A Pediatrician Travels the World

I fly a lot. I have flown many airlines around the world. Most people book flights based on price and convenience which is fair. I think most people just suffer through their flights to get to their destination. I would argue that flying is actually a significant part of your travels. If you can, it may be worthwhile to splurge for that upgrade. 

We were in Amsterdam for the tulip festival last year. And it was one of the most beautiful things I've seen in the entire world. When we were planning our trip back from Finland, we decided to fly out of Amsterdam so we can go see the tulips again. 

Last year I read an article about how there was extra solar activity so there would be more Northern Lights visible in 2024 and 2025. We went to Iceland a few years ago and saw some Northern Lights. It was cool! But it was also freezing. And waiting in the dark was no fun at all. So this time, my sister and I had a brilliant plan to pick a hotel where you can just lie in your bed and watch the lights. 

We flew into London on our way to Finland. London is the best gateway city to Europe in my opinion. There are lots of direct flights from many US cities. It's easy to get around on their brilliant train system. Language is not a problem. There's always something new to see or do. On this trip, I finally got tickets to Harry Potter Studios.