Portolan

We went to the Valley of the Kings a few years on an overnight port call at Safaga. Cameras (and I thought photos) were not allowed in the tombs. However, since we were there and had the in-person ex… (View Post)

Kathy, Good idea. As you go out onto the 'Plateau' (aka glacier), there is a moderately steep uphill climb at the start. Not hard to negotiate. Coming down, however, gravity isn't your… (View Post)

Kathy, This year predicting weather in Europe (everywhere, really) seems to be a dice roll. We arrived the week after the first major heat wave in Europe (it had been over 100 in Lugano) and so the t… (View Post)

Claudia (with regard to carry-ons): As normal, Tauck arranges for your large bags (or, really, anything with the Tauck bag tag) to be picked up inside your room. Likewise, as you note, for carry-ons … (View Post)

Kathy: I think riding a cogwheel train up is always more interesting. You see the summit where you are going (new to you since you haven't been there yet). Going down, you are just dropping back… (View Post)