Around the World, Pre-Trip Journal-February 1998
What it was like to start planning for a year-long trip around the world in 1998. Things were different then...
Planning a Trip to Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma)
Planning a trip to Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma); tips on hotels, packing, transportation, and money.
How to Plan a Visit to Machu Picchu Plus Checklist and Tips
Update 2018:In 2017 the government implemented new rules regarding visits to Machu Picchu. The new rules include timed entrances (morning/afternoon shifts), no re-entry without a new ticket, visitors are required to have a licensed guide, and specific circuits to follow.…
Planning a Trip to Peru; Tips, Reviews and Recommendations
Planning a Trip to Peru; Tips and Recommendations, SPG Hotels, LAN Airlines review, Airport transfers, books, web resources
Puglia and Basilicata 2013; Travel Tips, Resources and Logistics
Tips and resources for travel in the Puglia and Basilicata regions of Southern Italy.
Istanbul and Selcuk (Ephesus) Turkey; Travel Logistics and Resources
Travel information for Istanbul and Ephesus Turkey.
Japan Travel Resources and Links
Below are links to sites I found helpful during the research for our trip. I didn’t use every single one of them, because there is just way too much information out there and we only had a week, but thought it might be useful…
Next Destination: Panama July 2010
I usually get one of two reactions when I tell people where we’re going next. The first is, “Wow, I’ve always wanted to go there!” or “I love (insert place name)!” The second reaction is not so…enthusiastic; “You’re going where?…