Nepal, Tibet & China......
May 18 - July 18

Join the OP for the trip of a lifetime. This summer's adventure will take us to Nepal and China where we will trek in the shadows of Everest, raft on the biggest watershed on the planet, explore the Tibetan plateau and of course check out the amazing cultures of the region. If you always dreamed of going to Asia, will this is your chance. We will overland from Kathmandu to Hong Kong, scaling the highest mountain passes, traveling by boat, train, bus and foot to get to our destinations. This trip will teach you how to be a responsible budget traveler, avoid being scammed, give back to communities, and travel in a sustainable manner, making world travel a reality and not just a dream. This will not be a vacation, it will be an adventure. So get ready for personal change and a whole new way of living. Please get a hold of me by February 15th so we can start planning now. The first trip meeting will be March 1st in the OP office at 5:00 PM.

Contact: Chad Thatcher, OP Coordinator at 248-1670

Nepal, Tibet & China Checklist

March 1, 2007: Things to do immediately
[ ] Passport
[ ] Immunizations
[ ] Look for Travel Insurance
[ ] Look for Plane Tickets
[ ] Dates for Trip

March 8, 2007: 1 hour in OP office at 5:00 pm
[ ] Final Number of World Travelers
[ ] Buy Plane Tickets
[ ] Apply for 2nd Debit Card
[ ] Apply for emergency back up Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard)
[ ] 200$ OP Fee for trip
[ ] Talk about Itinerary
[ ] Volunteer Opportunities
[ ] Give out study topics

March 22, 2007: 2 hour meeting in OP office at 5:00 pm
[ ] Final Travel Check List
[ ] Medical Kit Checklist
[ ] Politics
[ ] Geography
[ ] Culture
[ ] Fine tune Itinerary

March 29, 2007: 2 hour meeting in OP office at 5:00 pm
[ ] Make arrangements to Denver
[ ] How to pack for trip
[ ] Danger and Annoyances
[ ] Identification and Documents
[ ] Photocopies
[ ] Medical History Forms
[ ] Mesa State Waivers
[ ] Currency

April 12, 2007: 1 hour meeting in OP office at 5:00 pm
[ ] Travel Techniques
[ ] Responsible Travel
[ ] Medical Emergencies
[ ] Water and Food

April 19, 2007: 1 hour meeting in OP office at 5:00 pm
[ ] Go over Checklist one more time
[ ] Final arrangements to Denver
[ ] Answer last minute questions
[ ] Talk more about the China portion of the trip.

May 10, 2007: Meet at the Nepal Restaurant, downtown Grand Junction @ 5:00 pm
[ ] Learning about what we will eat and bring at least one adventure idea.
[ ] Prepare to have fun


OP Handouts:
Nepal & China Gear List
Mesa State Waiver
International Medical History Form

Helpful Link:
Passport Info
Tips for International Travelers

US Department of State Country Bios:
China
Nepal

Travel Information:
Expedia.com
Cheaptickets.com
Lowestfare.com
Cheapoair.com
Kayak.com

Health Information:
Mesa County Health Department for Immunizations

Travel Insurance:
World Nomads
Insure my trip
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