Hi friends, and thanks for stopping by to see a few options for affordable hotels near London airports for budget travellers. Let’s point out the obvious. London is one of the most expensive cities in …
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The Horror of Flying with Air Transat
Hi friends, and thanks for stopping by to read about the horror of flying with Air Transat. For those unaware of the airline, it’s a Canadian company with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. Air Transat has …

What to Expect at the Horse Guard Parade in London
Hi friends, and thanks for stopping by to read what to expect at the Horse Guard Parade in London. But what does Horse Guard Parade mean? When I think of parades I think of floats, …

How to Avoid Big Phone Bills while Travelling
Hi friends, and thanks for stopping by to see how I avoid big phone bills while travelling! Some of you might be wondering how I make phone calls and use the Internet without incurring hefty …

Essential Tips for Stress-Free International Travel
Hello friends, and thanks for stopping by to check out essential tips for stress-free international travel. I’ve done a fair amount of international travel over my life. Most of my relatives live in England and …

From Wanderlust to Wanderlove: My Folkestone Housesitting Adventure
My housesitting adventures took me to Folkestone, a charming seaside village on the English Channel in southeast England. Just a few miles away from the famous white cliffs of Dover and about 30 miles from …

Summer Days and My Big Eurail Adventure
Hello friends! Thanks for stopping by to read Summer Days and My Big Eurail Adventure. June has been a busy month for me. Bookending with housesits and My Big Eurail Adventure inbetween. I bought a …

Making a Difference: Volunteering on Mayreau Island
Hello friends! I’ve been busy these past few months volunteering on Mayreau Island. Say what? Where the hell is Mayreau Island? That was my question, too, late last year when I heard about this volunteering …

Love my Hot Chocolate and Churros!
Hi friends, and thanks for stopping by to read about how I love my hot chocolate and churros! Yup, I’m a full-fledged chocoholic. I discovered hot chocolate and churros many decades ago when I was …

Solo Female Travelers Beware: Discrimination in Ávila, Spain
Hello friends, and thank you for stopping by to read Solo Female Travelers Beware: Discrimination in Ávila, Spain. Even if you’re not traveling to this Spanish city, keep reading to see how one of the …

