Aussie family wanting to goto USA but where exactly?
Apr 3rd 2009, 2:46 pm
#16
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Re: Aussie family wanting to goto USA but where exactly?
Thank you for the info Mum,
Ideally I would like to buy a Wireless USB modem for my laptop and then I could browse the internet anywhere.
Here in Oz we are able to buy pre paid modems for around $100 and then buy monthly access from around $30 per month but they do not work internationally.
Ideally I would like to buy a Wireless USB modem for my laptop and then I could browse the internet anywhere.
Here in Oz we are able to buy pre paid modems for around $100 and then buy monthly access from around $30 per month but they do not work internationally.
Apr 3rd 2009, 9:42 pm
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Re: Aussie family wanting to goto USA but where exactly?
Blimey, that's expensive. I have an iPhone, which works pretty much anywhere, if I were you, I'd pick up a USB wireless adapter like this one. Lots of hotels also free wireless internet.
Apr 5th 2009, 7:24 pm
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Re: Aussie family wanting to goto USA but where exactly?
I suppose it depends on what you look for, but you might consider northern Minnesota, near Ely, about an hour from Lake Superior. It is actually warm that time of year and the lakes are amazing. You will be surrounded by woods full of moose, bears and wolves and crystal clear water with some of the US best fishing. I know a resort there or you can search for some yourself. 6 weeks might be too long however but might be a good stopover toward the end of a trip to rest up. Minneapolis is about 4 hours south and has a great airport. Nothing like a log cabin with a nice fire at night after a late sauna and quick dip in a cold lake.
Apr 5th 2009, 8:54 pm
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Re: Aussie family wanting to goto USA but where exactly?
Everyone has been ever so helpful. I don`t know how to thank you enough.
I will be taking my laptop with me but have no idea how I am going to be able to connect to the internet. Have tried looking for a pre paid mobile wireless service that will operate in and around NY but low and behold I can`t find one.
Any ideas on that front?
I will be taking my laptop with me but have no idea how I am going to be able to connect to the internet. Have tried looking for a pre paid mobile wireless service that will operate in and around NY but low and behold I can`t find one.
Any ideas on that front?
Apr 6th 2009, 4:06 am
#20
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Re: Aussie family wanting to goto USA but where exactly?
I don't think you're going to have a problem though. I like booking as I go personally because then you can stay longer if you want or move on if you want. Just be sure there aren't major events or a shortage of rooms anywhere you're going.
Have a great time!!
