Generic trip report for newbies
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Generic trip report for newbies
Hi all,
I have noted that many newcomers to our forum are timid about writing trip reports, unsure as to what to say and awed by the literary talents of some of our correspondents.
While waiting for the bread dough to rise, I thought I would help out by providing a generic report, suitable for all occasions.
First, I want to thank everyone on this board who were so helpful in giving us good advice about where to go, how to get there, where to stay, what to do and places to eat. I would especially like to thank (...........) for excellent advice about (.........).
We flew from (.......) to (.........) on (......) airlines. The flight was (absolutely awful, not bad, uneventful, really nice). The flight attendants were (nasty and rude, cold and unhelpful, nice, really terrific). We left (two hours late, late, on time) and landed (very late, late, on time, early).
We got our baggage (after two hours, one hour, quickly). Immigration (took forever, was a short wait, was no problem) and Customs was (a breeze, a nightmare).
Everyone suggested that we take (a cab, a shuttle, the bus, the train) into town. We decided to go by (cab, shuttle, bus, train, hitchhike) and found it to be (a ripoff, OK, great).
Most of you recommended that we stay at (...... or .......). We decided to choose (........, another hotel, wing it). Our hotel room was (tiny, small, OK, spacious). I (would, would not) recommend this hotel.
The city we visited, (...........), was (horrible, OK, really terrific). We especially (liked, hated) seeing (.........). The food was (weird, OK, fantastic), especially the (.........) at (...........).
If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
Suggested responses to trip report:
For newbies
Dear ......
Thanks so much for your really interesting report. We won't be going to (.........) where you went, but will be in a neighboring country at a different season. Did your airplane have TVs in the backs of the seats?
For older, jaded fodorites.
Dear ......
I don't see how anyone could have (liked, not liked) going to (.........). It is one of (my least liked, most liked) destinations. Anyone who would choose to eat (..........) is a (fool, troglodyte, has no taste buds).
I have noted that many newcomers to our forum are timid about writing trip reports, unsure as to what to say and awed by the literary talents of some of our correspondents.
While waiting for the bread dough to rise, I thought I would help out by providing a generic report, suitable for all occasions.
First, I want to thank everyone on this board who were so helpful in giving us good advice about where to go, how to get there, where to stay, what to do and places to eat. I would especially like to thank (...........) for excellent advice about (.........).
We flew from (.......) to (.........) on (......) airlines. The flight was (absolutely awful, not bad, uneventful, really nice). The flight attendants were (nasty and rude, cold and unhelpful, nice, really terrific). We left (two hours late, late, on time) and landed (very late, late, on time, early).
We got our baggage (after two hours, one hour, quickly). Immigration (took forever, was a short wait, was no problem) and Customs was (a breeze, a nightmare).
Everyone suggested that we take (a cab, a shuttle, the bus, the train) into town. We decided to go by (cab, shuttle, bus, train, hitchhike) and found it to be (a ripoff, OK, great).
Most of you recommended that we stay at (...... or .......). We decided to choose (........, another hotel, wing it). Our hotel room was (tiny, small, OK, spacious). I (would, would not) recommend this hotel.
The city we visited, (...........), was (horrible, OK, really terrific). We especially (liked, hated) seeing (.........). The food was (weird, OK, fantastic), especially the (.........) at (...........).
If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.
Suggested responses to trip report:
For newbies
Dear ......
Thanks so much for your really interesting report. We won't be going to (.........) where you went, but will be in a neighboring country at a different season. Did your airplane have TVs in the backs of the seats?
For older, jaded fodorites.
Dear ......
I don't see how anyone could have (liked, not liked) going to (.........). It is one of (my least liked, most liked) destinations. Anyone who would choose to eat (..........) is a (fool, troglodyte, has no taste buds).
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I'm certain this post was meant with the absolute best of intentions. Unfortunately, some folks may be even FURTHER "intimidated" if they feel they cannot, or don't want to, follow thse "guidelines." But perhaps those folks will just ignore it anyway so I am sure there was no harm done.
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One of your best (de novo? are these rare for you? they're less than 1% of my posts, I think) since I don't know when!
All except for the part where you lied to/toyed with Intrepid1 - - of course it is <b>not</b> <i>just a suggestion</i>; it's absolutely the <b><i>mandatory format</i></b>!
Unde vee haff vays of deelink wit you newbies who fail to follow it!
Achtung! Gruss Gott! und...
Best wisches,
Rex
All except for the part where you lied to/toyed with Intrepid1 - - of course it is <b>not</b> <i>just a suggestion</i>; it's absolutely the <b><i>mandatory format</i></b>!
Unde vee haff vays of deelink wit you newbies who fail to follow it!
Achtung! Gruss Gott! und...
Best wisches,
Rex
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Hello, Ira,
this year I hope to go to Europe first time being a Fodorite. Can you please provide similar guidelines for questions? So nobody will be "FURTHER intimidated" by my inquiries? (thank you Intrepid
Oh, you can compile a standard list of questions (which airline should I use, do I get currency in advance, how do I tip the pilot) so we newbies just type in our destinations.
this year I hope to go to Europe first time being a Fodorite. Can you please provide similar guidelines for questions? So nobody will be "FURTHER intimidated" by my inquiries? (thank you Intrepid
Oh, you can compile a standard list of questions (which airline should I use, do I get currency in advance, how do I tip the pilot) so we newbies just type in our destinations.
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ira -- Thank you for your ( humorous, nasty, vile, uplifting, condesending...) outline for people who are( new , old , trolls, lurkers, shy, bold).
Fortunately we have epople like you who truly try to help everyone.
Fortunately we have epople like you who truly try to help everyone.
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ira, I started off feeling intimidated, but I quickly got over it. Sorry.
May I suggest a couple of additional categories?
I found ATMs (at the airport, nowhere, on every corner)
I used the room safe and (I was never robbed, robbed the first day, forgot the combination, couldn't fit my laptop in it)
Regarding travelers checks,
(I couldn't cash them, I could cash them at face value, I could cash them by paying outrageous fees, what's a travelers check?)
When I packed for this trip I
(brought only dirty old clothes, brought everything and the kitchen sink, fit everything into my shirt pocket)
The people in this country are (aloof and rude, friendly and warm, aloof and warm, friendly and rude)
How did the bread turn out?
May I suggest a couple of additional categories?
I found ATMs (at the airport, nowhere, on every corner)
I used the room safe and (I was never robbed, robbed the first day, forgot the combination, couldn't fit my laptop in it)
Regarding travelers checks,
(I couldn't cash them, I could cash them at face value, I could cash them by paying outrageous fees, what's a travelers check?)
When I packed for this trip I
(brought only dirty old clothes, brought everything and the kitchen sink, fit everything into my shirt pocket)
The people in this country are (aloof and rude, friendly and warm, aloof and warm, friendly and rude)
How did the bread turn out?