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Novel Approach: Tip of South America
I was so entranced by Joshua Slocum’s account of going through the Strait of Magellan in 1895, “Sailing Alone Around the World” (multiple publishers), that I had to go. It involved long air trips to get there, but it was worth it. This was several years ago.
When to go, weather-wise
Like most people, my wife, Joan, and I prefer to travel during good weather, so before we decide when to go on any trip I look up the weather for our destination(s) in “Fodor’s World Weather Guide” by E.A. Pearce & C.G. Smith (Helicon Publishing.
Normandy cemetery
I was at the Normandy American Military Cemetery in France, June 6, 2007, for the dedication of the new $30 million visitors’ center. The exhibits are every bit as interesting as those at the D-Day Museum in New Orleans, plus there’s an impressive view of the English Channel.
Beijing sites to see
On a visit to Beijing, Sept. 6-Oct. 2, 2007, I was fortunate to learn ahead of time of three interesting areas often missed by tourists.
Driver around Rome
My husband and I would like to let ITN readers know about a taxi/limo service in the Rome area that we can recommend. Andrea Amore Taxi & Limousines (phone [39] 338 88 88 550 or 328 33 32 022, fax 06 941 17 24, www.taxicastelliromani.com) is located in Frascati, Italy.
Peregrine Antarctica trip
Antarctica. What an adventure! Yes, it’s far away and it’s expensive to get there, but, as the last of the seven continents, for us, Antarctica was calling.
Whither travel slides?
The suggestions provided by the readers for preserving travel slides all were very good (Oct. ’07, pg. 46).
Slides to discs
In 1998 I had more than 153 carousels of slides, mostly showing travels in more than 150 countries and all 50 states, arranged in chronological order, about 100 slides per carousel. Each slide was identified by a number, with the year, country and what it showed.
Visits Britain
I am an arthritic, 6'3", 75-year-old who returned from a 3-week trip to Britain on Sept. 19, 2007.
Bags trailed on British Air
When my wife and I did our planning for our visit to Edinburgh for the 2007 International Festival as well as the Fringe Festival, I elected to fly British Airways (B.A.) for two reasons: the cabin service has always been excellent and they provide connecting flights to Edinburgh from Heathrow.
Refined dining in Nara Park
Less than an hour’s train ride from Kyoto, Nara’s huge wooded park’s complex of shrines and temples offers much to visitors. Unfortunately, its popularity means that the park can be crowded and chaotic. A quiet, relaxing lunch at Noh provides a welcome respite from the hordes of tourists and visiting school groups.
Keep in mind when on tour
Originally from Germany, I became involved in the tourism industry many years ago, working in a tour company as a group tour coordinator, tour manager and sales representative. I now have my own tour company.
Choosing a hotel
As a single, older woman who travels independently on a tight budget, here’s my travel tip: find a centrally located first-class hotel rated four stars (or higher) in your destination city.
Sizzling Singapore & vibrant Vietnam
A bustling port and the economic leader of Southeast Asia, Singapore is a city, state, capital and country all in one. My 4-day visit to Singapore, part of a 2-country group tour, began with an orientation tour at the top of Mt. Farber; the views were spectacular.
Knowledgeable South Africa guide
We and another couple enjoyed an amazing 5-day safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa, staying at four different park camps.
BA seat assignments
Directly from British Airways on their website, www.ba.com, I purchased a ticket for my sister, Ursula, to fly in economy class from Berlin, Germany, to Los Angeles via London on June 19.