Travel Tips

When I finally visited, I was amazed at how much history and culture seemed to be forgotten there. I came across churches that dated back centuries in Ohrid, and thought about the importance of Ohrid as a medieval religious centre. Likewise, in Skopje, I thought about the odd collective of Ottoman, Yugoslav, and modern references […]

Getting From the Airport Without Donating a Kidney Welcome to Seville Airport! Avoid the taxi trap and instead hop on the EA (Especial Aeropuerto) bus. It runs every 20–30 minutes, takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre, and costs just €4 (one-way). Alternatively, if you’re travelling ultra-light and fancy stretching your legs, the

How to Get From the Airport Without Selling a Kidney The Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is just 7km from Ibiza Town. Skip the overpriced taxis (which can charge €20–30 for a short ride) and hop on Bus L10. For just €3.50, it’ll whisk you straight into the town centre in 20 minutes. Buses run every 20–30

When a bag misses a connecting flight, passengers must report it at the airline’s luggage counter, presenting their passport, boarding pass, and a description of the bag. Most delayed luggage is returned within 24–48 hours, though it can take longer if rerouted. Airlines may cover essentials like clothes and toiletries, but policies vary; for example,

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

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

The heel of the boot: that’s Puglia. It has towns and cities, beaches and hills, and is less touristy than many other parts of the country. So, where should you stay, what should you see, and what are the best things to do — be it a quick weekend or a longer stay? Puglia in

Arrive Like a Local: Cologne Airport to Centre on a Budget Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is so close to the city that by the time you finish unwrapping a pretzel, you’re basically there. Skip the €30 taxi and take the S-Bahn (S19) or Regional Express — both get you to the main station in about

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

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