Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For some unknown reason, most showers over baths in France don't have a door or curtain. I don't know what they enjoy water spraying all over the floor.
Also, there are no washcloths in Europe in general.
There are washcloths in Europe; you can buy them in department stores, linen shops, even supermarkets. But you won’t find them in your hotel or cottage rental, because they are considered a more personal item, like a toothbrush or hairbrush, so they are not supplied. I like the washcloth mitts in France and always buy some to bring home.
Anonymous wrote:About going to Alaska...
I had no idea how many people would ask me if I was going ziplining, or on a floatplane.
Nope, zip-lining would be nearly $1000 for our family of three (only child). And going on a floatplane would be over $2000 to nearly $3000 for the three of us. Travelling to Alaska, alone, is expensive.
I dodge these questions to not talk about money.
But I really have to wonder about some of the people asking, either went to Alaska a long time ago if it was more affordable then? Or think everyone or us would reasonably spend this for a short activity? Our personal preference is we pay for experiences (such as travel) but don't have interest in that, especially with so many other things to see.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We didn’t have any power outages on the Amalfi Coast, you can take a ferry straight from Naples to the Amalfi Coast and if you are thinking of Positano as needing to carry your luggage there are porters at the ferryport who will take care of that for you.
Easiest place to stay on the coast is Sorrento, accessible by train. And we had no power outages, there for three days. Took a ferry to see other towns. Definitely harder with little kids and strollers since getting to the ferry in Sorrento involved a huge flight of stairs.
Anonymous wrote:About going to Alaska...
I had no idea how many people would ask me if I was going ziplining, or on a floatplane.
Nope, zip-lining would be nearly $1000 for our family of three (only child). And going on a floatplane would be over $2000 to nearly $3000 for the three of us. Travelling to Alaska, alone, is expensive.
I dodge these questions to not talk about money.
But I really have to wonder about some of the people asking, either went to Alaska a long time ago if it was more affordable then? Or think everyone or us would reasonably spend this for a short activity? Our personal preference is we pay for experiences (such as travel) but don't have interest in that, especially with so many other things to see.
Anonymous wrote:If you are lactose intolerant in America, you are still lactose intolerant in Europe. And there are fewer public bathrooms, so you won’t have a good time.
(Don’t worry, I was not dumb enough to fall for this, but I see it SO much on social media)
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:For some unknown reason, most showers over baths in France don't have a door or curtain. I don't know what they enjoy water spraying all over the floor.
Also, there are no washcloths in Europe in general.
Anonymous wrote:That monkeys at Siam Reap are not cute and need to be avoided.
That the heat and humidity in Vietnam is so much worse than DC. Wear lightweight clothes.
That umbrellas don't work in Scotland. Bring a hooded rain jacket.
If you are traveling in a country where you can't drink the water, keep your mouth closed in the shower too.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:That monkeys at Siam Reap are not cute and need to be avoided.
That the heat and humidity in Vietnam is so much worse than DC. Wear lightweight clothes.
That umbrellas don't work in Scotland. Bring a hooded rain jacket.
If you are traveling in a country where you can't drink the water, keep your mouth closed in the shower too.
Agree with all of these. Also, in a country where you can’t drink the tap water, you also shouldn’t brush your teeth with the tap water (because you’re lazy/thinking “oh it’s not that much water!”) Same with washing fruit. Do not ask me how I know.