Wanderlusting - The Whole World

Do I need a passport for my baby?

greg — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:21:33 +0000

In case you are, for example, the parents of a child and you are taking a trip I have created a handy website to help you determine if you need a passport for that child.

It's called: Do I need a passport for my baby.

I hope you enjoy it. I enjoyed making it. I didn't enjoy learning about this new policy while in line to get on a flight because it meant I missed the flight and had to stay home in Denver instead. Denver is nice, but not as nice as being on a trip.

Going abroad: Do I need a converter or an adapter?

greg — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:27:01 +0000

I frequently am asked "when going abroad, do I need a converter or an adapter or both?"

What is a power converter?

A converter takes energy from the wall in one format and turns it into another. So, in Argentina the power is 220-240v, 50 Hz, AC. That means the voltage is 220 to 240 and it comes in 50 alternating cycles per second. For comparison the United States of America is 120 volts at 60hz. You can see different standard power measure from around the world at http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm

Now, will that work for you? Most electrical products should say in tiny little writing something like

Input: 100-240v, 50-60hz.
Output: 6.5-18.5v, 4.6A max.

Our Beautiful Earth

Brook — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:12:45 +0000

This story
just came to my attention and I wanted to post it here because the photos made me realize just how much of the world I have yet to explore. What a huge and wonderful world we live in!

From the article:

The Earth Observatory is a website run by NASA's Earth Observing System Project Science Office (EOSPSO). Bringing together imagery from many different satellites and astronaut missions, the website publishes fantastic images with highly detailed descriptions, feature articles and more. Gathered here are some standout photographs from the collections in the Earth Observatory over the past several years.

Best Travel Coffee Maker: Aeropress vs. Primula Stove Top

greg — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:19:38 +0000

On our trip, Nikki and I were a bit concerned about coffee because we like the American style rich, strong, and somewhat sweet roasts. So, we brought along some coffee from the US but also found a couple of local places to get our beans for home brews (we also spent tons of time in the cafes of Argentina - it is known for its cafe culture, after all).

Primula 9 Cup Stove Top Coffee Maker

If you're from the U.S. and you are in another country, what country do you say you are from?

HeatherFife — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:46:44 +0000

* the U.S. of course! * Canada, always * I pretend I'm French * If pressured for a response I say I'm from the U.S. * This is a stupid poll question

Spanish Tour by the Numbers

Nikki — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:48:59 +0000

Here's some vital stats on the old Spanish Tour:

Months: 9
Books Read By Greg: ~20
Books Read By Nikki: ~15 (he reads too fast!)
New Random Websites Launched: 1, 2, 3, 4
Wineries Visited: 29 (winery visits and reviews)
Breweries Visited: 1 (Stone!)

Countries Visited: 10

USA
France
Spain
England
Canada (we stopped-over in montreal, and had to clear customs, eh.)
Argentina
Uruguay
Argentina
Chile
Argentina
Bolivia
Peru
Chile
Argentina
USA

Valles Calchaquí in Cafayate, Argentina

Nikki — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:11:59 +0000

The Utah-esque red rocks are amazing and varied in the north of Argentina, specifically the Valles Calchaquí in Argentina's north.

The Hotel Price to Quality Curve

greg — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:17:00 +0000

See http://wanderlusting.org/blog/nikki/favorite-hotels-colonia-uruguay-cafayate-argentina-salta-argentina for more details...

Best Technology Items for A Long Trip (Camera, Power Adapter, iPod, UMPC, Amazon Kindle)

greg — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:00:42 +0000

There are several (gadget) items that we've collected or seen on our trip which make travel, memories, and communication better.

Happy birthday to me!

Nikki — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:27:03 +0000

I certainly did get spoiled for my birthday this year. Greg set up a winery visit to Sottano followed by lunch at another winery: Ruca Malén.

This was my excited face all day.

Wine, anyone?