Monday, February 23, 2009

New Sunday Times, CBT Report 20 Feb 2009

Thrust into Central America

VETERANS from the 4x4 World Explorer is at it again, this time going to Central America, a first for this Malaysian organisation.

The 9,000km expedition will be covered by 25 Malaysians with five foreigners tagging along using fully equipped 4x4 vehicles.

They will go through seven countries – Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and United States.

The adventure will start from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica into the heart of Central America, then onto the huge expanse of Mexico, before crossing over to San Diego, California and the final destination in Los Angeles.

The expedition is expected to be completed in 47 days.


The expedition concept was launched by Mexican Ambassador Jorge Alberto Lozoya.

Also present were Datuk Mohd Nor bin Atan, undersecretary of the America division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Datuk Mohd Isa, organising chairman of 4x4 World Explorer; and expedition leader Thomas Foo.

This second series of World Explorer will begin on April 29.

There are still slots for interested parties. The fee is RM46,000, which includes all costs.

Ferry rides are also available for those who do not have a 4x4 vehicle, as 4x4 World Explorer is dedicating three vehicles for this purpose.

Log on to www.4x4worldexplorer or call 03-4251 2423 for more info.

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