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MotoGrandad Guide
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Welcome to my website, Moto Grandad. The channel will not just be about motorcycles, cars, travelling, I will be adding a sprinkling of daily life and observations of current newsworthy topics.
So join me in my travels to Europe, visiting Spain, France, Germany and even as far afield as Greece! My last tour took me through Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania!
I will also be touring the UK and hope to inspire you to go exploring on your motorcycle or in your car, creating some fabulous memories on the way!!
Destinations
Learn how to travel to the most amazing destinations in the world on a budget, find the best accommodations, and know which attractions are most worth your time.
Travel Tips
Every trip you take you learn something to take forward to the next trip. I have compiled a list of great tips from my 20+ years of travel experience to share with you.
Cruises
Learn how to travel to the most amazing destinations in the world on a budget, find the best accommodations, and know which attractions are most worth your time.
Top 5 Travel Tips
About a week or so before each trip, I make a list of items I don’t want to forget — which I WILL forget if I don’t write them down. It’s easiest for me to have a travel list saved as a Google Doc so I can access it online and edit it as needed.
We also take photos of our passports and driver licenses and keep them in our Google Docs and in files on our phones. You just never know when you need a backup.
We went to Amsterdam in the fall and I did a great job of looking at the forecast a few days before we left, but the forecast changed drastically 24 hours before we left and 85% of what we brought ended up being too warm to wear. Be sure to bring some extra items for weather conditions you don’t expect.
If you’re at checkout in a local shop and the cashier asks you if you’d like to pay in, say, Euros or dollars, say “Euros”. Your credit card company will automatically do the conversion into dollars so there’s no need to pay in dollars. If you say you want to pay in dollars, you will likely be overcharged because the stores may use a higher conversion rate.
Get into the habit of using sunscreen. I use it daily, regardless of the weather. You will likely be walking a lot more than you think, and even if the sun isn’t literally shining, you can get sunburned. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to your hands and arms as well as your neck, chest, and ears, and don’t forget to reapply. I take a small lightweight container of sunscreen with me in my bag when I know I’m going out for the day.
Testimonials
Thomas & Heather H.
Our London experience was indescribably stupendous, far surpassing any expectations we had. The itinerary varied slightly from your recommendations, but your guidance was invaluable. Also, the accommodations you suggested were top notch.
Joel & Claidette S.
We had the most wonderful time in France! What a perfect 7 day vacation. Many thanks for all of your help and advice of things to do during our stay.
Dani & Dodi.
You put together a “trip of a lifetime”. We had an absolutely stunning time. We loved the suggestions you recommended. The food, staff, and atmosphere exceeded our expectations. Our only complaint would be that we could not stay longer.
Brandon & Tonya J.
We loved our trip to Germany. The people are so friendly and we've come away with several new friends. The day out in Berlin was an amazing experience, even using the public transport was a breeze using Google maps, thanks for that gem.