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Forum: Travel Tips & Trip Ideas
Dec 1st, 2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 333
Posted By kja

I don't have a single "go to" trip insurance...

I don't have a single "go to" trip insurance company. I use insuremytrip.com (or squaremouth.com) to compare options for each particular trip I take.
Forum: Europe
Dec 1st, 2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 361
Posted By kja

How long it takes will depend on your interests. ...

How long it takes will depend on your interests. FWIW, I think I misunderstood your plan: I thought you were trying to see that museum AND the Rodin AND maybe some other sights all before lunch. ...
Forum: Europe
Nov 30th, 2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 361
Posted By kja

Day 3 -- FWIW: I wanted far more time for the...

Day 3 -- FWIW: I wanted far more time for the Musee d'Orsay and the Musee Rodin than you seem to be allowing. I found the Eiffel Tower a disappointment. YMMV.
Forum: Europe
Nov 28th, 2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 406
Posted By kja

I believe you can take short river cruises in /...

I believe you can take short river cruises in / around Prague and Budapest -- just a few hours for each. I remember them as quite pleasant.
Forum: Europe
Nov 28th, 2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 662
Posted By kja

I agree that you could add your "extra" day to...

I agree that you could add your "extra" day to Seville. There is a LOT to see there. OTOH, it will be HOT HOT HOT in July. Since you're skipping most of Andalusia consider skipping it entirely. You...
Forum: Europe
Nov 27th, 2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 458
Posted By kja

12 days should give you time for a lovely trip. ...

12 days should give you time for a lovely trip. :) I strongly recommend the Michelin Green guide to the region -- it has a wealth of information.

Some options you might consider in addition to...
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 345
Posted By kja

If you are a U.S. citizen, I urge you to consult...

If you are a U.S. citizen, I urge you to consult the State Department website. It's advisory ragarding travel in China just changed....
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By kja

japan-guide.com provides a wealth of information....

japan-guide.com provides a wealth of information. ALWAYS worth checking, IME.
Forum: Europe
Nov 27th, 2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 662
Posted By kja

Please see your other thread: ...

Please see your other thread:
https://www.fodors.com/community/europe/trip-to-spain-and-portugal-1726860/

and ask the moderators to merge your two threads -- to do so, click on the orange triange.
Forum: Europe
Nov 27th, 2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 662
Posted By kja

For me, that would be way too rushed. I wanted...

For me, that would be way too rushed. I wanted four days in Madrid and two in Toledo. I think Lisbon easily merits five days. I spent two full days in Sintra. (I skipped Cascais.) I think Porto...
Forum: Asia
Nov 26th, 2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 415
Posted By kja

I won't comment on your day-to-day plans except...

I won't comment on your day-to-day plans except to say that I strongly encourage you to have back-up plans. Although I also like to plan my trips in great detail, I've learned that you simply can...
Forum: Asia
Nov 26th, 2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By kja

ATMs at post offices and 7-Elevens accept VISA...

ATMs at post offices and 7-Elevens accept VISA and are ubiquitous; you should be able to use ATMs elsewhere, too. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2208.html

I can't imagine finding stopping at an...
Forum: Asia
Nov 25th, 2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 345
Posted By kja

To find the responses patriciabrogan mentioned,...

To find the responses patriciabrogan mentioned, just click on her screen name and, if necessary, scroll down.
Forum: South America
Nov 25th, 2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 192
Posted By kja

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing the information.

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing the information.
Forum: Europe
Nov 25th, 2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,000
Posted By kja

I'm a great fan of Bilbao, but would want at...

I'm a great fan of Bilbao, but would want at least a few days there.

Your trip sounds incredibly rushed to me. You'll have so little time to visit any of the wonderful locations you are planning...
Forum: Europe
Nov 25th, 2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,000
Posted By kja

I'm with those who think we are missing some key...

I'm with those who think we are missing some key bit of information.


:lol:
Forum: Europe
Nov 25th, 2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 458
Posted By kja

I think we would be better positioned to offer...

I think we would be better positioned to offer comments if we know more, especially how long you have for the trip and how many nights you are planning to spend in each location.
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 427
Posted By kja

Things must have changed since the last time I...

Things must have changed since the last time I rented a car in the area, when it was up to me to know that I would need a vignette and to purchase it. Granted, it's been a while, but I was glad that...
Forum: Europe
Nov 24th, 2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 354
Posted By kja

I travel hard and fast and wanted two FULL days...

I travel hard and fast and wanted two FULL days in Toledo.
One day was enough for me in Segovia.
Forum: Europe
Nov 23rd, 2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 427
Posted By kja

janisj has made a very good point! And if you...

janisj has made a very good point! And if you are using google maps (or other mapping function), be sure to adjust the times. If planning in N. America, for example, you often end up with estimates...
Forum: Europe
Nov 23rd, 2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 427
Posted By kja

The OP's other thread indicates a plan to begin...

The OP's other thread indicates a plan to begin in September. I'm assuming that remains the case, but could be wrong!
Forum: Europe
Nov 23rd, 2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 427
Posted By kja

It depends on your interests! For me, I'd want...

It depends on your interests! For me, I'd want more time in Budapest and Split. More to the point, I'm surprised by all the places you are skipping, most notably Mostar, Croatia's stunning islands,...
Forum: Europe
Nov 21st, 2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 575
Posted By kja

I loved Brittany! I'm sure you will, too. Some...

I loved Brittany! I'm sure you will, too. Some of my favorites: the calvary closes, pink granite coast, and Carnac. :)
Forum: Asia
Nov 21st, 2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 484
Posted By kja

So sad. Thanks for bringing attention to this...

So sad. Thanks for bringing attention to this issue.
Forum: Europe
Nov 20th, 2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 672
Posted By kja

SO ... you're planning about a month in Italy? ...

SO ... you're planning about a month in Italy? Nice!
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