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.
Wherever you travel, there is always some kind of adventure to embark upon. Kayaking is one of those adventures which is fun on rivers, lakes or open water. It can be very exciting, if not treacherous, on white rapid waters, or mellow, on a lake to a moderately moving river. It will be enjoyable as
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.
I was sitting in my airplane seat, just after take off, making myself comfortable, when I noticed quite a few people coughing and sneezing in the cabin. My thought was that this was not a good environment for me, for a long overseas flight. I did not want to get sick during my travels. Naturally I
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
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
Being prepared for traveling is very important so that you don’t run into inconveniences that often occur. No one likes going somewhere where they packed for hot weather which turned cooler or even cold! Usually that results in buying more clothes at the local stores. Although, this might be to some travelers (ladies), a benefit!
If you are planning to travel with young children, it’s always a good thing to be well prepared. Some children may get excited about packing to go on their trip, but they might sometimes need a little supervision in packing the appropriate things. A parent once experienced an unexpected surprise, regarding a short road trip
Travel can have its pros and cons. Mostly, I find the pros greatly outweigh the cons. But I never anticipated this happening! I was standing on a walkway at the airport when I was struck by a piece of “runaway” luggage! This was the first time I learned about the minor disadvantage of luggage with
When looking for house, condo, or apartment accommodations, I always ask if there’s a dishwasher, a washing machine and a dryer. Also, I like to confirm that they’re working. Then it is convenient to do a load or two of laundry if you choose, during your trip. I don’t particularly care for washing dishes by hand