JOHN’S WORLD TOUR
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Most will be to do with the planned journey, but other items could relate to travel subjects and life in general.
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Here is a Who, What, Why, Where and When to get us all started.
Who is John Robins?
A former aerospace executive involved with IT and Satellite Communication systems
development, who with the increasing impacts of a progressive neuromuscular illness
was forced to take early medical retirement. Now living in Hampshire(Old), near the
south coast of the United Kingdom. With strong personal and corporate aspirations
still functioning, how could he fill increased personal time with the growing limitations
of illness?
What is this project?
Well it’s really quite simple in concept. It’s to
travel around the world by air , rail and road; see a number of great and stimulating
cities; visit their tallest skyscrapers, and most of all meet the people who make
these places what they are renowned for. The planning and execution of the project
and the journey will be recorded by various means, with the possible aim of producing
a book and/or a personal documentary.
Why these places?
The countries and these cities
have all had some significance in world and local history and thus have provided
a sense of intrigue and interest. But in recent years many of them have attained
a greater and more influential position on the world stage. So what is it that makes
them significant at this time and what is it that will survive the test of time?
Others are places that have left an indelible impression from previous visits and
just must be visited again, before personal travel becomes too much of a problem.
Where
are these places?
Well in a sort of travel order:
Singapore, Malaysia-Kuala Lumpur, Taiwan-Taipei, China-Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing,
South Korea-Seoul, Japan-Tokyo, United States-Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Las Vegas, Chicago, Canada-Toronto, and last but by no means least, New York.
When
will this be?
The nominal plan is for sometime in 2013: the exact times and durations
are all in the planning at the moment. So much of the project will be a function
of John’s health and ability to endure the travel and excursions. With decreasing
mobility and endurance this is where the travel and hospitality providers will be
key to help and support.
As the project develops in the coming weeks and months we
will develop and elaborate on the above points, as things start to happen and others
join the team. Come back and find out more.
Introductions
Much more information to follow................including:
Tourist /Government sites,
Skyscraper owner/occupier/operator sites,
IT/architects/manufacturing company sites,
Airline/hotel/travel sites,
Service/support group sites, local/community information sites and many many others .............................................