Frustrations and joys of travel

Sun 2022-07-24 1:00pm 60m

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char_x0

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A1) Noise, packing, queues, forms, having to strip at security #PTTravel

0:28:20

kate_frankie

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replying to @BPackersGuide @BPackersGuide The pandemic was great for physical boundaries. Why do we need to go back? Its always been gross squished in someone's armpit on underground transport, elbowed or coughed on #PTTravel

0:28:21

awktravels

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A1 oh hands down I would make all airlines follow @AlaskaAir ‘s brilliant lead and implement their helpful self-checkin kiosks at airports. Second, I would make the passport application process A LOT simpler, more accessible, and less expensive #PTTravel https://t.co/y2sI0DUuf4

0:28:23

NomadKeith

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A3 #PTTravel Mr Kellett, Sir? Your flight is ready for boarding. If you go to Gate 2 when you've finished your coffee! (Only flown from LCY once, so no idea if this is general prectice)

0:28:38

kate_frankie

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RT @findinganeish: @kate_frankie A2. Following on from my previous answer, it would have to be windows that open all the way. #PTTravel htt…

0:28:40

kate_frankie

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RT @NomadKeith: A2 #PTTravel I could never understand why people pay for 'priority boarding'. However, I'd pay good money for 'priority de…

0:28:49

OanaRoua

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replying to @sl2016_sl @sl2016_sl @kate_frankie Or travellers to Asian countries who try to bargain for the equivalent of a few cents. #pttravel

0:28:58

char_x0

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2) Someone to pack my suitcase and for entry requirements to be made easy! #PTTravel

0:29:11

BPackersGuide

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Good point. But I think people are already back 😞 #PTTravel

0:29:21

char_x0

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A3) A free row in economy = first class #PTTravel

0:29:54

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @OanaRoua @OanaRoua @BPackersGuide It's 3,300 miles between Liverpool (UK) and New York (USA).

If the fastest trains in the world go at 200mph, that means that journey would take about 16½ hours.

I've been on longer train journeys! #pttravel

0:30:02

OanaRoua

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A3: Good food and wine with a view :) #PTTravel

0:30:02

kate_frankie

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replying to @awktravels @awktravels I've had bed bugs before so definitely second that #PTTravel

0:30:04

TravelAtWill

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Great outdoor fun in the parks and waterfalls around Sechelt .... https://t.co/V5MrVeTaUb .... on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia (BC). #PTTravel

0:30:09

kate_frankie

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RT @sl2016_sl: @kate_frankie A1. Arrogant or rude travellers who are horrible to locals. There is just no need for it #pttravel

0:30:11

RTWBarefoot

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RT @char_x0: @kate_frankie A2) Someone to pack my suitcase and for entry requirements to be made easy! #PTTravel

0:30:23

kate_frankie

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RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie yes, although it's interesting many restrictive / expensive visa policies are implemented by non-white count…

0:30:34

OanaRoua

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replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @BPackersGuide I've been on the Transsiberian for 5 days, but I wouldn't bare 16 hours on an underwater train. I barely feel comfortable crossing the channel on the Eurotunnel. #pttravel

0:30:54

kate_frankie

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RT @BhutanTripAdv: The bhutanese spices items from Centenary Farmer Market #Thimphu #Bhutan #traveling
#travel #PTTravel https://t.co/j5R9Q…

0:30:55

kate_frankie

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RT @BPackersGuide: A3 Seeing this after a long bus ride and hike 😍 #pttravel https://t.co/Px6vAolHlF

0:31:01

kate_frankie

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RT @findinganeish: @BPackersGuide @kate_frankie Yeah, pretty much. For obvious reasons it’s less of an annoyance at night or at 30,000 feet…

0:31:08

kate_frankie

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RT @char_x0: @kate_frankie A1) Noise, packing, queues, forms, having to strip at security #PTTravel

0:31:12

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel a3: meeting friends?

0:31:28

sl2016_sl

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Q3. Catching a lovely sunset on a short walk back to the hotel. Always joyous. #pttravel

0:31:34

kate_frankie

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RT @awktravels: A1 oh hands down I would make all airlines follow @AlaskaAir ‘s brilliant lead and implement their helpful self-checkin kio…

0:31:39

findinganeish

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A3. For me the purest moments of joy come from wildlife encounters, gooey cakes and empty carriages. #PTTravel

0:31:41

aok_NW

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A3 #pttravel NYC & Sydney on New Years Eve, Croatia & Kruger NP.

0:31:54

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @OanaRoua @OanaRoua @BPackersGuide true, the views would be awful, but I spent just under 16 hours on a plane once and the views weren't much different. Endless carpet of never-changing cloud. #pttravel

0:32:08

BPackersGuide

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replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @OanaRoua Thank for the math. I've checked: the fastest train in Japan drives 375 mph which would result in 8.8h 😉 #PTTravel

0:32:15

kate_frankie

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replying to @awktravels @awktravels @AlaskaAir Everyone should get a passport automatically. I do not understand lack of access to that. How do you really have freedom of movement without it? #PTTravel

0:32:32

kate_frankie

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RT @NomadKeith: A3 #PTTravel Mr Kellett, Sir? Your flight is ready for boarding. If you go to Gate 2 when you've finished your coffee! (Onl…

0:32:45

sl2016_sl

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replying to @OanaRoua @OanaRoua @kate_frankie That too! #pttravel

0:32:54

NomadKeith

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replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @OanaRoua @BPackersGuide #pttravel Maybe. one day, you could go the long way round? I believe the idea of a bridge over or a tunnel under the Bering Strait has been mooted?

0:33:01

kate_frankie

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RT @OanaRoua: @sl2016_sl @kate_frankie Or travellers to Asian countries who try to bargain for the equivalent of a few cents. #pttravel

0:33:03

chaiger

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#PTTravel Chat A3 visiting local coffee shops https://t.co/yq0gtFBoUd

0:33:03

kate_frankie

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RT @char_x0: @kate_frankie A2) Someone to pack my suitcase and for entry requirements to be made easy! #PTTravel

0:33:06

kate_frankie

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RT @char_x0: @kate_frankie A3) A free row in economy = first class #PTTravel https://t.co/BkmjsoqNZD

0:33:16

kate_frankie

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RT @OanaRoua: A3: Good food and wine with a view :) #PTTravel https://t.co/OeazPjPgf9

0:33:20

BPackersGuide

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @awktravels @AlaskaAir In that case: would you still have to pay for it? #PTTravel

0:33:30

kate_frankie

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RT @RTWBarefoot: @OanaRoua @BPackersGuide It's 3,300 miles between Liverpool (UK) and New York (USA).

If the fastest trains in the world g…

0:33:31

kate_frankie

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RT @OanaRoua: @RTWBarefoot @BPackersGuide I've been on the Transsiberian for 5 days, but I wouldn't bare 16 hours on an underwater train. I…

0:33:46

kate_frankie

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RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie #pttravel a3: meeting friends? https://t.co/j8OOwtC1J1

0:33:50

kate_frankie

replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot Awwwwwww yes! 100% ❤️ #PTTravel

0:34:11

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel food and drink?

0:34:13

kate_frankie

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RT @sl2016_sl: @kate_frankie Q3. Catching a lovely sunset on a short walk back to the hotel. Always joyous. #pttravel https://t.co/iYX4S3…

0:34:15

lisaatthenext38

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel A1 crowded places. Crowded lines, crowded walkways, etc. I just don't want to be that close to *everyone*

0:34:25

RTWBarefoot

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RT @kate_frankie: @awktravels @AlaskaAir Everyone should get a passport automatically. I do not understand lack of access to that. How do y…

0:34:37

kate_frankie

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#PTTravel Chat
Q4 What do you do to relax or decompress after a frustrating travel day?

0:34:46

OanaRoua

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replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @kate_frankie It looks like this is a very popular answer :) #pttravel

0:34:52

aok_NW

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replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @awktravels @AlaskaAir Agreed on @AlaskaAir They are the hub carrier in @flypdx & I think they are great. #pttravel

0:35:08