Having spent the better part of my youth in the service industry I am well aware of how important gratuities are to those hard working employees. That is why I find gratuities and tipping confusing when travelling. I want to be fair and to show my appreciation for good service while at the same time not going over budget. What I have…
Month: February 2022
Speaking the Language
Although English is the language of commerce in the European Union, and most folks in tourist and related industries speak English, I have found that a few choice words or phrases spoken in the native language is appreciated when you are travelling. In my case it is also a source of hilarity as my pronunciation is…
Our Top 5 Romantic Memories of Europe
Although romance has many different definitions depending on who you ask, one of my favourites is “exciting and mysterious and having a strong effect on your emotions” from the Cambridge Dictionary. Our travels have always been such for me. Each trip seems to inspire romance and excitement, and our distance over the past nearly three…
Port of Call – The French Riviera
In the French Riviera the options are endless, no matter where your actual port of call is. You can choose to explore the port in which you land, or to take an excursion into the countryside. You will not be disappointed with the lush scenery dotted with quaint villages and all things French. We were…