Practical travel information for practical travelers
Thinking about vacationing in London can evoke a frenzy of thoughts about this major continental city that is the UK’s financial center, seat of politics, and hub for fashion, entertainment, and the arts. It’s now getting some additional buzz as the city prepares for hosting the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. But don’t forget that London [...]
The couple sitting at the table next to me were engaged in a lively conversation and I couldn’t help but notice their delightful British accent. As travelers often do, we struck up a conversation, asking one another where we were from and how we were enjoying our travels. The couple indicated that they were from [...]
With a little bit of luck, and a whole lot of planning ahead of me, I’ll be jetting off to London in a couple of weeks. It is, ostensibly, a holiday although since World Travel Market is occurring during the time I’m there, I’ll be putting in an appearance there for a few days. Still, [...]
When you think of the day after Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? Relaxing around the house and eating leftovers? Watching football? Listening to holiday music and putting up the holiday decorations? Or are you one of the many, many people who will be heading out to the stores for the kick off of the holiday [...]
A recent MSN article listed 15 tourist traps that the writer recommended avoiding, claiming they weren’t worth the time and/or money. I disagree with most of them, believing that they are things you need to do at least once in your life. Read my reasoning here, compare with MSN writer Jon Douglas here, and then [...]
I’ve always thought of maps as a valuable travel companion. I love the ones that are laminated, so that no matter how many times you unfold or refold, they still are there to get you headed in the right direction. Silk maps are now enjoying current popularity. Not a recent invention, silk maps have a long [...]
In yesterday’s post about money saving tips, I suggested taking public transportation to and from the airport. The subway is frequently the cheapest way to do this. A reader passed along information about the Subway Navigator, a website that claims to have information and routings for every subway system in the world. I checked it [...]
Today I’m pleased to offer a guest post, written by my European pal, Geoff Collins. Geoff is currently traveling in Spain, so I’m going to be expecting a future post about his travels there. Here’s what Geoff has to say about his preffered airport in London: I was re-united with an old friend recently. The friend had had [...]
If traveling in the U.K. is in your future, you’ll want to check out Tourist Tracks, founded by Tim Gillett, a former journalist. From a rather modest start, the business has grown, and it now works with tourist information centers to research, write, and record downloadable audio tours throughout the U.K. There is a revenue [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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