Travel compromises
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kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A4 #PTTravel I would and have. In Venice, I found a great rate on a Crowne Plaza, but it was 20 minutes from the city. A trai…
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: A4 #PTTravel Yes; I often do. Paris and Madrid are pretty good in this respect; they both have excellent Metro systems whic…
kate_frankie
RT @Txiki_Tales: A4 Yes, we’ve done this many times before even staying at the airport in Bremen once as the trams reach the town hall in 7…
RTWBarefoot
replying to @NomadKeith
@NomadKeith Last time I went to Paris, I stayed in a hotel that wasn't even in Paris. It was *just* across the border in Saine-Saint-Denis.
Metro stop was across the next street. #pttravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie
@kate_frankie #pttravel the house i own is 12 miles out of Nottingham City Centre and the last bus is at Midnight. Is cheap.
Though I suspect, given it took nearly an hour to get home, that'd be a bit *too* far.
kate_frankie
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A4 I've stayed further out of a city when its got great transport. Many European cities are very well set up with trains, underground and trams
kate_frankie
#PTTravel Chat
Q5 Would you take a standing ticket on a train, bus (or plane hypothetically) in future in order to get a bargain or extra benefits?
NomadKeith
replying to @Txiki_Tales @Txiki_Tales #pttravel Once booked a coach trip to see an Andre Rieu concert in Maastricht, Our hotel, allegedly 'just outside Maastricht'. was near as dammit in ... BRUSSELS!
aok_NW
A5 #PTTravel This is the one thing I won’t compromise on. When I board transportation, I want a seat. If I have to pay extra to reserve a seat I’ll do it.
NomadKeith
A5 #PTTravel Second word of my answer would be 'off'. If practicable, I like to travel by National Express, who guarantee you a seat.
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel most bus (not coach!) tickets and all walk-on train tickets don't guarantee you a seat, they just allow you passage, at least here in the UK. So, I doubt the question would arise for the most part? I never go onto trains expecting a seat, even if I've booked in advance!
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @NomadKeith Last time I went to Paris, I stayed in a hotel that wasn't even in Paris. It was *just* across the border in S…
JKatzaman kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie #pttravel the house i own is 12 miles out of Nottingham City Centre and the last bus is at Midnight. Is chea…
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: @Txiki_Tales #pttravel Once booked a coach trip to see an Andre Rieu concert in Maastricht, Our hotel, allegedly 'just outs…
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: A5 #PTTravel This is the one thing I won’t compromise on. When I board transportation, I want a seat. If I have to pay extra…
RTWBarefoot
replying to @RTWBarefoot @kate_frankie Would I stand on a plane? Yes, because it's gotta be more comfortable than some of those seats. #pttravel Legroom!
kate_frankie
replying to @aok_NW @aok_NW I thought I paid for a seat in Thailand once, all seats taken. I didn't want to wait for the next bus so floor was my place. Slightly uncomfortable and around 3-4 hours. Wouldn't recommend #PTTravel
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: A5 #PTTravel Second word of my answer would be 'off'. If practicable, I like to travel by National Express, who guarantee y…
maycausewanderl
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie No, when I travel I prefer to be based centrally. I don’t mind a small, basic room, though #PTTravel
NomadKeith
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @kate_frankie #PTTravel I believe Ryanair suggested a sort of backboard, to accommodate standing passengers. I think the CAA put the mockers on that one fairly quickly!
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie #pttravel most bus (not coach!) tickets and all walk-on train tickets don't guarantee you a seat, they just…
maycausewanderl
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie The biggest compromise would probably be accommodation. It takes a lot to get me camping and I’ve avoided hostels for more than a decade. I need my own room and a proper bed #pttravel
aok_NW
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie That happened to me in Germany once. I had reserved a seat & a woman got there before I did & she wasn’t going to move. Thankfully there was an off duty train worker there. He looked at my ticket & agreed that was my seat. She disappeared…fast. #pttravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @maycausewanderl: @kate_frankie The biggest compromise would probably be accommodation. It takes a lot to get me camping and I’ve avoide…
kate_frankie
replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot True, although seat reservations do exist for trains and coaches. I think its coming for flights. #PTTravel
kate_frankie
#PTTravel Chat
Q6 Would you compromise on food and drink on a trip (less or very cheap) in order to do/see more? Why/why not?
kate_frankie
RT @JKatzaman: A5 I've done short-term standing on commuter trains. That was plenty. #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie Would I stand on a plane? Yes, because it's gotta be more comfortable than some of those seats. #pttravel Le…
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie I've had many a seat reservation on a train that ... hasn't existed because when the train comes, it's had fewer carriages than they planned so they cancelled all the reservations. #pttravel
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie What we need maybe is misericords! #pttravel https://t.co/WQyjTAFCqv
maycausewanderl
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Yes, I try to save on accommodation, to a point. I don’t mind a basic hotel room, but I don’t do hostels and am keen to avoid camping #pttravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel A6: I often don't eat when I'm exploring a town because I'm too busy exploring the town so I forget.
aok_NW
A6 #PTTravel Again I usually don’t spend much on food & drink, so no, this would not be a problem.
kate_frankie
RT @aok_NW: @kate_frankie That happened to me in Germany once. I had reserved a seat & a woman got there before I did & she wasn’t going t…
kate_frankie
RT @maycausewanderl: @kate_frankie No, when I travel I prefer to be based centrally. I don’t mind a small, basic room, though #PTTravel
RTWBarefoot
replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie yes #pttravel used in churches because it was bad form to sit during parts of the service, and those services could go on a bit!
kate_frankie
RT @NomadKeith: @RTWBarefoot @kate_frankie #PTTravel I believe Ryanair suggested a sort of backboard, to accommodate standing passengers. I…
kate_frankie
RT @maycausewanderl: @kate_frankie The biggest compromise would probably be accommodation. It takes a lot to get me camping and I’ve avoide…
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie I've had many a seat reservation on a train that ... hasn't existed because when the train comes, it's had f…
Txiki_Tales
A6 All the time. I do think that some fine dining has the ‘emperor’s new clothes’ about it and not worth anything approaching the price. Give me local street food any day of the week. #pttravel
RTWBarefoot
RT @Txiki_Tales: A6 All the time. I do think that some fine dining has the ‘emperor’s new clothes’ about it and not worth anything approach…
NomadKeith
A6 #PTTravel Certainly not! Although, having said that, local fare is often surprisingly cheap. What creeps me out is the 'half board syndrome' where people pig out at breakfast, so they don't need any lunch.
kate_frankie
RT @maycausewanderl: @kate_frankie Yes, I try to save on accommodation, to a point. I don’t mind a basic hotel room, but I don’t do hostels…
kate_frankie
RT @RTWBarefoot: @kate_frankie #pttravel A6: I often don't eat when I'm exploring a town because I'm too busy exploring the town so I forge…