Ruth - I much prefer travelling by car ferry to flying. You drive on, leave your car tucked up safely, and then just drive off the other side. Passport control and customs are a doddle. You can walk around, shop, eat and drink what you want and, if it's a little rough, there are plenty of convenient places to throw up in.

It's the only way to travel. Just don't let a ferry journey of several weeks put you off...

By the way, was your emigration economic/social, or was it just eco?