Brent, was raised in New Zealand (and following a short teaching career, and a time guiding bus groups around New Zealand), he ventured on the big 'overseas trip'. Whilst 'O S', he travelled extensively and worked many jobs, both within and outside the travel industry. Brent has been a tour leader in Europe, a London guide driving mini-bus sightseeing programmes as well as 'themed' 'pub' walking tours. He has worked as deck hand/first mate on yachts and sailed the Caribbean, the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the Mediterranean, through the English Channel and along the East African coast. He has also navigated the inland water ways of the Netherlands. Being the adventurous type he also spent time travelling 'overland' through Africa and the Middle East before settling back in London. He became a director of a major adventure tour operator to the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.

Eighteen months turned into ten years after which time he emigrated back ‘downunder’ to Australia with his Australian wife Elaine whom he met in London. Upon arriving in Australia in 1988 he founded Passport Travel and has continued to develop special interest travel. More recent forays include trekking in Nepal, continued exploration of China and Russia, regular visits back to New Zealand and Europe as well as indulging in some Pacific Island resorts!

The 'Been There, Done That, Tick It Off' shot. A more interesting part of the Great Wall, away from the maddening crowds - but quite  a story in getting there!	Not quite fully awake yet!! A very early wake up for a very early disembarkation from the Trans Siberian. It must have been the purple curtains!	Matterhorn May 2006!!! Now this is an environment a Kiwi loves!! There is more about my recent Swiss indulgence in other sectors of this web site. Trains, walking, helicopters and Aircraft museums!
Impromptu Didgeridoo Orchestra. The one I am playing (2nd from right) I had painted by the artist and story teller Bill Harney (2nd from the left).	Near Grimma (April 05) in the old East Germany. I finally got to drive a GDR period 'Trabant' car!!!!

I have maintained a childhood interest in the art of Conjuring (Magic Tricks) and always travel with some compact pocket tricks. I learnt early on in my travels how 'tricks' could become a major 'ice breaker'. Sometimes, it has resulted in an absolute stunned, riveted to the spot, situation - big bearded white devil! In Africa I was thought of as a White Witch Doctor! 2002, whilst on a family self drive holiday through Malaysia and Northern Thailand, I enjoyed this reaction from a member of the Padong Tribe. I couldn't resist the 'clinking' sound when I produced vanished coins from this ladies 'neck attire'. Within a few minutes a crowd had gathered and those initially shy local kids joined in as well.

Time Traveller - highlights from a travel enthusiasts past roamings...

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