Flying can be a nerve-wracking or unpleasant experience for many people for a variety of reasons – motion sickness, bland airplane food, crying babies, delays and uncomfortable seats are just a few of the inconveniences faced by travelers. But for those with a fear of flying, traveling can literally be a nightmare. I suffer from […]
When in France, Try Speaking a Little French
In my years traveling and working in France, I’ve observed many Americans clumsily attempt to craft phrases in French while ordering in restaurants, purchasing museum tickets, or asking directions to La Tour Eiffel. Do the French turn up their nose? Do they walk away in a huff, disgusted by the American’s lack of linguistic finesse? […]
Tips for Easy Conversion of Celsius to Fahrenheit
Easy Conversion of Celsius to Fahrenheit When traveling to Europe, you will notice that all the temperatures are stated in Celsius. Since Americans are accustomed to the Fahrenheit system, Celsius is quite a mystery to most of us. But, I have found an easy way to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit that is not scientifically accurate, […]
Getting Around Once You Get To Europe
Getting Around Once You Get To Europe Ok, you have made your airline ticket reservations and your hotel reservations, but once you get to your destination, how do you get around? We have some good answers for you below. Even if you plan to just stay in one city, you need to know how to […]