The world according to Julia69
Mountain/Desert/Ocean/Jungle... which one are you?
None - I'm a city girl. If I had to choose, it would be desert - the Atacama wins you over - or the sea, but from land.
What was your first great travel experience?
Travelling round Peru for six weeks with my Peruvian friend visiting assorted relatives. My mum would say travelling to Austria at 9 months and being called Little Mouseli because of my white romper suit.
What has been your favourite journey?
Anywhere in Latin America - being snowbound in New York but finally getting to the Nicaraguan sunshine would be right up there.
What are your Top 5 places worldwide?
Peru (of course), Argentina for the gaucho welcome, Chile for the scenery, New York for the shopping and Australia as it's so easy to travel in.
Recommend a special place to stay
I loved the Hiiragiya Bekkan - a traditional ryokan in Kyoto. The 3 Nagas in Luang Prabang, Laos is stunning too. Canal House Panama is beautifully restored.
Which three items do you always pack?
Camera, book, M&S knickers...
Which passport stamp are you proudest of?
China - the officials didn't want to stamp the passports but we kept begging until they gave in in Shanghai
Which passport stamp would you most like to have?
Brazil - I crossed the border at Iguacu but didn't get a stamp (good reason to go back)
Where or what is your guilty travel pleasure?
I'm a sucker for Starbucks...
Window or aisle?
Aisle every time.