What about the laptop?

When I met the young Canadian boys in Prague, I noticed that they were tagging a laptop along. Why did you bring that with you, I asked. We have a blog and by recording our experiences on the blog, everybody can see what we are doing. That’s nice, I said, but there are internet cafes [...]

Travel time … what to take along

In a few weeks, spring break will be upon us followed by the summer break not too long after that. With that in mind, I decided to remind you of what you have to take with you to make your trip to Europe not only successful, but a memorable one … one which will be [...]

Souvenirs

Most people want to bring back something from the places they have visited in order to remind them of the wonderful times experienced in various places. Given the restraint put on us by airlines, I opt for something “small:” refrigerator magnets. Yeah, like the typical American parent who will have pics of the children and [...]

Picnicking abroad

One of the most exciting ways to enjoy food, is to picnic. Now, many think of picnicking as being seated at a table, with a gingham tablecloth, basket of fruit, etc. You know, the Martha Stewart visual. You will be hard pushed to do that in Europe because you will have to cart all the [...]

When traveling abroad …

When traveling abroad, there are many thing that travelers have to take into consideration. Following are two lists that I have compiled.
The Don’ts
1. NEVER complain. If you do not like, a country/city, LEAVE.
2. DON’T get wasted in bars. You can do that back home, rather explore the culture and [...]

Staying FREE!

The 2009 summer I met Jennifer and Suzanne while traveling through Europe. They were both members of Servas. After several conversations/talks with them, I decided to research this organization and share my findings with you. I believe that it is a wonderful opportunity for people to stay FREE in other people’s homes in Europe.
Servas means [...]

Locals and other tourists are wonderful sources …

While enjoying breakfast at our B&B in Wattens, Austria before taking the road to Italy, an Indian couple and their three kids walked in. We greeted each other and exchanged pleasantries. The man inquired as to what our plans were. I told him that we were on our way to Italy. When asked where to [...]

Hostel living

What does “hostel living” entail? It means that you will share a room with several other people … anything from 3 to 11 “strangers” … all ages, all shapes and sizes. Most of the time the dorms are mixed, although ladies can request a “ladies only” dorm . You will sleep in a bunk bed, [...]

People are so different

1. Ethnocentricity is when people believe that their culture is superior to that of others. We, as Americans, are guilty of this. Nothing is as good as it is in the USA. “Back home” this, and “back home” that. Bottom line: cultures are different, but one is NOT superior to another. [...]

Planning your trip

The first question students ask me, is WHERE to go to. The answer is simple: Wherever you want to go. I do not have that answer. The internet enables one to research the whole world. One person may be interested in Asia, another in Africa, I luv Europe and I will concentrate on Europe. I [...]

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