Route planning...help please!!!
Hi there folks, I'm a new guy here, so please don't jump on me if this post is old stomping ground (I've searched the site, but nothing I can find quite answers my needs).
I'm at the beginning stages of planning a round the world adventure, ideally overland, starting in the UK and heading east through Europe. I shall largely be using local/public transport as unfortunately I can't ride a motorbike - although may obtain CBT before I depart.
What I am really looking for is some guidance as to how to set about my planning - you see, I don't wish to be tied to a specific schedule or route, as I personally want some freedom to wander and explore along the way, but at the same time don't wish to go blindly into an area, only to find that through ignorance I've bitten off more than I can chew.
My thoughts therefore are as follows:
- Decide which countries I wish to visit
- Find out visa/entry requirements for these countries
- Research where Border Crossings are
- Research the sort of terrain/climate I will be entering
- Find out how safe or otherwise the area is, or whether it's a no-go
That is fairly much where I am at the moment, and frankly feel at a bit of a loss as to how/where to start. Am I thinking along the right lines? Any recommended resources as to how to go about this? Am I missing something screamingly obvious?
I don't wish to over-plan my trip, but similarly I don't want to go in blind either... so any thoughts on hitting a happy balance?
Many thanks in advance folks, helpful comments are greatly appreciated.
Cheers - Mike
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