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Uganda with Avian Safaris
My wife, Lorelyn, and I are among many ITN readers who arrive several days before a tour begins to “check things out.” Prior to a 12-day Uganda tour in 2012, we decided to arrange two d
Narita Airport to Harumi port
My wife and I booked a cruise on Voyager, of the Voyages of Discovery line (866/623-2689), which would depart from the Port of Tokyo. I was told, at the time, by a rep at the cruise line’s Ft.
Traveling & Giving: Children’s readers
This is close to my heart. I always travel with a big duffel bag filled with 20 to 30 books. Their weight is compensated for by the joy and learning they give.
Caves Worth Visiting: Postojna Cave, Slovenia
Slovenia’s Postojna Cave exceeded all my expectations.
Inconveniences on a Panama trip
For a 3-week vacation I took in Panama with my wife, brother and sister-in-law in February 2014, we rented cars.
Taiwan with Edison Travel Service
My wife, Jane, and I took a tour of Taiwan in May 2013 with Edison Travel Service (4F No. 190, Song Jiang Road, Taipei, Taiwan; phone +886 2 2563 5313, fax 2563 4803, www.edison.com.tw). We booked it six months in advance. Carol Hsu responded promptly to all of my information requests.
Getting the ‘flavor’ of Dubai
My husband, Ed, and I spent four nights in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in April 2013 prior to a cruise. Arriving at the airport at night helped immensely with jet lag (May ’14, pg. 14).
A Novel Approach: Turkey, India, Uzbekistan, Venice
When I plan a trip to a new destination, I always like to read books about the place before, during or after my travels.
Alsatian wine route with LCA Toptour
Visits to France’s scenic Alsace region should always include sightseeing in some of the enchanting, medieval villages along Alsace’s wine road.
Two days in Taipei
Before joining a group for a tour of Taiwan in May 2013, my wife, Jane, and I traveled independently for two days in the capital, Taipei, a city of six million people.
Eye on true chip-and-PIN cards
I’m a Senior Moderator on Flyertalk.com, the website for frequent flyers. The site has, possibly, 80 Moderators and four Senior Moderators.
Neckargemünd dining
My husband and I were in Heidelberg in early December ’13 for the Christmas market and, for dinner, decided to go to Neckargemünd, which is a 10-minute S-bahn ride from the Heidelberg train station.
Volunteers for Israel
Annually for the past 12 years, most recently in February 2014, I have spent time serving as a civilian noncombatant volunteer on Israeli military bases. I offer my services through the nonprofit program Volunteers for Israel (866/514-1948, www.vfi-usa.org and www.sar-el.org).
Camera harness
I can’t say enough good things about my Bino/Cam Harness™ from OP/TECH USA (800/251-7815 or 406/388-1377). It’s available on Amazon.com for $21.
Africa 2000 Tours
A trip to Southern Africa for our group of 12 friends, April 29-May 22, 2013, was put together by Gill and Graham of Africa 2000 Tours (P.O. Box 1025, Knysna, 6570, South Africa; phone +27 44 384 1262), an ITN advertiser.
DiscoverWalks in Paris
My husband, Loren, and I had two days in Paris before setting off on a 7-night Seine River Christmas cruise with Grand Circle Cruise Line (800/221-2610), Nov. 22-30, 2013. We enjoyed the cruise, which, including air from Detroit, cost $1,800 per person.
Planning for Greece and Italy
My husband, Jerry, and I used several methods to see the sights before, during and after a cruise with Windstar Cruises (Seattle, WA; 206/292-9606), Oct. 22-Nov. 8, 2013.
Lodging in Bur Dubai
During our 4-day stay in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in April 2013 prior to a cruise, my husband, Ed, and I chose the Bur Dubai area for lodging, rather than the other historic area of Deira, because of its access to many of the attractions we wanted to visit.