This is a funny story (not funny for me at the time) about an altercation between a coach driver and tour manager. It occurred during the early 90s on one of my first UK group tours. The coach driver […]
In the world of travel today, the powerful meaning of the words LUXURY and DELUXE when applied to hotels, tours, and cruises is being rapidly diminished. And that makes me mad as hell! Here I'm …
Who sets the ratings for hotels and motels around the world? There is no simple answer as it varies from country to country, but it is generally either a national motoring organization (as in Australia), …
Noise in hotels is something that happens, but there is acceptable noise and unacceptable noise, and if the latter then I take action! I was staying with my travel group in Plymouth, England at a fashionable …
Mongolia really is one of my favourites, and one of the most amazing places on earth, with a history which includes of course Genghis Khan. Let me give you just a taste of what it …
Car rental is something which on the surface seems simple enough, but is fraught with danger for those who don't read very carefully the booking conditions and the paperwork that they are signing. Here are my …
The Bee Gees spent some time growing up at Redcliffe just north of Brisbane, Australia, just 5 minutes down the road from where I now live, and their first public performance was at the Redcliffe …
Everywhere we see cheap “Deals” for tours with amazing offers, with many claimed to be “Luxury” or “Deluxe”. How do they get such cheap prices, and how can a traveller decide which are genuine? Here the …
Premium Economy class is relatively new, growing in popularity, and promoted by many as the answer to those travellers who want a cheaper alternative to business class. But where does it differ from Economy class? …
Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the Russian Revolution loved big, fancy, expensive, foreign cars! Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the Bolsheviks and champion of the working class did harbour some upper class traits which are not …
The Knickers Nicker Strikes on the Trans-Siberian Express The Case of the Stolen Undies I was travelling with my business partner, let's call her Joanna (not Lumley), with a large group on the Trans-Siberian Express - a …
After 30 years in the travel industry in a wide variety of roles, I enjoy sharing my experiences and “insider secrets” with others in an entertaining and fun way. Here l’ll also help you avoid the pitfalls and traps and have the wonderful holiday that you deserve. Click on my pic and read more about me.
