Jet setting Tibbers. I envy you.

[Kate!]

We've got Cherie who jets off to Spain on a regular basis, Kazanne going to Fuerteventura and Benjamin spending New Year in Tenerife!

Plus others who I can't exactly recall atm but I know some jet off pretty often.

I totally don't have any confidence to fly, it scares me too much.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Vile iron bird

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C3l_sWnXAAA3YGq.jpg

[Benjamin]

We've got Cherie who jets off to Spain on a regular basis, Kazanne going to Fuerteventura and Benjamin spending New Year in Tenerife!

Plus others who I can't exactly recall atm but I know some jet off pretty often.

I totally don't have any confidence to fly, it scares me too much.

Take the train over to Europe. Super easy.

[Vanessa]

I fly every year and I'm still scared. Luckily it's only a couple of hours flight.

[Ninastar]

I haven’t seen my mom or sister in 6 years so yeah the pain hits different this time of year

[Kate!]

I haven’t seen my mom or sister in 6 years so yeah the pain hits different this time of year

Aww :hug:

[Ammi]

I haven’t seen my mom or sister in 6 years so yeah the pain hits different this time of year

…do you have any plans to get together at all, Caitlin…?..

[Vanessa]

:hug:I haven’t seen my mom or sister in 6 years so yeah the pain hits different this time of year

[Beso]

I flew our to the land of **** 30 years ago...


Non return

[Friendlykev92]

Quite bored with life at the moment and would love to take off and go travelling, Even just moving to another country and staying there for a bit, Just have not got the confidence and motivation to do it on my own Unfortunately

[UserSince2005]

I'm off to barbados on sunday :love:

[Beso]

Quite bored with life at the moment and would love to take off and go travelling, Even just moving to another country and staying there for a bit, Just have not got the confidence and motivation to do it on my own Unfortunately

Kev.. if I can have the brass neck to stay in this country. After this
https://youtube.com/shorts/7anTgELGaoU?feature=shared

You can achieve your goals easy x

[Friendlykev92]

Kev.. if I can have the brass neck to stay in this country. After this
https://youtube.com/shorts/7anTgELGaoU?feature=shared

You can achieve your goals easy x

Hi Beso, Thank you for your kind words, Unfortunately the video Is not available to me possibly because I am In Ireland, Whereabouts In the world are you mate?

[Beso]

Hi Beso, Thank you for your kind words, Unfortunately the video Is not available to me possibly because I am In Ireland, Whereabouts In the world are you mate?

Scotland.

Try this.
https://youtube.com/shorts/7anTgELGaoU?feature=shared

[Friendlykev92]

Scotland.

Try this.
https://youtube.com/shorts/7anTgELGaoU?feature=shared
Just keeps coming up video unavailable for me, Scotland is a beautiful part of the world especially Edinburgh

[Niamh.]

Just keeps coming up video unavailable for me, Scotland is a beautiful part of the world especially EdinburghSame for me,I'm also in Ireland but I doubt that's the reason [emoji848]

[Benjamin]

Quite bored with life at the moment and would love to take off and go travelling, Even just moving to another country and staying there for a bit, Just have not got the confidence and motivation to do it on my own Unfortunately

You can do a tour? I’ve done a couple in Africa as you are with the same group of people for a few days to a couple of weeks friending on your tour length.

[Friendlykev92]

You can do a tour? I’ve done a couple in Africa as you are with the same group of people for a few days to a couple of weeks friending on your tour length.

Yes that's certainly something I'm strongly considering, Going with a travel tour group, Also staying in hostels is a great way to meet new people and make friends

[Beso]

1 2nd

[Beso]

Video is very popular...ive had to prove ownership to YouTube

Heads nipping, maybe need a day to sort myself out. Dint steal it

[Redway]

Take the train over to Europe. Super easy.

Yeah. And trains are still technically less safe than planes.

[Ninastar]

…do you have any plans to get together at all, Caitlin…?..

Not as of right now. Hoping for 2025. It’s been a really rough year for all of us and if I can get a better position in my job I’ll be able to visit for sure

[Ammi]

Not as of right now. Hoping for 2025. It’s been a really rough year for all of us and if I can get a better position in my job I’ll be able to visit for sure

…this job sounds as though it’s a really good fit for you so hopefully spending time now in focusing and building on it will help make that reunion happen for all of you…and I know it’s been a tough year for you…:hug:…but you will get that family reunion…:love:…

[Livia]

Quite bored with life at the moment and would love to take off and go travelling, Even just moving to another country and staying there for a bit, Just have not got the confidence and motivation to do it on my own Unfortunately

Hi Kev. I've travelled on my own quite a bit. I've worked abroad but also travelled for fun. The best thing is that there is no one else to please and you can just suit yourself. Confidence is a strange thing... we all think we're being judged all the time when in actual fact most people are far ore interested in what's happening to them. Maybe you could visit places in this country that you haven't been to? So much to see right on your doorstep.

[Friendlykev92]

Hi Kev. I've travelled on my own quite a bit. I've worked abroad but also travelled for fun. The best thing is that there is no one else to please and you can just suit yourself. Confidence is a strange thing... we all think we're being judged all the time when in actual fact most people are far ore interested in what's happening to them. Maybe you could visit places in this country that you haven't been to? So much to see right on your doorstep.
Hi Livia, Thank you for your advice and encouragement, Appreciated, That's very true, I lived over in England back in my early 20s and did a house share with a group of lads and it worked out well, I was in Manchester but would like to try somewhere different and experience a new place now, I've heard london itself is very expensive but maybe I might do somewhere in commuting distance of it?

[Livia]

Hi Livia, Thank you for your advice and encouragement, Appreciated, That's very true, I lived over in England back in my early 20s and did a house share with a group of lads and it worked out well, I was in Manchester but would like to try somewhere different and experience a new place now, I've heard london itself is very expensive but maybe I might do somewhere in commuting distance of it?

I didn't notice you were in Cork. Some beautiful places in Ireland to visit, I know.

Yes, London - my hometown, although I live in Norfolk now - is really expensive but you can find cheaper accommodation if you go a but further out. Anywhere inside the M25 is reasonably well set-up for transport. And there are lots of places to visit and things to do that won't cost a fortune. I think you can fly to London City Airport from Cork, I'm reasonably sure. I know the flight from London City to Dublin takes less than an hour. Hope you decide to give it a go.

[Benjamin]

Hi Kev. I've travelled on my own quite a bit. I've worked abroad but also travelled for fun. The best thing is that there is no one else to please and you can just suit yourself. Confidence is a strange thing... we all think we're being judged all the time when in actual fact most people are far ore interested in what's happening to them. Maybe you could visit places in this country that you haven't been to? So much to see right on your doorstep.

:clap1:

[Friendlykev92]

I didn't notice you were in Cork. Some beautiful places in Ireland to visit, I know.

Yes, London - my hometown, although I live in Norfolk now - is really expensive but you can find cheaper accommodation if you go a but further out. Anywhere inside the M25 is reasonably well set-up for transport. And there are lots of places to visit and things to do that won't cost a fortune. I think you can fly to London City Airport from Cork, I'm reasonably sure. I know the flight from London City to Dublin takes less than an hour. Hope you decide to give it a go.
Thanks for that Livia, Cork actually has direct flights to Stansted Heathrow and Luton and only takes about an hour so it's quite handy that way, I'm definitely going to go for it in the new year

[Vanessa]

I love living in London. I have been to Dublin, but would love to visit Cork. Maybe in spring.

[Friendlykev92]

[QUOTE=Vanessa;11583105]I love living in London. I have been to Dublin, but would love to visit Cork. Maybe in spring.[/QUOTE

Great that you are enjoying London Vanessa, Regarding Cork it is quite a nice place and a lot of people who visit say they prefer it than Dublin not to mention It is far cheaper, I am not from the city myself, I live in the middle of nowhere around an hour away. I would definitely recommend visiting anyway

[Niamh.]

I love living in London. I have been to Dublin, but would love to visit Cork. Maybe in spring.



Great that you are enjoying London Vanessa, Regarding Cork it is quite a nice place and a lot of people who visit say they prefer it than Dublin not to mention It is far cheaper, I am not from the city myself, I live in the middle of nowhere around an hour away. I would definitely recommend visiting anywayOh another Cork person :love:

[Ammi]

[QUOTE=Vanessa;11583105]I love living in London. I have been to Dublin, but would love to visit Cork. Maybe in spring.[/QUOTE

Great that you are enjoying London Vanessa, Regarding Cork it is quite a nice place and a lot of people who visit say they prefer it than Dublin not to mention It is far cheaper, I am not from the city myself, I live in the middle of nowhere around an hour away . I would definitely recommend visiting anyway

…it’s funny how quite often, if we live in the middle of nowhere…?…we can long for a more social city/town etc life…to have that activity and buzz…?…but then for some who have that, they can long for middle of nowhere life…:laugh:…to have that away from it all/quiet place….we humans are strange old creatures…wishing you well on your travelling adventures next year, Kev…small steps will lead to big steps or hopefully wherever you want them to lead…

[Friendlykev92]

[QUOTE=Friendlykev92;11583118]

…it’s funny how quite often, if we live in the middle of nowhere…?…we can long for a more social city/town etc life…to have that activity and buzz…?…but then for some who have that, they can long for middle of nowhere life…:laugh:…to have that away from it all/quiet place….we humans are strange old creatures…wishing you well on your travelling adventures next year, Kev…small steps will lead to big steps or hopefully wherever you want them to lead…
That's very true Ammi I guess both have there pros and cons, Thank you for your kind words, always follow our hopes and dreams

[LaLaLand]

I should have been at the airport now about to board for a once in a lifetime trip to Lapland for a few nights with my family.

Instead I’m at home poorly after spending my weekend and probably next few days in bed with the flu. I’m absolutely heartbroken. Not ashamed to say I’ve sobbed my heart out basically all day. It would have been my first holiday abroad in about 17 years. Utterly gutted.

[Ammi]

I should have been at the airport now about to board for a once in a lifetime trip to Lapland for a few nights with my family.

Instead I’m at home poorly after spending my weekend in bed with the flu. I’m absolutely heartbroken. Not ashamed to say I’ve sobbed my heart out basically all day. It would have been my first holiday abroad in about 17 years.

We booked it back in January and my whole year has basically been leading up to this - I’ve always wanted to go and now it’s been snatched from me at the last minute. Don’t know if I’ll be able to get any money back either and it wasn’t cheap.

….awwwww….I’m so, so sorry, LaLa….:hug:…there are no other words really that I can say that would ease that disappointment in any way or anything that you’re feeling right now….maybe you will get your money back and that would be something in planning a ‘dream’ trip somewhere else next year when you’re feeling up to it and are able to fully enjoy it…Lapland right now with how you’re feeling…just wouldn’t have that magic that you’ve been dreaming of…:hug:…

[Benjamin]

I should have been at the airport now about to board for a once in a lifetime trip to Lapland for a few nights with my family.

Instead I’m at home poorly after spending my weekend and probably next few days in bed with the flu. I’m absolutely heartbroken. Not ashamed to say I’ve sobbed my heart out basically all day. It would have been my first holiday abroad in about 17 years. Utterly gutted.

Awwww no. :(

I’m gutted for you. Can you rebook it for next year?

[Niamh.]

I should have been at the airport now about to board for a once in a lifetime trip to Lapland for a few nights with my family.

Instead I’m at home poorly after spending my weekend and probably next few days in bed with the flu. I’m absolutely heartbroken. Not ashamed to say I’ve sobbed my heart out basically all day. It would have been my first holiday abroad in about 17 years. Utterly gutted.Aw I'm so sorry :hug:

[thesheriff443]

I should have been at the airport now about to board for a once in a lifetime trip to Lapland for a few nights with my family.

Instead I’m at home poorly after spending my weekend and probably next few days in bed with the flu. I’m absolutely heartbroken. Not ashamed to say I’ve sobbed my heart out basically all day. It would have been my first holiday abroad in about 17 years. Utterly gutted.

You live to fly another day
Get well soon xx

[LaLaLand]

Awwww no. :(

I’m gutted for you. Can you rebook it for next year?

Nah they won’t be going again. Very much a one off for my little niece. I don’t/wont have kids so doubt I’ll get the chance to go again. All I’ve done all day is cry when I’m not asleep. Terrible luck.

[Vanessa]

Nah they won’t be going again. Very much a one off for my little niece. I don’t/wont have kids so doubt I’ll get the chance to go again. All I’ve done all day is cry when I’m not asleep. Terrible luck.

You could go on your own. I'm sure it would still be amazing.

[LaLaLand]

You could go on your own. I'm sure it would still be amazing.

I’m quite badly agoraphobic and struggle with depression, panic attacks and anxiety so I don’t do anything alone really, especially travel. This is why I’ve not been anywhere since I was in school (I’m almost 35). Gutted.

[Glenn.]

I’m not a great flyer but needs must if you want to get out of the country.

Going to Australia in February. REALLY looking forward to that flight

[Ammi]

…I so much feel for you, LaLa…you’re obviously trying to process your disappointment plus your energy levels are at a complete low as well because if the virus…so it’s all just overwhelming …:hug:…I don’t know if there’s anything that you could do…(…when you’re feeling up to it…)..to ‘recreate’ something at home …something special for you after they’re back…or if it’s feasible as others have said…to maybe plan another trip somewhere else in the new year/in the spring etc…it won’t be Lapland, I know….but it could still be something very special …because the destination really isn’t the thing that will make that special happen…I know it’s so hard atm, but as they say…when life/circumstance gives you lemons, which it has done…?…the thing is, to see if you can turn it into something also magical and something to look forward to…:hug:…

[Ammi]

…I don’t know if this is any help, also…but it might be a starting point of possibly looking at connecting with others who have the same travelling anxieties also…

https://solotravelerworld.com/find-a-travel-partner/

[Cherie]

I should have been at the airport now about to board for a once in a lifetime trip to Lapland for a few nights with my family.

Instead I’m at home poorly after spending my weekend and probably next few days in bed with the flu. I’m absolutely heartbroken. Not ashamed to say I’ve sobbed my heart out basically all day. It would have been my first holiday abroad in about 17 years. Utterly gutted.

aw no that is really bad luck, maybe you were stressed about the holiday and your immune system took a dip? I hope you get your money back and if so maybe book something like a day trip to Paris or Lille on Eurostar, a day trip is very doable, this would maybe ease you into going away again?

[arista]

[Benjamin spending New Year in Tenerife]


Is Fantastic.

[Glenn.]

Just over three weeks to go til we go to Australia

[Benjamin]

[Benjamin spending New Year in Tenerife]


Is Fantastic.

It was nice to be warm again for New Year.

[Glenn.]

I was in Gran Canaria in November. First time I’ve ever had a warm birthday

[Cherie]

You wouldn't have envied me yesterday Kate, our plane was diverted due to fog and we had to be bussed home, it was pretty organised though so not too bad....

[Benjamin]

Off to Faro for a long weekend next weekend for our anniversary:lovedup:

[Ammi]

Off to Faro for a long weekend next weekend for our anniversary:lovedup:

…:lovedup:…how long/which anniversary…?…

[Vanessa]

I've booked a few trips to the beach. There's a sale going on and tickets are really cheap. It's not hot yet, but I'm looking forward to long walks by the beach.

[Zizu]

I've booked a few trips to the beach. There's a sale going on and tickets are really cheap. It's not hot yet, but I'm looking forward to long walks by the beach.


So is NOW a good time for us to look at booking for Rhodes , Greece ?

[Vanessa]

So is NOW a good time for us to look at booking for Rhodes , Greece ?

Oh Greece is always wonderful. Would love to go be day.
It gets really hot in summer.

[Benjamin]

…:lovedup:…how long/which anniversary…?…

3rd anniversary and only from Fri - mon

[Friendlykev92]

3rd anniversary and only from Fri - mon

Have a great time, Faro is a beautiful spot

[Niamh.]

Off to Faro for a long weekend next weekend for our anniversary:lovedup:

Congrats :lovedup:

[UserSince2005]

I just got back from Uzbekistan, this is why I haven't been posting much.

[Jessica.]

Being on a plane doesn't feel much different than a bus to me. I've flown many times and I've only experienced memorable turbulence one time. The feeling of stepping out into a different country is so worth it!

[Zizu]

Oh Greece is always wonderful. Would love to go be day.
It gets really hot in summer.


You suggested that it’s a good time to book cheap… hols ? flights ? packages ?

[Ammi]

3rd anniversary and only from Fri - mon

…:lovedup:…have a wonderful anniversary weekend, I know that you both will….:love:…

[Vanessa]

You suggested that it’s a good time to book cheap… hols ? flights ? packages ?

Yes. I've never been, but I was thinking of going. Maybe not in summer, it's way too hot. I was thinking spring.

[Zizu]

Yes. I've never been, but I was thinking of going. Maybe not in summer, it's way too hot. I was thinking spring.


May I recommend Lindos , Rhodes !

Paradise and heaven in one go !!!

A pedestrianised resort ….https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250121/72e4c01b565e2d9e5359b092cfca4178.jpg
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[Vanessa]

May I recommend Lindos , Rhodes !

Paradise and heaven in one go !!!

A pedestrianised resort ….https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20250121/72e4c01b565e2d9e5359b092cfca4178.jpg
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Wow that looks amazing!

[Zizu]

Wow that looks amazing!


No traffic so no pollution or traffic to worry about , no drunks , no obnoxious teenagers … extremely low crime rate .. fabulous for couples or young families

We have NEVER seen a police person or any hint of trouble - don’t even think there’s a police station

Last time we were there we noticed someone had presumably gone to the loo and left their phone and wallet on the table ( outside a beachside bar )

[Livia]

We've just booked to go skiing in Wengen, Switzerland at half-term. Such a beautiful part of the world.

[jones89]

Oh i hate flying too but my urge to get out of Scotland is too strong… so i just deal with it :joker:

[Vanessa]

Oh i hate flying too but my urge to get out of Scotland is too strong… so i just deal with it :joker:

I can only do short flights. Long fights scare me too much

[Zizu]

I can only do short flights. Long fights scare me too much


Its the sitting down for hours and hours that’s the problem .. the scary part is the landing but I always think that the staff choose to do this day after day so how dangerous can it be

[UserSince2005]

where am i going next week?

[Benjamin]

We've just booked to go skiing in Wengen, Switzerland at half-term. Such a beautiful part of the world.

Yes! Such a beautiful country. :lovedup:

[Friendlykev92]

Does anyone know what Reading in Berkshire is like to live in?, May have a job lined up there this summer? It does seem like a very good commuter town to London

[Benjamin]

Does anyone know what Reading in Berkshire is like to live in?, May have a job lined up there this summer? It does seem like a very good commuter town to London

I dont know much about reading but easy links to London, Oxford, Bristol, Cotswolds and New Forest from there.

[Ammi]

Does anyone know what Reading in Berkshire is like to live in?, May have a job lined up there this summer? It does seem like a very good commuter town to London

…it has a music festival…:laugh:…my brother lived there for a few years with family when he was at law college …it was one of the surrounding villages, it’s a very pretty area and as Ben said, easy links to London and many other places …the same family now live in Henley and I visit there quite often, that isn’t too far from Reading…/…it’s very lovely and quiet but also lots to do, I think….

[Vanessa]

Just been to Portsmouth and Southsea. Had a really long walk by the beach. Wonderful place, incredible views.

[Friendlykev92]

…it has a music festival…:laugh:…my brother lived there for a few years with family when he was at law college …it was one of the surrounding villages, it’s a very pretty area and as Ben said, easy links to London and many other places …the same family now live in Henley and I visit there quite often, that isn’t too far from Reading…/…it’s very lovely and quiet but also lots to do, I think….
Thank you for that Ammi

[Ammi]

…if the job is something that you want to peruse then Reading looks like a good call, Kev…

https://www.shootfromthetrip.com/a-town-called-reading/