Now that I know I can get a refund minus $100 for my impromptu British Airways purchase upon arrival in South Africa, or change the dates for $50, I need to quickly decide how much time to spend in the region (can you believe I’ve already been here almost a month?).
If I were at the start of my RTW trip, I would be booking a long overland tour from Vic Falls to Nairobi but with less money in the bank, I want to be more conservative.
Here are the options I’m giving myself….please help me decide!
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How much $ you got left for the trip? My answer would depend on that.
Not prepared to share that info!!
How much $ you got left for the trip? My answer would depend on that.
Not prepared to share that info!!
Mozambique, definitely. Everyone who I know who’s been raves about, it’s stunningly beautiful and still relatively unspoilt.
Mozambique, definitely. Everyone who I know who’s been raves about, it’s stunningly beautiful and still relatively unspoilt.
I had a tough time voting, but ultimately went for Victoria Falls. At the same time, I can’t imagine going through Africa without doing a safari! (I’m not a big fan of beaches, so while they might be beautiful in Mozambique like Geoff said, they’re just beaches in my mind.)
And I think your photos make your posts that much more real and interesting, so I wouldn’t mind you spacing out the entries but with photos. :)
I had a tough time voting, but ultimately went for Victoria Falls. At the same time, I can’t imagine going through Africa without doing a safari! (I’m not a big fan of beaches, so while they might be beautiful in Mozambique like Geoff said, they’re just beaches in my mind.)
And I think your photos make your posts that much more real and interesting, so I wouldn’t mind you spacing out the entries but with photos. :)
It was a tough decision but I say South America the more places the better. Just my vote also on the photos I think a mix some photos and some without Its nice to have something to read daily.. stay safe
It was a tough decision but I say South America the more places the better. Just my vote also on the photos I think a mix some photos and some without Its nice to have something to read daily.. stay safe
You could always upload photos to Flickr and then use their HTML code to paste them into your posts. That’s how I host my photos on my photography blog
You could always upload photos to Flickr and then use their HTML code to paste them into your posts. That’s how I host my photos on my photography blog
How about post everyday with pics every 2-3 days. :mrgreen:
How about post everyday with pics every 2-3 days. :mrgreen:
How about post everyday with pics every 2-3 days. :mrgreen:
I definitely vote South America!!!! Just found this blog online and it is awesome!–James
I definitely vote South America!!!! Just found this blog online and it is awesome!–James
South America is easily accessible($) from the US. It may be a long time before you get to Africa again.
this is the way i thought about nepal…..and how i’m thinking about africa. botswana/vic falls tour is starting to take the lead over mozambique. :)
South America is easily accessible($) from the US. It may be a long time before you get to Africa again.
this is the way i thought about nepal…..and how i’m thinking about africa. botswana/vic falls tour is starting to take the lead over mozambique. :)
I voted for none… but only because I’m thinking this won’t be your last trip to Africa in your life… you can do it next time!! Plus, I am oh-so excited to read about travels in South America! (and aren’t you supposed to meet the future Mrs. Lee there?!?!?) hahaha! :lol:
yes amy – good memory~ i continue to remind myself of the adventures awaiting in south america. i will make it to brazil……at the very least!!!
I voted for none… but only because I’m thinking this won’t be your last trip to Africa in your life… you can do it next time!! Plus, I am oh-so excited to read about travels in South America! (and aren’t you supposed to meet the future Mrs. Lee there?!?!?) hahaha! :lol:
yes amy – good memory~ i continue to remind myself of the adventures awaiting in south america. i will make it to brazil……at the very least!!!
I’d say less is more :wink: . Better visit fewer countries and be able to really explore and experience them, then run around more continents and scrape the surfaces. You’re there now anyway Livingston!
I agree….as evidenced by my month in South Africa already!! ;)
I’d say less is more :wink: . Better visit fewer countries and be able to really explore and experience them, then run around more continents and scrape the surfaces. You’re there now anyway Livingston!
I agree….as evidenced by my month in South Africa already!! ;)