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A2 #pttravel I once was able to take advantage of one of those computer glitches that gives you cheap air fares. I paid $100 RT to NYC & had a lot lined up to do including Cal Ripken’s last @MLB game. What happened? 9/11 happened about 2 weeks before I was supposed to go.
replying to @vickyinglis13 @vickyinglis13 @orcadianabroad @kate_frankie #pttravel I saw aurora in Scotland once. I was riding a motor bike, it was freezing cold and one o'clock in the morning. I didn't have a camera on me, anyway.
replying to @vickyinglis13 @vickyinglis13 Customer service and up-to-date info is so important to me coming through a pandemic. It makes a huge difference to the experience #PTTravel
RT @char_x0: @kate_frankie Definitely and it changes with the destination too #PTTravel
RT @NomadKeith: A2 #pttravel We booked the trip, then heard that there were insufficient numbers, and would we like to book for 2 weeks lat…
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel Would you believe they only got one blanket each, and had to pay for more!
replying to @vickyinglis13 @vickyinglis13 @Morology Its a great word. You can really give it a hard pronunciation too #PTTravel
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2: When Megabus started the route between London and Paris, I managed to go for £10 return. (Whether this meets other people's criteria for "good value" is another matter as it was an overnight bus! 🤣) #PTTravel
RT @Txiki_Tales: A2 Last trip to Venice (Jan 2020) still a great bargain. £65 per night 4* hotel with breakfast plus return flights from UK…
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2: Was in GuatCity airport thinking to get a flight to MexCity. Saw this little airline counter with flights to Flores. Asked how much (was about $20 USD) but you have to get on the plane now sir. #pttravel
RT @aok_NW: A2 #pttravel I once was able to take advantage of one of those computer glitches that gives you cheap air fares. I paid $100 R…
RT @Txiki_Tales: And even the odd complimentary limoncello thrown in! #PTTravel https://t.co/lXlz1rMqOG
RT @orcadianabroad: @kate_frankie A2: When Megabus started the route between London and Paris, I managed to go for £10 return. (Whether thi…
RT @Morology: @kate_frankie A2: Was in GuatCity airport thinking to get a flight to MexCity. Saw this little airline counter with flights t…
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Q3 Share photos of places/experiences that were good value for money https://t.co/95aOklEDM1
replying to @orcadianabroad @orcadianabroad @kate_frankie Overnight travel is fab, so long as you're able to get comfy in odd conditions. Saves a night of accommodation costs and let's you maximise time on other things #PTTravel
replying to @orcadianabroad @orcadianabroad @kate_frankie #pttravel It does! I once got a berth to Inverness on the 'Caledonian Sleeper' for £20. They were offering a limited number of berths at this price on certain days 'because the train's going up there anyway'.
A3 Avilés in Asturias. 2 x Rioja plus 2 x snack = €2. God, how I wish it was still easy to get there from the UK. #PTTravel
RT @NomadKeith: @orcadianabroad @kate_frankie #pttravel It does! I once got a berth to Inverness on the 'Caledonian Sleeper' for £20. They…
Wine, beer and spirits were great finds .... https://t.co/ZMVUZy2Dvj when we travelled around Prince Edward County in Ontario Canada. @PECWines @WineCountryOnt @PECWineNews @DrinkKinsip #PTTravel
RT @aok_NW: A3 #pttravel Vietnam was one place I was able to make my money go farther. https://t.co/RZMCAWZezO
RT @Txiki_Tales: A3 Avilés in Asturias. 2 x Rioja plus 2 x snack = €2. God, how I wish it was still easy to get there from the UK. #PTTrave…
replying to @NomadKeith @NomadKeith @aok_NW Always thought the Dong was the best-named currency anywhere. 😳🤣 #PTTravel
A3 #pttravel Can't get better value than my trip to Botswana. They paid me to go there! 🤣
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A3: Jungle Disco. Had to reserve ($) a table, forget how much. #pttravel
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A3: Vietnam as a whole was spectacular value - we did stay in hostels but our one in Hanoi was £3 a night with free breakfast and beer. I mean come on! #PTTravel
replying to @NomadKeith @NomadKeith @kate_frankie Wow! That's amazing. You got lucky! #PTTravel
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A3 Brussels, Malta, Rome and India have been good value in different ways. Shoulder season in Europe can be cheaper/more options. Accommodation and food can be really good value in some places too
RT @Txiki_Tales: @NomadKeith @aok_NW Always thought the Dong was the best-named currency anywhere. 😳🤣 #PTTravel
RT @NomadKeith: A3 #pttravel Can't get better value than my trip to Botswana. They paid me to go there! 🤣 https://t.co/pz0VHKRzMq
RT @Morology: @kate_frankie A3: Jungle Disco. Had to reserve ($) a table, forget how much. #pttravel https://t.co/7KfbBgP6YJ
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales @aok_NW #pttravel Isn't there somewhere that uses a Kip ??
replying to @vickyinglis13 @vickyinglis13 @kate_frankie Haha well it wasn't a proper overnight bus like some of the ones I've taken. This was just a bog standard bus! But I became immune to those from my overnight London - Aberdeen journeys (before easyJet finally picked up the route). #PTTravel
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Q4 What element of your trip would you like to get better deals or money off and why?
RT @orcadianabroad: @kate_frankie A3: Vietnam as a whole was spectacular value - we did stay in hostels but our one in Hanoi was £3 a night…
replying to @orcadianabroad @orcadianabroad You really can't match it. So good for food, drink and accommodation #PTTravel
replying to @orcadianabroad @orcadianabroad @kate_frankie That’s great! I love that photo, too. #pttravel
A4 All of them! We tend to book every element individually and direct these days…unless there is a serious deal to be had by packaging up. #PTTravel
replying to @Morology @Morology I have so many questions! Where was this? Did you plan to go? Was it good? #PTTravel
RT @Txiki_Tales: A4 All of them! We tend to book every element individually and direct these days…unless there is a serious deal to be had…
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@kate_frankie I've had a few in my time:
- £300ish return flights to Tokyo via Jack's Flight Club
- £25 return flights to Milan via Ryanair
- £20 return flights to Eindhoven via Ryanair
-£20 return train tickets to York via LNER
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A4 #pttravel Hotel, air & car rental if needed are going to be your big three expenses. Those are going to be where I try to get the best values.
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A3) Istanbul, Turkey was one of the most affordable places I've been in recent times! #PTTravel