Travel Books - India

We find that we enjoy reading about countries that we visit.  If it is our first visit or our one-hundredth visit, we always learn more by reading.  Lonely Planet has an informative article about India - Travel Books to Read Before You Go.  Besides books, look for movies to watch that will help you understand the culture.

Enjoy!

Think about this . . .

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The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.

St. Augustine

Bicycles in Vietnam

On your last visit to Vietnam, did you think that you had seen just about everything carried on a bicycle or motorcycle?  We did until we saw this photo essay on Matador Network.  Check it out:  Crazy Stuff on a Bicycyle.

Andy Abercrombie and his wife saw some pretty amazing loads in their travels in Vietnam.

Please share your travel photos with us!  We'd love to see what you've seen!!

High Above Luxor, Egypt

Do you think that you've seen just about everything there is to see in Luxor, Egypt?  Well, maybe you have, but consider seeing the sights from a different perspective!  A hot air balloon . . . read this fascinating article:  Hot Air Ballooning in Luxor from Matador Trips  --  a fabulous "optional activity"!  And we're sure that it will be one you'll never forget!

Great Travel Tool

We've discovered a very cool tool for finding out about more fun places to travel and things to see once you arrive at your destination. Take a close look at Flipboard (www.flipboard.com). There's an app for your iPhone snd also your iPad. You'll enjoy the fabulous phtography and the informative stories.

10 Free Things To Do in Rio

Traveling to Rio de Janeiro and looking for some cost effective activities?  Read about 10 Free Things To Do In Rio on Jessie on a Journey Blog.

There's so much to see and do in Rio . . .

A New Direction

When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money.  Then take half the clothes and twice the money.

 Susan Heller

Let us steer you . . .

      .  .  .  in the right direction .  .  .

      Always work with and book your travel through a reputable Travel Agency.  They will become your partner and will guide you through all of the decisions you’ll need to make for your dream cruise vacation to become a reality!

What is Your Favorite Port?

We've been telling you about our favorite ports . . . but what is your favorite?  We have a friend who always told us that his favorite port was the "next one"!  Was your favorite - Lisbon, Barcelona, Rio de Janeiro, Honolulu, Osaka, Shanghai, Cochin, Hong Kong, Sydney, Cape Town, Rome, Athens, Mumbai  . . .

Tell us about your adventures  --  we'd love to hear from you!

Using Your Cellphone Overseas

A great tip from Kim Komando - in a recent article by Kim in USA Today . . . 

Using your cellphone overseas

Q: I am heading to England for a few weeks. I'd like to take my phone with me, but I know using it overseas can be tricky and costly. What should I do?

A: To use your phone overseas, you need to have a global GSM phone. All four major carriers sell them; look online to see if yours will work. If it will, you can buy a new SIM card for your own phone at your destination. This gives you access to prepaid minutes and a local number. If all of this seems like too much for you, you might consider simply renting an iPhone or iPad for use overseas, and then ship it back when you return. No matter what system you choose, your best bet for saving money overseas is to use Wi-Fi for communication and Internet access whenever possible. It might costs a few dollars to access, but it often costs considerably less than using cellular.

Kim Komando hosts the nation's largest talk radio show about consumer electronics, computers and the Internet. To get the podcast, watch the show or find the station nearest you, visit www.komando.com. E-mail her at techcomments@usatoday.com.

Maui, Hawaii Sunset

The sun setting just off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, the Aloha State.  Maui offers visitors beautiful beaches, whale watching in the winter, golfing, shopping, surfing and of course, gorgeous sunsets.  Hawaii is a must-see destination for any traveler!!  It just doesn't get much better than this!

Travel Saver Tip

This could be a trip saver . . .

On a cruise - especially an extended cruise,  if you're not happy with your table mates, speak with the Maitre d'hotel and request a relocation to another table.