Comments for Europe a la Carte Travel Blog http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog What to see in Europe & the best places to visit in Europe. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:25:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Beat Airline Hand Luggage Restrictions with Rufus Roo by Karen Bryan http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2012/01/21/airline-hand-luggage-restrictions/#comment-457579 Karen Bryan Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:25:10 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=29716#comment-457579 Pete - I had a look at the Jaktogo, it look great for carrying capacity but costs 80 Euro which is still a bargain if you travel frequently. Pete – I had a look at the Jaktogo, it look great for carrying capacity but costs 80 Euro which is still a bargain if you travel frequently.

]]> Comment on Beat Airline Hand Luggage Restrictions with Rufus Roo by Pete Simmons http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2012/01/21/airline-hand-luggage-restrictions/#comment-457570 Pete Simmons Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:03:10 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=29716#comment-457570 Hi interesting subject’’ I travel a lot by air and have seen something similar which is called a scotty vest in America. And only recently I’ve sheared a plane with someone from Amsterdam he had a coat with 14 pockets’’ and could take up to 14 kg when I asked him to show it to me he produced what looked like a case yes a case or tote bag really’’ the best part’’ it’s a coat when you check in and then transforms into a case with handles and all ‘’ check it out if you don’t believe me Jaktogo everybody has one in Belgium and Holland I’m thinking of getting one’ it means that you don’t have that hassle of looking stupid all the time’ while waiting in the lounge Hi interesting subject’’ I travel a lot by air and have seen something similar which is called a scotty vest in America. And only recently I’ve sheared a plane with someone from Amsterdam he had a coat with 14 pockets’’ and could take up to 14 kg when I asked him to show it to me he produced what looked like a case yes a case or tote bag really’’ the best part’’ it’s a coat when you check in and then transforms into a case with handles and all ‘’ check it out if you don’t believe me Jaktogo everybody has one in Belgium and Holland I’m thinking of getting one’ it means that you don’t have that hassle of looking stupid all the time’ while waiting in the lounge

]]> Comment on Beat Airline Hand Luggage Restrictions with Rufus Roo by John http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2012/01/21/airline-hand-luggage-restrictions/#comment-456310 John Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:02:19 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=29716#comment-456310 It's all a bit like this video by Johno Verity from 2007. Part of the Snowfix podcast (Parental Advisory so stick to 3:30 to 6:40) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Duuvy5eS1Ms It’s all a bit like this video by Johno Verity from 2007. Part of the Snowfix podcast (Parental Advisory so stick to 3:30 to 6:40)

]]> Comment on 25 Things To Do in Hungary by Dr J http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2012/01/26/what-to-do-in-ihungary/#comment-456206 Dr J Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:02:37 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=29364#comment-456206 House of Terror is a must see in Budapest although not for the faint of heart. It pulls you in, shakes you up, and spits you out the other side. It definitely lives up to its name in describing World War II and communist era atrocities, some committed right on the property. On a lighter note, Szechenyi Baths are definitely worth a visit. Rick Steves has a great primer in his Budapest guidebook on the protocol for paying, getting a locker, using the baths, etc. House of Terror is a must see in Budapest although not for the faint of heart. It pulls you in, shakes you up, and spits you out the other side. It definitely lives up to its name in describing World War II and communist era atrocities, some committed right on the property.

On a lighter note, Szechenyi Baths are definitely worth a visit. Rick Steves has a great primer in his Budapest guidebook on the protocol for paying, getting a locker, using the baths, etc.

]]> Comment on Tips for My First Trip to Portugal by Sonja http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2012/01/19/portugal-tips/#comment-455920 Sonja Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:57:40 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=29902#comment-455920 We'll be visiting Portugal for the first time, too, in June! Can't wait! I'll be reading your blog regularly for more tips! We’ll be visiting Portugal for the first time, too, in June! Can’t wait! I’ll be reading your blog regularly for more tips!

]]> Comment on 10 Things to Do in Belgium by Jane http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2012/01/16/what-to-do-belgium/#comment-455889 Jane Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:29:29 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=29437#comment-455889 Thanks for a brilliant blog .. we visited Belgium last year and were lucky enough to visit most of the sites you mention. Belgium is very much underrated, and we had a fantastic time. Thanks again. Thanks for a brilliant blog .. we visited Belgium last year and were lucky enough to visit most of the sites you mention. Belgium is very much underrated, and we had a fantastic time. Thanks again.

]]> Comment on 25 of the Best Christmas Markets in Europe by Jane http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2011/11/02/christmas-markets-europe/#comment-455888 Jane Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:22:03 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=27924#comment-455888 What a fantastic, informative post. We love the Christmas markets and try to visit a different on in Europe every year. Last year we went to Munich which was amazing and now planning to visit Budapest Christmas Market, Hungary. Again, thanks for the post and the photos. What a fantastic, informative post. We love the Christmas markets and try to visit a different on in Europe every year. Last year we went to Munich which was amazing and now planning to visit Budapest Christmas Market, Hungary. Again, thanks for the post and the photos.

]]> Comment on Beat Airline Hand Luggage Restrictions with Rufus Roo by Karen Bryan http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2012/01/21/airline-hand-luggage-restrictions/#comment-455886 Karen Bryan Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:21:17 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=29716#comment-455886 Deborah - yes the Rufus Roo jacket does give you a bit more leeway if you only want to travel with hand baggage. Jane - I did wonder about that but evidently Ryanair said they have no intention of banning the jackets. However if an extra charge for overweight passengers were introduced that might put paid to the jackets except for slim passangers? Deborah – yes the Rufus Roo jacket does give you a bit more leeway if you only want to travel with hand baggage.

Jane – I did wonder about that but evidently Ryanair said they have no intention of banning the jackets. However if an extra charge for overweight passengers were introduced that might put paid to the jackets except for slim passangers?

]]> Comment on Beat Airline Hand Luggage Restrictions with Rufus Roo by Jane http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2012/01/21/airline-hand-luggage-restrictions/#comment-455885 Jane Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:18:07 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=29716#comment-455885 Great idea but I bet the airlines will soon wise up to the jackets and find a way of banning them ... Great idea but I bet the airlines will soon wise up to the jackets and find a way of banning them …

]]> Comment on 10 Things To Do in Bulgaria by Marina http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2012/01/23/what-to-dobulgaria/#comment-455658 Marina Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:20:30 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=29412#comment-455658 I would add and The old town in the city of Plovdiv. Unique architecture and relaxing atmosphere. :) I would add and The old town in the city of Plovdiv. Unique architecture and relaxing atmosphere. :)

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