Patagonia. There really is no way to describe this magical land in a manner that does the region's beauty any justice. Patagonia simply challenges your...
Jerry, How lucky you were to have done your travel in Myanmar last year. I canceled my plans to travel there this winter, before the current troubles began....
Howard, Well, I do not feel so lucky, although maybe I was. The whole thing is so sad. I believe that Myanmar is still open to tourists. Even independent ...
Jerry, I agree that this is a sad situation. We will just have to see how it plays out. Hopefully some good will come out of this. However, I dont think this...
Hi all, I am planning to go to the cayman islands soon. Does anyone know where I should stay? Does anyone have any suggestions for this trip. I like to eat...
Hi Julie, This group has been extremely quiet lately. Haven't seen a message for a couple months. I'd try tripadvisor or bootsnall or frommer. Never been...
I was in Panama two years ago for about five weeks. What would you like to know? jerry ... for a couple months. I'd try tripadvisor or bootsnall or frommer. ...
Hi Jerry Finally catching up on some e-mail and found your post. I can't believe it's been two years--seems like just the other day you were on the road in...
Hi everyone! Here is an interesting blog called the frugal travel guy. http://frugaltravelguy.blogspot.com/2008_01_17_archive.html I am not promoting it, nor...
Hey everyone! I'm Stacy, I joined this group over 2 years ago and am sad to say that I was never much of a participant but I also didn't get the chance to ...
Stacy, have a great time. I was in Spain last Spring. Michael ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a...
Hi Jerry, Did the road trip last year, took three kids (ages 16, 15 and 8), a tent, sleeping bags and just very basic camping gear (I'm a bit of a minimalist)....
Hi Mary, I remember you posted here before you left. So, I have just gone back and reread your post. Please, do tell more! What kind of vehicle did you...
travel I took a 2002 Saturn SL1 (4 door sedan), automatic transmission. (I have since traded it in for another 2002 Saturn, but with a standard tranny, I like...
... Were you figuring U.S. or Imperial (Canada) gallons in your calculations? Imperial gallons are larger - so should give you higher mileage. ku In Hawai'i...
US gallons. I did the conversion from liters to US gallons to get the mpg. Saturns are good cars, I have a 99 SL that has 250,000 plus miles on it; never had...
Thanks Mary, Your drive sounds like a lot of fun and adventure. I enjoy reading the details of it. It really gives me an idea of what to expect if I go for...
Recent updates on Ivan About Town | The Definitive Guide to Backpacking in the Philippines http://www.ivanhenares.com 1. Trekking and 4x4 to Mt. Pinatubo ...
Hey Kathy, Are you still in Panama? Hows it going? jerry ... believe it's been two years--seems like just the other day you were on the road in Central...
I have been spending a lot of time searching the internet for air fares lately. Too much time on my hands, I guess. But, I have found some great sites....
Hello, My name is Daniel Hynes and I live in Oregon. I have travel experience in East and West Africa but am looking for a contact in Central. Long term goal...
Hi all, I just took a very short trip to Puerto Rico. But while there, I visited a couple of places. I stayed in Isla Verde. It is literally 5 minutes away...
Hi all, Im planning a long trip to Australia but would like to go to New Zealand for a couple fo days. If anyone has some inside tips on places to go in...
... I have no idea about australia, but almost any place in Aotearoa is a place to go - and enjoy. I ranged from Auckland to Dunedin last October-November -...
Julie, I think you would have to crazy to try to see New Zealand in a few days. Just because Australia and New Zealand are in the same hemisphere, doesnt mean...
... wrote: Thanks Howard for the advice. Can you give me some inside tips on what to do and where to go. I would like to spend touch upon most ofthe eastern...
... in NZ and wished for more days each time. I have NOT been to Australia) But if I do get there some day, maybe you can advise me. Howard ... Looking for...
hello, looking for 2 more to join us on safari in Tanzania and Kenya for the great migration in July. I went in Jan 2007 and it was amazing even without the...