A friend told me she preferred the chocolate in Paris.
I was surprised. If I go to Switz, I will have to wrap it up carefully
in my suitcase. Putting it in carry on maybe they'll take it from me
and eat it, hah.
Most of my land journey's was solo and people invited me to sit with them at most of the meals. Last year, I went to NOLA, Memphis, and Nashville (Music of America).
There was a fair amount of single woman I hung out with. Also there was a very nice couple from Savannah, and the wife was very motherly to me.
Out of the nine tours I took, America's Canyonlands, (most of the National Park tours), I enjoyed the most. I like nature and animals.
I loved The Best of The Canadian Rockies.
Going through the book they change the names and mix it up so it's hard to remember from back way back when the names of the tours I took. Nevertheless, didn't have a problem alone. Europe alone can be ify. I guess I have to remember I'm with an excellent tour group and never really alone.
It really depends on whose in the group because that makes all the difference. When I went to Israel and Jordan solo, I hooked up with a cousin I never met. She's originally from NY, but went to Jerusalem and decided to become a citizen.
Wherever you're going, have fun.
I hope to one day do a Riverboat Tour.
Thanks for the rest of the info.
I hear what you're saying about one stop shopping and with the different categories it can be challenging booking air on your own. Although, I never had a problem, but looking briefly at Delta and Swiss Air wow so many categories. I remember the days of
economy, comfort economy, and first class. It's almost like picking out a tour, hah.
You have a point about an emergency and the time difference.
I guess, I'd just call the airlines and get whatever I can.
I think if you book your air with Tauck, it's refundable. Not sure, will make calls next week.
Tks for the info
Tauck’s air is refundable up to the time of final tour payment. After that you can be reimbursed if you have purchased the insurance and you meet certain requirements. I am taking this from memory. Their website has all the details.
I like intense bittersweet chocolate. It’s Belgian chocolate for me!
I watched a food show where they took out chocolate from different countries on the streets where there was sure to be people of different nationalities and they were invited to do a fasting. Almost universally, everyone liked the chocolate from their country of birth the best because it conjures up childhood memories. I suppose that’s why I think Hershey’s is discussing. I’m a Cadburys girl. Cadburys modify the recipe for different countries including the melting point.
As far as having chocolate in your carry on, I buy huge blocks duty free at the airports to bring Cadburys home. The place I have seen the most flavors of Cadburys was at a gas station in the middle of nowhere in Namibia. It was over 100 degrees outside but I was so excited to see all the flavors that we bought some and consumed it immediately before it melted.
Prini - I'll be in Paris in December and will definitely look for some chocolate there! I just had chocolate from my trip to Belgium last December, but am still a fan of Switzerland's more. It was good, but not as good as Switzerland in my opinion.
Thanks! I'll be going to S. Africa in July w/Tauck. It's their new Spotlight on South Africa tour. I'm nervous and excited!!
I would suggest, at least on Delta, try pricing out business one way and premium or comfort/econ on the way home. Even premium r/t is nice and a bit more comfortable for the overnight flight to Europe.
British - that's funny what you said about chocolate. I'm more of a Nestle/Hershey fan myself more than the other higher end brands like lindt or ghiradelli. I don't really purchase cadbury, but pretty much any milk chocolate w/caramel in it ends up being fine w/me!! :-)
Dark chocolate is the real chocolate! The best dark chocolate I've recently had is from Stockholm by Karl Fazer. Is across the street from The Kamp Hotel. I would just love to to get my hands on that chocolate. It's hard to find; it's that good.
Before our Switzerland tour I read the book Swiss Watching which I think is on the recommended reading list. It was written by a British expat who lives in Switzerland. Definitely worth reading before traveling there. In it he relates a story about chocolate and how he conducted a blind taste test. With both Swiss and expats. The winner turned out to be COOP grocery store brand Prix Garantie. Way cheaper than the other brands tested. I brought back fancy brands for gifts and stocked up on the cheaper for me.
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Kathy, who doesn't like chocolate? lol.
A friend told me she preferred the chocolate in Paris.
I was surprised. If I go to Switz, I will have to wrap it up carefully
in my suitcase. Putting it in carry on maybe they'll take it from me
and eat it, hah.
Most of my land journey's was solo and people invited me to sit with them at most of the meals. Last year, I went to NOLA, Memphis, and Nashville (Music of America).
There was a fair amount of single woman I hung out with. Also there was a very nice couple from Savannah, and the wife was very motherly to me.
Out of the nine tours I took, America's Canyonlands, (most of the National Park tours), I enjoyed the most. I like nature and animals.
I loved The Best of The Canadian Rockies.
Going through the book they change the names and mix it up so it's hard to remember from back way back when the names of the tours I took. Nevertheless, didn't have a problem alone. Europe alone can be ify. I guess I have to remember I'm with an excellent tour group and never really alone.
It really depends on whose in the group because that makes all the difference. When I went to Israel and Jordan solo, I hooked up with a cousin I never met. She's originally from NY, but went to Jerusalem and decided to become a citizen.
Wherever you're going, have fun.
I hope to one day do a Riverboat Tour.
Thanks for the rest of the info.
Prini
KFN,
I hear what you're saying about one stop shopping and with the different categories it can be challenging booking air on your own. Although, I never had a problem, but looking briefly at Delta and Swiss Air wow so many categories. I remember the days of
economy, comfort economy, and first class. It's almost like picking out a tour, hah.
You have a point about an emergency and the time difference.
I guess, I'd just call the airlines and get whatever I can.
I think if you book your air with Tauck, it's refundable. Not sure, will make calls next week.
Tks for the info
Tauck’s air is refundable up to the time of final tour payment. After that you can be reimbursed if you have purchased the insurance and you meet certain requirements. I am taking this from memory. Their website has all the details.
I like intense bittersweet chocolate. It’s Belgian chocolate for me!
Have you tried Polish chocolate? It is wonderful..................
I watched a food show where they took out chocolate from different countries on the streets where there was sure to be people of different nationalities and they were invited to do a fasting. Almost universally, everyone liked the chocolate from their country of birth the best because it conjures up childhood memories. I suppose that’s why I think Hershey’s is discussing. I’m a Cadburys girl. Cadburys modify the recipe for different countries including the melting point.
As far as having chocolate in your carry on, I buy huge blocks duty free at the airports to bring Cadburys home. The place I have seen the most flavors of Cadburys was at a gas station in the middle of nowhere in Namibia. It was over 100 degrees outside but I was so excited to see all the flavors that we bought some and consumed it immediately before it melted.
Personally, I think Mexican chocolate is pretty good, too. It's where it all started!
I have, Goddess, but not in recent years. I had an employee who would bring back some dark chocolate whenever she went home to Poland to visit family.
My stepson loved atole (a masa-based hot drink) with a chunk of Mexican chocolate added.
Just for you!
That’s so sweet. Thank you! 🌸🌻🌸
Prini - I'll be in Paris in December and will definitely look for some chocolate there! I just had chocolate from my trip to Belgium last December, but am still a fan of Switzerland's more. It was good, but not as good as Switzerland in my opinion.
Thanks! I'll be going to S. Africa in July w/Tauck. It's their new Spotlight on South Africa tour. I'm nervous and excited!!
I would suggest, at least on Delta, try pricing out business one way and premium or comfort/econ on the way home. Even premium r/t is nice and a bit more comfortable for the overnight flight to Europe.
British - that's funny what you said about chocolate. I'm more of a Nestle/Hershey fan myself more than the other higher end brands like lindt or ghiradelli. I don't really purchase cadbury, but pretty much any milk chocolate w/caramel in it ends up being fine w/me!! :-)
Dark chocolate is the real chocolate! The best dark chocolate I've recently had is from Stockholm by Karl Fazer. Is across the street from The Kamp Hotel. I would just love to to get my hands on that chocolate. It's hard to find; it's that good.
Dubai chocolate is the "in" chocolate around many stores.
Has anyone tried Leonidas Chocolates? Oh my!
Amazon!
Before our Switzerland tour I read the book Swiss Watching which I think is on the recommended reading list. It was written by a British expat who lives in Switzerland. Definitely worth reading before traveling there. In it he relates a story about chocolate and how he conducted a blind taste test. With both Swiss and expats. The winner turned out to be COOP grocery store brand Prix Garantie. Way cheaper than the other brands tested. I brought back fancy brands for gifts and stocked up on the cheaper for me.
That was a super book!
My Belgian friend introduced me to Leonidas chocolates; they are delicious!
SandyFeet,
I've been purchasing Leonidas Belgian Chocolates for years! I first discovered them at Harrod's in London on my long layovers with TWA!
Therefore always Toblerone 😂😂😂