Today was a perfect day to visit the Toronto Zoo. The sun was out, the air warm and both humans and animals were in high spirits. The Toronto Zoo never fails to delight and always seems to have some type of upgrade in the works. I’ve never visited and not discovered something new. Today we were entertained by the Polar Bears along the Tundra Trek, the gorillas including an …
I love shoes. Unfortunately, now I’m paying for years of high heels and cheap but fashionable footwear. Like many middle-agers, I need to be careful about what I wear. When travelling with airline luggage weight restrictions, you have to choose your shoes carefully. Footwear must be comfortable, have good support and be versatile. I’ve become a huge fan of Mephisto shoes which carry both women’s and men’s styles. Although …
Have you ever had your bags weighed at the airport only to find you’re a few pounds over? That happened to me in London and I was given the choice to either get rid of five books or pay 50 pounds sterling (over $100.00 CAD). Airlines frequently charge baggage overage fees. In the past I’ve gotten around this by moving things to family members with lighter suitcases. However, it’s …
Do you have a trip planned to London? You may just want to buy the Historic Royal Palaces membership which covers the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and Kew Palace. These sights are also included in the 55 attractions of the London Pass which costs 82 pounds sterling per adult or 58 pounds per child for a six day period (other periods available). …
