The Psycho

I have met wonderful people while traveling and I have written about that. But, there was one-not-so-nice person. Sitting in Brugge (Brouges) enjoying a wonderful meal while talking to two Aussies whom we had met at the restaurant, three of us decided to light up after our meal. Everything was fine (it is OK to [...]

England: Part 2

For some reason I am totally gaga about countrysides and the English countryside is no exception. Years ago, we flew into London, spent a few days in this magnificent city of which I will never tire, and then off we went to Oxford by train to pick up our rental. From there it was a [...]

Delta and US Airways in the red … again!

According to Harry R Weber, AP Airlines writer, Delta is adjusting the international routes it serves, the number of flights it offers as well as the size of the planes utilized to try and make this airline, the world’s largest, profitable again. Delta reported on Thursday, October 22, that its net loss for the September [...]

England: Part 1

The United Kingdom consists of Wales, Scotland, Ireland and England. Other than a stopover in Dublin, England is the only one of the four countries that I have visited.
I have visited England several times and until recently I have considered it to be the most beautiful country in the world. Nowhere else have I found [...]

Critical Mass

Walking to the Opera House in Budapest I noticed zillions of cyclists with green t-shirts. The intersection at Andrassy street (where the Opera House is located) was cordoned off. There were police everywhere and God alone knew how many people on the sidewalk.
I crossed and walked onto Andrassy street and asked a shopkeeper who was [...]

The boys in Prague

I walked into the lounge/kitchen area of our dwelling in Prague and started to talk to some young guys who were hanging out there. “Are you from South Africa?” the one asked me. “Why do you ask?” I responded. “Because you talk like my Dad.” Turned out that he was born in South Africa [...]

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 [...]

Prague, the first time

Prague is a beautiful city. Period. Located on the Vlatva (Moldau) river, the St. Charles Bridge, the castle, two town squares (Old and New), it is truly a magnificent place. So you can imagine how shocked I was when I encountered a McDonald’s on the way to the Opera House. Following is the conversation between [...]

What planet is US Airways (and others) living on?

This morning (Friday, October 16) on Morning Joe, there was a report on how airlines are raising their ticket prices for the upcoming holiday season. They are slashing flights, overbooking remaining flights and then charge ridiculous prices for these tickets. Tickets have become so expensive, that it is cheaper to fly to Europe than in [...]

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 [...]

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