I've visited 35+ countries over the past 14 years or so, many more than once, and almost always as solo traveller. I usually organise my trips entirely by myself and generally use public transport to explore. :-)
Istanbul: My round trip ticket flies out of Istanbul
> But when I fly out of or into EU, all passengers upon deboarding are herded thru immigration gates, To clarify: There are no border formalities within the 26 countries which make up the Schengen Zone (most Schengen countries, though not all, are also in the EU).... See More
Before you make any final decisions, check flights to the UK using the reliable www.skyscanner.net Book on the airline's own website but make sure you factor in the cost of checked luggage, plus size and weight limits for both checked and cabin bags. If you've... See More
Gatwick: arrive at 9am, leave at 12:55 pm?
Assuming your Westjet flight arrives on time (which cannot, of course be 100% guaranteed) you should allow at least an hour from arriving at the gate to a) deplane b) get to and through UK border control c) collect your bags d) go through UK Customs and be landside so... See More
Porto to Bordeaux: Road trip ideas
Porto to Bordeaux. >Local hotel Use the reliable www.booking.com to find local hotels/b&bs/apartments etc. It has very extensive listings in all European countries, with many hotels etc offering free cancellation... See More
Washington, DC: How do I find events celebrating centennial of Women's Suffrage
Some commemoration events are listed here: https://washington.org/visit-dc/womens-suffrage-centennial-events and more ideas here: https://washington.org/visit-dc/women-focused-things-to-do More events will be listed on this site as plans are finalised: https://www.suffrage100wa.com/... See More
Krakow to Wroclaw: transport between cities
Train from Krakow to Wroclaw: times, details and fares in English on the official Polish railway website: https://www.intercity.pl/en/ Bus is a bit faster but traffic is always unpredictable. Times, details and fares... See More
>would need to stay in a hotel that has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Greece has been catering for its visitors for many, many decades. You will have no more difficulty finding en suite rooms (rooms with their own bathrooms) than in any other EU country. They are the... See More
>How does one get around to all the islands if you are not on a cruise ship? There are 6000 Greek islands, many of which are inhabited, and you are simply not going to see them all in 10 days, with or without a cruise.....nor are you going to see more than a fraction... See More
Niagara Falls: Can we take food across the US/Canada border on our road trip to Niagara Falls?
Canadian rules about importing food for personal use from the US: http://inspection.gc.ca/food/information-for-consumers/travellers/what-can-i-bring-into-canada-/eng/1389648337546/1389648516990 US rules about importing food for personal... See More
There have been gondolas in Venice for hundreds of years and their waiting spots, fares and routes are regulated by the city's government and by the gondolieri's own association. Nowadays, apart from special events such as weddings and funerals,... See More
