When I ask for compensation, I normally have a valid reason. Service providers need to have done something really bad in order for me to complain as I can tolerate a lot. Also, I normally try to give the provider a chance to rectify the issue. However, if the issue is ignored or not solved, I will complain. My first complaint, I had no idea … Continue reading HOW I CLAIMED 150 EUR COMPENSATION
As a foreigner living in London, I have a list of things that I associate with Britain and that I really want to see and do such as going for Afternoon Tea or watching a Boat Race, because those things are typically British to me. And going to an Airshow to see historic aircrafts flying was definitely on my list! I went to Shuttleworth, which … Continue reading A FUN DAY OUT AT SHUTTLEWORTH: A FANTASTIC AIRHOW DISPLAY
Do you know that feeling when you have reached your destination and you start to unpack, only to realise that you have forgotten the sun screen again? Every one of us has been in this situation at least once, maybe even more often as we keep on forgetting items that we actually really need during the holiday. Here are a few of my items that … Continue reading 8 USEFUL TRAVEL ESSENTIALS THAT WILL SAVE YOUR HOLIDAY
Most of us go abroad for our annual holiday and that often involves flying to the destination. And if you are going on a long haul flight that lasts several hours you want to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. The airline you choose to fly with will impact on this of course, but also the seats that you select. In this post … Continue reading WORST AIRLINE ECONOMY SEATS
Since I was a little girl I have been writing postcards from every single holiday I have been to, even if it was just an extended weekend trip. I send a postcard every single time to my family and when I go on longer holidays to my closest friends as well. I grew up in a time where not everyone had a cell phone and you … Continue reading THE GOOD OLD POSTCARD – A MESSAGE FROM ABROAD
I love travelling and I absolutely love experiencing new and different cultures, architecture, food and people. That is why my holidays usually involve a destination far away from home. But what about actually getting to know and experiencing our own countries or the countries that we currently live in? What about a staycation? There are so many amazing different places and actually countries in the … Continue reading STAYCATION: EXPLORING HOME
Galveston is one of the many cruise ports in the US, less than an hour away from Houston in Texas. It might not be as well known as some other cruise ports such as Miami or New York. However, Carnival for instance offers several cruises departing from Galveston to the Caribbean each year and the city has plenty to offer, too. Texas itself is a … Continue reading THINGS TO DO IN PORT: GALVESTON
I love Asia and always wanted to go to Japan since I was a teenager. A few years ago, that dream came true. Japan was everything I ever dreamt of and more, but there were a few situations when I wished I would have known about certain aspects of Japanese culture and being a tourist in Japan before the start of the holiday. So here … Continue reading 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GOING TO JAPAN
Do you know that feeling when you come back home after a holiday and you ask yourself, why am I always so relaxed and happy during the holiday, but not at home? And the second question, how can I get that holiday, that happy and care free feeling at home, too? Basically, how can I make the most of the holiday feeling? Well, to begin with … Continue reading 13 TIPS ON HOW TO EXTEND THAT HOLIDAY FEELING
