Archive for January, 2009

Preparation Updates

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

With only 129 days until we depart, I wanted to post the important information I mailed travelers and parents here to make doubly sure everyone is aware of important deadlines to pass on some preparation ideas.
The deadline for tour-payment-in-full is February 13, a month from the date of this letter. Your balance must be paid [...]

“Hotel 747 Now Boarding”

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

I couldn’t think of a more imaginative title than the one that introduces a piece on a transformed near the Stockholm airport at Wired’s Blog. It’s a neat idea and it’d be a novel place to stay if you ever find yourself in the Swedish capital. Here’s a tour of the Jumbo Hostel, as it’s [...]

Cities at Night

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Happy New Year travelers! With 141 days to go before we leave for thirty-one days and the trip of a lifetime, I thought I’d share a couple of items with you.
I’ve mentioned to some of you informally and at some of our information meetings that there’s something magical about seeing the Eiffel Tower begin to [...]