A quick day trip to the Franconia town of Dettelbach. The hilly committee of 7.000 nestled in wine country dates back 1300 years. The Medieval aura is complete with a wall and guard towers, some converted to homes.
I spent my staycation in the Franconia region of Bavaria Germany. Romance, picturesque, rolling vines on hills shape the landscape. Traveling from one wine tasting spot to another, with every glass, my fondness grew. The warmth of the area beamed under the sunlight.
Hill top views, palace terraces, and old churches; traveling around from one village to another made for inspiring images.
I was looking over vintage airline posters longing. Back in the old days traveling was alluring, fun, easy, a bit of glam.
. As vacation season starts in the New Normal, the surreal sensation stays with me. I have been planning on another staycation. The thought of getting on a plane in the near future makes me a bit nervous. The same felling as going to a dentist appointment. Back in the say heading to the airport meant embarking a new exciting adventure. Even before 2020, the travel experience got stressful. Now, more time for checking in and screenings, face masks. How do you social distance in a terminal? Boarding an airplane? Taking an overcrowded train to the city centre? Travelling has become, if you can believe it, more complicated. My holiday involves a car drive within a few hours of where I live.
Stay safe wherever you go this summer.
I took a business trip to Munich on the Deutsche Bahn recently. Booking a first class ticket with a reserved seat to the Bavarian city is a must. Once,,,, I made the mistake of taking D Bahn without reserving a a seat. No Thank You! “Fool me once shame on you, Fool me twice shame on me!”
The challenge of buying a bargain ticket on Germany train is same as guessing the winning numbers of a lottery ticket. Sometimes it is cheaper to go first class than second class. YES! It all depends on destination and luck. I had a bit of luck on this travel.
My first class ticket only costs 50 euros round trip plus an additional 10 euros to reserve a seat. I got a ICE normal fast service from main station Berlin to Munich in 5 hours. The new fast express service takes 4 hours. With this, the air line travel has become needles. Especially with the Munich airport being one hour away from the city center. Trust me, this is fastest way to go between these two cities.
The Deutsche Bahn Service, First Class is above average, nothing spectacular but reliable. First class car is made up of leather seats three across. In comparison, second class is 4 seats across.
I had a table for working and spacious leg room. The Internet connection proved smooth, easy to log in with few interruptions on the travel. I saw the ticket conductor once. Then a coach stewart came to ask me if I wanted something from the cafeteria car. I got a juice for 2.80 euros. Suddenly, in the middle of traveling, the stewart came back offering complimentary small chocolate bars.
The trains makes several stops on the way to Munich. On some past travels I had to change trains in Nuremberg before completing the last part of the journey.
I arrived in the center of Munich 4 minutes late. Not bad. I had a smooth journey, felt relaxed, walked straight to my meeting only 10 minutes away from the central station.
If you plan to travel on Deutsche Bahn, book in advance and look at all the options for the best fare.
Taking a Ryanair flight is an experience. Just relax, chill out, and got with the flow. How much do you expect for 9.99?
Thinking about your next holiday, check out the ITB coverage. Add a destination to a bucket list.
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Marrakesh. One of those places that excites the imagination of any traveller. My travel to the city turned into a delightful adventure of walks in the medina absorbing the sights, smells, and sounds. Getting lost was part of the fun.
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Clipper Inspired recommends:
Bahai Palace, Bab Agnaou Gate, Koutobid Mosque, and the market at sunset.
For great food, try Al Fassia, make a reservation in advance. It is very popular. Or try La Grand Post. Both located in the New City.
Clipper Inspired is a media project covering travel. I was inspired by two things: vintage travel posters to locations such as: Rio, Hong Kong, and Paris. Clippers were Pan Am flights to different destinations around the world, a feeling of adventure combined with the experience of getting there. The second inspiration came in the form an Aunt who packed up to travel to Africa in the 1970’s. One day she announced, “I am packing my bags, flying to the Ivory Coast to explore Western Africa. See you in a year.” Off she went, alone, traveled on Pan Am.
The questions covered: Where to eat? Where to go? Where to shop? What to do? How to go? When to go?
An original podcast and webcast featuring travel locations of all sizes. Stay Tuned.
Why do we suffer for a 9.99 ticket from an airline that treats people like more like cattle than customers? We are cheap.
After yet another #RyanAir Moment . I'm #inspired to write about the #airline and my experiences. 9.99 Or Bust! #travel #ttotd #travler #TuesdayThoughts #travel #destination #traveling pic.twitter.com/K4EuOXlAKV
— BlackandPaper (@BlackandPaper1) January 8, 2019
I have traveled the low cast airline many times. Now, I’m inspired to write about why I suffer but still find myself in the terminal waiting. Stay Tuned.
Black and Paper is in Marrakesh, Morocco for the holiday season. This exotic city in the Sahara is a wealth of sights, smells, and sounds.
I am preparing the features, stay tuned.
