Travels on Planet Earth - A blog
I feel absolutely shattered tonight, having just returned from a trip to Canberra with my husband and the babies. We went to help celebrate my husband’s aunt’s 70th birthday and to catch up with her and various cousins. I’m glad we went – we all had a good time, especially introducing the twins to their [...]
There have been a lot of firsts in the lives of my twin babies this week. They have now moved to their own bedroom, having finally outgrown the bassinets beside our bed. I’ve been putting them in their own cots for day sleeps for a week now to get them used to the idea but [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 volume. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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