Comments on: The Giant List of To-Do’s … with Theresa it’s never get up and go http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:12:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Planning the South America Leg | Lives of Wander http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/#comment-475 Planning the South America Leg | Lives of Wander Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:35:22 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=9#comment-475 [...] once he gets home, I want to really dive into the planning and begin a full-fledged attack of the to-do list. Among the things I specified was forming an itinerary that is a little more toothy than our [...] [...] once he gets home, I want to really dive into the planning and begin a full-fledged attack of the to-do list. Among the things I specified was forming an itinerary that is a little more toothy than our [...]

]]> By: Theresa http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/#comment-169 Theresa Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:59:37 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=9#comment-169 Thanks for the road-tested advice. We find it so helpful to get tip from people who've been in the situations we might encounter. We actually got duct tape and sleep sacks for Christmas, so we're on our way with the "essentials." I will definitely be getting some good earplugs...I'm not the world's best sleeper as it is! Thanks for the road-tested advice. We find it so helpful to get tip from people who’ve been in the situations we might encounter. We actually got duct tape and sleep sacks for Christmas, so we’re on our way with the “essentials.” I will definitely be getting some good earplugs…I’m not the world’s best sleeper as it is!

]]> By: Scott http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/#comment-168 Scott Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:49:28 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=9#comment-168 I used World Nomads after researching a lot of options and was very happy with them. They actually let you do stuff on your trip and will cover you if you get hurt doing it. Plus, they were generally the cheapest with the best coverages and great customer service. But, for other options check out www.insuremytrip.com and one-stop shopping site for comparing the major travel insurance policies & companies. Also - make sure you take a small roll or two of duct tape (they sell travel size at REI), handi-wipes or purell (you'll all kinds of uses for both), a large universal sink stopper, a sleep sack (perhaps my most valuable and welcomed possession while traveling) and earplugs. I used World Nomads after researching a lot of options and was very happy with them. They actually let you do stuff on your trip and will cover you if you get hurt doing it. Plus, they were generally the cheapest with the best coverages and great customer service.

But, for other options check out http://www.insuremytrip.com and one-stop shopping site for comparing the major travel insurance policies & companies.

Also - make sure you take a small roll or two of duct tape (they sell travel size at REI), handi-wipes or purell (you’ll all kinds of uses for both), a large universal sink stopper, a sleep sack (perhaps my most valuable and welcomed possession while traveling) and earplugs.

]]> By: Kate http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/#comment-28 Kate Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:49:00 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=9#comment-28 Get a knife. A butterfly one. I hear they're legal in Vietnam. <br/>Just kidding. But, (and Thee knows this) I do like to travel with a pretty serious pocket knife. It's handy-dandy for camping & cutting up fruit & impromptu street dueling. Like a Gerber one. Just be sure it stays in checked baggage, or you'll end up trapped in a Thai prison a la Brokedown Palace. Get a knife. A butterfly one. I hear they’re legal in Vietnam.
Just kidding. But, (and Thee knows this) I do like to travel with a pretty serious pocket knife. It’s handy-dandy for camping & cutting up fruit & impromptu street dueling. Like a Gerber one. Just be sure it stays in checked baggage, or you’ll end up trapped in a Thai prison a la Brokedown Palace.

]]> By: Theresa http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/#comment-27 Theresa Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:17:00 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=9#comment-27 Health Insurance--good question. Right now we're looking at a company called World Nomads, which provides travel insurance that incorporates medical care...not so much preventative care as care for if we get sick or injured. It's a rare company in that they do cover "adventure" activities such as mountain biking, trekking, etc. We'll probably have a whole post or two on this as we dive more into it. <br/><br/>As far as our place goes, we just rent right now, so we just have to let our landlady know we're going. We don't know where we're moving back to so the hard part is figuring out just where we should put our stuff in storage. Health Insurance–good question. Right now we’re looking at a company called World Nomads, which provides travel insurance that incorporates medical care…not so much preventative care as care for if we get sick or injured. It’s a rare company in that they do cover “adventure” activities such as mountain biking, trekking, etc. We’ll probably have a whole post or two on this as we dive more into it.

As far as our place goes, we just rent right now, so we just have to let our landlady know we’re going. We don’t know where we’re moving back to so the hard part is figuring out just where we should put our stuff in storage.

]]> By: Laura http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/#comment-26 Laura Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:27:00 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=9#comment-26 Wow, just reading your list stresses me out! So much to think about! Good thing you guys have a few months to get all this stuff settled.<br/><br/>Are you planning on selling your place or just renting it out? Also, where do you plan on being for the holidays? It could be really interesting to see what Christmas is like in another country :) Wow, just reading your list stresses me out! So much to think about! Good thing you guys have a few months to get all this stuff settled.

Are you planning on selling your place or just renting it out? Also, where do you plan on being for the holidays? It could be really interesting to see what Christmas is like in another country :)

]]> By: Matthew http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/#comment-25 Matthew Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:26:00 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=9#comment-25 I make to-do lists like this on a regular basis. Usually during class or some meeting that isn't keeping my interest. So, pretty reguarly. I sometimes, but not often, actually use the to-do list to accomplish need-to-do tasks. Sometimes I even accomplish need-to-do tasks without my to-do list. All too often I just let shit pile up and deal with it later, and later, and then, oh you see, then it is too late.<br/><br/>What am I trying to say?<br/>1. Your to-do list has dampened my desire to travel anywhere.<br/>2. Don't leave me in charge of anything that requires promptness. This list would include bills, wiring you money, paying your taxes, feeding your pets and/or children, etc.<br/><br/>I dream of a cross-country or more-than cross-country bike ride one day(soon). I see myself having to address a few of these issues, but, man, your to-do list is pretty excessive(although necessary).<br/><br/>Question:<br/>What are you going to do about health insurance? I make to-do lists like this on a regular basis. Usually during class or some meeting that isn’t keeping my interest. So, pretty reguarly. I sometimes, but not often, actually use the to-do list to accomplish need-to-do tasks. Sometimes I even accomplish need-to-do tasks without my to-do list. All too often I just let shit pile up and deal with it later, and later, and then, oh you see, then it is too late.

What am I trying to say?
1. Your to-do list has dampened my desire to travel anywhere.
2. Don’t leave me in charge of anything that requires promptness. This list would include bills, wiring you money, paying your taxes, feeding your pets and/or children, etc.

I dream of a cross-country or more-than cross-country bike ride one day(soon). I see myself having to address a few of these issues, but, man, your to-do list is pretty excessive(although necessary).

Question:
What are you going to do about health insurance?

]]> By: Theresa http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/#comment-24 Theresa Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:20:00 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=9#comment-24 Oh yeah, Jeff? You're gonna sell those items off? Riiight. And pigs fly. Oh yeah, Jeff? You’re gonna sell those items off? Riiight. And pigs fly.

]]> By: Jeff http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/#comment-23 Jeff Mon, 08 Oct 2007 03:43:00 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=9#comment-23 Thanks for the tip Lisa, that's definitely a good thing to add to the list.<br/><br/>Greg, all those "cool devices" might ahve to go to pay for the trip. But we'll keep you in mind ;). You're a giver. Thanks for the tip Lisa, that’s definitely a good thing to add to the list.

Greg, all those “cool devices” might ahve to go to pay for the trip. But we’ll keep you in mind ;). You’re a giver.

]]> By: LISA http://livesofwander.com/2007/10/07/the-giant-list-of-to-dos-with-theresa-its-never-get-up-and-go/#comment-22 LISA Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:26:00 +0000 http://livesofwander.com/?p=9#comment-22 I really think that you are going to have to wear sturdy shoes for all of that walking. So I'll take good care of your brown sandals. Unless of course Greece is on your list and I'll wire you $ for a pair. I really think that you are going to have to wear sturdy shoes for all of that walking. So I’ll take good care of your brown sandals. Unless of course Greece is on your list and I’ll wire you $ for a pair.

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