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Monthly Archives: July 2009
A personal travel emergency plan – why it should be part of preparing for every trip
Our desire to travel is often driven by a wish to escape. Whether it’s from the weather, the job or just the stresses and pressures of everyday life, we all hope that our holiday will give us an emotional boost, … Continue reading
Beirut – well worth the effort. And yes, it’s safe!
When we told friends and family we were going to Beirut, we got a mix of concern, raised eyebrows and that look of “why? are you actually paying to go there?” Some probably eyed up our modest belongings and wondered … Continue reading
Hitchhiking – 10 great memories
I really enjoyed reading Ben Bachelder‘s recent blog post about hitchhiking, and it soon sent me down along Memory Lane. It sad that hitching is so rare these days, and I remember when I enjoyed the pleasures of standing at … Continue reading
A night at Chez Papa, Paris
Why Zaragoza should be part of any trip to Spain
