Vive la Différence!
I taught a class at a senior home in Houston once. It was on spur of the moment, but I had all my material on my thumb drive, so away […]
Of “icks” and “burras”
My mom is the queen of mispronunciation. Losenges become “Louse-enges”, Statistics become “Stastisticks”, and Worcestershire sauce is “War-chesester” (or something similar). I think sometimes she just doesn’t care (which is […]
Just in Case: Trepidations and Travel
Everyone travels differently. My friend, Sarah, is afraid to travel by plane, train, or boat – so she is relegated to traveling to wherever the car can take her. My […]
Pubs of Great Britain
Public Houses or “Pubs” as they are commonly called, have had a long tradition in GB. Most people associate pubs with drinking, and it’s true – pubs usually have […]
A Good Night’s Sleep
Let’s set the stage for a minute. You’ve had a wonderful day of vacation and have adventured far and wide. You’ve eaten well. You feel drowsy, and are looking forward […]
An Insider’s Airport Tips
I loved working at the airport! Visitor Information is a great training ground for anyone interested in travel. There were so many tips and tricks I learned (and things were […]
English Oddities
I remember sitting in front of my TV set in Harrogate and watching as the queen prepared for her annual speech to Parliament. There was so much ritual involved, and […]
Tea and the Confounding of Americans
I wish I had a nickel for every time an American has held a “high” tea, but never knew what the term meant. To Americans, high tea is little sandwiches, […]
Size Matters (Sometimes)
I was thinking back to my 2014 Trip Of The Century, and thought I’d share a little with you about driving in England. When I first made my trip plans, […]
Weather and UK Travel
One of the main questions I get in my classes is: When is the best time to visit England? Oh, you folks that like to propose these kinds of loaded […]