Unemployment and Travel

[Bush Matt]

Well August marked my exit, due to redundancy, from the city and I am now in the fortunate position to take some time off and travel. My aim is to cover Asia and Australasia over the next 18mths and then at a later date South/Central America. I have Australia & New Zealand temporary work visas, an interest in all things outdoors and adventurous – no qualifications though I am an ML candidate and consider myself capable.

Things I am considering (of a potentially bushy nature, in addition to the normal backpacking).
Bushmoot and BCUK expeditions (I really want to do the Arctic course but it’s a long flight!)
Raleigh Borneo – looks amazing but £3k for 10 weeks eats into my budget.
Everest base camp
Aussie outback

The question is dose anyone here have any brilliant ideas for things I shouldn’t miss or projects I could get involved with? All ideas considered!

Thanks, Matt.

 

[DaveBromley]

personally i would have to visit the great barrier reef, and i would probably want to go around italy myself

just my 2p

Dave

 

[santaman2000]

Working the ranches (stations) in Australia or New Zealand would be high on my priorities. As would hunting in NZ. Truck driving in either; working the railroad. Just imagine crossing either country aboard a locomotive or an 18 wheeler.

As for Central America, my Dad worked construction there for decades. Mostly Panama and Venezuela. Lots of American and European companies there.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

When in Australia try to get in touch with Russell coight, what he doesn't know about bushcraft ain't worth knowing, here's a little example of his talents in finding bush tucker.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjX_MCqCfmQ

 

[Bush Matt]

mini update - got accepted to Raleigh Borneo as an Adventure Project Manager for June 2012 - vey excited!

 

[marooned]

Check out WWOOF Australia and NZ and HelpX http://www.helpx.net/

I worked on an Australian ranch and a zoo in return for accommodation and food. Fantastic experiences too.

 

[Ed]

mini update - got accepted to Raleigh Borneo as an Adventure Project Manager for June 2012 - vey excited!

Excellent news mate Well done!

Ed

 

[Bush Matt]

thanks, wwoof looks interesting