Misconceptions and Surprises of Travel
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kate_frankie
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#PTTravel Chat
Q4 Which places, types of transport, accommodation or kind of travel have you been surprised by as you've travelled? Are there any pre-judgements you've made and why?
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie
@kate_frankie #pttravel a4 so, the trans-mongolian/trans-siberian railway. Longest in the world. Takes 7 days.
I realised why it takes 7 days when i took it.
It. Goes. So. Freakin. Slow. !!!
Like about 35mph!
NomadKeith
A4 #PTTravel Tuk-tuks! They're surprisingly comfortable, and not as hair-raising as they look from outside. Also, the 'abra' boats in Dubai.
aok_NW
A4 #pttravel One surprising piece of transportation I encountered was the cable car ride from Hong Kong to Lantau Island. I bought the ticket online & didn’t realize it was going to be almost 30 min up in the air to get there. I would do it again.
Stromfieldadvs
A4 The buses in Argentina! They are really comfortable and the seats are massive AND unlike the rest of S America they don't turn up the air con to 'constantly freezing' :-) #PTTravel
TravelBlogRT_
RT @Stromfieldadvs: A4 The buses in Argentina! They are really comfortable and the seats are massive AND unlike the rest of S America they…
Txiki_Tales
A4 As a child I was taken on a few package tours to Spain. It took until my early 40s to shake off the Brit resort image and discover some of the finest cities I have so far enjoyed including Bilbao (of course), Madrid, Seville, Malaga and Aviles to name a few. #PTTravel
RooLovesTravel
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4 I hated the ‘luxurious’ Dubai as I felt invisible as a woman. Loved sleeping on a small boat with a group sharing one loo, despite reservations. Locations like Bangkok exceeded expectations yet other touristy places like Malta bored me #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie #pttravel a4 so, the trans-mongolian/trans-siberian railway. Longest in the world. Takes 7 days.
I realised…
RooLovesTravel
replying to @RooLovesTravel @kate_frankie A4 also dreaded a long haul bus journey in Peru & then it was so comfortable with spectacular views! I also find cruising less than luxurious unless you have bags of cash to get a massive cabin! I do it for the destinations #pttravel
Txiki_Tales
A4 Part 2. Also train travel - such an expensive chore in the UK and yet a delightful and usually inexpensive way to get around continental Europe #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: A4 #PTTravel Tuk-tuks! They're surprisingly comfortable, and not as hair-raising as they look from outside. Also, the 'abra…
Travel_Session
A4- When I got to Europe, I thought for sure I would hate flying #Ryanair, but at those prices, there's not a whole lot to complain about #pttravel #travelingsession
NomadKeith
replying to @RooLovesTravel @RooLovesTravel @kate_frankie A4 I was prepared to dislike Dubai, but our guide showed us the 'Old Dubai', and said he hoped it wasn't all going to be taken over by the 'conspicuous consumption' #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A4 #pttravel One surprising piece of transportation I encountered was the cable car ride from Hong Kong to Lantau Island. I bo…
KinoAlyse
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4 #PTTravel Italian cities by car is a surprisingly difficult challenge what with all the regulations on where you can go. Public transportation was fantastic, although I generally chose to walk.
5to9traveller
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4: Ibiza - went for a hen do & didn’t wnt my SIL thinking I didn’t like her bt Ibiza just filled me w/dread w/those drunken Brits on tour programs. Bt it is what you make it & I saw one of the most stunning sunsets ever in Ibiza 😍 Don’t get me wrong stil clubby tho #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @Stromfieldadvs: A4 The buses in Argentina! They are really comfortable and the seats are massive AND unlike the rest of S America they…
kate_frankie
RT @Txiki_Tales: A4 As a child I was taken on a few package tours to Spain. It took until my early 40s to shake off the Brit resort image a…
kate_frankie
RT @RooLovesTravel: @kate_frankie A4 I hated the ‘luxurious’ Dubai as I felt invisible as a woman. Loved sleeping on a small boat with a gr…
kate_frankie
RT @RooLovesTravel: @kate_frankie A4 also dreaded a long haul bus journey in Peru & then it was so comfortable with spectacular views! I al…
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: @RooLovesTravel @kate_frankie A4 I was prepared to dislike Dubai, but our guide showed us the 'Old Dubai', and said he hope…
kate_frankie
RT @Txiki_Tales: A4 Part 2. Also train travel - such an expensive chore in the UK and yet a delightful and usually inexpensive way to get a…
kate_frankie
RT @Travel_Session: A4- When I got to Europe, I thought for sure I would hate flying #Ryanair, but at those prices, there's not a whole lot…
kate_frankie
RT @KinoAlyse: @kate_frankie A4 #PTTravel Italian cities by car is a surprisingly difficult challenge what with all the regulations on wher…
kate_frankie
RT @5to9traveller: @kate_frankie A4: Ibiza - went for a hen do & didn’t wnt my SIL thinking I didn’t like her bt Ibiza just filled me w/dre…