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Merry Xmas Guys and Girls!

December 9, 20122 min readAdd comment

It’s that time of the year again, over eating, being stupidly drunk during the day and opening presents!

Happy days all around!

This year has been pretty dam epic and I’ve had heaps of fun – I just hope you’ve all enjoyed reading about my travel antics and I’ve inspired/prompted/forced you to head out and see the world for yourselves!

I’ve also been lucky enough to work with some great companies and businesses this year too. They keep the banter going and help support my travels so show them some xmas love!

  • Blacks.co.uk
  • ENO Hammocks
  • HostelZoo
  • Asia Rooms
  • Rosetta Stone
  • Montanita Spanish School
  • Loki Hostels
  • G Adventures
  • Barakuda Scuba
  • Khao Lak Scuba
  • Go Pro
  • Spirithoods
  • STA Travel UK
  • Lub D Hostels
  • Koh Tao Backpackers
  • DJL Diving
  • Dream Weaver Surf Charters
  • Surf Berbere
  • OlloClip
  • AER Snowboard & Ski School
  • Swiss Paragliding
  • Equity Hostels

And of course the biggest thanks goes to you guys and girls – without you I would simply be rambling on to myself in the wide world of the interweb!

So I wish all an epic xmas of excess and a new year full of travels and fun! If you hit the road and go backpacking let me know – I’m always open to hosting some guest posts and partying with some new faces!

Cheers and have a great end to 2012!

Merry Xmas!

Chris

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