Generally we are not ones to sit around all day on a beach. We like to be up and about seeing sights and absorbing the culture. Also we frequently change locations every 3-4 days As we get older however, always being 'on the go' can be quite exhausting, particularly if you are going to be … Continue reading Plan A Holiday From Your Holiday
Month: February 2019
Why I Don’t Get A Drinks Package
Before we went on our first couple of cruises we spent hours discussing whether or not to have the alcohol drinks packages. In the end we decided against it and having experienced cruising life we really feel for us it would have been a waste of money. Cost The cost of the packages vary from … Continue reading Why I Don’t Get A Drinks Package
Iran
I recently invited to Yazd in Iran as a representative of Disaster Aid Australia, the charity I volunteer for . . . . so here are some of the things I have learned. Arriving I applied for my visa in advance to be picked up at the airport. What I wasn't told was that the … Continue reading Iran
Are Frequent Flyer Programs Worthwhile?
Well I am in four programs, Qantas, Lufthansa, Virgin, and have just joined Emirates Skywards so I find them worthwhile. This year we will be flying business class to London from Melbourne using Qantas Points. (Sadly we will be paying to fly home) We will also be taking 5 individual one way flights around Europe … Continue reading Are Frequent Flyer Programs Worthwhile?
Empathy – The No 1 Travel Hack
Empathy, which I could describe as just being nice to people, can get you a long way when you are travelling. With people doing their job When you are travelling you will meet many people who are working hard; Receptionists, Check In Agents, Security People, Flight Attendants. Put yourself in their place. if most of … Continue reading Empathy – The No 1 Travel Hack