Europe, with an Arctic cruise, a Balkan tour and bits of France and Malta

[TheRealTMA]

Yowsers. Entry into Notre Dame Cathedral is free, and you don't need a ticket, but getting one ensures entry at a nominated time.

They go on sale via their app on the current day, and for the two following ones. 10-15,000/day. Snapped up quicker than a Qantas Award J seat to London!

Travel agent called me yesterday to go through the flight, cruise and tour itineraries to make sure I was aware of any changes and docs from the companies. I share my TripIt with them, so they can see my hotels and rail that I've booked myself, too. Ponant cruise clothing tips for the Arctic voyage. Another cruise line that wants me to haul several outfits around the world to wear on one occasion.

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Did they ask you to bring a special outfit to meet the Pope as well?

 

[Drakecula]

Looks like an awesome trip has been planned. Look forward to following along.

 

[k_sheep]

I've done the Ponant antarctica thing - did not attend the gala dinner (went to the buffet and had a blast there instead). Did end up at the white night thing but just wore my white sunshirt and it was fine. Heaps of people didn't even do that level of effort.

 

[Quickstatus]

Woolen thermals (baselayer tops and leggings, underwear) = NZ icebreakers
Glove liners = NZ icebreakers
Fleece = suggest down filled puffer jackets

The above actually take up minimal volume and weight

Just visit your favourite ski shop.

 

[RooFlyer]

Did end up at the white night thing but just wore my white sunshirt and it was fine. Heaps of people didn't even do that level of effort.

I did their White Night on a Kimberley cruise - at least it wasn't international to take the gear! If they want white this time, its going to be a white torso

Just visit your favourite ski shop.

Am already kitted up after my Antarctica cruise in 2023 (and time working in northern Canada before!). Will also all be set for Greenland later in the year (waves to k_sheep ).

One thing Ponant don't mention, that I took to Antarctica are these: