Rome, Italy: Tips for Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and for Climbing to the Top the Dome
Category: Travel Tips
Around the World, Pre-Trip Journal-February 1998
What it was like to start planning for a year-long trip around the world in 1998. Things were different then…
LA to DC by Train 2017-Part 1, On the Train
What it’s like to spend 3 days in a sleeper compartment on a train from Los Angeles to Washington DC.
A First Timer’s Guide to Planning a Trip to Paris
Tips for planning a trip to Paris; transportation, museum passes, dining, markets and more.
Planning a Trip to Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma)
Planning a trip to Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma); tips on hotels, packing, transportation, and money.
Lima Peru; Parque Kennedy and Parque de Amor
We only had a day and a half on arrival to Lima from Cusco and we tried to make the most of it. But Lima is much larger than we expected and getting around isn’t that easy unless you rely on taxis, we we don’t really like. Lima reminds me a lot of Los Angeles,…
How to Plan a Visit to Machu Picchu Plus Checklist and Tips
Update 2018:In 2017 the government implemented new rules regarding visits to Machu Picchu. The new rules include timed entrances (morning/afternoon shifts), no re-entry without a new ticket, visitors are required to have a licensed guide, and specific circuits to follow. From what I can tell from a little Google research, not all these new rules…
Planning a Trip to Peru; Tips, Reviews and Recommendations
Planning a Trip to Peru; Tips and Recommendations, SPG Hotels, LAN Airlines review, Airport transfers, books, web resources