Have you ever thought back to a year in your life which really stood out as amazing? For me this year was 1995 into 1996 when I began my first big trip of a lifetime around the world. I was aged 22 and a bit naive, wanting to discover the best places the world had to offer. I set off through Asia, into Australasia and onto the Americas and sampled some unforgettable experiences. I saw some amazing sites and met some lifelong friends. In this gallery I have attempted to share with you just some of the experiences which changed my life for the better. I have since revisited many of these places, but the first year I ventured to these places stands out unequalled, and I savour it as the best year of my life.