Creature Comforts
by Margo
Yorkshire Tea, secret sachets of HP or a bag of cheesy Wotsits…we’ve all been guilty of sneaking a little taste of home into our suitcase before.
Taking creature comforts abroad is a well-known British traveller trait. But where do we draw the line on this secretive yet widespread habit? Is it travel slippers and a box-set of Corrie stashed under a towel? Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for comfort and ease here at Leger, ask anyone who’s travelled with us (especially those who use our Silver Service). However, there are those who say that too many home comforts can be a bad thing. They believe that they hold us back from enjoying the new and exciting experiences available, but what do you think?
Arguably, to truly escape, you should immerse yourself in new cultures and what they have to offer. But surely that doesn’t have to come at the expense of our peace of mind or enjoyment?
For the team here at Leger, a holiday should strike a balance of the two and that’s what we love about escorted coaching. Coach travel provides choice, comfort and countless opportunities to explore at your own pace.
Despite what the cynics might say, you don’t have to trek barefoot and eat bugs to truly get to the heart of a country. And, if you’re anything like us, your days of living from a backpack will be well and truly over – so why not enjoy the best of both worlds?
To unwind and relax, we believe in good company, good advice and a good cuppa when we need it. We also think travelling with an informed guide and well-picked itinerary helps broaden our horizons even further, allowing us to delve deeper into a destination than we would ever dare to alone. It’s simple really. At the end of a day’s exploring, we want to feel safe and catered for. And if that means a Hobnob and a memory foam neck pillow then so be it! It’s your holiday and you should enjoy it your way.
What home comforts do you like to travel with? Share your thoughts by posting a comment below. What’s more, if this post has inspired you to travel further afield, why not visit us at www.Leger.co.uk where you’ll find lots of inspirational tours and customer testimonials.
Image courtesy of flickr user Tim . Simpson
I always bring a small kettle and Tetley tea bags, for my early morning up of tea. During the day there is no need to use these, the Silver Service provides us with tea and coffee .