BeckySt

I used them in all 3 bags I shipped and had no problems. I do know that it’s technically against their terms of service, so you are taking a risk. I didn’t run into anyone on the WC who had any problems with using them. Just my two cents!

We explored independently in almost every country, and we never had to get a separate visa on the WC. All the Viking and GenVisa provided visas covered us. However, I have experienced this issue in Algeria, where the Viking provided visa only covered you on a Viking sponsored excursion. But as far as I know, Algeria isn't on any current WC itineraries.

Yes! I just searched and realized the tour company is not Tours by Locals, but it is WithLocals. They post their tours on TripAdvisor as well. Here's the direct link to Thien's profile page: https://www.withlocals.com/host/thanh-thien-lam/

I’ll add one more recommendation for those visiting Saigon/HCMC. We booked private tours both days with Tours by Locals, with a tour guide named Thien. She is fantastic. Thien’s tours take you to the non-touristy version of both the Mekong Delta and the CuChi Tunnels. And yes, there is a touristy place for both of these, which is where the ship excursions go. But Thien and Tours by Locals take you specifically to the non-touristy areas. You get the same activities on the MeKong Delta, but you won’t be accosted by hawkers, and you probably won’t see another tourist. at the CuChi Tunnels, you’ll see a whole different side of Vietnam, including a lot of propaganda. Thien has an incredible upbringing with a father that was a high ranking communist party official and former Vietcong, and a mother who sided with the south and loves the United States. This view of both sides of Vietnam is eye opening. I cannot recommend touring with Thien highly enough. She is friendly, enthusiastic, absolutely loved what she does, and will show you a side of Vietnam that you won’t get from most your guides.

yes!

We are in Plano. The west side of the Tollway.

We are in North Dallas as well. Happy to chat about this directly. You definitely want someone checking on the house, given the propensity for freezing pipes. -Becky

The driving description is not an exaggeration. 😬 😱 Those seals were adorable tho! 🦭

Are you sure they aren’t updates excursions for Honolulu? The letter specifically said all excursions for Kauai are cancelled and being refunded.

actually this isn’t to make up for Santa Barbara. They’ve canceled the stop in Kauai, and that’s why we are staying an extra day in Honolulu. I’m happy for another day in Honolulu, but super bummed to miss Kauai.

Everyone was on the ship and we got to attend the entire ceremony!

Nicaragua is currently having a lot of humanitarian issues. The US has recently implemented many sanctions against them, including banning imports and not allowing any spending that contributes to their economy, if I remember correctly.

thank you so much!

Can you post a screenshot of what the new excursions are? I’m not able to see them either since we have already boarded and MVJ no longer works for us.

same here. We had magnetic hooks and clips in our bags and they arrived with no problems.