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PlanetRovers – Insurance
Insurance Lots of people have asked us what we’re going to do about insurance. Since we’re both leaving our jobs, we want to be covered in case something does happen. We also want to be protected if any of our things get stolen. We’ve read entirely too many stories of people who have had their
PlanetRovers – Gear Planning
Gear Planning Figuring out what to bring on a trip around the world was definitely a challenge. For us, the problem wasn’t just what to bring, but where to buy it inexpensively. Beginning in October of 1999, we started paying off debt then started a tight budget and began saving money. So when the time
PlanetRovers – Airfare
Airfare Some things to consider before beginning the search for airfare (based on what we learned about RTW fares): Consolidators appear to be the way to go. We can’t see how anyone could buy a ticket from an alliance and really go “around the world.” When dealing with the airline alliances ask many questions, and
PlanetRovers – The Route
The Route Before we did anything, we had to figure out where we wanted to go. We each had certain places that we have always wanted to see, so we made a list of those first. Then, we got a map and just started looking at the most logical way to “connect the dots”. Deciding
PlanetRovers – The Plan
The Plan How does one go about planning a trip around the world? There are so many things to consider that it can seem overwhelming – that’s probably one of the reasons that most people wouldn’t even attempt it. Just like anything else, all you need is the desire to do it. Where did we
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – July 2000
Welcome to Philadelphia – City of Brotherly Love For those of you that have not visited Philly recently, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. The last few years have brought an infusion of the arts into the city. Philadelphia offers a wealth of choices in galleries, theatrical and musical productions and museums. These attractions, combined
Ontario, Canada – July 2000
The Grease Wars – Ontario vs. the USA American Imperialism has infiltrated every facet of Ontario cuisine. First there was Coke and Pepsi, then McDonald’s and KFC. Now the landscape is littered with everything from Denny’s to Starbucks. This is manifest destiny of the Canadian stomach. Now the Americans are marking the Ontario landscape with
Munnar, India
An Idyllic Haven At 5500ft, Munnar is the only hill station in south Kerala that lay snuggled in the high ranges of Western Ghats at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathani and Kundala. The spectacular vista of cloud kissed rolling hills carpeted with tea plantations, rivulets dancing through green meadows and the
London, England – July 2000
British Television: a sight not to be missed Speaking as a North American, I was quite surprised when I moved to the UK and became a couch potato on this side of the Atlantic. It turns out British television is not the sophisticated programming PBS would have us all believe. To be fair, there are
Les Trois Mousquetaires go to France, Italy and maybe a few other places #7
Day 6: Wednesday, June 7 – Normandy – Beyond Saving Private Ryan I am ashamed to admit it but I did not get really interested in World War II until I saw the movie. I had seen The Longest Day, Ike, A Bridge Too Far and many other war movies but to me, they were
Istanbul, Turkey – July 2000
Things to do in July How to Keep Cool! Go to the Prince’s Islands. Go to a concert at the Açik Hava Tiyatrosu (in Harbiye, behind the Hilton). The Jazz Festival is going on from July 5-15. I think their definition of jazz is “not classical”. Last year I saw Patti Smith and Suzanne Vega.
International Travel Tips for Globetrotters (5 of 5)
Currency/Banking Be sure to inquire about international ATM capabilities with your local bank at home. Although my ATM card is part of the Cirrus system worldwide, I was unable to use it on various occasions in South America. The best exchange rates are given at the banks in town, not at the airport or hotels.