Today I thought I’d write about some of the things I love so much about travelling.
Well I love pretty much everything about travelling.
I like the excitement of getting ready to go, the idea of discovering something new or rediscovering something I loved before if I’m returning to a destination.
I love the airport….
Watching all the people walk by. I like to look at their fashions, where might they be from, what’s their style, what looks great, what should never be worn, you get the idea.
I love the emotion at the airport, the goodbyes and the welcome home. I love the customs of the goodbyes and the welcome homes. I often get a little tear in my eye.
I love the business lounge. I read magazines that I don’t have delivered at home. I get a beverage and I watch more people. I relax in a comfy chair.
One thing I don’t love are the guys who just can’t stop shouting into their mobile phones for even one minute. On a recent trip to Europe with my husband, there was a guy who was shouting and walking laps around the lounge on his phone. Actually the whole thing was quite entertaining as we watched him and the reaction of the others in the lounge.
On the plane…
I love getting on the plane and getting seated. I like to have a conversation with the person next to me. You can meet the most interesting people on planes. I like the airline magazine and if I’m on a US flight, I have a good laugh at all the stuff that people actually might want to by from the SkyMall magazine. Do you really need all that stuff?
I like looking out the window to see how beautiful the land is from above. I like watching movies I haven’t seen, especially foreign films.
If in business class, I like when they address me by name and ask me if I’d like a glass of champagne, like I’d ever say no?
I like the anticipation of landing in another city.
At the destination airport…
I like that I don’t check luggage and I roll my carry on right out of there and get my way to my hotel.
I like looking at the airport on my way out, how is it organised, what language are the signs in, can I figure it out? Can I learn a few new words in another language.
On my way, whether taking a taxi or public transportation…
I like looking at the people and the outside (if you can see it). I like to look at the architecture.
At the hotel…
Once arrived, I love to get out of my clothes and put on a lovely terry robe! I like to look at all the local information that’s in the hotel and plan more details of my visit.
On the streets…
I like to wander out of the hotel (okay I put my clothes back on to do this). What is the area like, what are the restaurants like what are the shops like. How are the people.
I love to explore. Where are the best shops, restaurants, museums etc.
I love public transport (assuming it’s safe in that city) you feel much closer to the culture and it’s fun figuring out the transit system.
I love shopping and eating.
I love travel, I love everything about it but perhaps having to come home again.
Next trip…
Friday I am leaving to go to San Francisco for a week to spend with my husband. San Fran is such a lovely city, the nicest boutiques and friendliest shop owners of any city I have ever been. And well I’m looking forward to some amazing food!
Did I mention, I love to travel?
Cheers,
Patricia
