CAA Saskatchewan Fall 2018 | Page 38

Lake Como’s lush shoreline Safety in numbers “Prost” to Europe 38 Fall 2018 CAA SaSKaTCHEWaN I’ve travelled a lot on my own. While most of my adventures have been safe, I have had my wallet stolen and was once robbed by several giant men in a parade (it’s a long story). Those were all wrong place, wrong time incidents, but there is something to be said for not having to worry about your safety. Travelling with a group and an experienced guide offers real comfort and security. Rather than watching your back, you can concentrate on what’s in front of you and how much fun you’re having. My Milan-to-Munich trip was a trifecta of personal firsts: my first time in Europe, first coach tour and my first time working with a Caa Travel Consultant. The biggest take- away from the experience? The sheer amount of, well, everything that we packed into seven days! If I’d booked a weeklong European holiday on my own, there’s not a chance I would’ve been able to plan or afford even half of what we did. From city bike tours and sipping pints in a beer garden to savouring world-class pasta and sail- ing on Italian lakes, I can now say from experience: Guided touring rocks! WySS/alamy Safety first