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Beware of jet lag
Emily Moore’s report on Switzerland (June ’17, pg. 50) brings back memories of one of our favorite haunts, namely Mürren.
Paris’s other museums of note
Having grown up in Switzerland, I’ve been to Paris many times over the last 50 years or so, from before the heady days of the student revolts (1968!).
‘Meet and assist’ with Delta
Prior to my flight to Italy on April 25, 2017, I called Delta Air Lines to request meet-and-assist services.
‘Traveling light’ packing list
Regarding Rick Steves’ tips in his article on “traveling light” (Dec. ’16, pg. 55), I offer the following.
‘Wonderful’ guest house in Morocco
On a week-long bird-watching trip to the High Atlas mountains in Morocco in March 2017, the tour group I was with stayed at a wonderful boutique guest house, Sel d’Aille
Fun day in St. Albans
My parents and I travel frequently to London and enjoy day trips on the train. On our May 2017 trip, we visited St. Albans, a small city on the outskirts of London.
Brazil tax on cruisers
We decided that Latin America would be our 2017 travel destination, sailing on a 22-day “Amazon Exploration” cruise aboard the 684-passenger Regatta of Oceania Cruises (Miami, FL; 855/335-2723, www.oceania cruises.com).
Driving in Bulgaria
The May 2017 issue contained an article on self-driving in Bulgaria (page 6).
Family R&R on Lake Stoney, Ontario
Following a whirlwind tour of the city of Toronto in July 2016, my family headed for the calming shores of Ontario’s Kawartha Lakes.
Praise for Gorilla Trek Africa
I loved reading Esther Perica’s letter about visiting the mountain gorillas in Rwanda (April ’17, pg. 27).
Carry-on carried off
I have a cautionary tale for those folks who stow their carry-ons in the first overhead space they come to when boarding a plane, even if it is far forward of where they’re seated.
Enjoyed Grand Circle tour of Italy & France
My husband and I, along with another couple, enjoyed a wonderful 3-week trip to Italy.
Warnings about ATMs
In countries where there are no ATMs, cash is king. In about half the countries in Africa, there are no ATMs or establishments that accept credit cards outside of the capital or main financial city. This is also true in many Pacific island nations.
Smartertravel.com
For years I have been subscribing to Smartertravel.com. (A subscription is free).
Insólitours in Mexico
My husband and I decided to spend Easter 2017 in Mexico City as our part to advance positive relations with our friends south of the border.
Johannesburg guide + caution
My husband, Gerald Liedl, and I had a one-day layover in Johannesburg, South Africa, on March 19, 2017, and ended up arranging a private 4-hour tour of the city with The KFP Tours (P.O.
The Momiji Tunnel and Mt. Fuji
We’d like to say a bit more about the Momiji Tunnel in Kawaguchiko in Japan, mentioned in our letter “Mt. Fuji from Hotel New Century” (Dec.