by Wendy Fougner In October 2011, my husband and I had the unfortunate experience of having our passports stolen when we were in Athens. Over the years, people have frequently told me that you should bring always bring photocopies of your passports in case they get stolen, to help with the issuance of a temporary […]
Everyone has a few travel experiences that stand out as especially memorable, awe-inspiring or life changing. With this in mind, we decided to ask the Lloyds Travel team which travel experiences stick out to them as unforgettable. Barbara: On Safari in Tanzania A few years ago Barbara went on safari in Tanzania with Abercrombie and […]
by Wendy Fougner At the end of this past November, Bruce and I embarked on a biking trip through Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is an amazing destination with stunning landscapes and warm, friendly people. On the first day of our trip, Bruce and I visited the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage which provides care and protection to […]
by Luisa Antognetti One of the best parts of travelling is sampling the local cuisine and libations. In fact, many people travel with this in mind, seeking out the best destinations for food and drink. Italy especially is known worldwide for its exquisite culinary delights. Italian cuisine is extremely varied, offering an array of delicious […]
We’ve all had moments while travelling where we’ve hit a bumpy road, been taken advantage of, not planned for, or just been perhaps a bit naive. Here are a selection of our travel lessons learned the hard way…hopefully they can save you from making our same mistakes! Barbara: Pack a change of clothes in your […]
By Wendy Fougner Last January, Bruce and I escorted a corporate group down to Playa del Carmen and had the pleasure of hosting a special group event at Alux Caverna Restaurant. We chose the restaurant because of its spectacular, majestic setting and delicious cuisine. Alux Dining Room Located in Playa del Carmen, Alux is one […]
by Lucas Sripathy On my last vacation I ventured to Southeast Asia and explored Cambodia and Vietman. Both countries are beautiful, have fascinating cultures and are home to warm, friendly people. I began my journey in Siem Reap, arriving at the airport at midnight. Upon arriving, I paid $20 for the Cambodia visa and cleared […]
by Wendy Fougner On one of our most recent trips, Bruce and I embarked on a South American cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago. Two days prior to the cruise I flew to Buenos Aires to spend some time in the Argentinian capital. I spent the first day in Buenos Aires by myself as Bruce […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit next to someone very famous? Or maybe you could sit beside someone from the past? We’ve asked everyone to think of the one person they would love to sit beside on a flight…past or present. Here’s what they had to say… Barbara: A family […]
by Barbara Broadbent This past summer, Ian and I embarked on a wonderful exploration of Northern Italy – an area seldom included on the average coach tour. Our starting point was Milan, Italy’s centre of fashion, business and finance, and the heartland of Italian economy. We toured the magnificent cathedral which dominates the main square, […]