Travel

 Every Sunday about I write about a new place to check out. Tonight  I think I will talk about the excitement of travel itself. 

 It starts with the thought of the trip. That place that makes you so relax it's insane. The thought of walking through a city and taking in the scenery, seeing new sights, trying new foods, and just loving life. But the day dreams don't suffice for you, so you start the search. Site after site deal after deal you search until that perfect or close to perfect deals crosses your screen . Then click and book it that initial excitement is setting in as you realize that your dream is coming closer.  

 So after that excitement you start the research on the city you are visiting dining, nightlife, sightseeing, shopping, and more. The more you see the more you are excited to go.  As the weeks near you start to shop for that travel wardrobe, finalize some bookings, and just wait.   

The weeks seems like years until that day arrives. Then once again you feel like a child on Christmas day rushing to see your gift.   You get your airplane survival kit together: Ipod, book, magazine, and water :)  Now you are off to check in and battle the security checkpoint even though you hate it, but its all worth it.   Now  at the gate the butterflies in your stomach start to flutter as they announce your seating area. You rush aboard to get your seat. 

Now you are ready to go the plane takes off you slip on you Ipod and close your eyes  only to know when you awake you will be in the place that you have been looking forward to for a while.  Ah the joy and excitement of travel. 

Jolly Ol' Travel Sundays

  The hot days and nights of summer are here so bust out the Sangria and music. For those this is travel season :)  Today I am recommending a staple for when traveling to Europe that is jolly ol' London. The site of the 2012 Olympics London is truly a melting pot of cultures and people.  

 To get to London I recommend using TravelZoo.com to  help find one of the better fares. If you are still in school use STATravel.com they have deals as low as 300 round trip :) Remember to be patient and like that of Sherlock Holmes himself to find  these  deals. Start looking early also in the off season would be the best to book the tickets such as winter and late summer. 

Now the ideal time to go in my opinion was the summer the weather was great (for London standards). The weather is mild in nature ranging from 70 to 78 Celsius.  So typical summer clothes is okay and might recommend bringing a light jacket and umbrella for the light rain from time to time. 

The list of things to do in London go on and on. I recommend the tours that are offered through  your hotel with Double Decker bus. But if you are feeling a little luxurious I recommend renting a private limousine for the day to have your own private tour of London. It might be a little more expensive, but the experience is much better. You will see the international gems: Big Ben, Tower of London,  Tower Bridge( London Bridge), Baker Street, and so much more.   For the mystery seekers I recommend the Jack the Ripper tour very fun I must say. Another tour would be walking tour of Haunted London for those wanting to know what skeletons hide in this old city. 

 When it comes to places to stay I recommend The Forum Hotel(now owned by Holiday Inn)  located in the Kensington neighborhood which located near a lot of the attractions.  When it comes to the English cuisine I truly recommend having some Fish and Chips at one of the local pubs.  After that I will say the London truly has the world's cuisine in their backyard.  Some of the best Indian Food I have had was from London.  

So now after sharing with you a little about this wonderful city I say go and explore it for yourself.  Until next time ......

The Price

 What is the price when young and the strive to be successful?   

  The social life will take a dive depending on the career field or you might end at the networking events which are not as fun.   Late nights and early mornings. Phone meetings, lunch meetings, dinner meetings, all the while you long to just enjoy one meal in silence or in the company of good people.  Dating? What is that?   You schedule your chill time and work outs.  The airport is your friend. You probably have more airline miles than a pilot.  

  Your best friend just might be your blackberry. When you have the free time you spend it with family and friends. But remember the work you do now will pay off. While everyone else is just deciding to make moves you have already made them.  You will be enjoying the fruits of your labor.   So the price you pay now will give you a great reward in the near future. 

So to all my young professionals please keep up the work it is all worth in the end. 

Until next time.....