know the languages and customs of the countries you are going, if u can don’t bring much with you when you’re going because some of the countries are known for poaching/stealing in the big cities especially from foreigners.

look at a few itineraries on the internet for good ideas such as from cosmos tours. they can give u a good plan for multi-country trips. or u can use their suggestions

this trip is going to be expensive so try to look for cheaper ways to travel such as the metro in france where ticket passes for a few days are relly cheap compared to taxi rides.

u can also find a lot of other sites that can help you with ways to save money.

good luck!

You can plant roses any time except the height of summer. They will adjust best in fall through late spring–now is a great time to get them started.

You already have a fence, so decide what you want to use for support. You can purchase a separate trellis, or just attach some heavy wires to the fence to train the rose canes (branches) through. Be sure the supports are sturdy thought. You want the canes to be secure so a good windstorm won’t knock it over. If you opt for a trellis, be sure to wire or bolt it to the fence, or find some other way to keep it in place.

Once you have some type of support for the canes, then amend your soil and plant your rose being careful not to bury it–the stems should be above ground where the soil was in the pot. Lots of people bury plants by putting them in the soil too deeply, just keep the soil level the same as it is in the pot.

Once rosa is planted, apply a nice mulch on the top of the soil to keep down weeds, conserve water, and cool the soil. Be sure to have some sort of boundary between the rose bush and the grass–it is no fun weeding among thorns.

As the bush grows, weave the canes through your supports so it is trained to look how you want. Despite their reputation, roses are very sturdy. I moved three rose bushes 1,000 miles in a sealed box in a moving van and eight years later they are still alive and well. You won’t kill it by training it. If a branch breaks, cut it cleanly with pruners and try again with the next one.

Roses do die of thirst and neglect. They are hungry and must be fertilized regularly in order to bloom. Florida has several different climates based on location, so I would talk to your local nursery about when you should fertilize, and when you should let the plant rest. There are hundreds of books on rose gardening, a trip to the local library should be helpful in learning more on rose culture, how to properly prune roses, and tips on selecting varieties for your area.

One word of caution if you are close to the coast, salt spray is not a friend of roses. The salt will build up in the soil and the roses may never be what you are dreaming of regardless of how well you care for them. If you have any concerns, try one or two roses and see how they do. Bougainville is a beautiful vine with gorgeous color that loves hot and humid weather–and doesn’t mind sandy, salty areas.

Good luck and happy gardening.

The great thing about Florida is the sunny days really do bring out the beauty in the plants there and with a little work you could have spectacular roses.

Most places only require permits if you plan on being out overnight.

Here are some links I found for you about backpacking across country, too:
http://www.hostelsclub.com/article-en-216.html
http://www.travelindependent.info/america-north.htm
http://www.gapyear.com/united_states

I would suggest hitting a few places- Washington D.C. is an awesome place to go, along with Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota. The Four Corners are cool as well.

Good luck, and I hope I helped you.