Tag: travelling

  • Save on Holiday Parking at Belfast International Airport

    Save yourself a fortune by pre-booking your holiday parking at Belfast International Airport long stay car park.

    If have flown out of Belfast International Airport, you will know that there are now a number of different car parks on the airport site.  There is the Short Stay Car Park, the Long Stay Car Park and there’s what they call the Main Car Park. (more…)

  • Driving in France – Breathalyser Kits are now Compulsory

    From July 2012 a new law in France means that all drivers must carry breathalyzer kits in their car.  This law applies to drivers from all countries who intend to drive in France.

    The penalty for not having a breathalyser kit in your car is an on the spot fine of €11. (more…)

  • It’s no holiday for a disabled person’s carer on holiday

    This is an article about the experiences of a carer going on holiday with a disabled person.

    I am hesitant writing about this subject because different people will have different experiences.  No part of this is meant to be offensive in any way.  It is purely based on my own personal experience, some of which you may agree with, some which you may not.

    So getting that bit out of the way, I want to share my thoughts and experiences as a carer taking holidays with a disabled person. (more…)

  • Someone at the airport guilts you into not getting the full cooked breakfast

    OK, picture the scene.  You are going on holiday.  You’ve been up since 3am to get ready, drive to the airport and check in a couple of hours before your flight.  You’ve checked in, dropped off your bags and now your stomach is growling.

    You go to the cafe and they have the usual fare, croissants, toast, danish pastries, muffins and various combinations of cooked breakfast.  You’ve got your eyes on the full cooked breakfast.  You tell yourself you deserve it after the long morning you’ve just had.  Couple of sausages, bacon, egg, toast, beans, tomato, black & white pudding.  Your stomach says Yes! (more…)