianism isn't a very common religion, but it is definitely a very fascinating one. It started with a man named Zoroaster, who claimed to have found God. Kinda like every other religion. I plan to research further into the religion and possibly consider conversion. Just kidding!

Map!

New Delhi, India, Asia

The first stop of the Asian leg of my trip is the luxurious New Delhi, though luxury is certainly not why I'm here. Delhi is also the home of some pretty impressive slums, as seen above. I find Delhi one of the least livable cities in the world not only because of the slums, but because of the way the city is run. During the 2010 New Delhi Olympics, peoples' houses were demolished to make way for the stadiums, with no regard to the people who lost their homes. The security was also ridiculous- they took away innocent people simply for being in the same vicinity as the stadium. For these reasons, I believe Delhi is the least livable city in the world.

River Nile, Egypt, Africa

Fourth stop and I'm still in Africa, in the lovely country of Egypt. Egypt is home to some giant triangular dwellings (mostly for dead guys) and were previously worshippers of cats. Meow?

I'm in Egypt for a cruise down the Nile for a week. The Nile runs through the whole of Egyps and is the source of Egypts water and crops. Its magical scenery makes it a wonderful stop for my trip.