Category: Food

Snack Ideas for Traveling

It seems that when I take a train into some big city, I always cut my station arrival down to the last minute. Perhaps I misestimate the time it takes to get to the train station, the time it takes to find a parking space, or any long lines at the information and ticket windows. Read More

Jet Lag! What to do?

Many people deal with jet lag in different ways, especially on long flights crossing many times zones. Some people find it’s best to get some sleep on the flight so they are somewhat rested upon arrival. Others try to stay awake the entire flight and throughout their arrival day until it’s night at their destination. Read More

Inclement Weather Turns into Blizzard – Think Quickly!

A couple of times I have been caught traveling in blizzard conditions. They can come up rather unexpectedly and if you’re not well prepared, it can turn into a rather troublesome or very a dangerous situation.  Many years ago, I was flying into a destination where snow was expected. The pilot kept alerting the passengers Read More

Explore the Local Area and the Fare

My friend and I were walking down a side street off of the main square, in Bruges, Belgium. It was a cold and damp afternoon.  The rain was pouring down upon us, and even though we had on our raincoats and umbrellas opened for protection from the rain, we decided to look for a nice Read More

Paris! Food! Croissants That Melt in Your Mouth!

If you want to have one of the best croissants in Paris, then you must go to Boulangerie Blouet. It is located at 4 Rue des Petits Carreaux. That is the street which starts, just north of where Rue Montorgueil ends. It is where the Montorgueil Market is located (north of Les Halles).  The street Read More