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Exploring the World as Paying Crew

October 12, 2006 by John ThompsonLeave a Comment

Unlike chartering which requires experience, and that you start and finish from a charter base, you usually don't need any sailing experience and you have many more choices of where in the world your trip will start. This is exactly what I did during August 2006. I had briefly tried the "paying crew" option in Thailand several years ago, and after having a great experience there, was ready to try it again. Since I would be traveling alone on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Airport, Beach, Brazil, Bulgaria, Bus Travel, Castle, Cruising, Egypt, Euro, Frankfurt, Garden, Greece, History, Internet, Istanbul, Italy, Journey, Mediterranean, Passport, Resort

South Africa, Surf and Safari – 2006

October 10, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

Here we are more a traveler than a tourist as we set out on safari changing hotels each night. We follow the Garden Route, the premier tour route preferred by locals. I (Adventures for Solo Travelers, 770-432-8225, $1824 land) bring in a way-cool group of 45 singles which includes a fighter pilot, 2 physicians, 2 psychoanalysts (who came in handy for me), mother/daughter, father/son, the uncle of Julia Roberts and one of my favorite clients whose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Beach, Caves, Cruising, Culinary travel, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Interview, Journey, Kenya, Lodge, Madagascar, Mountain Climbing, Oyster, Paradise, Passport

AFS Peaks of Patagonia & Chilean Vineyards

September 24, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

Dramatic landscapes provided us a continual Kodak moment throughout. It is late spring in the region and the weather was cooperative with a lot of sunshine. This however is a land where the unexpected is the norm, so we came prepared for occasional wind and rain. After a rest at the lovely Hotel Neruda and a city tour in Santiago, we flew south to Punta Arenas. There we transferred 2 hours by coach to Puerto Natales at the Patagonia steppe. We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, Andes, Animal Rescue, British Columbia, Chile, Cruising, England, Fjord, Glacier, Hot springs, Journey, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New Zealand, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sailing, Seafood, Switzerland

Chocolates, Beer, Bikes & Barges: Adventures for Singles, Belgium & Holland 2006

September 17, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

We arrived to cosmopolitan Brussels with 3 lost bags and 1 missing person. One suitcase went to Moscow but all caught up eventually. Janice and I are led a perfect size group of 39, not too big to get lost in or too small for comfort. Each July trip draws school teachers who have loyally followed me around the world and they do love Europe. We began with a light orientation tour in the historic heart of this capital, followed by a tour of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Beer, Belgium, Bridges, Canals, Chocolate, Coffee, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, France, Germany, Ghana, History

Asian Affair: Sizzling Singapore and Vibrant Vietnam

September 17, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

I've always loved aircrafts and long haul flights. We boarded award winning Singapore Airlines in LAX with about 30 hours of travel time ahead of us. With 8 magazines, 6 movies, 4 meals and a sleeping pill, the time went quickly and I arrived relaxed and ready to explore. American airports are not very people friendly. Singapore's ultra-modern airport invites you to linger with free internet terminals, a cinema, rooftop swimming pool, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Bicycle, China, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, England, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, Georgia, Halong Bay, Harvest, History

AFS Taj & Tigers of Incredible India with Pushkar Camel Festival

September 17, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

We arrive with our Adventures For Solo Travelers - $1198 land) to the land of 1000 languages and 1000 gods. At the Intercontinental, the women in my group are welcomed with marigolds and branded with the typical red dot on our foreheads. This hotel is an oasis of luxury in a polluted city of 14 million people. Two days are spent touring Delhi. The obligatory sites include Gandhi's Tomb and many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. No where else have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Desert, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, History, India, Journey, Lodge, Naked, Paradise, Sand, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Volunteer

Spectacular 5 Country Scandinavian Cruise – Costa’s Atlantica

September 17, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

I've cruised dozens of ships on various lines and in my opinion this is as good as it gets on a mega-liner of 2200+ passengers with 920 crew. Costa's Atlantica was a floating palace of art deco furnishings, marble inlaid floors and millions of dollars invested in original works of art. It exceeded my expectations. Also I normally loose weight on cruises shunning the ships artificial fare. This time I over indulged on varied menus of fresh food. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Canals, Casino, Chocolate, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Denmark, Euro, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Journey, Russia, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Spa, Sweden, Venice, Walking tour

San Diego Travel Guide

April 12, 2006 by Ron ArthurLeave a Comment

San Diego every traveler's fantasy! San Diego will fill you with endless adventure; it is splendid vicinity to visit through out the year having just the perfect weather. This place is bestowed with divine breathtaking beauty to allure you. Hmmm! What bliss? Who would like to leave this piece of paradise and go back home? You can feast your eyes on nature while sitting on sandy beaches and spectacular long coastline, here you can brush off your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Arizona, Art, Beach, Border Crossing, Bus Travel, California, Castle, China, Christmas, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Dancing, Desert, Dolphin, Festival

Los Angeles, CA – Theme Parks

by Dave · 1 Comment

Disneyland Park is located at 1313 S Harbor Blvd off on the South West side of the 5 Freeway. You can take a free tram to the main park entrance from one of the parking garages. If you know where to look you can actually see parts of Disneyland peaking above the rest of the buildings as you zip down the 5 freeway. Everyone has heard of Disneyland with its theme rides, entertainment & attractions for all ages. This is the original Disneyland … [Read more...]

Los Angeles, CA – Little Saigon

by Dave · 10 Comments

Little Saigon is located in the town of Westminster in Southern Orange County between the 405 and the 22 freeways (with good traffic about 45 minutes south of downtown LA). This is NOT a small town. It is predominately a Vietnamese community and is one of the largest Asian communities located anywhere in the USA. If you are not of Vietnamese heritage and you are in some of the stores and shopping districts in Little Saigon, chances are you will … [Read more...]

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