My planned route will be updated on the map shortly but will still be subject to change depending on road and weather conditions, border guard co-operation (having a visa does not guarantee entry), and not least to my own moods and experiences.
So the first leg from Chinnor in Oxfordshire to India will be via the Channel Tunnel to Brussels in Belgium, then Liege and Kaiserlautern, in Germany. From there on to Vienna, across the border into Hungary and Budapest, then Bucharest, Bulgaria, Istanbull and Ankara in Turkey. Entering Iran and heading for Qom, and Bam, then over the Pakistan border and heading for Quetta and Lahore. Across yet another border and into India where I think I may take a few weeks to look around.
From there it is quite simple, dropping down to Australia by boat, across the continent before taking another boat to Argentina. From Buenos Aries we will follow the pan-American highway through Chile, Peru, Ecuador and various Central American countries before Mexico, the USA and finally Canada.
23 responses so far ↓
1 zoran // May 18, 2008 at 2:28 pm
I wonder how do you think to cross from India to Myanmar. The border crossing exsist but is actually closed to everybody.
2 Dale Roberts // Jun 3, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Wow - what a great adventure. We will give you a wave when you pass through Germany! Good Luck! Dale and Karen Roberts, Budingen, Germany.
3 Peter & Rosemary Poole // Jun 20, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Bon voyage mon brave. We thought moving to France was an adventure but what the heck. Just remember Iran and Pakistan will not be like Godstone if young bridget gets stubborn and won’t budge and I won’t be passing by on my way to work!! Take care and have a wonderful experience. We expect a visit to hear of the adventure first hand. Good luck and have a safe journey. Your favourite cousin!!
4 steph // Aug 8, 2008 at 9:04 am
sounds interesting. How was pakistan? Just decided to head over there for a month at the end of the year… dodgy at all? what about for a solo female? drop me a line when you are in melbourne if you want to know some good places to hang out
cheers
steph
5 shawn moore // Sep 16, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Roy, call me if you want when you get to Perth. I emigrated here from yorkshire 2 years ago, and brought my Midget with me. I work in North Fremantle. I will be away until wed 1st October. 0432 441 262, or home no. 9203 8469. I live up in Sorrento, about 17kms up from Perth. I am an auto electrician, and I fully rebuilt my Midget about 6 years ago.
6 Mark // Jun 2, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Sounds like an amazing trip!!! Me and a friend are planning on driving from Glasgow to New Dehli, but are having a bit of trouble deciding whether it will be too dangerous to travel through Pakistan at the moment. Have you any advice on this?
Hi Mark, good luck with your trip. I will e-mail direct regarding conditions - Roy
7 Eric // Jul 2, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Roy, you should try and make it to Michigan, (USA) on August 15th, 2009. The Woodward Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one-day celebration of classic car culture that attracts over 1 million visitors, and more than 40,000 muscle cars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles.
Hi Eric, I’ll note the date and if I can make it I will. Sounds great. - Roy
8 Chris Bowne // Jul 3, 2009 at 7:16 am
How about Lime Rock Park, CT on Labor Day Weekend (early September)?
Have you been in contact with Peter Egan at Road and Track magazine ? I’m sure you’ve read a few of his Bugeye/MG extended road trip journals - your’s is the ultimate! Good luck. If you need help in the New England area, give us an email…
Thank you Chris, very kind. - Roy
9 Wayne // Jul 7, 2009 at 6:50 am
Roy,
Looks like you will be passing through Tucson in a few weeks. We have a couple of very active British car clubs down here (www.tucsonbritish.com, http://www.jcsaz.com) and a few ex-pats. Depending on your schedule we could meet up.
Just send an email…
All the best,
Wayne
Thank you for that Wayne. I will do that as soon as I have Bridget back. - Roy
10 Buster Evans // Jul 31, 2009 at 5:22 am
I must keep repeating, thou shalt not covet, thou shalt not covet, thou shalt not covet! But, OH, how I envy you.
Should you find yourself in Southern California, be sure and be our guest, as have over 100 friends from “John O’Groats to Land’s End”. We like to think it is our sparkling personalities, and has nothing to do with the fact that we live a mile due west of Disneyland, have lots of room, an open larder and refrigerator, and can watch the Disney fireworks from our pool, spa and sauna. And provide our own “guided tours”. (All gratis, of course.) And use of the 1960 Frogeye I bought new!
So come join us.
Buster and Pam Evans
Anaheim, California
Very kind of you Buster and Pam, thanks. I’ll check out the route and get back to you. - Roy
11 Dan Brown // Jul 31, 2009 at 5:41 am
I see that your planned itinerary has changed. Are you going through Albuquerque and then to Flagstaff. I am 2 hours north of Flagstaff at Page which is on the road to Las Vegas. Would like to interview you for the Radio about your trip.
When do you plan to reach Flagstaff?
Best of Luck, Dan
Hi Dan, thanks very much. I will contact you direct by e-mail, b ut should be in about 3 days time. - Roy
12 Keith // Jul 31, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I just passed you on our freeway this morning 7/31/09, outside of Dallas on 114, you were heading towards the airport direction wise. I photographed you, where do I send the pic?
Keith
Hi Keith, hope I wasn’t doing anything embarassiing! I’ll e-mail you an address and thanks very much. - Roy
13 Pat Talbott // Aug 1, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Hi Roy, Just got the email from Dan about your coming to Page. My 1957 Midge was my first car in ‘64. Looking at your web site made me wish I had her today. Looking forward to meeting you and Bridget. If you have time please be our guest at the Powell Museum. See you soon in Page, AZ. Pat
Hi Pat. Many ex-owners wishing they weren’t ex-!! - Roy
14 john macartney // Aug 5, 2009 at 3:15 am
Hi, Roy
I’m another nutty Brit doing much the same as you at the moment and I’d really like to meet you on your odyssey. I’m in Nashville Tennessee and driving towards Tulsa Oklahoma for this coming weekend. If you can email me, I’d be happy to give you my US cellphone n umber for a chat.
Please email me soon as you can. I live in Evesham, Worcs.
Cheers, John Macartney
Hi John, great isn’t it. I will be in Vegas at the weekend and then driving on to San Francisco. Let me know if you are going to be in those areas. Good travelling - Roy
15 Rich Ball // Aug 8, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Roy
I see your route has changed to take in some of the West coast. Will you be passing through the Seattle area? We have a good sized MG club, and more than a few skilled Spridget owners in the area should you need any support.
Rich Ball
‘76 Midget
Everett, WA
Hi Rich, I will be passing through Seattle on route to Vancouver. Thanks for the invite I will confirm when I am a little closer and know the time situation. Mustn’t get caught by the winter in the Rockies!! - Roy
16 John Deikis // Aug 10, 2009 at 6:01 pm
The worst part of leaving Chicago is getting through the urban srawl that stretches at least 100 miles in every direction but east! You might consider one of the ferries from Wisconsin to Michigan. If you get close to Michigan, get in touch. Hospitality and assistance available, as you need it.
-John Deikis
Chelsea, MI
(Check out the Old Speckled Hen MG Club, the Windsor-Detroit MG Club, the Michigan Rowdies MGA Club and the Michigan Capter of the New England MG-T Register)
Hi John, thanks for the advice, information and kind offer. Enjoy the site. - Roy
17 Dave McCann // Aug 26, 2009 at 3:55 am
Roy,
Some of your recent comments sound like you’re headed straight to Toronto and then home. If you change your mind, there’s a great British & European car show in Richmond, Virginia on Sunday, September 20th (with a couple of tours on Saturday). It’s our 25th annual event, we’re featuring MG, and we’d love to have you there. If you do end up going to Toronto, it’s a nice place. The MG folks up there are great.
-Famous Dave
Central Virginia British Car Club
Thanks Dave, I am likely to be going on to Montreal or possibly Halifax, but I doubt we will be back into the USA this trip. I’m sure the event will be great and best wishes. - Roy
18 Dave McCann // Aug 26, 2009 at 7:51 am
Roy,
Glad to hear you’re going to Montreal. Never been there, but everything I’ve heard says it’s a great place. It’s on my list.
-FD
Hi Dave, thanks for the comment. I will try to give it some photographic coverage. - Roy
19 Mary & Will Robson // Aug 28, 2009 at 8:12 am
Hi Dave:
Your map does not show your route through BC and I have a photo which my son took on my phone outside of Chilliwack heading east on Hwy #1. He promised to email it to you, but need an email address.
Love what you are doing. Such an adventure for a good cause!!
Hi Mary and Will, thanks very much. I will send it on to you. - Roy
20 Robert Duquette // Sep 6, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Hi Roy!
Are you coming to Ottawa?
Surely you have to see the Parliament buildings after coming this far?
I’m sure that people here would be happy to see you! If you let me know your intentions, I’ll get the word out.
Thanks and good luck!
Robert
Hi Robert, yes I will be arriving on Tuesday. Will e-mail you direct with contact details. - Roy
21 Todd Steeves // Sep 10, 2009 at 2:33 am
Hi Roy,
It was a pleasure meeting you this evening in Ottawa. We were very fasinated to hear of your world adventures. I have uploaded some photos to the Ottawa MG Club Facebook page or send me your email address and I will send you the photos.
Safe travels
Hi Todd, as you know I enjoyed meeting with the group and was flattered to see so many turn out for me. Best of luck to you all. - Roy
22 russell mannering // Oct 18, 2009 at 7:43 pm
safe trip love it wish i was with ya keep on going good luck to both off ya
Thanks very much Russell - Roy
23 Barry Hawgood // Nov 23, 2009 at 9:06 am
Hi Roy, what a fantastic achievement. Two of us are departing in March for a trip to Aus in our 1968 Hillman Hunter. Could you possibly spare a little time to chat to us somewhere to discuss your trip and give us a little advice. Our route is intended to be similar to yours through Iran, Pakistan and India. Did you go through China?
The other chap is John Lewis. Tell you more if we can chat.
Barry
Hi Barry, of course I’ll be glad to speak to you and will contact you directly. - Roy
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