alex waring's Guestbook

25th August 2023

A less well-known area of the UK
Thank you for sharing your experiences in the area where you grew up. I did not know much about this region of the UK; now I hope I will be able to visit the area one day. By the way, I am also learning Chinese on Duolingo (and most likely would have hesitated speaking to Chinese people in their language just like you did). AND I used to play "squash" with one of my friends on bumpy and winding roads in pre-seatbelt times as well. It was always a lot of fun!

From Blog: Peak District Explorations

26th August 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Peak District
I highly recommend a visit to the Peak District to hikers who'd like to go off-the-beaten international tourist track in the UK. I love that you also played "squash" in the backseat too - those were the days! 😁 Thank you for understanding my hesitancy to speak Chinese, even though we both already know a bit! And thank you also for reading and commenting 😊

From Blog: Peak District Explorations

18th July 2023

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

How exciting!
Wow, this sounds like a fabulous, epic trip Alex! I would love to see South Africa, especially a safari in Krueger National Park. Our safari in Kenya was so amazing, I'm sure you will have an equally unforgettable time. Looking forward to reading all about it - happy travelling!

From Blog: South Africa 2023

18th July 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Thanks Lori!
Thanks Lori! I'm really excited about this one, it does seem rather epic! I'm looking forward indeed to Krueger 😊

From Blog: South Africa 2023

17th July 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Packed and Ready
Time to go! 40 days of joy.

From Blog: South Africa 2023

18th July 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Packed and Ready
Indeed! 40 seems like a good number 😊

From Blog: South Africa 2023

17th July 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Summer Journey
Those traveler skills will come back ever so quickly. You have mapped out an amazing trip. We are eager to read more.

From Blog: South Africa 2023

18th July 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Summer Journey
Thanks MJ! I think you're right. I've just arrived in Cape Town, and walked straight through the taxi touts at the airport as I always used to do - those traveller skills are starting to return, lol!

From Blog: South Africa 2023

13th July 2023

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

Art Deco
I love the art deco architecture in Miami! I had to laugh at your comment about Denny's (they are very common here and honestly, not considered that great, but glad you liked it!). What a wonderful trip you had to Florida!

From Blog: Welcome to Miami!

14th July 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Art Deco and Dennys
Ah, very interesting about Dennys! I'd never heard of it before this trip to Florida, but I just loved it as I love the classic American diner! 😁 Miami's Art Deco very much lived up to my expectations - very cool! Florida was amazing, and meeting up with MJ and Dave was my highlight. Thanks for reading and commenting 😊

From Blog: Welcome to Miami!

13th July 2023

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

Everglades
Great photos Alex! What a cool place to visit. I didn't know how to tell the difference between alligators and crocodiles, so thanks for that!

From Blog: The Wildlife-Teeming Everglades National Park

14th July 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Everglades
Thanks Lori! I really enjoyed the Everglades, and loved that it was just bursting with wildlife! It was interesting to learn the difference between an alligator and a crocodile, although both looked equally intimidating to me!

From Blog: The Wildlife-Teeming Everglades National Park

6th July 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Did you get palace fatigue?
I guess you were in Germany too short a time to develop palace fatigue. When we were there last summer we spent about three weeks there. We then decided to skip visiting most palaces in order not to get tired of them. It easily happens in a country that has so many of them as Germany does. /Ake

From Blog: A Short Trip to Germany - Bonn and Koblenz

6th July 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Palaces
You're right - I was there for just a short time, so I was happy to see all the beautiful palaces. I can imagine three weeks of them might have been enough though!

From Blog: A Short Trip to Germany - Bonn and Koblenz

6th July 2023

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

The cathedral was cool and nice
When we were in Cologne last summer it was one of the warmest days of the year. We went into to the cathedral several times just because it was relatively cool in there. /Ake

From Blog: A Short Trip to Germany - Cologne

6th July 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Cool Cathedral
Ah, I can imagine that - I was there in early June and it was already quite warm.

From Blog: A Short Trip to Germany - Cologne

1st July 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Back to Germany
Dave here.....your blogs make us want to go back to Germany. Have not been there since 2012 and there is much more to see! Cheers!

From Blog: A Short Trip to Germany - Bonn and Koblenz

1st July 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Germany
Hi Dave. I hope you get to go back to Germany. It seems such a beautiful country, and beyond Berlin and Munich, seems very much off the travellers' radar. Thanks for reading and commenting 😊

From Blog: A Short Trip to Germany - Bonn and Koblenz

1st July 2023

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Bonn, Determination and Resilience
I would love to explore this area and learn more about Beethoven. Travel affords us many educational opportunities. Wow!... Villa Hammerschmidt.... I would love to take that tour. I'll have to keep that in mind when we head that way. That was really nice of the guide to translate some of the tour into English. Koblenz sounds like a hidden gem. I'm glad you added it to the itinerary. I've been longing to go to Europe again.... hopefully, soon. Travel on my friend. MJ

From Blog: A Short Trip to Germany - Bonn and Koblenz

1st July 2023

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Bonn
Thanks Merry! I really enjoyed every moment of this little trip to Germany - some famous places, some hidden gems, and some wonderfully educational places. Thanks for reading and commenting 😊

From Blog: A Short Trip to Germany - Bonn and Koblenz

1st July 2023