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A month in Greece
My month-long trip to Greece, June 6-July 6, 2015, began with a short visit to Sparta, located in the southeast of the Peloponnese peninsula. The bus ride there from Athens took less than 3½ hours and cost less than $20 (in euros).
A money belt is easy to use
Regarding the article on an otherwise very enjoyable trip to London (July ’16, pg. 18), I must comment on the theft that unfortunately occurred after the author’s wife placed her backpack/purse on the back of her chair in a pub.
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
Rushed last day on Canada tour
From the Editor of ITN — Peter Schuetz of Shelby, North Carolina, wrote to ITN about a tour of western Canada and the Rocky Mountains, originally scheduled for June 27-July 5, 2015, that he took with his fiancée and a group of seniors.
Lidra Rooms on Crete
While volunteering on the island of Crete in October 2015, I took a bus from Heraklion and spent a wonderful weekend in Chania.
Go2Jordan.INFO
My husband, David, and I had an excellent experience on our March 2016 trip in Jordan using Go2Jordan.INFO (www.your-guide-to-aqaba-jordan.com).
Moldova day tour from Romania
The Republic of Moldova is a place I long wanted to visit, as it’s near my usual destination of Romania.
Blue Tuk on Faial, Azores
My wife and I were on a cruise that, on May 24, 2016, stopped at Horta on the island of Faial in the Azores, Portuguese islands located in the North Atlantic. The cruise ship wanted nearly $200 per person for a shore excursion, so, instead, we walked out to the end of the pier.
Indian Ocean with Adventures Abroad
Whenever I’ve wanted to go to an out-of-the-way place, I’ve relied on Adventures Abroad (2148-20800 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, B.C., V6V 2W3, Canada; 800/665-3998, www.adventures-abroad.com) to take me there.
Credit card-reimbursed trip-delay costs
I read the subscribers’ letters on the subject “Travel Insurance Claim Denied” (July ’16. pg. 37 & Aug. ’16, pg. 36) and noted some situations in which travelers’ credit cards could have covered them when purchased insurance travel plans did not.
Museum Kurá Hulanda in Curaçao
Most travelers to Curaçao are attracted by its white-sand beaches, interesting history and rich cultural tapestry. When my wife, Fyllis, and I visited in January 2016, we also discovered a very different gem of a museum that, alone, would make a trip to this Southern Caribbean island worthwhile.
Comparing bicycle tours
Jim Johnson’s article “Biking the Backroads — What a Wonderful Way to Travel!” (June ’16, pg. 22) is right on. His descriptions on the various types of tours are excellent.
Anantara resort in Bangkok
During the world trip I take each year (Sept. ’14, pg. 34), one of my annual stops is Bangkok, Thailand, and in July 2015 I stayed there for four nights.
Nicaragua trip ‘delightful’
I wanted to visit Nicaragua but found it difficult to find any tours that went there. I finally discovered an 8-day tour, “Wonders of Nicaragua,” through the travel department of the American Automobile Association, or AAA (travel.aaa.com).
From airport to Oslo and Frogner Park
While traveling from Boston to Warsaw, May 23-24, 2016, I had a 7-hour 15-minute stopover in Oslo/Gardermoen, Norway, during which I visited Frogner Park to see the Vigeland sculptures.
Insured by Tin Leg and Squaremouth
Nearly 20 years ago, I was on a tour in Uzbekistan when one of our group had to be evacuated to Helsinki, Finland, for surgery. Fortunately, she had evacuation insurance.