Sickday in Manhattan
December 30, 2006 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Hotels, Products & Resources, Travel Tips
A few years ago, while on a layover, I became very seriously ill. Although I thought everything would be okay once I woke up in the morning, it became clear in the wee hours that I was wrong.
Fortunately my airline has some pretty good procedures in place for getting medical attention for ill crewmembers. Once I realized that my situation was serious, I was able to get help from a co-worker who helped get me to a hospital for emergency intervention. I was treated and released later that same day to return home.
The situation was unpleasant, but I had help, …read more
FREE Downloadable Audio Tours of Paris
April 10, 2006 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Things to See & Do
Rick Steves is offering four free audio tours of Paris.
Available through iTunes, or directly through the Rick Steves website, these tours are suitable for playing on your computer or an iPod, and also include downloadable maps.
Tours available are: The Louvre, The Orsay, Versailles, and a Historic Paris Walk.
(Via Gridskipper)
