tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205023321797542709.post4111618031605554750..comments2023-06-12T15:47:38.684+01:00Comments on Small world: Home comfortsMary Novakovichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17048935549974327727noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205023321797542709.post-46102557379411134252010-07-21T22:13:28.093+01:002010-07-21T22:13:28.093+01:00Thanks for your comments, Lara. I can't believ...Thanks for your comments, Lara. I can't believe you're already halfway through your Gran Tourismo travels. I imagine that if you've already spent six months away from home, you're more used to living without certain things than someone who leaves their home for a week or so at a time – though I definitely relate to Terence's mini kitchen kit. Very sensible.Mary Novakovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17048935549974327727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205023321797542709.post-86504622029937460972010-07-21T20:42:33.302+01:002010-07-21T20:42:33.302+01:00Oh, I should add:
We don't take kettles, tow...Oh, I should add: <br /><br />We don't take kettles, towels, pillows or the like with us (this is our 5th year on the road and our bags already weigh enough as it is with all the technology). <br /><br />But like Victoria we always have a stash of tea-bags and we carry incense instead of scented candles. I carry a bottle opener and cocktail maker. Seriously. And my husband Terence, the cook in our family, has his own kitchen kit: a good knife, a knife sharpener, a non-stick spatula and pastry brush, and a few other bits and pieces.Lara Dunstonhttp://grantourismotravels.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205023321797542709.post-24344715933829734372010-07-21T20:38:40.797+01:002010-07-21T20:38:40.797+01:00Hi Mary
Great post. Thanks for mentioning us. Wha...Hi Mary<br /><br />Great post. Thanks for mentioning us. What interesting experiences - and aren't you resourceful?! <br /><br />We've had the full scope of experiences so far on the project this year, from properties which have been fitted out with every conceivable thing you could imagine to a property that was clearly little more than an investment place with the very basic of amenities, although surprisingly he had a nice TV.<br /><br />You are so right, the little things do make a difference. You might be interested in this post if you missed it: http://grantourismotravels.com/2010/05/19/with-holiday-rentals-the-little-things-make-a-difference/<br /><br />And also this one on how we selected our properties:<br />http://grantourismotravels.com/2010/01/13/getting-it-right-selecting-the-perfect-holiday-rental/<br /><br />Next week we're going to do a post reflecting on our 6 months in holiday rentals with loads of tips based on our experience, so I'll link back to this piece of yours then.<br /><br />P.S. Wish we were still 'young' and the job was 'glamorous'. Nice thoughts.Lara Dunstonhttp://grantourismotravels.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205023321797542709.post-78256034186653763662010-07-21T15:58:07.583+01:002010-07-21T15:58:07.583+01:00I take my own teabags and a scented candle. If tra...I take my own teabags and a scented candle. If travelling by car I take my own pillow - doesn't anyone who rents holiday homes ever read in bed?<br />It makes me feel like a cross between a xenophobic Brit and Gwyneth Paltrow, but what the hell.Victoria Summerleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055381807236106596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205023321797542709.post-55781737346743376542010-07-21T11:39:47.371+01:002010-07-21T11:39:47.371+01:00There are few trips I'll take nowadays without...There are few trips I'll take nowadays without my little travel kettle. Sounds a bit sad but true.Mary Novakovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17048935549974327727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205023321797542709.post-90165134808715746592010-07-21T10:04:06.628+01:002010-07-21T10:04:06.628+01:00Thank you for sharing. I identify with some of the...Thank you for sharing. I identify with some of these things. <br /><br />ps. I always travel with my own pillow, towel and once, certain there would only be a mug (I hate mugs) my own china cup and saucer. <br /><br />Lo - there was a cup and saucer in the room!Christine B.Osbornehttp://christinebosborne.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205023321797542709.post-34965877792099200902010-07-21T03:16:34.536+01:002010-07-21T03:16:34.536+01:00Renting is a good option but there's something...Renting is a good option but there's something better than that. By the way, if you think it's time to have your own place in Nottingham, why not try this great option of <a href="http://renttobuyinnottingham.co.uk" rel="nofollow">rent to own homes</a>. Good luck in everything!Pathttp://renttobuyinnottingham.co.uknoreply@blogger.com