Really – I would love to know. Poor Karl. He travels all over the world but always seems to get the short end of the straw. Maybe that’s why he always seems singularly unimpressed with the wonders of travel. Imagine spending days on the Trans Siberian train in one of these bunk beds! Mind you I guess… Continue reading Who is Karl Pilkington’s travel agent?
Author: Lesley Keyter
Lesley Keyter is the face of travel in the fast growing city of Calgary. Every week since 1997 she has has featured live on the Morning News Global TV.
Going Dutch
Sharing the bill – paying your part – going Dutch as it is known. My Dutch friends joke that they have earned their reputation of being … well let’s call it frugal. Taking a close up look at the Dutch and their history makes you think twice about calling them frugal. After all many Dutch… Continue reading Going Dutch
You lost my luggage?
If it has happened to you in the past you are a rare beast. Statistics tell us that 99% of luggage arrives safely at its destination. Which is incredible if you think about it. I always look at my suitcase trundling down into that Neverland of suitcase mayhem and wonder if I will ever see… Continue reading You lost my luggage?
Why did I buy that?
I think I am getting past it – shopping that is – when I am travelling. Don’t get me wrong. I love shopping for things I can use – like clothes or shoes – especially in exotic places like the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul or the Silk Markets of Hanoi. But cut me out with… Continue reading Why did I buy that?
Dog Day Morning in Johannesburg
It’s the best day of the week for the dogs of Johannesburg. That’s a Monday – and it is Piki Tup day. What an ingenious name for garbage collection – a real African winner. Now the dogs of Johannesburg are generally confined to the front yard behind walls and gates – standing (or lying) on duty… Continue reading Dog Day Morning in Johannesburg
How to be a bitch without really trying….
It’s cold here in the Netherlands – and Belgium. But is it ever gorgeous. I am river cruising on AMAWaterways and have visited beautiful little spots like Volendam, Edam, Gent and Brugges. We want for nothing on this cruise. Food is amazing, wine is premium brand and plentiful – and yet – you just can’t please… Continue reading How to be a bitch without really trying….
Sharks on a ship
They just keep getting bigger and bigger – the cruise ships (and the passengers – but that’s another story) and as they get bigger they have to put more stuff on them to keep the passengers entertained. Competition is fierce between the cruise lines and there are oh so many berths to fill. More giant… Continue reading Sharks on a ship
So do you have baggage?
Of course you do. We all do! But Westjet is going to be on the look out for you! New carry on policies mean that you can’t bring the kitchen sink with you and then expect to squash it all in the overhead bin and around your neighbour’s feet. Well I think it’s a good… Continue reading So do you have baggage?
So you missed your flight?
Has it ever happened to you? If you spend any time at airports you get so used to those plaintive pleas for Mr or Mrs X to come to Gate 5 as their flight is ready to depart. You wonder where they are? Having a drink? In the loo? You can imagine when they realise that… Continue reading So you missed your flight?
Pooper scooper cruise
What a shame! The Carnival Triumph is anything but triumphant. That makes me sad. It seems just the only day that the new Destiny class was launched by Carnival Cruise Lines with the Carnival Destiny in 1996. The Triumph was launched a couple of years later. The Destiny was the largest cruise ship in the… Continue reading Pooper scooper cruise
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