Totality of the 2012 solar eclipse will only be visible from Australia - specifically in parts of Queensland and Northern Territory The remainder of totality will only be visible from large portions of the southern Pacific Ocean - so it's likely that many cruises will be operating in this area.
Images are reproduced courtesy of Jay Anderson.
My personal advise on what to do and see in Rome
Mt Egmont seen from the King Edward Park playing fields in Stratford
The Stratford Glockenspeil in Taranaki
The Antelope - your local, dog friendly, beer friendly pub
Must see ancient monuments around Rome
Historical information about the gothic Antwerp Cathedral
What to see, where to stay and eat in historic Antwerp
Recommended hotels in Vienna, Salzburg and Bregenz
European tourism and rail organisations - a quick reference (D) - A reference guide to European tourism and rail organisations (D)
Lucerne - 7 things not to miss - What not to miss in Lucerne
London markets - 15 of the best markets - 15 food, antiques and clothing markets in London worth visiting
Europe - Travel information from around Europe
Dachau - a visit to the concentration camp - Travelogue from a weekend trip to Dachau, Bavaria
London - museums not to miss - Information on and about the museums in London
New Zealand - A personal guide to things to do, see, eat and drink in New Zealand
Travel pictures - Pictures from my travels in Switzerland, Italy and New Zealand
Italy - 10 places not to miss - 10 places you shouldn't miss in Italy
Switzerland - sacred destinations - Nine of the finest churchs, cathedrals and monastries in Switzerland
Mark Sukhija is a travel and wine blogger, photographer, tourism researcher, hat-touting, white-shirt-wearing, New Zealand fantatic and eclipse chaser. Aside from at least annual visits to New Zealand, Mark has seen eclipses in South Australia (2002), Libya (2006), China (2009) and Queensland (2012). After twelve years in Switzerland, Mark moved back to London in 2012. You can follow Mark on Twitter or Facebook