First class, hell yes!

 I love the high speed train from Madrid to Asturias. Ten years ago it was a solid 8 hour journey, but with the high speed improvements through the Asturian mountains we can now make it in just under 6. The great thing about rail travel is the seats are unbelievably roomy (even for the wide butt) and so much leg room. It is quite refreshing after a 9 hour flight with your knees just under your chin! Since I will never be able to afford first class airfare I indulge in very affordable first class train accommodation's. The meals are very delicious and include before dinner cava and after dinner liquors. ...........

The food AND the cava AND the liquors were lovely...... as well as the nap that followed  zzzzzzzz

Da' Plane

Over the past ten years Miguel and I have traveled the United States/ Western Europe flights countless times. We have the routine down pat. Always keep calm and an open mind. For instance more often then not your luggage arrives well after you arrive to your destination. East coast International  airports are harsh places, relax and try to enjoy the humiliation that the TSA puts you through. European airlines are far superior in service but more expensive then American airline companies. Pack light because there is not much worse then lugging a 50 pound suitcase up three flights of stairs under a subway station, and their is nothing that you can't purchase that you may need. Taxi's are a ridiculous waste of money when public transportation is so readily available and economical. (footnote; the subway from the airport to city center in Madrid is 2 euros, the subway from airport to city center in Paris is 18 euros.)