Welcome to the official
web site of the Long Sabbatical 2000! It represents the fulfillment
of a dream that's been a year in the making for both of us. We hope
that those who stop by for a visit leave with several things:
An understanding of who we are
and what made us decide to spend a year circumnavigating the globe
Some information on how we prepared
for the trip
The latest on where we are, what
we're doing, and who we're meeting
Some information that might help
you in planning your own adventures
A lasting image of the people
and places we've seen
A different view of the world
Starting in February of 2000, we'll
leave our home in Atlanta and head out for parts unknown (well, somewhat
unknown. We know basically where we're going, but plans are always
subject to change!). We hope to be awed by incredible natural beauty
and changed by the culture and history of places and people. We
want to get to know ourselves, each other, and friends along the way.
In an effort to keep those at home updated with news of our adventure,
we've enlisted the help of that ubiquitous tool that we don't know how
we ever lived without, the World Wide Web. We'll be updating the
site as we travel in Journal 2000, so we invite
you to sit back, read along, and experience the world from our perspective.
Peace,
- Christie and Wiley Long
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our travel health insurance from imglobal, our ski
insurance from ColoHealth.com, and some of our nutritional supplements
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Airlines Threaten to Cancel Flights (Mar 11, 2010 04:21) Airlines are threatening to cancel scores of flights in response to new rules that give fliers more rights.
Cruise Passengers Struck by Illness (Mar 10, 2010 23:16) Several major cruise lines have been hit with outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness over the past few weeks, with passengers reporting bouts of nausea and diarrhea.
Jamaica's Tourism Spiel: Reggae and Jews (Mar 9, 2010 18:03) From the tourism minister on down, Jamaican officialdom has embraced a plan to market the nation's Jewish history as a way of wooing a new segment of travelers.
Is Europe a Travel Bargain Yet? (Mar 8, 2010 22:31) The Old World is expensive for U.S. travelers. The situation has improved recently, thanks to the Greek financial crisis. But it still has a way to go.
Running the World's Biggest Cruise Ship (Mar 5, 2010 21:28) The Oasis of the Seas can carry 6,300 passengers and about 2,300 crew members, requiring 700 tons of supplies, 80,000 beers and careful planning.
Taiwan's Greatest Ascent (Mar 4, 2010 21:43) Having wowed the locals, Yushan, the highest peak in northeast Asia, is now aiming for global recognition.
Forcing Airlines to Play Nice With Fliers (Mar 4, 2010 17:31) New government rules will give travelers more rights -- and maybe even more recourse -- when travel goes awry.
Continental to Offer Roomier Exit-Row Seats for a Fee (Mar 3, 2010 18:20) Continental, following in the footsteps of some of its rivals, said it will begin letting nonelite frequent fliers sit in roomier exit-row seats in coach for a fee.
Airlines Fight EU Rule on Delays (Mar 3, 2010 14:01) European airlines are battling recent changes to the EU's air-passenger protection rules that carriers say could cost them up to $6.8 billion annually, deepen their losses and force up ticket prices.
South Korea Tackles Vacation Deficit (Mar 3, 2010 04:11) Seoul is twisting arms to get government employees to take at least some time off. But from the top of the initiative on down, leaders are sending mixed messages.
