Friday 12 December 2014

Rock Your Layover: Frankfurt

Old Frankfurt
Old Frankfurt
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Have a layover coming up in Frankfurt? Wondering what you could do with your time? Here's a little inspiration.

We've gathered the following resources - tips, stories and layover ideas - to help you get the most out of your time here.

In a nutshell:Frankfurt Skyline In Frankfurt, students rub shoulders with bankers. Set upon the River Main, with some of the tallest highrises in Europe tucked into a fairly small city centre, Frankfurt's skyline has earned it the nickname Mainhattan. Historic Frankfurt boasts wonderful old buildings and numerous museums.
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Free:Frankfurt free alternative walking tour
Frankfurt for Free
Free things to do in Frankfurt
Unique:Geocaching in Frankfurt: A Modern Treasure Hunt
Picks:Frankfurt Layover Private Sightseeing Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transport
Tatort in Frankfurt with 2-Hour Guided Crime Tour
Frankfurt: 1.5-Hour Nostalgia Tour in a Vintage Bus
Group:Have a large group, like a corporate group or sports-team, on a Frankfurt layover? Book the Germany Gourmet Liner for a for a private tour or a transfer with an onboard kitchen.
Shop:What is cheap in Frankfurt?
Frankfurt Shopping Centres and Malls
Frankfurt Shopping Guide: Where to go and what to buy
Luxury Shopping Trip to Wertheim Village from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Full Day Trip to Wurzburg and Wertheim Village Outlet
See:Frankfurt Card
Hop:Frankfurt Hop On Hop Off Bus: 1 Hour or Full-Day 
Do:Frankfurt Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Frankfurt
Eat:Spotted by Locals: Frankfurt Restaurants
Eating Out in Frankfurt: Top 10 Restaurants
Eating Out in Frankfurt - by Hostelworld
Loreley Dinner Tour
Exquisite Frankfurt and Rhine River Valley tour with wine tasting & lunch
Frankfurt City Limousine Tour with Dinner
Tips:Exploring Frankfurt, Germany's Hub - Rick Steves
Watch:YouTube: 5 Things You Will Love & Hate About Visiting Frankfurt
YouTube: Backpacker's Survival Guide: Frankfurt
Look:A View on Cities: Frankfurt Pictures
City Panoramas: Frankfurt Panoramas
Read:Frankfurt on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) transportation guide
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN) transportation guide (don't let the name fool you, it isn't even near Frankfurt!)
Good to know:Frankfurt am Main - Paulsplatz Frankfurt is a pretty safe city, but expect to be approached by panhandlers. The area around the train station can be a bit
daunting at first glance. Just keep your wits about you, especially if you are suffering from jetlag after a long
flight.
Be careful in selecting your airport: Frankfurt Hahn, used by low-cost carriers, is a l-o-n-g way from Frankfurt.
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Tourist info:Frankfurt Tourist Information
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Friday 5 December 2014

Rock Your Layover: Edinburgh

Edinburgh at a glance
Edinburgh at nightfall
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Have a layover coming up in Edinburgh? Wondering what you could do with your time? Here's a little inspiration.

We've gathered the following resources - tips, stories and layover ideas - to help you get the most out of your time here.

In a nutshell:
Edinburgh
Edinburgh blends ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Watched over by the imposing Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's capital plays host to great shops, restaurants and a throbbing nightlife. Check what's on, just in case you find yourself in town during one of the many city festivals throughout the year. 
Free:Free Edinburgh tour
Edinburgh free things to do
Unique:Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain and the Scottish Borders
Picks:Full-Day Trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands
Da Vinci Code Small Group Day Trip
Shop:Best of Edinburgh shopping
10 of the best independent shops in Edinburgh
See:Historic Scotland Historic Pass
National Trust for Scotland Discover Sightseeing Pass
Hop:Hop On Hop Off Bus 
Do:Edinburgh Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Edinburgh
Eat:Where to Eat and Drink in Edinburgh - Wendy Perrin
No Reservations: London and Edinburgh - Anthony Bourdain
Cheap eats in Edinburgh - WOW 24 7
Edinburgh's Chocolate Walking Tour
Cupcake and Macaron Walking Tour of Edinburgh
Whiskey Tasting and Dinner in Edinburgh
Eat Walk Edinburgh
Tips:Edinburgh budget tips - Nomadic Matt
5 pics and tips for Edinburgh
Plan your Edinburgh and the Lothians vacation - Fodors
Watch:Edinburgh Video Guide
Rick Steves' Europe: Edinburgh episode
Look:Pinterest: Edinburgh
Read:Edinburgh on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:Edinburgh International Airport (EDI)
Good to know:
You can look up your ancestors at the National Archives of Scotland, 2 Princes St (at Waverley Station).
Get connected at the large, independent Mossco Internet Cafe, 18 West Maitland St (near Haymarket Station).
Watch out for a few rough areas (e.c. some local pubs).
Tourist info:Edinburgh Tourist Information
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