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In early April 2018, at the age of 80, I completed an 8-day drive from Perpignan, France, into northern Spain and back into France to Bordeaux (having rented a car over the Internet, without question, from Europcar).
Views and more in Cornwall
Those readers who are fans of the British TV show “Doc Martin” and who are planning a trip to England may want to visit Cornwall, where the show is filmed.
Sea-Bands fight motion sickness
I am subject to severe motion sickness during ship and air travel. After searching for years for a substitute for Dramamine, I found Sea-Bands in a drugstore in the US. When I wear them properly and follow directions on the carton, they work very well.
Planning a driving trip in Ireland
Editor’s note: This letter will be presented in two parts, one about the planning and one about the trip.
Geotagging tip
I would like to thank Mark Gallo for his article “They’re Called Smartphones for Good Reason” (first of two parts) (Feb. ’18, pg. 50).
See Herculaneum after Pompeii
If you’ve already visited Italy’s Pompeii, you should definitely visit nearby Herculaneum if you have the opportunity.
The Balkans with Original World
My wife and I completed a 3½-week private tour of Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Croatia in May 2017. The tour was arranged by Barbara Sansone, owner of Original World (San Rafael, CA; 888/367-6147, www.originalworld.com).
‘Cashless’ in Iceland
I read that Iceland had virtually become a cashless society, with even small transactions handled via credit or debit cards. For my one-week trip in June 2017, I decided to experiment and see if I truly could operate without any local currency.
Longtime traveler’s reactions to his first cruise
After having visited every country in the world by air, train, bus, car, bicycle or camel, I finally, at age 80, took my first cruise.
Travelers’ accessories
On a recent trip to India, I used to advantage the Simran SM-60 power strip and a 4-pack of Orei 2-in-1 USA-to-India adapter plugs (Type D), priced at $11.44 on Amazon.com. The Simran strip is indispensable and allows for the use of multiple devices, one of which, for me, is a CPAP machine.
Private tours of Réunion & Namibia
During our trip to Southern Africa in September 2017, my wife, Carlanne, and I were able to visit Indian Ocean and African locations we had missed on previous journeys.
Fan of Kerala backwaters
I am definitely a fan of the Kerala waterways in southern India (Dec. ’17, pg. 36). I spent two days and three nights there on a converted rice boat in January 2017 and would have loved to stay longer.
Rewards of a stopover in Qatar
One image of Doha, Qatar, that sticks in my mind from my short visit in January 2018 is the huge sculpture of an oyster with its pearl — a popular photo spot.
Solo trip to the Netherlands
Months after booking a week’s lodging for the last week of May 2017 in New York City, I decided to approach the Big Apple by way of visits to Amsterdam (Netherlands), Bruges (Belgium) a
Lost luggage with Icelandair
I have flown Icelandair (800/223-5500, www.icelandair.us) several times over the years. In general, Iceland is a safe destination (not to mention close).
Namibia with Cardboard Box
My husband, Gerald Liedl, and I took a 6-day safari in Namibia, “Dunes & Wildlife,” in March 2017. We booked it online through The Cardboard Box Travel Shop (15 Bismarck St., Windhoek, Namibia; phone +264 61 256580, www.namibian.org).
Assessing SE Europe tours
My significant other, Abram Engelman, and I traveled to Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova, May 22-June 15, 2017, on a trip arranged by Original World. The itinerary was good, our guides were excellent, and most of the accommodations were very good as well.