Major Improvement in Bus Travel in the UK
Bus travel in the UK is no longer a costly or uncomfortable experience. The North American and UK bus company, Megabus, has recently introduced an innovative line of budget sleeper buses, or buses that contain both seats and bunk beds. Similar to travel tour buses which contain beds so passengers can rest on long trips, [...]
Where to Stay in Istanbul
At the last count there were 715 hotels in Istanbul being reviewed, both for better and for worse, on TripAdvisor, so this gives you some idea as to the mammoth task that might be ahead of you when deciding where to stay in Istanbul! When you travel to Istanbul you will notice the hotels are [...]
Kavarnas and Cafes: An Intellectual Tour of Prague
The first thing you notice when you walk into a literary café in Prague is the strong musky scent of smoke. Czechs are heavy smokers to begin with, and intellectual cafés in Prague are havens for those seeking a place to wile the afternoon away contemplating philosophical arguments over cigarettes and beer. The latter two [...]
Paris With a Child
by Susan Silkwood for Traveloids.com Kuh-thunk, kuh-thunk, kuh-thunk. My husband and I pulled his and our toddler’s luggage up the steps of the métro station then drew the bags down the stairs; heading to the next train with large cargo can be quite a trudge, and each station is nearly always sans elevator. My husband [...]
The Sights and Sounds of Istanbul
The city of Istanbul has a magical atmosphere, any time of year, any time of the day or night. Istanbul is alive with history and culture, smells and sounds, that all intertwine to leave an enduring impression on anyone who visits. Istanbul is one of the busiest cities in the world, yet you can still [...]
Basel, Switzerland to Antwerp Aboard a European Riverboat
There are many ways one can see and experience Europe but none are as luxurious, relaxing, and enjoyable as a European riverboat tour. My husband and I decided to take the Basel to Antwerp riverboat tour because it would give us an opportunity to see five different European countries in 15 days. After arriving in [...]
Solo Travel in Spain: My Unforgettable Experience
Spain is a beautiful place to visit and conveniently it is an easy place to visit with a group of friends or by yourself. Due to timing, I decided to make the trek alone and I enjoyed every minute of it! I arrived in Madrid and knew I wanted to head to Granada, so I [...]
Rain or shine – Our Motorcycle Tour Through the UK
Not everyone would be interested or willing to consider traveling in England on a motorcycle, where it is known to rain more than not, but for those looking for an adventure it can be a fun ride! My husband and I started out by searching some sites for renting a motorcycle in London and choosing [...]
Travel to Florence, Italy
Italian cities have something about them, even the rather crumbly ones. Maybe it’s the history, maybe it’s the romantic stories, or maybe it’s just the people, but for whatever reason they seem so attractive, Florence Italy seems even more appealing to me. I don’t think I will ever get enough of traveling to Florence because [...]
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