Posted in Transport on May 15, 2011
This may sound like a harsh question or point to make, but after experiencing a screaming baby for the entire 4 hours of my trip down from Edinburgh to London, followed by 2 screaming toddlers sitting 3 rows behind me on the following journey from London to Paris (all by train), I feel I am justified for at least [...]
Posted in Transport on March 31, 2011
In a previous post I’ve discussed my thoughts on Eurostar Vs Flying as a means of getting to/from the UK. In it, I came to the conclusion that Eurostar was the better option, although flying does definitely have it’s advantages. But it got me thinking… what about the other options available? When it comes to [...]
Yesterday I took the Eurostar from London to Paris. For anyone who doesn’t already know, the Eurostar is a train which takes you across the Channel Tunnel, and is currently the main operator that connects people from the UK to mainland Europe by rail. With rail travel being the only real competitor to flying when [...]
Posted in Transport, Travel Tips on January 7, 2011
Getting the cheapest air, bus, or train fare available is important for any budget backpacker when booking transport to their next destination. Cost of transport can often take the biggest bite out of a travellers fund. Its therefore important to be aware of any techniques which may reduce your transportation costs. Book Online Everybody should [...]
Posted in Transport on November 8, 2010
I’ve been travelling a lot overland recently, and although like any means of transport there are elements which I don’t like, it has been nice to avoid all the things I hate about airport security! Limit on liquids I think for most people, the limit on liquids is particularly frustrating. Having to have my lip [...]
Posted in Transport on October 6, 2010
Today’s guest post is by Ross Fraser from Europe Traveler. Ross is a passionate traveler, who has traveled extensively around Europe, and other parts of the world. Cruises– what can I say about them? When I think of cruise holiday my mind flips between one of two things – 1. The Titanic sinking 2. The [...]
Posted in Australia/New Zealand, Transport on September 28, 2010
Todays post is brought to you by Cheapflights.com.au Airfare prices are at an all-time low as budget airlines frantically compete to offer the lowest prices on the best flights. What many passengers scooping up cheap tickets may be surprised to learn about are the additional charges and fees for what used to be considered a [...]
Posted in Transport on August 18, 2010
When budget airlines were first introduced to the world, it was a wonderful thing. Suddenly travel was open to everyone, and what was once only available to the richer in society, became the norm for everyone. As time has gone on however, budget airlines have been increasingly attaining a bad reputation. It seems as every [...]
As someone who is passionate about travelling green, I regularly seek ways in which to travel that pose as little effect on the environment as possible. Where I am currently based however in the UK, it seems to make less and less sense to travel green, both financially and in terms of journey time. Travelling [...]
Posted in Transport, Travel Tips on July 27, 2010
Booking your well earned holiday to fly during the weekend may save you a day or so on your annual leave, but it won’t leave you with much of a cash saving. Research conducted by travelsupermarket.com has shown that you can save up to a staggering 450% off of your flights, simply by booking them [...]
