I've got zero sense of direction -- what app do I need?
I would still be lost in Katmandu without Google maps. It will not do a combo of types of transportation but you can draw individual maps for walking, public transport and driving. The blue dot tells you within feet of where you are and step by step spells it out. The first... See More
Items to bring on vacation that are not "typical"
No, nor do I take additional door locks, alarms, nor any of the other stuff for "security" and "just in case" scenarios. See More
Rome: Itinerary Ideas for 15 days in Italy
The itinerary is fine. You can add a day excursion from Florence to Pisa if you desire. The only suggestions I have is: DO NOT DRIVE. the trains are fast and efficient. It you go into Trenitalia or Loco2 you can find and easily book very cheap excursions fares city to city.... See More
Italy: Italy - 7 day Itinerary in November
Yes, forget the car and take the train. If you book ahead you can get some great prices. I love Florence but because of your limited time, I suggest Rome to Siena or Lucca then on to walk the Cinque Terre. Not sure November will... See More
San Francisco to Los Angeles: Road Trip San francisco to Los Angeles
FYI - Highway One is CLOSED. ALL businesses between Carmel and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park are OPEN! This is the area with the highest concentration of businesses in the Big Sur valley, alongside the Big Sur river. Businesses located SOUTH of Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge... See More
Italy: Choice between 2 itineraries
What a wonderful opportunity. Both camps are marvelous and have special sites about them. Matera, Sicily and the south is wonderful. But Padova and Trieste are some of my favorite cities. I would choose camp 1 for your first visit to Italy. Milan is Milan and should be... See More
Madrid: Train/Bus or Car ? Best Option for Eurotrip
I have rented cars in several countries on Europe and in Great Britain. Considering your itinerary, I would use the wonderful train and bus systems. The car will be expensive, difficult for parking, not worth the hassle. Booking your rail ahead sometimes saves a lot of... See More
Venice: Travel to and from Treviso airport to Stucky Hotel EARLY RETURN
I would imagine you have time to change your reservation without penalty. I would change the last night to a hotel closer to the airport. Spend the day in Venice then get your transport out to the airport in the late afternoon. See More
California: Stopping between San Francisco and Los Angeles, with baby!
Be aware Highway One is closed at this time. A major bridge around Julia Pfeiffer State Park is closed and at this time no route around it. I suspect the bridge may take months to replace or repair. See More
An 18 year old student and a senior are traveling 8 trips: Antwerp to Brugge to Ghent to Brussels in spring. Should I buy individual tickets when there or purchase the 10 trip rail pass for 77€? Thanks for tips. See More