As we leave, we have a pretty good idea of the trip thru July. After that, we have a general idea, but no specific tickets or plans. We thought we might try travel for a few months first.
Here is a quick overview of our planned trip:
- Costa Rica for three weeks to take Spanish lessons.
- South America for two months, including a cruise around the horn.
- Take a second cruise from Brazil to Barcelona in time for spring in Spain.
- Spain and France for a month each.
- Head home in early July for Frank’s son’s wedding.
- Back to Europe for the rest of summer and fall, finishing in Istanbul in November.
- Head to the Far East for a few months before returning home
Here is our detailed Itinerary on the day we left: 2016 Itinerary in Excel
| City | Country | Arrive | Days |
| SFO/Dallas/San Jose | |||
| San Jose | Costa Rica | 1-Feb | 1 |
| Manuel Antonio | Costa Rica | 2-Feb | 7 |
| Monteverde | Costa Rica | 9-Feb | 10 |
| Panama City | Panama | 19-Feb | 1 |
| Quito | Ecuador | 20-Feb | 3 |
| Cuenca | Ecuador | 23-Feb | 6 |
| Lima | Peru | 29-Feb | 1 |
| Santiago | Chile | 1-Mar | 3 |
| Valparaiso | Chile | 4-Mar | 2 |
| Holland America | 6-Mar | 14 | |
| Buenos Aires | Argentina | 20-Mar | 10 |
| Iguazu Falls | Argen/Brazil | 30-Mar | 2 |
| Florianopolis | Brazil | 1-Apr | 4 |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 5-Apr | 3 |
| Sao Paulo | Brazil | 8-Apr | 2 |
| Royal Caribbean | 10-Apr | 14 | |
| Barcelona | Spain | 24-Apr | 7 |
| Madrid | Spain | 1-May | 7 |
| Seville | Spain | 8-May | 7 |
| Fez | Morocco | 15-May | 4 |
| Marrakech | Morocco | 19-May | 4 |
| Gijon Bibao | Spain | 23-May | 7 |
| TBD | France | 30-May | 7 |
| Le Bugue | France | 6-Jun | 7 |
| Drive time to Paris | France | 13-Jun | 3 |
| Paris | France | 16-Jun | 14 |
| Philadelphia | USA | 30-Jun | 6 |
| Terra Haute | USA | 6-Jul | 2 |
| San Rafael/Auburn | USA | 8-Jul | 6 |
| Ojai | USA | 14-Jul | 2 |
| Vacation Home | USA | 16-Jul | 7 |
| Ireland | Ireland | 23-Jul | 14 |
| Stockholm | Sweden | 6-Aug | 7 |
| Coppenhagen | Denmark | 13-Aug | 7 |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | 20-Aug | 7 |
| Antwerp | Belgium | 27-Aug | 7 |
| Berlin | Germany | 3-Sep | 7 |
| River Cruise | TBD | 10-Sep | 7 |
| Prauge | Czech Rep | 17-Sep | 7 |
| Budapest | Hungary | 24-Sep | 7 |
| Athens | Greece | 1-Oct | 7 |
| Skiathos | Greece | 8-Oct | 7 |
| Istanbul | Turkey | 15-Oct | 7 |
| Taipei | Taiwan | 22-Oct | 21 |
| Queenstown | New Zealand | 12-Nov | 7 |
| Aukland | New Zealand | 19-Nov | 7 |
| Princess Cruise | 26-Nov | 7 | |
| Melbourne | Australia | 3-Dec | 7 |
| Sydney | Australia | 10-Dec | 7 |
| Brisbane | Australia | 17-Dec | 7 |
| Ubud | Indonesia | 24-Dec | 7 |
| Chiang Mai | Thailand | 31-Dec | 7 |
| Pai | Thailand | 7-Jan | 7 |
| Ha Noi | Vietnam | 14-Jan | 7 |
| Da Nang | Vietnam | 21-Jan | 7 |
| Siem Reap | Cambodia | 28-Jan | 7 |
| Bangkok | Thailand | 4-Feb | 7 |
Vagabond Year 