Where to start?

Ok. heres the situation. Ive decided to leave Cantha for the moment and creating my new characters in Tryia. Now should I start the characters in Tryia and get all the skills etc, or should i start in cantha to get leveled up faster. Also:

a) How long would it take to get to the ring of fire (or there-about) by just doing Missions and skill quests in tryia?
b)Is there anyway to get run/powerleveld in tryia without missing out on most of the game and spoiling it?

Thanks.

A) Hmm, About 20 hours if you are REALLY fast.
B) No.

if you get run you are *running* past the game not playing it.