suzie-- you should meet my sister ! she has lived all over the u.s. and has lived in montreal, cairo, singapore, and been around the globe countless times! she hopes to trek through tibet in a few years. she'll be 65 in august and she's the ever ready bunny! she just goes and goes and goes!! i've travelled some, but have always lived in the u.s. and texas. lol, i may as well try the markers i have. if i don't have rubbing alcohol, will vodka work?