Discover the World, One Route at a Time: Why Our New Detailed Travel Routes Will Transform Your Trip Planning
- May 8
- 4 min read
Travel Route Planning
For nearly three decades, our holidays have taken us across continents, through iconic cities, along coastlines, over mountain passes and into the heart of some of the world’s most unforgettable landscapes. From Australia’s sun‑baked highways to the sweeping roads of the American West, from New Zealand’s winding coastal drives to the vibrant streets of Asia, every journey has been carefully documented, photographed and preserved. Now, for the first time, those journeys are available to you in a brand‑new way.
Our website, KHWD Holidays 1995–2024 Plus, has always been a place to relive adventures — but today, it becomes something more. We’re excited to introduce fully detailed, map‑ready travel routes for every major trip in our archive. These aren’t just summaries or diary entries. They are structured, chronological, location‑by‑location routes designed to help you plan your own travels with confidence, clarity and inspiration.
Whether you’re dreaming of your first long‑haul adventure or looking to recreate a journey you once loved, these new routes will guide you every step of the way.
Note even though the website name is KHWD Holidays 1995–2024 Plus it really covers 1995 to the present day
Why We Created Detailed Travel Routes
Over the years, we’ve received countless messages from readers who loved following our diaries but wanted something more practical — something they could use to plan their own trips. People asked:
Where exactly did you go each day?
How long did you stay in each place?
What was the order of the route?
Could you share a simple list I can copy into my own map?
We listened.
The new detailed routes were created to answer those questions clearly and simply. Each route breaks down the journey into a clean, chronological list of destinations — perfect for Google Maps, My Maps, GPX tools, or any travel‑planning app you prefer. They’re also ideal for inspiration: even if you’re not planning the exact same trip, seeing how a real long‑haul adventure unfolds day by day can spark ideas for your own.
What Makes These Routes Different
These aren’t generic travel itineraries. They’re real routes from real journeys — lived, photographed and documented over nearly 30 years. That authenticity makes them uniquely valuable.
1. Chronological, easy‑to‑follow structure
Each route is presented in the exact order we travelled it. No guesswork, no vague descriptions — just a clear, step‑by‑step path from start to finish.
2. Designed for mapping tools
Every route is formatted so you can copy and paste it directly into your favourite mapping platform. Whether you’re building a GPX file, creating a custom map, or planning a road trip, the structure is ready for you.
3. Covers 1995 to 2026+
From our earliest adventures to our most recent travels, the entire archive is now represented. You can explore how our routes evolved over time, how destinations changed, and how travel itself transformed across three decades.
4. Perfect for inspiration
Even if you’re not planning the same trip, seeing a real route helps you understand pacing, distance, and how much you can realistically fit into a day.
5. Ideal for travel bloggers and content creators
If you run your own travel site or social channel, these routes give you a foundation for building your own content — with structure, flow and real‑world logic already in place.
A Glimpse at What You’ll Find
Every route on the site now includes a clean, itemised list of destinations. For example:
USA 1997 — from Los Angeles to Yosemite, across Nevada and into the Grand Canyon region
Australia 1995 — a classic east‑coast journey through Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns and beyond
New Zealand 2013 — a motorhome adventure across both islands
Canada & USA 2010 — a sweeping route through British Columbia, Alberta and the Pacific Northwest
USA 2022 — a modern, multi‑state road trip with detailed stops from coast to canyon
And that’s just a small sample. Every year from 1995 to 2026+ now has its own structured route, ready to explore.
Who These Routes Are For
These new detailed routes are designed for anyone who loves travel — whether you’re planning, dreaming or reminiscing.
For travellers
If you’re planning a long‑haul holiday, these routes give you a real‑world blueprint. You’ll see how far you can travel in a day, which destinations pair well together, and how to structure a multi‑week adventure.
For road‑trip lovers
If you enjoy the open road, these routes are a treasure trove. They show you the exact paths we took across Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada — some famous, some hidden, all unforgettable.
For travel bloggers
If you create content, these routes give you ready‑made structure. You can build stories, videos or guides around them, or use them as inspiration for your own adventures.
For families planning big trips
If you’re organising a once‑in‑a‑lifetime holiday, these routes help you visualise the journey and avoid the overwhelm of planning from scratch.
Why These Routes Matter Today
Travel has changed dramatically since 1995. Technology, accessibility, global events and shifting trends have reshaped how we explore the world. But one thing hasn’t changed: the joy of discovering new places.
These routes preserve that joy. They capture the spirit of long‑haul travel across three decades — the excitement, the challenges, the unexpected moments and the unforgettable highlights. They’re a living archive of real journeys, now made practical and accessible for anyone who wants to follow in our footsteps.
Start Exploring the Routes Today
The new detailed routes are now live across the site, and more refinements are coming. Whether you want to browse, plan or simply relive the golden age of long‑haul travel, you’ll find everything you need at:
www.khwd‑holidays‑1995‑2024‑plus.com plus the companion website www.travelvideoblogkhwd.com which is fully responsive for desktop / laptop/mobile & tablet
Dive into the routes. Build your own maps. Plan your next adventure. Your journey starts here.
great blog