Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Things I am Thankful Of as A Traveller

Travelling has been my passion ever since. I am glad that I was able to visit some of the cities and countries that I always wish to see.  I am still counting for more.

And yes, there are just a lot of things I am thankful of  when I travel.

Good Health- For sure, you will not enjoy your travel if you are not in a good condition. I am thankful that I always have healthy body and mind everytime I travel.

The Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain during my second visit.

Cheap Flights and Hotels- Finding cheap flights and accommodations is always the delight of every traveller. Thanks to the advent of internet and computer where we can easily browse and find all the information we need including finding the cheapest flights and hotels. I am always glad when I find cheap ones.

Digital Cameras- I will never go for a vacation or any trip without having my cameras with me. I always love to take travel memories and only the pictures I took from my trips can always bring back memories. It also help in recording my travels. That is why I always have 3 digital cameras with me when I travel.

Cellphones- Would you believe that I also take with me two cellphones when I go for a long trip especially abroad. Sometimes I even take three cellphones in my bag. Since most of my cellphones have camera functions, I can also use it to take pictures when my regular cameras are out of batteries. Most of the time, I use it for emergency calls.

Internet Connection and Computer- Computer is another gadget which I always pack with me when I travel. Thanks to the availability of  internet connection to most of the hotels we stayed in Europe.

I remember my recent trip to Madrid, Spain where Iberia changed my return flight to Germany because of National Labor Strike. It happened last March this year. If I did not check my mails the day before  return flight, I ended up  going to the airport and will just waste time and money for taxi fare.

Safe Travel- This is the most important things of all. I am always thankful that I always return home safe. Thanks God for bringing me whole back home with good health both in body and soul.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The European Parliament Building in Brussels, Belgium

It has been almost two years now since we visited Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. That time my friend from the U.S. spent her  first vacation in Europe. One of the cities we visited was Brussels.

From this city, one of the sights we visited was the European Parliament building. This is not actually the seat of the European Union but a legislative chamber. EU's official home is actually in Strasbourg, France, where I also visited last December 2010.

It is estimated that around 15,000 people visit the complex everyday. I believed I am lucky to pay  a visit there last  summer 2010. Our self-guided tour did not really last long because we only have a day-sightseeing in this city and yes, there are a lot to see and to experience  in Belgium's lovely capital.

This was taken during my visit with friend last August 2010.

One of the many buildings of the European Parliament  in Brussels, Belgium. We had a short tour around the  complex.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Souvenir Shopping in Seville, Spain

This is one thing I always do when I travel. I always bring  home with me some souvenirs from may trip. Postcards, key chains,  shot glasses,  fridge magnet, travel books,  are only some of it. I love these Flamenco dancer  figurines from Seville, Spain but it is quite expensive. I rather stick to what I usually buy when I travel.

When I travel, I also bring some woman paraphernalia like airbrush makeup kits, sunblocks,  lotions and other  gadgets.

There are a lot of souvenirs you can buy when visiting Seville. It is also a very nice city being the capital of the region of Andalusia.

Friday, May 4, 2012

It Was Cloudy in London, UK

What do you expect when you visit during Autumn or Fall season? Be prepared with visiting London during this time. For sure, it will be a cold rainy weather.  I first visited  this city last autumn  2008. It is almost four years  now and I hope to visit it again in the future.  I have seen some of  its sights  but not really explored everything. London, the capital city of both England and United Kingdom is a huge city. There are a lot of  sights to see and to experience  and a day or two is not enough to explore everything.

I might have the chance to visit it again because I auditioned as a Samsung Global Blogger. I hope and  pray to win this contest so that I can visit London Olympics for free.  Please support me by watching my video and liking it   in Facebook.  You can click the video HERE. Thanks in advance and I truly appreciate all your time and effort.

One of London's famous landmark, the London Eye. You can also see the Westminster Palace or the Parliament Building.  I miss cruising Thames River.. What can do you when you only visit it for two days.

London is a must-to-see when visiting Europe. I  was happy to be  there and hope to go back again in the future...maybe soon!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Barajas International Airport, Madrid

I still did not want to say goodbye to Spain  last March 31, 2012  but I have  too. Some friends accompanied me to Barajas International Airport, Madrid. I am truly thankful for their help and thoughtfulness.  In fact, I  had a great time with them  during my three weeks stay in Madrid. Even I had a long stay in Spain's capital city but I forgot to look for incredisocks. I have been to many stores there  but the power of forgetfulness  to find this stuff  always  attacked me.

While sitting down at the waiting area for  my final boarding, I had a conversation  with these German couple. They said that they had a vacation in Morocco that time and had their connecting flight in Barajas.  Since I already heard them talking German, I was also conversing with them in German. They  couple said that I can talk perfect German. Not really, but I would say I can already  talk  basic  German and of course understand and read as well . I still have difficulty with German grammar sometimes. What is important, I can already communicate in this language.  The couple were really friendly. I am always happy when I met good people everytime I travel. I met as well good friends during my three weeks stay in Madrid.

If you happen  to visit Madrid  and did  not fly there,  I suggest you  visit Barajas  International Airport. Its architecture is worth to see. It is so far the biggest and busiest airport in Spain.

Barajas Terminal 4  when I  departed Madrid last March 31, 2012. This was actually my second arrival and departure in this airport. Madrid has a lot of travel memories that are still haunting me..lol!

my flight number last march 31, 2012.

Calling The Car Experts in Lengenfeld

This time we need the help of car experts from Lengenfeld. Hubby's twin sister is married to a mechanic and car expert for over 20 years now.  Their auto repair shop is getting bigger now with all the modern machines to repair and paint vehicles. Hubby called  his bother-in-law yesterday to ask about shaft coupling. He also ordered new tires since his summer tires  are already thin. I am not quite sure how much do these 4 tires cost. We will see when the bill comes.

I am also thankful to hubby for changing my winter tires to summer ones. We saved around 30 Euros  for that.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

German-American Volksfest 2012 in Hohenfels

Today is the last day of the  Deutsche-Amerikanische or  German-American Volksfest  2012 in  Hohenfels. Here are some images  I took from the festival.



April 27 to May 1: Opening Ceremony takes place on April 27, 4:30 p.m. at the Festplatz. Enjoy food and Fun! Carnival Rides, Family Day, Live Music, Military Display, Fireworks, AFN live on air and more. Opening Hours:

• Friday: 4-11 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m. to midnight with fireworks at 10:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Monday: 3-11p.m. Family Day! Half Prices on Rides 4-8 p.m.
• Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.



The  Ferris wheel at the German-American Volksfest  2012
I am glad they have the Ferris wheel this year. This is the only carnival ride that I love!

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