The Essential Packing List

Boy, I hate packing. I hate the planning part even more. But, if I had to rate anything lower than either one of those two it would busting my butt with a bunch of overloaded bags as I travel across the continent of Europe. Gosh, just the hassle of getting all those bags to the baggage counter at the area causes me to wake up in cold sweat, never mind the nightmare of getting them up the stairs at a B and B.

In our last post we wrote about our philosophy of packing. One bag is all you need, even for longer trips. Women this works for you too. Now, I suppose if you are headed to a swank resort for a week and you’re into the nightlife and such more than one bag might be necessary. That sure doesn’t describe us though.

So you understand the philospophy, now you want to have a better idea of just what to pack to keep that bag light as a feather. Well, that list is a bit long for this entry to my blog, but here is a link to a very good list that will give you everything that you need to know about packing for that great trip. See you in Europe. Hopefully much lighter afoot.

Packing Essentials for Your European Trip

What to Pack? What to Pack?

I have to shake my head as I walk through the airport, or train station while traveling through Europe. It’s an amazing sight really. One person schlepping four or five full-sized pieces of luggage. My gosh, what a pain the …

Avoiding a hernia while traveling is just a matter of planning and packing the essentials, and that doesn’t mean the kitchen sink. Now, I understand that we all have slightly different standards for what we call “essential”, but my wife and I manage to make our way around Europe for a month or more at a time with just one bag and a daypack each.

Yes, you read that right. One!

It isn’t hard at all if you make a fundamental shift in your thinking. Do you really need to wear a new outfit everyday? After all, the people you meet today will more than likely not be the people you meet tomorrow. The only ones who will know that you are wearing the same pants today as yesterday is your traveling companion. Just a fresh change of underwear and socks each day and a hand wash to get them clean and you’re good to go.
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A Las Vegas Vacation?

Are you seeking the thrills of a Las Vegas vacation?  Yes?  We hope you find this little entry to be both interesting and informative.  If you have any comments that you’d like to make, please feel free to add them below.

A Las Vegas vacation can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people, from a booze and gambling-filled party to a nice vacation away from home with the kids (some people even combine these two vibes in one vacation).  The Las Vegas vacation industry really boomed in the late 60s and early 70s when Las Vegas invented its image as a playground for adults, full of glitzy casinos, extravagant shows, and bars that were open night and day.  In this Vegas you could catch a show, gamble all night, throw back a whiskey sour with breakfast at 8am and go to sleep for a few hours before doing it all over again.

In the early 90s the Las Vegas vacation became something completely different.  With the introduction of attractions like New York New Yorkís roller coaster and MGM Grandís child-friendly environment, the Las Vegas casinos began to attract families who were traveling together.  Casino owners realized they could attract the all-night gamblers and high rollers while catering to a completely new crowd, the families, who brought their own money to play in the Las Vegas sands.  Kid-friendly shows, restaurants, and attractions popped up everywhere, and many casinos also offered child play areas so mom and dad could still go off to drink and gamble.

Now, Las Vegas vacations represent an odd hybrid between the adult and childís playground.  Roller coasters rumble over casino floors where slot machines ping and whiz and roulette wheels clatter.  Thanks to the legalization of prostitution in Vegas, advertisements for escort agencies litter the sidewalks and ads for topless shows are displayed on taxi cabs next to ads for Sponge Bob Square Pants.  Though the strip has reinvented its image as a family-friendly location, the adult-playground feeling still persists.  You can still find more high-end restaurants and nightclubs that just about any other small area in the U.S., and money and champagne still flow freely.

Though adults and young children alike can enjoy a Las Vegas vacation, the environment is a little tougher for teenagers.  Since those under 21 can’t drink, nor can they gamble, most of the adult-orientated attractions in Vegas are off-limits to them.  Likewise, older teenagers probably aren’t very interested in the arcades or the roller coasters that their younger siblings are so excited about.  Though some nightclubs aren’t 21+, most of them are, leaving older teens with little entertainment.  If youíre a family with a few teenagers another location may be better, as vacationing with older teens in Vegas may entice them to try out more adult forms of entertainment.

Learning a Foreign Language makes European Travel more Fun.

We hope you find this article about learning a foreign langauge to be both interesting and informative. Should you have any thoughts on the topic, please feel free to add comments below. We appreciate your interest. Thanks for visiting.

There are several reasons for learning a foreign language, including traveling abroad, business meetings and relations, moving to another country, communicating with foreign family members, or simply the desire to learn. Learning a foreign language can be very difficult for anyone, but with the right resources it is certainly something that can be accomplished. Whatever the reason, there are some places and resources that may be useful during your quest to learn.

First, the most accessible ways of learning a foreign language are books, books on tape, and dictionaries. These can be found in just about any larger bookstore or public library. Books are functional because they are relatively inexpensive, even free if you utilize the local public library. These can also be taken along with you for quick reference if you are learning a foreign language because of travel or business purposes.

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