While our friends in the US are sweating in the summer heat, we are freezing our arses off here in the Southern Hemisphere. But Copacabana’s Winter Solstice ritual welcoming the return of the sun to Lake Titikaka – the birthplace of the Incas – warmed our hearts. Our Solstice Shenanigans started on June 21 before…
Stories from the field
Bolivian Visa Blunders
We were so proud of ourselves. Having been warned about the challenges of procuring a tourist visa at the Bolivian border (thanks, Alethea!), we decided to secure them here in the US before leaving the country. The requirements for a 30-day Bolivian tourist visa – which is good for 10 years and allows for multiple…
Solstice Shenanigans in South America
The total solar eclipse on July 2, which will be visible for up to four and a half minutes across a 100-mile swath of Chile and Argentina, is the main event in our South American travels. But it won’t be the only astrological adventure we undertake. Thanks to some inspired planning by our friend and…
Are Discounted “Round the World Tickets” Worth It?
Several services now offer help in scheduling tickets that are good for multi-city travel. Buying them enables airlines to register an early sale and, in turn, provides passengers with discounts. There are numerous travel articles extolling the potential discounts and web sites for these discounters include positive comments from satisfied travelers. Generally, these services establish…
Planning for a year of travel
April 1, 2019 We are in the thick of planning for a year-long journey around the world, starting in early June, 2019. We hope to save you hours of excruciating research by sharing the learnings of our research regarding topics that run the gamut from “How do I prevent life-threatening illness overseas?” to “How do…