Tuesday, March 27, 2007

International Student and Youth ID

i am thinking about hitting up our local STA to inquiry about these international ID cards.

STA Travel
Phone: +1 626 793 5595
Fax: +1 626 793-5637
Website: www.statravel.com
ISIC Website: www.myISIC.com
54 South Raymond Ave
Pasadena
CA
91105
USA

Monday, March 26, 2007

London Hostel - BOOKED!



in London we will be staying at the Astor Quest hostel, which is located in Bayswater, near two Tube stations (Bayswater and Queensway stations), and a huge park to the south.

"The Quest is the longest running independent hostel in London. Situated next to Hyde Park, a quick walk to Notting Hill, Oxford Street and many more. A friendly, fun place that is managed by young travellers that live on the premises. An intimate family atmosphere. Most bedrooms have brand new en-suite bathrooms."

http://www.astorhostels.com/1-2-405-OH2/Quest_Hostel.html

Zurich Hostel - BOOKED!


while in Zurich, we will be staying at the City Backpacker hostel.

http://www.city-backpacker.ch/



bed in a dormitory (6 beds per room) Sfr. 33.--/night/person (US$ 27.50)
(showers/restrooms on the floor; taxes included; without breakfast)

BOOKING CONFIRMATION # 41206
****************************************

Hello Simon

This is to confirm your online booking from 26.03.2007 19:05
Check the details below. You may change your reservation online on
http://www.city-backpacker.ch/reservations up to 72 hours prior arrival.
To do so you need the reservation number (41206) and your Lastname/Surname.

Arrival date(check in): 28.04.2007
Departure date (check out): 02.05.2007
# of nights: 4

Latest possible check-in time is 22:00 !
*********************************************
There is no possibility to check-in after 22:00 !!

Reception opening hours 08:00-12:00 and 15:00-22:00.
Rooms are not available before 15:00, but you can leave your
luggage at the reception.

Persons: 4 (Male only)
4 Beds in a Dormitory (6 beds per room)

Price per person, per night: CHF 33.00 (US$ 27.50 / € 22.00)*
*Exchange rates are subject to change.

Quoted rates includ all taxes and free kitchen facilities!
Showers/toilet on each floor, no breakfast included.
Dormitories +CHF 3.- for Sheets (first night only) or you
can bring your own sheets/sleeping bag.
In private rooms sheets are included.


Friday, March 23, 2007

Storage


For those of you who will need a small harddrive to store photos, I found this one:
120 gig for $89.99
www.buy.com

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Paris Hostel - BOOKED!

Please note: We will have to switch up rooms during our stay.

Absolute Paris


Booking Confirmed! Ref No: 7276-6533012

Hostel Details
Absolute Paris
1 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi,
75011 Paris,
France.
P. +33 (0) 1 4700 4700
F. +33 (0) 1 4700 4702
E. bonjour@absolute-paris.com
Directions
Located in the trendiest district in Paris (Metro République), in the middle of Canal St Martin, Oberkampf and Bastille

Conditions
If you require further directions please contact us.

**Please note that this hotel has a 48hr Cancellation Policy**
Booking Confirmation for Simon Ko

Booking Details for Absolute Paris

Arrive: 23rd Apr Depart: 28th Apr


Date
Room Details
Per Bed
Pax
USD
23rd Apr '07 4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom) USD33.37 4 $133.49
24th Apr '07
4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)
USD33.37 4 $133.49
25th Apr '07
4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)
USD33.37 4 $133.49
26th Apr '07
4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom)
USD33.37 1 $33.37
4 Bed Mixed Dorm (Ensuite Bathroom) USD33.37 3 $100.11
27th Apr '07 Double Private (Private Bathroom) USD54.92 2 $109.85
Double Private (Private Bathroom) USD54.92 2 $109.85

TOTAL: $753.64

10% Deposit / Downpayment: $75.36

Service Charge: $2.00

Charge on Card: $77.36

The balance of EUR487.80 ($678.28) is payable when you arrive at the property




Terms And Conditions
  • The outstanding amount is payable to the hostel directly upon your arrival.
  • Cancellations must be notified to the hostel directly at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
  • In the event of a no show, your card will be charged for the first nights accomodation total.
  • For any changes to an existing reservation, please contact the hostel directly.
  • Should your credit card expire or your credit card details change prior to arrival, please contact the hostel directly with the amended details.
  • In the event of cancellation, the booking deposit and booking fee are non-refundable.
  • Please read our Terms & Conditions.

TomTom ONE GPS Purchased!


This one was a hard one to find online. It was backordered on every online electronics store in the nation for at least one month. luckily they have about 15 units at Best Buy, so i decided to just bite it. but i guess it wasn't the most expensive purchase of the day, was it, Eric?

i'm figuring out how to upload Western Europe maps. keep you posted.
The eurostar tix are purchased as well as for the eurorail. I am quite excited about this!

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Travel Options

Hi Guys,

In regards to the post below, I think that it may be wise to get a eurorail pass that can be used for 3 different counties in a non consecutive manner. It seems like it may be more economically feasible as it may cut out the car but we will be saving about seventy dollars. Keep me posted as I want to make the plans soon.

Oh, by the way, couldI stay with you guys in London, my contact fell through.

Shae

Travel Options

Monday, March 19, 2007

PASSPORT CHECK!

Check your passport to see if the expiration date is at least 6 months after your return date.

Perfect Hostel in Paris, France

emailed booking request this morning.

>>

Below is what you submitted to welcome@paris-hostel.biz on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 11:13:50


addendum: Thank you!

name: Simon

firstname: Ko

country: Paris, France

arrival: 23/04/2007

departure: 27/04/2007

person: 4

nights: 5

type of rooms: small doubles or doubles

comments: we will take whatever is available. we can also split up into pairs, if that allows us to stay. two small doubles or two doubles will do. thank you!

TASKS for 3/19 - 3/23

book CAR RENTAL - Paris to Zurich for 4/28
book HOSTELS for:...Paris - Perfect Hostel
...............................Zurich
...............................Berlin - DONE! - Hostel Circus
...............................London
book RAIL - Zurich to Berlin
book FLIGHT - Berlin to London

Sunday, March 18, 2007

Berlin Hostel - BOOKED!

BERLIN - Hostel Circus Booking Confirmation

First Name: Last Name: Email Confirmation Number:
Simon Ko simonko@gmail.com XUOBA67
Your booking at Circus Hostel Weinbergsweg
Date Room Type Price
02/05/074 Beds 5 Bed Mixed Shared Facilities€76
03/05/074 Beds 5 Bed Mixed Shared Facilities€76
04/05/074 Beds 5 Bed Mixed Shared Facilities€76
05/05/074 Beds 5 Bed Mixed Shared Facilities€76
06/05/074 Beds 5 Bed Mixed Shared Facilities€76
Total payable on arrival: €380.00
Booking Fee payable now: €5.00

Thank you for booking with
Circus Hostel Weinbergsweg.
Your booking has been confirmed and an email has been
sent to your email address supplied
Your credit card has been charged with a
€ 5 booking fee.

Hope your travels in Europe are fantastic.

International Identity Card



MyISIC

Christian Lorenz Scheure


http://www.ailleurs.ch/uk/index.php

Maison d'Ailleurs
House of Elsewhere - Museum of Science fiction, utopia and extraordinary journeys

Yverdon-Les-Bains, Switzerland
Open Weds to Friday 2-6pm
Sat/Sun: 12-6pm

Flight Info

WHO'S TRAVELLING


Passenger Name Frequent Flyer Number Seat Preference Meal Preference
Simon Ko 00646823220 Window None
Shae Shatz
None Hindu
Derek Kosol
None Hindu
Eric Ng
None None

WHERE AND WHEN


Departure Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR) / Flight: VS008

Depart Arrive Cabin Seats
17:20 Monday, 23 Apr, 2007 11:45 Tuesday, 24 Apr, 2007 Economy 56D, 56E, 56F, 56G

Return London (LHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) / Flight: VS023

Depart Arrive Cabin Seats
15:00 Friday, 11 May, 2007 18:35 Friday, 11 May, 2007 Economy 54D, 54E, 54F, 54G

Seat allocations are subject to operational and schedule changes. If you amend your seat allocation this will not be reflected in this email.



TURN UP, CHECK IN


Please check in at least 3 hours prior to departure; or cut the queues entirely, check in online at www.virginatlantic.com/checkin Please note: Our check in facilities will close 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight.

Departure Airport
Check in: LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL, International Departures, Terminal 2
Arrival: LONDON, LONDON HEATHROW, Terminal 3

Return Airport
Check in: LONDON, LONDON HEATHROW, Zone A, Terminal 3
Arrival: LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL, Terminal 2

Tentative Itinerary

this is our current basic itinerary thus far. please express changes or concerns asap. i'm trying to find our way by car rental through the french countryside to zurich. Alamo seems to have really good prices. and the most pickup/dropoff points. so many its taking me a while to find the proper one.

APRIL 23: LAX to LHR, Virgin Atlantic VS008 ,train to Paris
APRIL 24-27: PARIS
APRIL 28: drive through French countryside to ZURICH
APRIL 29-MAY 1: ZURICH
MAY 2-6: BERLIN
MAY 7-10: LONDON
MAY 11: LHR to LAX, Virgin Atlantic VS023


Thursday, March 15, 2007

Bienvenue! Willkommen! Willkumm?

hey sucka bitches! time to get your groove on! europe awaits you like a whore paid thrice over her price. check out the poster and start posting!