Before Alex Rider came to work with MI6, he had travelled widely on holiday. Details of these international locations are below. For information on the locations Alex has visited on his missions, please click here.

Barcelona, Spain

Alex spent the best part of a year in Barcelona with his uncle.

Prague, Czechoslovakia

Shortly after Alex's tenth birthday, he visited Prague with his uncle. It was here that he was taught the basic arts of pickpocketing.

Scotland, France, all over Europe

Alex is adept at climbing, and has travelled to Scotland, France and all over Europe to do this activity.

Norfolk, UK

Alex undertook surfing at this location although he learnt the skill in San Diego (see San Diego entry below).

New York, USA

Alex has been to New York several times (number of visits unconfirmed). He visited New York during the Ark Angel mission.

Paris, France

Alex has stayed in the Marais district of Paris.

Nevada, USA

Alex rode quad bikes whilst in Nevada, USA.

San Diego, USA

Alex spent a week in San Diego, California, where he learnt to surf.

Guadeloupe, The Caribbean

When Alex was thirteen years old, he went scuba-diving in Guadeloupe with his uncle.

Vienna, Austria

Alex has visited Vienna. It is reported that he attended a circus there.