What is customs and how does it affect your travel plans? When you travel between countries, you will almost always need to clear customs before you are allowed to enter your destination country. It might sound scary, but if you just tell the truth, and know the rules before you go, you won’t have any problems. The most common mistake […]
What better way to start our day than to eat Swiss chocolate for breakfast on the way to the airport? Next, we jumped on a train, and then a plane, and headed over to Berlin, Germany. Here is part of our view from the train ride to the airport. When we finally arrived, we were pretty hungry! We wanted a […]
Whenever I travel, charging my phone is high on my priority list. On my first trip to Europe, I brought a huge, heavy voltage converter and it was the worst. These days, all that most travelers need to charge are their phones, and iPad’s. Luckily for me, this solution is perfect for both of those things. And, if I might […]
How to save money on the London Underground (Tube) Using public transportation in London is easy, reliable, and convenient. However, ticket costs can really add up if you are paying for each trip separately. We were so please when we discovered the Oyster card, because it cut our transportation costs in half. We have created this video to answer some […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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