Long haul trips
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kate_frankie
RT @findinganeish: @kate_frankie A3. I did love America but the journey wasn’t much fun. Thankfully (and miraculously) the return journey w…
kate_frankie
RT @CharlesMcCool: @kate_frankie A3 recently returned from a 5 week #roadtrip across US and Alaska cruise. #travel #funness #pttravel https…
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: @findinganeish @kate_frankie #pttravel 'Judge not lest you be judged!' One of my favourites, to a very curious lady 'What o…
kate_frankie
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Q4 How do you get oriented in a place far from home and what are the first things you do?
aok_NW
A4 #PTTravel I will find out if the city I’m arriving in has a walking tour available. It helps me learn the city & I find out thing I wouldn’t know otherwise.
NomadKeith
A4 #PTTravel Long or short haul; first call is at the TIC, maybe a museum. Then, see if there's a 'hop-on/hop-off' bus tour.
RooLovesTravel
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Joining late as usual! A4 I like being disorientated! I love culture shock. I seek out the different and take a walk around & plan first ‘must sees’. And food! Find local food! #pttravel
kate_frankie
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Q5 Which places would you like to visit in the future that require long haul travel?
Expat_in_Europa
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A5: Maldives! Already booked for the spring 😎 #PTTravel
findinganeish
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4. After a long-haul journey I need to stretch. It doesn’t matter what time of day or night, even if it’s just a lap of the hotel, I need to get some fresh air, decompress and see a bit of the area. #PTTravel
RooLovesTravel
replying to @kate_frankie
@kate_frankie A5 SO many - India, China, https://t.co/2aE5kyHE6J, Easter Island…
Revisit Australia, NZ, parts of Canada and USA.
Many more!
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aok_NW
A5 #PTTravel South America, Antarctica, more Africa & The Silk Road are all on my long term list & I’m going to Spain in the fall.
NomadKeith
A5 #PTTravel My wife's making noises about South Africa. And, I'd like to see more of Australia and S.E. Asia. We already have Costa Rica booked, and money set aside for Borneo next year.
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A4 #PTTravel I will find out if the city I’m arriving in has a walking tour available. It helps me learn the city & I find out…
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: A4 #PTTravel Long or short haul; first call is at the TIC, maybe a museum. Then, see if there's a 'hop-on/hop-off' bus tour.
kate_frankie
RT @RooLovesTravel: @kate_frankie Joining late as usual! A4 I like being disorientated! I love culture shock. I seek out the different and…
kate_frankie
RT @Expat_in_Europa: @kate_frankie A5: Maldives! Already booked for the spring 😎 #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @findinganeish: @kate_frankie A4. After a long-haul journey I need to stretch. It doesn’t matter what time of day or night, even if it’s…
kate_frankie
RT @RooLovesTravel: @kate_frankie A5 SO many - India, China, https://t.co/2aE5kyHE6J, Easter Island…
Revisit Australia, NZ, parts of Canada…
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A5 #PTTravel South America, Antarctica, more Africa & The Silk Road are all on my long term list & I’m going to Spain in the fa…
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: A5 #PTTravel My wife's making noises about South Africa. And, I'd like to see more of Australia and S.E. Asia. We already h…
findinganeish
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A5. I’m keen to see more of New England and explore some of Japan, but Australia (with a stopover in Singapore) are top priorities for me. #PTTravel
NomadKeith
replying to @RooLovesTravel @RooLovesTravel #PTTravel My neighbour is just back from her third trip. She finds it absolutely fascinating ... (however, she does lecture in biology!!)
kate_frankie
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A4 I usually have a wander. Maybe a tourist bus but usually local transport if its ok. Getting my bearings, adjusting to whatever climate and then starting to see what I've decided I want to see
kate_frankie
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Q6 What advice do you have for travellers wanting to book long haul trips?
kate_frankie
RT @findinganeish: @kate_frankie A5. I’m keen to see more of New England and explore some of Japan, but Australia (with a stopover in Singa…
77Patgarrett
RT @aok_NW: A5 #PTTravel South America, Antarctica, more Africa & The Silk Road are all on my long term list & I’m going to Spain in the fa…
aok_NW
A6 #PTTravel Have you ever flown a long distance before? I would try flying somewhere nearby just to make sure you can handle flying. It was something I did early on. If you go, make sure you have things to occupy your time.
findinganeish
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A6. I think the last few years have taught us not to wait. Circumstances will never be exactly right, you just have to go where you can, when you can. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
replying to @aok_NW @aok_NW Yes to walking tours. I've had some great ones with locals in the past #PTTravel
NomadKeith
A6 #PTTravel Take plenty of snacks and water. The airlines usually provide these, but some are better in this respect than others. Well-stocked Kindle and a sleep mask are almost essential, too
RooLovesTravel
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A6 Be clear about how long the flights are & plan how to make use of the time. Ensure you have time to adjust to new timezones & rest once home. Enjoy experiencing new cultures! #pttravel
NomadKeith
replying to @findinganeish @findinganeish #pttravel When you get to my age, you want to cram in as much as possible while you still can!
kate_frankie
replying to @NomadKeith @NomadKeith Museums can be a great way to learn about the place. I like some of the smaller, niche ones too. There is an absinthe museum in Prague for example. Buses with hop on hop off passes are a great way to see landmarks #PTTravel
NomadKeith
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel Sometimes, they're even better that the TICs. I always advise visitors to Amsterdam their first call should be at the Amsterdam Historical Museum.
kate_frankie
replying to @findinganeish @findinganeish I totally get that too. I usually do some yoga and have a walk #PTTravel