....whoa, I just mentioned 8 weeks in the last post - and guess what? The weeks went fast like time flew. What happened now???
It's only little more than 4 weeks left.
Yes, you heard me, 4 little weeks left! *gasp*
and yesterday, I finally reserved my accomdation at Hotel Fifty in Portland, now all accomdation has been....taken care of....finally.
And I have encounted at least close to $1,000 in american dollars, today - but it wasn't enough, still saving and saving (althought Christmas day isn't there ...just yet) the aim what I have stated earlier is $2,000 to fund myself while overseas, I believe it is enough for myself.
Now, all I need is to get all the travelling documents ready - what I have is
Travel insurance - check
Passport - check
International Flight details - check
Domesitc flight details - check
Hotel Iterinary - check
travel money card - check
foregin currency in cash - need to get that organised when the date gets closer, I believe $50 - 100 in cash should suffice when I arrive
ESTA application - will do it at least 3 - 4 days prior to departure.
Emergency contact details list - check
So much to prepare for my exicting trip!
I'm pretty excited that it has been a long time since I went to the U.S more than ten years ago.
Will update later on
See you around the corner.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Dudddeeeeeee....
.....what?
Didn't you know, it is only 8 weeks left?
what, 8 weeks!?
and I am almost set. United State of America is not far away now! There has been a minor changes in the trip - My friend has offered my to go with him during the trip to NYC from D.C by car, which saves me the money on train ride (which is expensive) so I accepted which I will go on the 27th to head out to NYC - I was told it will be only 3 simple hours drive. Which is about the same as Canberra - Sydney commute.
As the hotels are booked in NYC - still waiting for the right time to book for the Hotel in Portland, I will worry about one in L.A when the date gets closer when I head back, from NYC.
At the moment, I am saving hard as I can to get enough spending money to survive the trip -- hopefully to aim at least $2,000 or more, the better! Hope for some money for Christmas present from my family which would be huge help in funding for my solo trip.
Come on, bring January 19th! :O
Didn't you know, it is only 8 weeks left?
what, 8 weeks!?
and I am almost set. United State of America is not far away now! There has been a minor changes in the trip - My friend has offered my to go with him during the trip to NYC from D.C by car, which saves me the money on train ride (which is expensive) so I accepted which I will go on the 27th to head out to NYC - I was told it will be only 3 simple hours drive. Which is about the same as Canberra - Sydney commute.
As the hotels are booked in NYC - still waiting for the right time to book for the Hotel in Portland, I will worry about one in L.A when the date gets closer when I head back, from NYC.
At the moment, I am saving hard as I can to get enough spending money to survive the trip -- hopefully to aim at least $2,000 or more, the better! Hope for some money for Christmas present from my family which would be huge help in funding for my solo trip.
Come on, bring January 19th! :O
Monday, October 19, 2009
Getting closer and closer....
...what happened to these days that went past with a blink of an eye, eh? Yeah, you got that right, it is only 2.5 months to go! And a lot of accomdation arragements has been almost complete. Just booked a nice hotel in New York City which is 'The Pod Hotel' --- to see what it is like, here is the website www.thepodhotel.com -- I know I always check reviews myself to see if it is a good and reasonable location, turns out I read plenty of good reviews of this hotel and the price is very reasonable.. which in the end, confirmed is my accomodation during my stay in NYC.
This is going to be my first solo trip and it is going to be exciting trip, only thing is as I mentioned 'almost' just still searching for an reasonable priced hotel in Portland, where I will be staying at for three nights, before I fly off to Washington D.C-- by the way, these domestic fllights are already booked and ready to go. In the transition to NYC from Washington D.C, I gave it a little change of transport, will travel to NYC by train, for a change.
I will update the blog as I go!
This is going to be my first solo trip and it is going to be exciting trip, only thing is as I mentioned 'almost' just still searching for an reasonable priced hotel in Portland, where I will be staying at for three nights, before I fly off to Washington D.C-- by the way, these domestic fllights are already booked and ready to go. In the transition to NYC from Washington D.C, I gave it a little change of transport, will travel to NYC by train, for a change.
I will update the blog as I go!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
...want to go to U.S.A now, but only 4.5 months to go!
*gasp* 4.5 months to go!? Just a brief update; at the meantime, the planning of my trip is on hold, while I disappear to go on a road trip to Cairns in the Northern sunny coast in Queensland with a friend of mine for 10 days, should be good! But I promise you viewers, that once I return, planning SHALL resume until the very last minute of the eve of the nineteenth of January, two thousand and ten. How exciting is THAT!?
Until then, blog readers.
Until then, blog readers.
Monday, July 6, 2009
My holiday plan...
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I have returned to the blog world once again and would like to inform family and friends that I have decided to make another overseas trip, this time, will be in the United States of America.
Yes, you read correctly, I am making an return trip to the United States of America for the first time in nearly 11 years, but when? It will be in late January 2010, obviously will be on the 19th January until the 2nd of Feburary 2010 (Will be back in Sydney, on the 4th Feb, to be precise) and the trip will take approximately two weeks.
Today, is the 6th of July 2009 and it was the day I went to the travel agent, and I BOUGHT THE TICKET! The ticket only costed me $1,291 in australian dollars and it is the cheapest bargain ever, instead of these common $3,000 return trip these days.
I originally was supposed to fly with United Airlines, but unfortunately was informed that it was cancelled by the computer error and wasn't able to rebook but the agent was fortunately able to give me an alternative option, which was the Delta Airlines. I decided to take this option instead of the other alternative United Airlines to Melbourne, I couldn't be bothered to fly home from Melbourne, so I took the Delta Airlines (alternatively) which now, I believe is the safest airline in the biggest US airline industry. Must I say more? No?
I was eventually told by my travel agent (Rebecca Seale from Harvey World) that I would be provided 3 full meals, and snacks (which all are included in the price) and in-flight entertainment in front of your very seat. Now, that's more like it!
Now, before I end this first blog.... I wont be blogging constantly for now - becuase the holiday trip is only 6 months away, and there is plenty of time for me to focus on my research and planning and finalise everything before I head out overseas once again.
Keep your eyes peeled for the next update ------ which will be in few months!
P.S Don't forget to book mark this blog!
Yes, you read correctly, I am making an return trip to the United States of America for the first time in nearly 11 years, but when? It will be in late January 2010, obviously will be on the 19th January until the 2nd of Feburary 2010 (Will be back in Sydney, on the 4th Feb, to be precise) and the trip will take approximately two weeks.
Today, is the 6th of July 2009 and it was the day I went to the travel agent, and I BOUGHT THE TICKET! The ticket only costed me $1,291 in australian dollars and it is the cheapest bargain ever, instead of these common $3,000 return trip these days.
I originally was supposed to fly with United Airlines, but unfortunately was informed that it was cancelled by the computer error and wasn't able to rebook but the agent was fortunately able to give me an alternative option, which was the Delta Airlines. I decided to take this option instead of the other alternative United Airlines to Melbourne, I couldn't be bothered to fly home from Melbourne, so I took the Delta Airlines (alternatively) which now, I believe is the safest airline in the biggest US airline industry. Must I say more? No?
I was eventually told by my travel agent (Rebecca Seale from Harvey World) that I would be provided 3 full meals, and snacks (which all are included in the price) and in-flight entertainment in front of your very seat. Now, that's more like it!
Now, before I end this first blog.... I wont be blogging constantly for now - becuase the holiday trip is only 6 months away, and there is plenty of time for me to focus on my research and planning and finalise everything before I head out overseas once again.
Keep your eyes peeled for the next update ------ which will be in few months!
P.S Don't forget to book mark this blog!
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