Driving Europe
6:36 AM
Well, just got back from London (again) and don't feel much up to posting about it. Instead I thought that now would be a good time to post on a topic that has been relevant in my travels.
Signage
Everywhere you go, there are signs to point you in the right direction. Depending on whether these directions are helpful or not you can easily find your way to what you want. For example, the signage in Heathrow in London airport is atrocious. This is partly because the airport is undergoing major renovations. My recent travels to London took me through London City Airport- directly in the heart of the city itself. It is a small airport with excellent signage and only a small amount of inconvenience. I highly recommend it if you are traveling intra-continental.
Of other signage note, one of the things that I really like about European road travel are the signs. The frequency of signs are high so that it is less likely you will miss an exit. Also if the exit has any historical or cultural significance then you will also see a brown sign. I love these signs as they actually show you a sketch of what the town has to offer. For example these:
Now, if you are just meandering about on a road trip looking for anything that seems interesting (as I tend to do,) then these brown signs are very helpful in determining a stop. I love it and briefly wondered why you don't see these sketches in the US.... then thought about what some of those signs would look like and understand perfectly why they aren't there.Labels: cultural differences, signs, trips
Sweet Dreams and Goodnite
6:36 AM
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