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Re: Sunscreen and bug spray
We have done K&T three previous times and our use of sun screen and bug repellant was ‘moderate’. We encountered few bugs other than the flies in the Serengeti, and you are in a safari vehicle most of the time with limited exposure to the sun … which is intense, but a little sunscreen on the exposed parts should be plenty.
Sealord
Re: Malaria Medication South Africa Kruger & Vic Falls
JanE - when we went the recommendation covered the two malaria areas, Kruger and Victoria Falls. So, we started the malarone two days before Kruger and continued until seven days after Victoria Falls, as advised.
Re: Scottish Isles Cruise from Glasgow to Edinburgh
We did this last year in the same time frame. We did pack our warm puffy jackets. We didn't take warm hats or scarfs but my husband bought a knit cap there and we both got scarfs while there. My husband had a baseball cap that didn't work well with the wind on the islands. We were plenty warm with a puffy jacket, scarf and knit cap.
Here are a couple pictures
SueMS
Re: itinerary Sheets Essence of Japan March 2024
Henrypoon. We had a fantastic time in Japan. Having been to Japan three times now since the 1990’s, we wanted to have a much more authentic experience than Tauck gives and see a lot more of the country, including Mount Koya when we stayed in an inn which was in a Temple with monks, we experienced meditation with them and a fire service/ceremony. We also went to see the famous snow monkeys. The Ryokans are gorgeous, the natural stone onsens with wonderful views of the forest as you bathe are serene and peaceful.We’ve stayed in fancy hotels in Japan in the past including one where we had the huge presidential suite and we’ve stayed with friends in their Japanese home.
Another thing about Onsens is that the male and female areas get swapped around daily. It is posted to make it clear, so maybe it was the guy who was in the wrong one!
British
Re: Adapters
I assume you mean electrical plug adapters. You can find a lot of information on the web - just Google your question.
Many electrical devices made today will operate from 100 volts to 250 volts, 50 or 60 hertz. For some things, such as hair curlers, you may need to make sure it's a dual voltage appliance for travel.
AlanS posted some very good information about plugs for different countries. Perhaps he'll post a link here.
[More information that you need: The standard voltage in the US is 120 volts +/- 5%. The standard voltage in Europe is 230 volts +/- 5% (IEC 60038)]
Re: Sunscreen and bug spray
Get a couple of shirts that have sun protection and a nice hat. One bottle will suffice. Bring your bug spray but many of the safari lodges also provide bug protection.
MS78
Re: Mini-Review Northbound-MS grace-4/17-4/25/24
Concur. I've also found that the daily schedule can contain additional info beyond just the schedule. Things like recipes, history, etc. I suspect this is a work in progress.
Re: Sunscreen and bug spray
I suggest considering packing a hat. I have 2 which cover provide great protection from the sun. One from Eddie Bauer and the other from Columbia which can be folded. I spent many summers at Cape Cod driving my Whaler from the dock to the beach and always wore hats.
