Matt's secret holiday

Let's embark upon a voyage of self-discovery. Initially thinking the Benelux countries, and France/ Paris. But as Rob at work pointed out, Feb is the perfect time of year to go to Thailand (!) and Cambodia.

To do:

	Book time off
	Decide for sure where to go
	Get jabs
	Get any necessary visas
	Get 1 or 2 guidebooks, and plan an itinerary
	Book flights
	Book accomodation - at least the first place
	Stop momentarily and realise I'll be in a scary foreign country on my tod, and poo and wee my pants accordingly

Europe versus East Asia

Both high on cultural stuff to see, but which is better? There's only one way to find out... fight! Go on Thailand, get in there!

Benelux & France/ Paris:

Good:

Safer/ easier option

Quicker to get there, either by Eurostar or plane

No need for jabs or visas, can easily go from country to country

Get to go up the Eiffel tower, and witness some authentic French drivers take their lives into their hands going around the Arc de Triomphe roundabout at the centre of Paris

Bad:

Bit chilly though, will probably be around 0 - 5 C

Will have to encounter French people at some stage

Thailand/ Cambodia:

Good:

More exotic/ dangerous, makes for a more exciting adventure

The climate - will be nice and warm, at around 31 C

It's not the rainy/ monsoon season in that area in Feb

Get to see some giant stone heads and Angkor Wat

Bad:

Flight times of 11- 12 hours (if I can get a direct flight, it might be way cheaper not to)

There might be insects and stuff

More exotic/ dangerous, makes it more scary

When?

Saturday 13/02/10 to Sunday 28/02/10

15 days total