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Jacksons Endeavour We are the Jackson Family - Cathy, Mike, Lilli and Greg. We've decided to hit the road in our Volkswagen Eurovan on an overland adventure around the world.

We are the Jackson family - Cathy, Mike, Lilli and Greg - and we have taken our life 'on the road' in our Volkswagen van. We left Canada at the end of August 2016 and plan to be on the road for about two years. We update our page with short posts regularly and our website/blog with more detailed write-ups on a less frequent basis. Thanks for following our 'around-the-world' family endeavour.

Greg on Asia: It was pretty, easier then I thought and cool. I learned about different religions and how animals are pr...
19/04/2019

Greg on Asia: It was pretty, easier then I thought and cool. I learned about different religions and how animals are protected with conservation. My favourite country was Singapore.

Lilli on Asia: Good food, fun experiences and it was cool to backpack and hostel stay instead of camping. I enjoyed le...
19/04/2019

Lilli on Asia: Good food, fun experiences and it was cool to backpack and hostel stay instead of camping. I enjoyed learning about world religions and visiting many temples.

21,525 km, 65 days and 10 countries. Asia was fantastic and although we missed having Koko, we found backpacking to be ...
19/04/2019

21,525 km, 65 days and 10 countries. Asia was fantastic and although we missed having Koko, we found backpacking to be easier then anticipated. The people, the food, the scenery and the wildlife all contributed to an awesome adventure as part of our endeavour to get around the world. A big thanks again for all your hospitality to Nermin, the Shahs, Priya and Gopi, the Levers and the Courcouxs. Great friends make great travel even greater.

The Hong Kong 7’s! We spent all day in the stands enjoying the rugby before we flew to Johannbesburg on the red-eye. F...
19/04/2019

The Hong Kong 7’s! We spent all day in the stands enjoying the rugby before we flew to Johannbesburg on the red-eye. Fiji won. Canada won a game. Great tournament with the best fans.

Sun Bears and Proboscis Monkeys round out our stay in Borneo.
19/04/2019

Sun Bears and Proboscis Monkeys round out our stay in Borneo.

Orangutans! We visited the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary near Sandakan, Borneo, where orphaned orangutans are shown how t...
08/04/2019

Orangutans! We visited the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary near Sandakan, Borneo, where orphaned orangutans are shown how to survive in the wild. Because orangutans stay with their mother till about 7-8 years of age, if orphaned, they are pretty helpless and need to be taught how to live in the jungle. We visited the outdoor nursery (super cute) and a feeding platform where those orangutans that have been recently re-introduced to the jungle can come and get food if needed. A highlight of our travels for sure.

In the jungle of Malaysian Borneo. Our view from our cabin in the jungle with Mike working. We did a cruise down a sal...
08/04/2019

In the jungle of Malaysian Borneo. Our view from our cabin in the jungle with Mike working. We did a cruise down a saltwater river and spotted a salt-water crocodile, stopped at an island for a drink and some sunset shadow poses.

Explored a cave in Halong Bay. It was huge and we were able to get a great education on stalactites verses stalagmites ...
05/04/2019

Explored a cave in Halong Bay. It was huge and we were able to get a great education on stalactites verses stalagmites and how they are formed. Our guide was slightly repetitive with the information. The kids also got to rub the lucky turtle head and secure their good fortune with a little cash. Counterintuitive, but we are still anticipating a windfall.

Halong Bay, Vietnam. We did a little cruise and a bit of kayaking around the towers of limestone.
05/04/2019

Halong Bay, Vietnam. We did a little cruise and a bit of kayaking around the towers of limestone.

A day in Hanoi. Short cyclo rickshaw ride, a visit to Hanoi Hilton, an Obama combo for dinner and an evening water pupp...
05/04/2019

A day in Hanoi. Short cyclo rickshaw ride, a visit to Hanoi Hilton, an Obama combo for dinner and an evening water puppet show. Crazy good day. It also included two rounds of bubble tea.

Hanoi, Vietnam. Hoàn Kiếm Lake, located in the Old Quarter at night, when it is closed to traffic. Ngoc Son Temple is ...
05/04/2019

Hanoi, Vietnam. Hoàn Kiếm Lake, located in the Old Quarter at night, when it is closed to traffic. Ngoc Son Temple is a pagoda sitting in the centre on a small island. We wandered while sipping our bubble tea.

Ho Chi Minh City street food and market. Mike eating Durian and the rest of us suffering. It should be noted he could ...
05/04/2019

Ho Chi Minh City street food and market. Mike eating Durian and the rest of us suffering. It should be noted he could not finish it. He felt shame.

How to tell the weather with a coconut.
05/04/2019

How to tell the weather with a coconut.

Relaxing in Hoi An at the beach. Mike working as usual, but not a bad office for the day.
05/04/2019

Relaxing in Hoi An at the beach. Mike working as usual, but not a bad office for the day.

Caught a great game of soccer in Hoi An. Crazy number of fans out for the competition. It was awesome. Totally loved ...
05/04/2019

Caught a great game of soccer in Hoi An. Crazy number of fans out for the competition. It was awesome. Totally loved it.

Hoi An, Vietnam. Quaint, preserved ancient town, lit up at night with lanterns. Great place to unwind after crazy Ho C...
05/04/2019

Hoi An, Vietnam. Quaint, preserved ancient town, lit up at night with lanterns. Great place to unwind after crazy Ho Chi Minh City.

Took in a cirque-like show at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. “The Dar” told the stories of Central Highland Vietname...
05/04/2019

Took in a cirque-like show at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. “The Dar” told the stories of Central Highland Vietnamese culture to live tribal music and amazing acrobatics.

We have to admit it. We are addicted to bubble tea. We have now had bubble tea on four continents (one of the first pl...
28/03/2019

We have to admit it. We are addicted to bubble tea. We have now had bubble tea on four continents (one of the first places was actually Nicaragua) and we are very much enjoying Ho Chi Minh for the numerous bubble tea shops (we also hit 3 different shops in Phnom Penh). We now have our order down so well we are not intimidated at all by self serve ordering machines. We need the stainless steel cups and straws Sarah Lever!

War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City. Very interesting museum with regards to war and conflict in Vietnam. Excellent ...
28/03/2019

War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City. Very interesting museum with regards to war and conflict in Vietnam. Excellent photojournalism exhibition on the war and a different viewpoint of events as seen by the Vietnamese.

On our way to Ho Chi Minh city by bus.
28/03/2019

On our way to Ho Chi Minh city by bus.

Out to dinner on our last night (and, well, out to lunch that day too 😀) with the Courcouxs. We had a great time visiti...
28/03/2019

Out to dinner on our last night (and, well, out to lunch that day too 😀) with the Courcouxs. We had a great time visiting and thank them so much for their hospitality while in Phnom Penh. Dim sum lunch and Italian dinner with Mike’s meal made at the table. We did miss Jade our last night as she was at a sleepover, but we got a great pic. Thanks guys!!!

Mike and Greg getting cleaned up a little in Phnom Penh at the Tokyo Barbershop. Greg said it felt good to get the weig...
28/03/2019

Mike and Greg getting cleaned up a little in Phnom Penh at the Tokyo Barbershop. Greg said it felt good to get the weight off.

The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh.
28/03/2019

The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh.

Anne-Sarine, Lilli and I were able catch an evening of traditional Cambodian dance in Phnom Penh. The flexibility the d...
28/03/2019

Anne-Sarine, Lilli and I were able catch an evening of traditional Cambodian dance in Phnom Penh. The flexibility the dancers achieve in their feet and hands is crazy.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh. A very difficult morning learning of the horrors of Cambodia’s recent past. Ki...
28/03/2019

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom Penh. A very difficult morning learning of the horrors of Cambodia’s recent past. Kids had to skip a couple of rooms, tears were shed, but we hope some valuable knowledge was gained.

Phnom Penh. Once again we got to meet up with friends, this time with the Courcouxs currently in Cambodia. We descended...
28/03/2019

Phnom Penh. Once again we got to meet up with friends, this time with the Courcouxs currently in Cambodia. We descended on their home the night of Anne-Sarine’s birthday. Their kids, Marin, Hanae and Jade made an awesome meal to celebrate their mom. We were so honoured to partake in the celebrations. Also pictured is their dog, Boo whom Greg of course loved instantly.

Cold glass of well deserved wine after a long day of work (Eloi) and an exhausting - and very early - morning of temples...
25/03/2019

Cold glass of well deserved wine after a long day of work (Eloi) and an exhausting - and very early - morning of temples (Mike). Enjoyed during a great Cambodian dinner.

In Cambodia and we get to meet up with friends once again. Eloi and Mike enjoying a beer at the Hard Rock Cafe in Siem ...
25/03/2019

In Cambodia and we get to meet up with friends once again. Eloi and Mike enjoying a beer at the Hard Rock Cafe in Siem Reap. How cool!

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In the thick of it. Ganga Aarti

We got ourselves in the thick of it. The Ganga Aarti. It takes place every sunset at Dasaswamedh Ghat. The aarti is performed on a stage by pandits (young Hindu scholar) in saffron robes with puja plates. It starts with the blowing of a conch shell, and continues with the waving of incense sticks in certain patterns and the circling of large flaming lamps in rhythm to the chants of the hymns and the clang of the cymbals. Hundreds gather every night to witness and participate in this 45 minute ritual. We joined the crowed on land and in the water.

Mike showing off his bowling skills at the step well in Jaipur.

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While in Lusaka Lilli enjoyed an African dance class, Zambian style. She misses her dance while on the road so she joins in locally when she can.

Video of our 'snow'. The kids did say they missed snow, but they found this hail storm really cold. I am not sure how much they really miss it if they now find 18 oC cold. #jacksonsendeavour #summerkids

Rhino sightings might soon be a thing of the past. Enjoyed this cheeky white rhino baby at Pilansburg who enjoyed fighting with his sister, checking out the vehicle and of course snuggling his Mommy. #Pilansburg #blackrhinoreserve #stoprhinopoaching

“La Danza de los Viejitos” (The Dance of the Little Old Men) which is traditional to the state of Michoacán. Originally meant to honor the ‘Old God’, but after the colonization by Spain, it became a parody of old Spanish men.

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