Lesley Keyter

You don`t know history

No, really. Forget Stonehenge, Angkor Watt, the Parthenon, Pompeii … Yes I know that sounds like sacrilege but it’s true. Unless you have seen Ancient Egypt you ain’t seen nothing yet. How come you can visit tombs in the Valley of the Kings in lower Egypt where the paint is still fresh and vibrant looking… Continue reading You don`t know history

Don’t worry about the price

We needed to buy Galabyas to wear on the ship for the Egyptian evening. These long comfortable looking Egyptian robes were in abundant supply hanging outside numerous street stalls at the entrance to most of the temples and tombs we were visiting. Our guide Mohammed had recommended one particular vendor so after doing the rounds… Continue reading Don’t worry about the price

Off to Egypt

It doesn’t matter how much of a seasoned traveller you are, arriving into a new country at night where you don’t speak the language, much less recognise the writing, can be unnerving. Especially in this particular instance bearing in mind Egypt’s ups and downs during the Arab Spring. However before I had even gone through… Continue reading Off to Egypt

Too fat to fly….

Now here’s a tricky problem and the airlines have to sort it out, Huffington Post reports today http://www.huffingtonpost.com/us-news-travel/too-fat-to-fly_b_2101347.html?u There is certainly sympathy for the embarrassment that this might cause overweight passengers at check in and also indeed sympathy for the poor check in agent who would have to administer this policy. It is becoming a real problem… Continue reading Too fat to fly….

Bloodsucking airlines

Well the bugs on the airline anyway – apparently Ryan Air had to fumigate one of their aircraft when ticks were discovered on board. I am sure that all sorts of bugs are found on planes…. probably hanging about for those half eaten sandwiches stuffed down the seat back magazine holder. Ticks are particularly nasty however. … Continue reading Bloodsucking airlines

Are you being ripped off?

Well M. Joy Hayes PhD. of MotleyFool.com thinks you might be. She reported that consumers “Turik and Balk are seeking class action status for a lawsuit alleging that these travel sites, as well as Priceline (PCLN) and others, not only failed to offer consumers the best deals, but actually conspired with several large hotel chains to fix… Continue reading Are you being ripped off?

Domestic Abuse

I like to tell people right up front so there is no awkwardness – kind of like telling the guy on your first blind date…

Hogs on ships, planes and coaches

If you have been on a cruise before you will have come across this situation. Walking around and around the deck looking for a lounger. They all seem to be occupied – not by people but by books, towels, magazines – whatever. Carnival Cruise Lines is out to stop this chair hogging by having attendants… Continue reading Hogs on ships, planes and coaches

Yes I think I am a lazy bitch

I love my job – no two days are the same as any retailer will tell you. Some days are tough while other days people will (often unsuspectingly) tickle your funny bone. One such tickle resulted in me thinking a little more deeply about …. well wait a minute – let me set the scene.… Continue reading Yes I think I am a lazy bitch

Zombies vs Mickey?

When it comes to theme parks nobody does it like Disney but what would you think about visiting a Zombie themepark? Don’t laugh. This is a real project going down in Detroit where supporters hope to build a Zombie experience where tourists can come to be scared to death (almost). It seems like a good… Continue reading Zombies vs Mickey?