Seminar 1 - Deciding on an Expedition Location

Scenario:

You have just graduated from your degree and have decided you would like to carry out your own expedition. You have decided you need around 18 months to carry out the expedition planning so are planning on heading off in January 2012. You are open to all environments from polar to desert. In small teams decide on a range of locations which might be suitable for such an expedition. Please take into accounts and personal skills that you might have and consider how these may affect your choice.

Some of the criteria you should concider are:

1. Weather

a. Monsoon

b. Extreme Temperatures

2. Terrain

3. Health and Safety!

4. Cost

a. Exchange Rate

b. Equipment Required

c. Transport Costs

5. Political Stability

6. In Country Contacts

7. Language Barriers

8. Possible Press Coverage

9. Possible Sponsorship

10. Potential NGO support

11. Permits

If you carry this exercise out at home, feel free to send you options to info@fxpedition2010.com

Dave