If you are here, I take it you’ve decided to check Japan off your bucket list and have a trip of a lifetime. There is no better way to get around Japan than by train. They are fast, spacious, clean and unbelievably prompt. The average delay of a bullet train in Japan is just matter of seconds! Seconds!! Can you … Read More
It’s been raining cats and dogs in Cairns, Australia, so I thought it’d be a good time to get caught up. We have had an incredible 7.5 months on the road so far and we still have a few more before heading home. Our original plan on going to South America after New Zealand was slightly modified 🙂 We’ve decided … Read More
Our Indian Adventure was slightly modified due to some unforeseen circumstances and the need for tranquillity. We decided to cut our Rajasthan trip short and spend a few days in the foothills of Himalayas at 2455 m (8000 feet) above sea level. It was a good decision and we are really enjoying our time here. It’s giving us a chance … Read More
As we get closer to departure day, I get asked often where the trip begins and what’s our route. With a huge smile on my face, I immediately answer Iceland! Then I go into a long monologue about the next few destinations and how most of trip is staying open! In case you are interested here’s the “plan” so far. It all begins in … Read More
Hi friends, been a while since we’ve updated you on our plans. Everything is a strong GO. We had the last of our vaccinations on Monday – I had no idea just how expensive that was going to be, north of two thousand dineros. Weird thing is, you’ll never really know if they worked. Hard to tell exactly what infections … Read More
We’ve been quiet here at Great Lets Go, but as we get closer to our departure that will change. We now have our actual departure date & time. Off to Iceland on June 15th 2016. Feels great having things set. We now know where we’ll be through July 2016. Iceland is all booked and paid for (thanks Air B n … Read More
A quick update before writing about a couple recent trips to Magog, Quebec and Quebec City – both of which were terrific. We started planning pretty far in advance and that has worked out great for us. It’s given me a chance to really work on the main online business – and that is now in such a state that … Read More
