... Thinking about Equador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Anybody been there? I just got my tickets with 35,000 frequent flier miles plus $64 for taxes. RT Orange...
Way to go Jerry - have fun and keep us posted! Way to work the frequent flyer miles! Stephanie ... From: jerry [mailto:jwsky@...] Sent: Sunday, November...
In two weeks I am going to Rome for the weekend - it should be fun! I am going with a native Italian who lived there for two years - so we should be able to...
Hi spent a month in Ecuador a year ago this last February. Spent 3 days in buisness conference in Quito. Found the people delightful and spent some time with...
There is a very good yahoo group just for RTW trippers. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RTWers/?yguid=56563962 And the Lonely Planet site has info as well. Our...
I was wondering how safe it was to do on line banking from internet cafes around the world. It really helps me take care of things back home when I am gone...
Hi Jerry, I am sure internet banking anywhere in the world would be the same as doing it at home - u have to login with the same Personal ID & password. What...
The difference is that it is not your computer. One has to be carefull about leaving important info on the one you are using. Or someone watching over your...
Hi Anyone interested in independent travel and especially in RTW travel should check out <www.bootsnall.com>. Although you need to 'join' to participate,...
Hi, I am from the US and considering renting/hiring a rv/caravan/motorhome in Spain and Portugal in January. What I looking for is some basic info regarding...
hi there, well, the basic will be that it is different from country to country. And, often, from company to company. You have to check carefully whether there...
What is a backpacker? Hi everyone - I'm a new member so I'll introduce myself. My name is Anne White, and I'm from Texas, USA. - i'm a 3rd year sociology...
Anne, I do not get the impression that this a a backpacker group, though there may be some that do bakcpack. I myself travel a fair bit. I fly, this past ...
hi there, hm, I have never heard about a universal European parking card for disabled persons but I'm looking for more Informations about this. Give me a...
hi again, it took me (and the laywers from the German Automobil Club) a little time to find out. And they are not so shure, for there are different rules in...
Happy New Years everyone! I am excited because I only have one day of work left before my three month holiday. Next Tuesday will find me in Lima, Peru. Just...
Hi Jerry, Sounds like an amazing trip! Will you stay in Peru only, or travel to other countries? I graduated from high school many yrs ago in Lima, The...
HI I am also interested in Peru and Panama looking to relocate and purchase a house not sure which country and must visit both countries and do a house search....
Leaving in the morning early. My flight is from Orange county airport, just to the north of here. That is about half way to LA. It was the nearest airport...
Sounds like a fun trip. Now if I could get that kind of time off ...... And I'd say that flying to South America on FF miles is one of the best bang for your...
I just wrote a nice longer post for everyone and yahoo erased it and said sorry. I will try again later. My time is up here. jerry ... best bang ... get you ...
Sorry, I feel your pain. Been there done that, now I write in Notepad or Wordpad, and then copy and paste. I'm off to San Pedro Sula and the Honduran beach...
http://www.virtualtourist.com is a huge site. http://www.berclo.net has all sorts of photos, prices, info for backpackers and http://www.wunderground.com is a...
Skip the beach on the main land and go to Roatan. It is safer and cleaner and if you dive, a real bargain. You can fly there from Le Ceiba (10 minutes) for...
Thanks, I was thinking Roatan more so than mainland, but didn't realize it was that inexpensive to fly. OTOH, I believe it's supposed to be only a two hour ...
Here is some of what I remember about prices. The boat is 15$ each way. DO NOT take it if the weather is bad. I was on it when every single person got sick....
Hey everyone, Cusco is like the Mecca for South American travellers. I arrived by bus from the "back" way. Lima was ok, but I was not in the mood for museums...
Hi Twolane, Just checking in on the group and saw the new picture for the first time on the main page. Is this from your trip up to Redwood ? Do you have any...