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Herring Rolls & Hidden Gems: A Cheapskate’s Guide to Hamburg

Herring Rolls & Hidden Gems: A Cheapskate’s Guide to Hamburg

How to Get From the Airport on the Cheap Hamburg Airport (HAM) is super well-connected to the city. Take the S-Bahn (S1 line) straight from the airport to the city centre in just 25 minutes. A one-way ticket costs around €3.60. It’s quick, clean, and way better than shelling out €30+ for a cab. Just […]

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Sri Lanka: The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka: The Pearl of the Indian Ocean

Welcome to Sri Lanka, the really special faraway place that has just about everything you want in a country in which you’ll be spending two or three weeks: beautiful beaches, rolling hills covered in tea plantations, lush rainforests and ancient ruins; no fewer than eight UNESCO World Heritage sites; national parks with elephants, leopards and

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Boulevards, Bottles, and Bargains: Discovering Chișinău

Boulevards, Bottles, and Bargains: Discovering Chișinău

Land in Chișinău Like a Local Chișinău International Airport is small enough to feel like someone’s fancy bus station, but don’t be fooled by the taxi drivers waiting at the exit — they’ll happily charge you €15–20 for the 20-minute ride. Instead: Trolleybus #30 will whisk you into the city for about €0.25 — slower

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Avoid Missing Your Flight: Key Causes and How to Prevent Them

Avoid Missing Your Flight: Key Causes and How to Prevent Them

Travelers miss their flights for a variety of reasons, including delays at security, mistaking the departure screen details, going to the wrong gate, disruptions between connecting flights, oversleeping, and more. Anywhere from 2% to 8% of passengers miss their flights, depending on the airport or destination, with some airlines, such as EVA Air, charging no-show

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Sicilian Flavour, Student Budget: The Thrifty Way Through Catania

Sicilian Flavour, Student Budget: The Thrifty Way Through Catania

Getting In and Around Without Melting Your Wallet From the Airport Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is only 6 km from the city. Skip taxis and take the Alibus (€4 one-way), which gets you to the city centre or train station in about 20 minutes. Tickets can be bought on board. Local Transport Catania’s centre is

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