posted by Charles H. Russo on May 5
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posted by Charles H. Russo on May 1
Planning a trip to Europe? You’ve got options beyond the traditional rail-pass.
Here are some practical, budget-minded tips about where to book planes, trains, boats, buses and automobiles when visiting the Old Continent.
Take to the Skies
You’ve probably heard of them by now; budget friendly flights are all the rage in Europe and offer some of the best deals when it comes to country-hopping.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 24
“Let’s take the laptop!”, she exclaimed. “O.K. , That’s fine.” he said.
STOP!
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 24
Translated from the French, the title means ‘City of Lights’. By now a commonplace description, there’s nothing commonplace about the place. Paris, for those who love… well, anything, is stellar.
With over 2 million inhabitants, 11 million in the Ile-de-France region overall, Paris is a metropolis second to none. A center of world culture for centuries, it hosts the most up-to-date museums alongside its ancient sites and sights.
Despite the enormous population and the ever present cars, there are nonetheless numerous oases scattered around the city. Even today, parts of the Seine can offer a quiet walk down the banks of one of Europe’s most famous rivers. Here the many bridges are both artistic and functional, in true Gallic style.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 4
In the last couple days we’ve continued to see the sights of Tuscany, while inadvertently testing out as many modes of transportation as possible.
Yesterday we hopped a train to Pisa to see the ever-famous leaning tower. I know plenty of guidebooks that will tell you
it’s not worth the trip just to see this one sight, but I heartily disagree. This is my second time visiting it, and as before, I was struck by how dramatic the white tower (as well as the church and baptistery) looks against the blue sky, and how simply novel its sharp tilt is.
Upon the recommendation of our hotel owners, after going to Pisa we headed north to the cute walled town of Lucca.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 1
Train travel in Spain is actually one of the more popular modes of transportation, and so if you are planning a trip to Spain then you are definitely going to want to consider using the train to get around. When it comes to trains in Spain however, you may find the variety of train types confusing, however if you learn a few different things regarding train travel in Spain then you will be more understanding and will be able to get around easily.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 1
When it comes to traveling, especially to long distances, there is usually a lot to plan for and do before taking your trip. So when an opportunity comes along like being able to enjoy a travel trip to Spain, people tend to get a little nervous about whether they
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 1
If you are interested in traveling to Spain, then one thing you will want to do is have a Spain travel guide, so that you will be able to make yourself more comfortable with the area that you are going to be visiting and so that thus you will be able to get around better once you are down there and will not end up wasting any of your time.
Time will go by fast enough as it is when you are on holiday, and so to ensure that you make the most out of your time there, a Spain travel guide is going to be your new best friend. You can personalize a Spain travel guide specifically to your trip, depending on where you are planning on going and what type of activities you are looking to do.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 20
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 19
Hunger is a necessary experience of travel (and life). When blessed with a budget, there is very little fear of hunger.
It is commonplace in a strange land, on a strange form of transportation that might last for days, to wonder when you’ll stop for your next meal.
True, the local markets do provide wonderfully, as with the vendors along the streets and the friendly strangers who invite you in to quench your thirst, and hopefully (cross your fingers), feed you.