The US National Park Pass is one of the most fantastic values for travellers in the United States. An annual pass for anyone over 65 is $80. If you are a senior and a US resident, you can get a lifetime pass for two for $80. The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational…
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The Hidden Dangers of Underground Parking – A Comedy of Errors
You are bound to be forced to use underground parking on your travels. It may be because of the hotel, shopping malls, or a crowded city centre. They can be nerve-racking at the best of times, but the first time is always the most challenging. For this reason, I prefer to rent a smaller car…
Day 80 – The Beautiful Vila Nova de Milfontes
It was our first decent day in over two weeks since we arrived in Europe. The bad news is that all the up-and-down walking on cobblestones and steps after more than 60 days has caused a lot of pain in my left knee. I’m afraid that he is entirely shot, and I need that a…
Day 63 – The Most Amazing Taj Mahal
Every day of our trip, except for travel days, has been more impressive than the day before. However, I think today will be the pinnacle of the trip. I never thought I’d visit India, so the Taj Mahal was not on my bucket list. But once I knew we could travel through on our way…
How to be a celebrity. Visit India Temples
How to be a Celebrity in Asia Many of the temples in India are visited by locals from very rural areas. They are not used to seeing Westerners, especially two elderly white women, alone. We received many stares, smiles, and requests to take photos with them. First would be the children, then it would be…
Day 37 – Coming Home to Wellington
It feels like we have come home. The typical Wellington Lookout stormy weather welcomed us. We relaxed most of the day at our dear friend Rebecca’s home right next to our old place. She drove us up to Khandallah Pharmacy, and the service woman said it had been quite a while since she had seen…
Happy Halloween In Honolulu
Halloween is a big deal in the states, but it seems to take on a new meaning here in Waikiki. People started in the stores dressing up the day before. Families appear to come out with their little kids to all the stores with a little bucket of candy they give out. Everyone seems to…
Day 32 – The Golden Circle Tour of O’ahu
Renting a car in Honolulu is costly; parking alone is $35 a night at the hotel. Others told us we didn’t have a car, as buses could go all around the island. No one told us it would be hours and hours going around the island. I convinced Louise to take the Golden Circle Tour…
Day 31 – Beaches, Shaved Ice and Mais Tais
I wouldn’t say I like the heat here, and it’s not even hot compared to what it can be in the summer. I have fallen in love with shaved ice; They’re way better than mai tais and perfect in this heat. They’re very popular here, and they are pretty good. It reminds me of the…
Day 30 – Sadly, Our Time In Maui Is Ending
No pictures today of Maui except for the one down towards Waikiki Beach. We checked out of our lovely place in Piaha at 10 AM and had a few hours before our flight left at 3 PM. We went and rechecked the surfers for a bit of a while at Ho’okipa Beach Park. Ho’okipa Lookout…