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Massage-a cultural experience on Kosrae Island, Micronesia

Massage-a cultural experience on Kosrae Island, Micronesia

When I snorkeled to the Blue Hole in the lagoon near the Pacific Treehouse Lodge, I was crippled with foot, calf and shin cramps so bad that I couldn’t even put on my reef shoes because my foot was so contorted. I asked if I could hire a masseuse and learned that the usual person was out on maternity leave.  Selak, who had picked us up at the airport overheard my complaints and  he offered to call someone from his…

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Bengaluru (Bangalore), India

Bengaluru (Bangalore), India

I worked in Bangalore 2111-2016 and kept this list for friends and visitors to the National Centre for Biological Sciences/inStem where I worked.  A great day trip is Mysore, discussed at the end of this post. Walking tours: Unhurried http://www.unhurried.in http://www.bangalorewalks.com(we haven’t tried yet) For historical tours, Carnelian Heritage Consultants http://carnelian.co.in To learn more travel in Karnataka:http://karnatakatravel.blogspot.in     TEMPLES   In Bengaluru   ISKON temple: www.iskconbangalore.org  Be sure that you pay for your tour and you avoid the lines….

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Bengaluru (Bangalore)

Bengaluru (Bangalore)

To Do around Bengaluru (Bangalore)   Walking tours: Unhurried http://www.unhurried.in http://www.bangalorewalks.com(we haven’t tried yet) For historical tours, Carnelian Heritage Consultants http://carnelian.co.in To learn more travel in Karnataka:http://karnatakatravel.blogspot.in     TEMPLES   In Bengaluru   ISKON temple: www.iskconbangalore.org  Be sure that you pay for your tour and you avoid the lines. This is a very big Hare Krishna temple. It’s not far from the Bull Temple   Bull Temple/Dodda Ganeshana Gudi en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodda_Ganeshana_Gud Be sure to walk to the adjacent park. There…

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$$$ Tips for Travel

$$$ Tips for Travel

Save ATM fees and get a Schwab account All fees are credited! Not only does Schwab not charge fees, they rebate whatever fees the machine charges you. It’s especially valuable in places like Indonesia, where the max at some ATMs was only ~$100 per transaction. http://www.schwab.com/public/schwab/banking_lending/checking_account Keep your money spread around your belongings and if you are out, preferably in a zippered, or double zippered, pockets. I look for rain jackets with interior pockets and keep my wallet and phone…

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Preparing for International Travel

Preparing for International Travel

Months in advance determine if a visa is required and update immunizations Download Google Maps for offline use Download Maps.me for offline use Download Google Translate language for offline use Check for correct adaptors.  https://toomanyadapters.com Check Airline baggage requirements-be ready to shift stuff if they weigh your carryon. If you weigh in advance, have a plan ready to meet the requirements. I look when I’m in line to learn how strict they are for this flight. Phone/Data Plans Decide if…

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About us/contact

About us/contact

In April 2016 we quit our jobs in India and purchased a one-way ticket to Paris.  Sounds so much better than we’re unemployed and homeless.  Thus begins our odyssey.  India was our first overseas posting and it was overwhelming.  However, nowhere we’ve been since has challenged our ability to adapt. Culturally curious, physically fit for our age, we decided why not now? Travel beyond your vacation! Contact info grayhairedglobetrotter@gmail.com P.O. Box Box 4441 Parker, Colorado 80134 (406) 727-5940   photo GHG…

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