My Recent Comments

1. I’m 36 and took my first (solo) Contiki trip, European Encounter, in April 2007. Our bus was full, the energy was high and it was the best three weeks of my year! Age really is a mind set. Remember when you get on the bus everyone already has at least one thing in common…a love of travel. I met the most incredible people that I still keep in touch with. I’m currently booking two more Contiki trips!

   Marlo on Age restrictions - Europe 10 posted on Jan. 14, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate

2. Personally I’d recommend taking a suitcase over a backpack. I purchased a new, standard-size, expandable suitcase two years ago. It fits all flight requirements (which was an issue for flying inside Egypt), is easy to wheel around, pack and unpack. I pack it lightly at the beginning of trips and have the ability to expand as I go…although I still end up buying a second bag at the end of my trips…what’s with that? I chose the brightest, most obnoxious exterior I could find so I could easily identify it. I’ve taken that luggage to 14 countries since I bought it and it’s never been late or lost…which is more than I can say for myself. What can I say…they were great Contiki trips!

   Marlo on Suitcase Vs Backpack 52 posted on Jan. 13, 2008 Flag as Inappropriate