Feb 27, 2018• by traveller_tommy
A big part of Oman economy relies on oil. It makes gas very cheap and that's why the main means of transportation in Oman is the car, making the country designed for cars. Visiting Muscat without... read more
Feb 27, 2018• by traveller_tommy
This trip from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Oman is operated by an Omani bus company called Mwasalat, also known as ONTC (Oman National Transport Company). The schedule is also directly... read more
Feb 27, 2018• by traveller_tommy
Take your passport with you to book transport tickets
When buying bus, train or boat tickets at the counter, some countries require you to show your passport. It is not always the case, and it is more frequent with trains and boats than buses. Take... read more
Feb 23, 2018• by freddy
Official safety and security advice
Some countries have an official government website gathering the most recent safety and security advice for their citizens travelling abroad (but hey, everyone can look). They also contain other... read more
May 23, 2018• by Clem
Hike to Mala Osojnica for a beautiful view of Lake Bled
There is a quite short hike (between 30 minutes and an hour depending on your fitness level) from the shore of the Bled Lake that is rewarded by a magnificent view! The hike starts on the... read more
Feb 20, 2018• by n_t_99
Dealing with corrupt Ukrainian police
The first rule when travelling in Ukraine is to keep your passport with you at all times, it's the law. Not having your passport with you can serve as an excuse to corrupted police officers to get... read more
May 29, 2018• by xim
Phrasebook: Basic French for travel
These are a few key words and expressions that have come in very handy while travelling. Try to learn these -or the ones that most apply to your situation- when visiting France or another French... read more
Feb 17, 2018• by Clem
How to receive mail anywhere in the world
If you need to get mail (or a package) while abroad it can get quite complicated. Fortunately, there is a nice little trick for that, it's called "poste restante". Poste restante (French term... read more
Feb 17, 2018• by Clem
Yes, there is a beach in Warsaw! Very popular among the locals, it can get quite crowded during the summer. Note that swimming is forbidden. Metro access: Centrum Nauki Kopernik
Feb 17, 2018• by Clem
A Symphony of Lights, Hong Kong's light and sound show
The show starts everyday at 8:00pm and lasts around 15 minutes, the access is free. The best place to see it is the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade (MTR Tsim Sha Tsui), but it can get crowded. Be in... read more
Feb 17, 2018• by Clem
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai bus schedule
Bus depart from the Bus Terminal 1 (see map below). Prices are the following: VIP bus: THB258, ~2h50 1st class bus: THB166, ~3h15 2nd class bus: THB129, ~3h30
Feb 16, 2018• by elikk
Keep going farther after Pamukkale's pools
Pamukkale's pools are beautiful and worth the trip. However, it's not the only thing to see on the site, the pools are actually a small part of Pamukkale. Once you've reached the top of the... read more
Feb 16, 2018• by Clem
Cheap transportation in France
Ouigo is a low-cost train service offering tickets departing from non-major train stations. Official website here. Blablacar.fr allows users to find car sharing rides (or propose some). Pretty... read more
Feb 16, 2018• by Luis78
Take a picture of your tickets and receipts!
Always take a second to take a picture of every ticket, ATM receipt, invoice, etc, when travelling (and even when not travelling after all). It can turn very useful if: You lose your ticket You... read more