June 8, 2018: The TC most unfavorite room booking service, Airbnb, has added a new upscale category to its booking services — Airbnb Plus — that features more “stylish homes” that have actually been “verified” (or so they say) by their inspectors. Prices start on the low end at $250 per night and go up — and can include everything from Wi-Fi to upscale linens. For an additional cost you can even have a private driver. The TC would rather stay in an upscale hotel that has access to everything — even room service!!!
Author: Travel Curmudgeon
Zurich Airport Knows How to Get Your Attention
June 7, 2018: Switzerland is famous for chocolate and the retailers at the Zurich Airport know how to grab your attention and chocolate taste buds!
Still Lots of Snow in the Swiss Alps!
June 6: 2018: The Travel Curmudgeon heads to Zurich on his way back to the ?? USA after a week in Italy and a private meeting with the Pope? (Well trying to meet with the Pope!)
Dinner in Tuscany
June 5, 2018: How about we invite a few friends to our castle in Tuscany?
World’s Oldest Fast Food in Riga, Latvia
June 4, 2018: Hidden away inside the old walled city of Riga is—according to Viking legend—the oldest fast food location in the world — Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs—a Latvian favorite for thousands of years!
Riga Runners Hit the Cobblestones in Baltic Countries’ Largest Family Marathon
June 1, 2018:TC stumbles into finishing line with longest run time in race history—honored with ancient cobblestone street named after him — “Hobble cobble Out Of My Way”!
Travel Curmudgeon Explores Baltic Countries on Baltic Air
May 31, 2018: The Travel Curmudgeon was welcomed recently in Riga, Latvia, where he was guest of honor and designated “starter” for the largest marathon in the Baltic’s — and tossed the opening spear that sent over 100,000 runners – and walkers – on their way through the cobblestone streets of Riga.
Wine for Dinner Tonight?
May 30, 2018: Let me check my 1000+ bottle cellar and find a nice red from Tuscany.
TC Charters Hot 3 Wheel Cycle to Navigate Riga’s Lumpy Cobblestone Streets
May 29, 2018: TC charters hot 3-wheel cycle to navigate Riga’s lumpy cobblestone streets
Travel Curmudgeon Escorts Bride to Pub Reception in Riga
May 28, 2018: Always willing to lend a hand — for a beverage reward — the TC (pictured towards the front) escorts his bridal party friends to their reception at Peter’s Brewhouse in Riga … and was seen leaving around the time the bill was delivered?