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Repel Mosquito Wipes
While in Suriname and Guyana in August 2016, we used a really effective product, Repel Mosquito Wipes (www.repel.com/products/personal-repellents/other-repellents/wipes.aspx).
VRBO for private rentals
A subscriber asked for info on renting rooms through Airbnb.com (Aug. ’16, pg. 15).
Sources of travel maps
I read with great enthusiasm the subscriber’s letter “Praise for City Maps 2 Go” (April ’16, pg. 16) about the app called City Maps 2 Go, found at www.ulmon.com.
Magnolia Garden Homestay, Vietnam
On our initial visit to Vietnam, the first place my friend and I stayed turned out to be exceptional. Beginning Jan. 19, 2016, we spent two weeks at the Magnolia Garden Homestay (75B Nguyen Duy Hieu St., Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam 560000; phone +84 510 3915509, magnolia homestay.com).
Traveling with portable oxygen
Since being diagnosed in early 2013 with a heart condition, one requiring me to use supplemental oxygen, I’ve continued traveling both domestically and internationally. When planning a trip, however, I first consult my doctor to seek his opinion, making sure he sees no problem with my destination.
Credit Card Surprise
In the letter “Winging It to Estonia…” (Aug. ‘16, pg. 12), a reader wrote that his credit and ATM cards wouldn’t work in Estonia because he hadn’t notified his bank about his last-minute itinerary change to Estonia.
Packing Prescriptions - Planning ahead
Dianne Robbins wondered how passengers on world cruises make sure they each have enough medications to last through their entire trip (April ’16, pg. 2).
Apartment in Dijon
Traveling in France in April 2016, my companion and I stayed for a second time at My Home in Dijon (6 rue Rameau, 21000, Dijon, France; www.myhomeindijon.com), a lovely apartment in the historic center of the city, steps away from museums and shopping.
India’s Golden Triangle and Tailormade
My husband and I wanted to visit India to experience the Golden Triangle, so three months before our Feb. 18-26, 2016, trip, we contacted Tailormade Journey (25 Grangewood, Wexham, Slough, South Bucks, England, SL3 6LP, U.K.; phone +44 1753 577 330, www.tailormadejourney.com).
In the Event of a Death Abroad – Keeps documents on netbook
I have occasionally wondered what would happen if my husband, Ed, or I should die while traveling in a foreign country. On a recent cruise, the unfortunate reality of this question hit us when two passengers died. Staff told us they would help each surviving spouse get in touch with the American Embassy, but
The Balkans with a private guide
For our trip to the Balkans, May 14-30, 2015, my wife, Nita, and I wanted to hire Patrick Peneff (bulgariaprivate guide@gmail.com) to be our private guide. We had previously employed Patrick as a driver/guide for a Bulgaria tour that we took in May 2012 (Jan. ’13, pg. 32).
Oslo trams and trains
My wife and I have been going to Oslo at least once a year since 1992. I love the Oslo transportation system, and I was impressed with the letter “From Airport to Oslo and Frogner Park” (Sept. ’16, pg. 15).
Packing Prescriptions – Go mail-order
Before I retired, I worked for a company as a corporate employee benefits director. Our company’s health plan limited some prescription refills to a 30-day supply. If someone went to a pharmacy and tried to get more than a 30-day supply, the pharmacy would need to get permission from the insurance company.
South Africa with Southern Destinations
Two days after flying from Miami to Johannesburg, and prior to taking a 2-week cruise to Mombasa, I began a 9-day private tour in South Africa on Nov. 30, 2015.
Keep In contact with your valuables
In the article “Highlights from a Week in London Plus a Transatlantic Crossing on the QM2,” the author commented on the unfortunate event of his wife’s wallet being stolen from the backpack/purse hanging on the back of her chair in a pub (July ’16, pg. 21).