Here’s the deal, not all travel is as smooth sailing as you would like it to be. Rail strikes are a common occurrence in many parts of Europe, but especially in Paris. About 3 days before our trip, we received an email telling us that our train, the only train between London and Paris, had been cancelled due to a […]
On our third day in London, we started out with a lovely walk through Buckingham Palace gardens. Next we went to… You guessed it… Buckingham Palace. While we were there, they did the Changing of the Guards ceremony. It was interesting. Before we get too far into that though, this sign is worth a mention… There are thieves everywhere, especially […]
Before we start on day 2, we forgot something from Day 1! In the evening of our first day in London, we paid a quick visit to Big Ben (more properly, Elizabeth Tower). It was a great site to see. Big Ben is quite an awesome place. It is connected to the Houses of Parliament. Unfortunately, tours of the inside […]
Pack light, but bring the essentials. Here are some of the top things to bring: Clothing Underwear Shirts Pants Socks Jacket Documents Passport Boarding passes Prescriptions Hotel reservations Tickets for anything you have prebooked Medical Prescriptions. Make sure they are legal where you’re going. Although your prescription may be legal in your home country, bringing them to another country may […]
On the first day of our trip, we flew to London. As usual, we flew with Delta. We had a great flight, with great food, and arrived safely right on time. If you have ever wondered what they feed you on international flights, here is a photo of our main meal. It was Chicken and vegetables, a roll, a drink, […]
Europe is great for short flights to your next destination! With low cost airlines offering one way fares around $50 a person, they’re a great option. But, here are some critical things to know about airlines like EasyJet, and RyanAir. Carefully review this article before making a decision, because some things, like getting your ticket stamped before security, can mean […]
The first thing to consider about traveling is how you will get around. In Europe, public transportation is typically the best choice. With the high costs of rental cars, different laws, speed camera’s, and the potential of having to drive a stick shift on the left hand side of the road, driving is not optimal. So, now that you are […]
Today we took a TGV Lyria train from Paris (GARE de Lyon) to Switzerland. The trains here depart exactly on time. They wait for no one. Luckily we were there with time to spare. Our TGV experience was acceptable. The train was clean, had several bathrooms onboard which were clean and stocked. The seats were comfortable enough. Some things to […]
Our journey across Europe has officially started. As I write this, we are on a flight to London. It’s our second time in London, but there is so much to see here, that we decided to visit again. And as an added bonus, flying into and out of an English speaking country is always a bonus. Here is tip #1 […]
How to keep your phone safe from pickpockets in Europe and abroad. If you are planning a trip to Europe or another place with lots of pick pocket thieves, you will need to make an extra effort to keep your phone safe. The stories that you hear are real – most major cities, like Paris, Rome, London, etc have pick […]
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