Travel Tips

    Feb 27, 2018• by traveller_tommy

    Visiting Muscat without a car

    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

    Dubai to Muscat by bus

    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

    Vistula River Beach in Warsaw

    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

    Beware of torn rupees

    Don't accept damaged bills in India when getting your change back, take a second to inspect what's handed to you. Kindly refuse the bill and ask for an intact one. Even though this is a general... 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