Photo Friday: Naked bike riders in Cardiff
July 17, 2009 by Caitlin
Filed under Featured, On the Road
Cardiff, Wales, UK; June 2009
Here I was on a Saturday afternoon in June, hanging out in Cardiff Bay with my aunt and Welsh cousins. We were all enjoying the summer sunshine, the adults were drinking pear cider, and we were waiting for a break dancing show.
Suddenly a few dozen naked cyclists rode by. As you [...]
Best of the web: Travel planning
March 11, 2009 by Caitlin
Filed under On the Road
A round-up of the best links from the blogosphere on hotels, transport, planning tools and advice.
Going to SXSWi (aka spring break for geeks)? Austin local and SXSWi veteran and speaker Sheila Scarborough shares her tips at Every Dot Connects on how attendees can get the most out of the conference and enjoy their time in [...]
Guest post: Sleeping around
September 30, 2008 by Caitlin
Filed under Guest posts, On the Road
A guest post on sleep deprivation on the long journey from San Francisco to Rome.
This is a guest post from freelance writer and tour escort Angela K. Nickerson. Her first book, A Journey into Michelangelo’s Rome (Roaring Forties Press, 2008) combines her great passions – travel, art, history, and Italy – in one [...]
Cornwall sleeper train separates strangers
May 29, 2008 by Caitlin
Filed under On the Road
Train company First Great Western has abolished shared sleeper compartments on trains and will force single travellers to pay a supplement. The company has cited privacy concerns as its motivation.
“It is considered more appropriate in the modern age to allow people their privacy. You wouldn’t expect to share a hotel room with a stranger and [...]
7 reasons to visit… Bruges / Brugge
February 25, 2008 by Caitlin
Filed under Places & Inspiration
Bruges in French or Brugge in Flemish – this charming Belgian town is a treat by any name. It’s perfect for a weekend rambling through the cobbled streets, dabbling in culture and indulging in good food and drink.
1. Accessibility
It’s in the heart of Europe, just one hour on the train from Brussels, the Belgian and [...]
Washington DC, USA
February 22, 2008 by Caitlin
Filed under On the Road
How to get there
Washington DC is linked by railway to other US towns and cities, including Boston, New York, Baltimore and Atlanta. The main inter-city train station is Union Station and tickets can be booked online with Amtrak.
Dulles International Airport is served by most major international and domestic airlines, including British Airways, Air France, Virgin [...]
