Thursday, August 27, 2009
I'm back
Hi everyone, I'm back from London and so I will soon be making up for lost time regarding my lack of posts. There will be a lot of London-related posts for the next week or so and then back to the usual. Get ready for a blogging bonanza.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Travelling tips
While voyaging to, from and through London I learned a bit about traveling that might be of use to other travelers. The key to having a good travel experience is being prepared.
1. Make sure you are early for your flight and stay near the gate around boarding time. Depending on the flight type/airline you have to check in your bags by a certain time or else they won't be on the flight with you and will get there later than you. Also, you have to be on the plane at least 10 minutes before take-off, that is when they close the cabin doors.
2. Pack light so you have enough space to bring back goods from the place you visit. Also, make sure to pack everything you need; e.g. toothbrush, medication, etc.
Make sure to know the local laws so that you don't get into too much trouble :).
3. Try to familiarize yourself with the local language. Even if you are going to a place that speaks the same language they might have different words for some things. (I will post a British English - American English list later).
4. Pre-paid phones and phone cards are a good way to communicate for cheap.
If you are going to events, shows, parks, etc that require tickets consider purchasing them in advance to save money. Some places also have bundle packs and partnerships with other places so you can get discounted prices by purchasing tickets to two events instead of just paying full price for the two events.
5. Track the exchange rate and try to get a good deal. Also, keep the exchange rate in mind when shopping to make sure you are getting a good deal.
6. Prepare a list of people you want to buy souvenirs for or exotic items you want to buy for yourself.
7. Plan out the things you want to do in advance. You might not get to all of them but at least you won't be struggling to find tickets, etc.
And the most important rule of all is to HAVE FUN!!!
1. Make sure you are early for your flight and stay near the gate around boarding time. Depending on the flight type/airline you have to check in your bags by a certain time or else they won't be on the flight with you and will get there later than you. Also, you have to be on the plane at least 10 minutes before take-off, that is when they close the cabin doors.
2. Pack light so you have enough space to bring back goods from the place you visit. Also, make sure to pack everything you need; e.g. toothbrush, medication, etc.
Make sure to know the local laws so that you don't get into too much trouble :).
3. Try to familiarize yourself with the local language. Even if you are going to a place that speaks the same language they might have different words for some things. (I will post a British English - American English list later).
4. Pre-paid phones and phone cards are a good way to communicate for cheap.
If you are going to events, shows, parks, etc that require tickets consider purchasing them in advance to save money. Some places also have bundle packs and partnerships with other places so you can get discounted prices by purchasing tickets to two events instead of just paying full price for the two events.
5. Track the exchange rate and try to get a good deal. Also, keep the exchange rate in mind when shopping to make sure you are getting a good deal.
6. Prepare a list of people you want to buy souvenirs for or exotic items you want to buy for yourself.
7. Plan out the things you want to do in advance. You might not get to all of them but at least you won't be struggling to find tickets, etc.
And the most important rule of all is to HAVE FUN!!!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
What was I doing?
So sorry I have been gone so long. Been very busy. Since my last post I have basically been packing, signing up with more staffing agencies, more packing, flying to London and enjoying London, including a picnic in the park on my cousin's birthday, shopping in Dunkurque and Walthamstow, and going to central London for the London Aquarium (huge), the Eye of London a.k.a. the Millennium Wheel and a riverboat cruise of the Thames River. All very entertaining, lovely, exciting, informational. I will blog (with pix of course) when I can, mostly likely not til I get back. So, if you can wait just a little while longer I will be back in full force. Tomorrow I will be going to Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace. Pictures will be uploaded when possible. I hope you are all having a good end of summer.
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