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Bolivian visa fees
When my wife and I passed from Puno, Peru (on Lake Titicaca), to Bolivia in a tour bus on May 7, 2015, we learned that group members each could get a single-entry, 30-day visa at the border for $55 cash. (They accept only very new US currency with no wrinkles or tears.)
Hurtigruten’s dinner beverages policy
To view the northern lights, my wife, Carolyn, and I took a 12-day/12-night round-trip “Norwegian Coastal Voyage” out of Bergen aboard the MS Trollfjord of Hurtigruten (Bellevue, WA; 866/552-0371, www.hurtigruten.com), Nov. 20-Dec. 1, 2014.
Aroma Home Stay in India
As two senior females who travel extensively for six to seven months at a time around every winter, we look for our basic needs to be met: comfort, cleanliness, safety and a convenient location for either access to good public transportation or for walking.
UAE with Vertical Horizons
An ad in ITN about a 10-day cultural tour to Dubai and Abu Dhabi prompted a friend and me to contact Scott Jercich at Vertical Horizons Travel (Folsom, CA; 888/995-1016 or 916/983-8651, www.verticalhorizonstravel.com).
Lessons learned from airline snafus
On a trip to Japan with our granddaughter in March-April 2014, my husband, Mike, and I flew United Airlines and learned a number of lessons that may help us during and after future flights.
More tips on cash and plastic
I was greatly impressed with David Selley’s letter “Tips on Exchanging Currency” (Feb. ’15, pg. 14). I’ve never read such a clear, easy-to-follow and accurate “summing up” of the subject as this letter.
Care of a Tilley hat
A couple of ITN subscribers recommended the Tilley hat (May ’14, pg. 37 & Sept. ’14, pg. 47). About four years ago I purchased a hat from Tilley Endurables (800/363-8737 or 716/822-3052, www.tilley.com).
Parked in Italy, sped in Switzerland
On the subject “Traffic Ticket from Overseas” (April ’15, pg. 39), I have two experiences to share.
Israeli tour guide
My husband and I were privileged to have Jonathan Kohn as our guide through historical and biblical Israel, March 8-19, 2015.
Driving in Eastern Europe
In the article “Recommendations for a European Rental Car Journey” (Feb. ’15, pg. 43), the author provided tips and described some of the problems encountered while traveling with his wife by rental car in Western and Eastern Europe.
Barclaycard Arrival Plus
The list of available sources of chip-and-PIN cards in the editor’s note following the letter “Tips on Exchanging Currency” (Feb. ’15, pg. 14) was a welcome sight.
Difficulty communicating with Icelandair
My cousin, Robert, and I have always used Icelandair (800/223-5500, www.icelandair.us) to travel between the US and Europe. Their Saga Club (business class) is excellent, with wide seats, good food and first-rate service.
Plan B? Chiang Mai
I read the item “Myanmar eVisas” about applying for the visas online at http://evisa.moip.gov.mm (Jan. ’15, pg. 4).