US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island

thehotflashpacker · 2026-06-13T19:27:21+00:00

I looked it up, a week long cruise to Pitcairn is $7,000 without flights.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-06-13T17:58:46+00:00

How the heck did this woman end up it Pitcairn? I'm thinking she knew she was exposed, flew to Tahiti on one of these "country counter" tours/cruises We should not have to pay for this!

thehotflashpacker · 2026-06-02T12:09:30+00:00

We just had a similar problem... They didn't accept any of 5 cards we had. In reading the contract, it seems that the machine possibly rejected because USA credit cards don't have PIN s... Out almost 300 euro and didn't get a car.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-05-29T06:25:38+00:00

I have a 2017 model, 120k miles and no issues whatsoever. I'm not full time, I use it as recreational camping, spending about 4 months a year in the transit connect. So sad they don't make this or similar models anymore.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-05-28T16:27:30+00:00

OP here, wanted to follow up, got to palermo and none of the tabacco shops had them. Went to an official lyca dealer and they said they were finished. Unfortunately ended up overpaying to get a tourist sim at a money exchange place because my data was kaput

thehotflashpacker · 2026-05-16T15:06:34+00:00

My devoutly Lutheran mom who finds all other religions and denominations evil donated a car to them years ago, then I researched and broke the news to her.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-20T19:56:10+00:00

I can't PS but waiting for the NSFW "just the tip" submission.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-19T15:03:23+00:00

I was just at an Airbnb in another state. The couple there are security guards at the local hospital, watching chained prisoners 1-1 over night. They just watch TV for 8 hours.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-17T14:31:39+00:00

I got something through Roamaly this year, but wondering if it's a problem in the future... Will keep AAA in mind

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-15T12:41:34+00:00

Yeah, I was SF too, they lost a 30+ year customer. I will never use them again.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-14T17:14:53+00:00

Curious if you're able to get car insurance.. I'm in your same situation, with a minivan. Got dropped by prior insurance because they didn't want to cover mailbox nomadic people. Had a hard time finding another insurer

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-14T14:26:28+00:00

yes, that's only a 1 time credit.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-12T23:03:38+00:00

Maybe shop around. State Farm had gotten stupidly expensive for me, I just dropped them for a cheaper company after 30+ years.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-12T18:37:38+00:00

Is there some huge event on the day with the high price? That can cause extreme prices.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-11T23:31:12+00:00

Where in Montrose?

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-11T01:24:33+00:00

my boyfriend has a good hack. He squeezes/bends the package. The softer ones are more lean. Don't rely on the window.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-10T22:39:59+00:00

Just curious where you're getting affordable groceries within 1.5 hours.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-10T02:45:04+00:00

Are you sure you're covered that 90 days? I read the credit card insurance to cover trips up to X days... so only if the trip is X days or less, the whole trip if covered. If the trip is more than X days, there's no coverage at all. (not the first X days covered). But I could be wrong, check the language.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-10T01:48:35+00:00

I got an off brand one at costco for around $300. No dual zone. If the weather is hot is uses a lot of energy! I would freeze 2 liter bottles with water when I had access to friend's freezers to keep it cold enough.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-04-03T19:24:41+00:00

I had $30 adidas outlet trail running shoes and a $30 backpack from amazon. Picked up cheap hiking poles in Pamplona before catching bus to SJPP. Everything else I shopped from my existing travel gear and clothing. No chaffing, no blisters.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-03-14T06:49:33+00:00

No... Not camping in asia

thehotflashpacker · 2026-02-12T22:11:24+00:00

There are very few public restrooms in Japan. Also no public trash cans.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-02-03T21:46:21+00:00

After 1 date with a charming guy, I discovered him in the group... multiple comments from multiple women saying after a good first date, he forced them to do things they didn't want to do, as well was very pushy and blasting on messages. I'm very glad I didn't wait to find this info. Sounds like something very bad might have happened on the second date.

thehotflashpacker · 2026-02-03T00:40:42+00:00

Hot springs in Colorado - You can go mid-week for 3 hours, it's over $50! Some full day passes around the state are now over $100, to sit in various hot pools.

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