tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83025609008163606722024-02-07T00:32:19.507-08:00LayoverIdeas BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-53260450598530555502017-11-01T23:07:00.000-07:002017-11-01T23:07:09.370-07:0010 Unique Montreal Tours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking for something different to do on your Montreal layover? <br />
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If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
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Here are some unique Montreal tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Montreal/Quebec-City-and-Montmorency-Falls-Day-Trip-from-Montreal/d625-3355C7" target="_blank">Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Montreal/Small-Group-Quebec-Wine-Tour-from-Montreal-with-Optional-Gourmet-Lunch-and-Cheese-Tasting/d625-5564FULL" target="_blank">Small-Group Quebec Wine Tour from Montreal with Optional Gourmet Lunch and Cheese Tasting</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Montreal/Main-on-a-Plate-375-years-of-Food-and-Culture/d625-5393P7" target="_blank">Main on a Plate: 375 years of Food and Culture</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Montreal/Montreal-Rafting-Trip-on-the-Lachine-Rapids/d625-7458P1" target="_blank">Montreal Rafting Trip on the Lachine Rapids</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Montreal/Professional-Racing-Simulation-Experience-/d625-14757P1" target="_blank">Professional Racing Simulation Experience</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Montreal/Old-Montreal-Discovery-Tour/d625-46377P4" target="_blank">Old Montreal Discovery Tour</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Montreal/Downtown-and-Underground-Montreal-Walking-Tour/d625-3355UNDERGROUND" target="_blank">Downtown and Underground Montreal Walking Tour</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Montreal/4-Hour-Montreal-Half-Day-Bike-Tour/d625-5280BIKE" target="_blank">4-Hour Montreal Half-Day Bike Tour</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Montreal/Fashioning-Expo-67/d625-33862P5" target="_blank">Fashioning Expo 67</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Montreal/Montreal-Mural-Tour/d625-13149P3" target="_blank">Montreal Mural Tour</a><br />
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<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="http://www.oldportofmontreal.com/activity/free-things-to-do-old-port" target="_blank">FREE Things to Do in the Old Port</a> - Old Port of Montreal<br />
<a href="https://artpublic.ville.montreal.qc.ca/en/" target="_blank">FREE Public Art in Montreal</a> - Art Pubic Ville de Montreal<br />
<a href="http://montrealmom.com/fun/event-calendar/the-montrealmom-com-event-calendar/" target="_blank">FREE Montreal Event Calendar</a> - Montreal Mom<br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="https://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/11/10-unique-chicago-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Chicago Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://montreal.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Montreal</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/YUL" target="_blank">Montreal International Airport (YUL) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-56006315373231274492017-10-01T22:38:00.000-07:002017-10-01T22:38:05.013-07:0010 Unique Hong Kong Layovers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking for something different to do on your Hong Kong layover? <br />
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If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
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Here are some unique Hong Kong tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/Private-Hong-Kong-Layover-Tour-City-Sightseeing-with-Round-Trip-Airport-Transport/d14-3675HKGTRANSIT" target="_blank">Private Hong Kong Layover Tour: City Sightseeing with Round-Trip Airport Transport</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/Hong-Kong-Layover-City-Tour-with-2-way-Airport-Shuttle-Transfers/d14-19309P71" target="_blank">Hong Kong Layover City Tour with 2-way Airport Shuttle Transfers</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/4-Hour-Private-Hong-Kong-Layover-Tour/d14-17423P4" target="_blank">4-Hour Private Hong Kong Layover Tour</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/Hong-Kong-Small-Group-Hiking-Tour-Life-of-Local-Communities-Beneath-the-Kowloon-Peak/d14-9212P3" target="_blank">Hong Kong Small-Group Hiking Tour: Life of Local Communities Beneath Kowloon Peak</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/2-Hour-Private-Chinese-Porcelain-Masterclass/d14-41153P2" target="_blank">2-Hour Private Chinese Porcelain Masterclass</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/Fireflies-Watching-Tour-at-Tai-Po-Kau-Nature-Reserve/d14-7643P3" target="_blank">Fireflies Watching Tour at Tai Po Kau Nature Reserve</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/Lantau-Island-and-Giant-Buddha-Day-Trip-from-Hong-Kong/d14-3675LMVL" target="_blank">Lantau Island and Giant Buddha Day Trip from Hong Kong</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/Viator-Exclusive-Lantau-Island-Sunset-Tour-Plus-Airport-Express-and-MTR/d14-5910HKGSUNSET" target="_blank">Lantau Island Sunset Tour Plus Airport Express and MTR</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/Hong-Kong-Travel-Pass-MTR-and-Airport-Express-Tickets/d14-5910HKGAELMTRCABLE" target="_blank">Hong Kong Travel Pass: MTR and Airport Express Tickets</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/Caf-100-Dining-Package-with-Sky100-Hong-Kong-Observation-Deck-Admission-Ticket/d14-6505HKGHIGHTEA" target="_blank">Café 100 Dining Package with Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Admission Ticket</a><br />
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<i>If you stay at the airport:</i><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Hong-Kong/Hong-Kong-International-Airport-Plaza-Premium-Lounge/d14-5079HKGPPL" target="_blank">Hong Kong International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge</a><br />
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<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/things-to-do/free-things-to-do-in-hong-kong" target="_blank">Best FREE Things to Do in Hong Kong</a> - Timeout<br />
<a href="https://www.sassyhongkong.com/wellness-free-workouts-hong-kong/" target="_blank">FREE Workouts in Hong Kong</a> - Sassy Hong Kong<br />
<a href="http://www.ovolohotels.com/top-free-things-to-do-in-hong-kong/" target="_blank">Top FREE Things to Do in Hong Kong</a> - Ovolo Hotels<br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://globetrottergirls.com/2015/02/hong-kong-fail/" target="_blank">Travel Fail: How not to visit Hong Kong</a> - Glbetrottergrls
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<a href="https://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2017/05/10-unique-bangkok-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Bangkok Tours</a><br />
<a href="https://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2017/04/10-unique-amsterdam-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Amsterdam Tours</a><br />
<a href="https://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/12/10-unique-rome-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Rome Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2014/07/layover-city-hong-kong.html" target="_blank">Rock Your Layover Hong Kong</a><br />
<a href="http://hong-hong.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Hong Kong</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/HKG" target="_blank">Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-9277577992903730992017-09-20T05:54:00.000-07:002017-09-20T05:54:33.825-07:00Do You URBEX? - USA Sites<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/El_Mercado_La_Victoria%2C_Jerome%2C_AZ.jpg/858px-El_Mercado_La_Victoria%2C_Jerome%2C_AZ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="800" height="286" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/El_Mercado_La_Victoria%2C_Jerome%2C_AZ.jpg/858px-El_Mercado_La_Victoria%2C_Jerome%2C_AZ.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ruins in Jerome, Arizona (wikicommons)</td></tr>
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Previous blog posts on the subject of urban exploration:<br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2017/08/do-you-urbex.html">Do you URBEX? 1. Defined, Trends & Picks</a><br />
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With this post, we look at some of the more accessible sites popular with urban explorers in the United States. Plus we share USA-specific news, inspiration and resources.<br />
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<b>In USA URBEX news</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2017/04/02/matt-lambros-after-the-final-curtain-photographs-forgotten-movie-theatres-america/?li_source=LI&li_medium=rhs_block_2" target="_blank">Matt Lambros' After the Final Curtain photographs show America's forgotten movie theatres</a> - Denzeen<br />
<a href="https://petapixel.com/2014/07/31/urbex-photographer-discovers-eerie-train-graveyard-north-carolina-forest/" target="_blank">Urbex Photographer Discovers Eerie ‘Train Graveyard’ in North Carolina Forest</a> - Petapixel<br />
<a href="https://petapixel.com/2016/10/06/urbex-instagram-photog-killed-subway-surfing-nyc/" target="_blank">Urbex Instagram Photog Killed While Subway Surfing in NYC</a> - Petapixel<br />
<a href="http://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/crime/urban-explorer-arrested-inside-falls-church/article_e73ac3ce-5503-11e7-be2a-c3945fdebfd1.html" target="_blank">‘Urban explorer’ arrested inside Niagara Falls church</a> - Niagara Gazette<br />
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<b>URBAN PHOTOGRAPHY INSPIRATION - USA</b><br />
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<a href="https://peelingwalls.com/" target="_blank">Liz's URBEX Photography Blog</a> - Peeling Walls<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/downloadthis/albums/with/72157660557255400" target="_blank">Philip's URBEX Flickr Photos</a> - DJ Philly GEE<br />
<a href="http://www.dismantlingthedream.com/" target="_blank">Abandoned America: Dismantling the Dream</a> - book by Matthew Christopher<br />
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<b>USA-specific URBEX resources</b><br />
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<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2016/10/24/10-eerie-awesome-or-abandoned-places-you-can-legally-visit-in-the-us/" target="_blank">10 Eerie, Awesome or Abandoned Places You Can LEGALLY Visit in the US</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
<a href="https://www.abandonedamerica.us/" target="_blank">Abandoned America: An Autopsy of American Dreams</a> - Matthew Christopher's blog, books, events<br />
<a href="https://www.abandonedamerica.us/workshops-71158" target="_blank">Abandoned America Photography Workshops</a> - USA workshops by Matthew Christopher<br />
<a href="https://afterthefinalcurtain.net/photo-workshops/" target="_blank">After the final curtain</a> - Matt Lambros' blog, events<br />
<a href="https://www.uer.ca/locations/newlist.asp?n=1&statfilter=160&country=United%20States" target="_blank">URBEX Location List USA</a> - Urban Exploration Resource<br />
<a href="http://bridgestunnels.com/tunnels/" target="_blank">A listing of tunnels in Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia</a> - Tunnels & Bridges<br />
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ALABAMA<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JacksonLakeIsland/" target="_blank">Spectre from the film Big Fish - Millbrook, Alabama</a> - Jackson Lake Island<br />
<a href="http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/alabama/spectre-town-al-usa/" target="_blank">Hollywood Built A Town Then Left It To Decay On An Island In Alabama</a> - Only in your state<br />
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ARIZONA - JEROME<br />
<a href="http://explorationproject.org/gold-king-mine-jerome/" target="_blank">Gold King Mine Ghost Town - Jerome, Arizona</a> - Exploration Project<br />
<a href="http://www.ghosttownaz.info/jerome.php" target="_blank">Mining Towns, Jerome, Arizona</a> - Ghosttownaz<br />
<a href="http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/abandoned-jerome-post-office" target="_blank">Abandoned Jerome Post Office</a> - Atlas Obscura<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Sedona/Get-the-History/d750-16253P5" target="_blank">Historic Shuttle Tour in Jerome, Arizona</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Sedona/Classic-Historic-Tour-of-Jerome-AZ/d750-15303P6" target="_blank">Ultimate Historic Jerome Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Sedona/Step-Through-Time-Historical-Walking-Tour-in-Jerome-Arizona/d750-16253P6" target="_blank">Step Through Time Historical Walking Tour in Jerome Arizona</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Sedona/Haunted-History-Tour-from-Jerome-Arizona/d750-16253P2" target="_blank">Haunted History Tour from Jerome Arizona</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Sedona/Spirits-of-Jerome-Tour/d750-15303P5" target="_blank">Spirits of Jerome Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Sedona/Classic-Historic-Tour-of-Jerome-AZ/d750-15303P1" target="_blank">Classic Historic Tour of Jerome</a><br />
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ARIZONA - Elsewhere... <br />
<a href="https://www.uer.ca/locations/show.asp?locid=27748" target="_blank">Gila River Airport</a> (abandoned aircraft) - Urban Explorer Resource<br />
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CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO<br />
<a href="http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/2017/06/buried-ships-map-san-francisco/" target="_blank">Map Reveals Location of San Francisco’s Buried Ships</a> - Urban Ghosts Media<br />
<a href="http://archaeopop.blogspot.ca/2011/03/ghost-ships-under-san-francisco.html" target="_blank">Ghost Ships Under San Francisco</a> - Archeopop<br />
<a href="https://www.uer.ca/locations/show.asp?locid=20659" target="_blank">URBEX: Alcatraz</a> - Urban Exploration Resource<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/San-Francisco-Urban-Adventure-and-Alcatraz-Tour/d651-7084CITYNALC" target="_blank">San Francisco Urban Adventure and Alcatraz Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/San-Francisco-Helicopter-and-Alcatraz-Tour/d651-3538ALC" target="_blank">San Francisco Helicopter and Alcatraz Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/San-Francisco-Hop-on-Hop-off-Ticket-and-Alcatraz-Tour/d651-2660HOHOTRAZ" target="_blank">San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Ticket and Alcatraz Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/Alcatraz-Attraction-Pass/d651-6734ALCPASS" target="_blank">Alcatraz Attraction Pass</a><br />
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CALIFORNIA - Elsewhere...<br />
<a href="https://www.uer.ca/locations/show.asp?locid=26937" target="_blank">Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch</a> - Urban Explorer Resource<br />
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HAWAII <br />
<a href="https://www.uer.ca/locations/show.asp?locid=29892" target="_blank">Kaniakapupu Palace (Oahu)</a> - Urban Explorer Resource<br />
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INDIANA - GARY<br />
<a href="https://peelingwalls.com/tag/gary/" target="_blank">Gary URBEX Photography</a> - Peeling Walls<br />
<a href="http://www.forbidden-places.net/urban-exploration-gary-indiana-ghost-town" target="_blank">Gary Indiana Ghost Town - No Future City?</a> - Forbidden Places<br />
<a href="http://desertedplaces.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-abandoned-ruins-of-gary-indiana.html" target="_blank">The abandoned ruins of Gary, Indiana</a> - Deserted Places Blog<br />
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KANSAS<br />
<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2015/05/05/neosho-falls-a-town-one-might-only-imagine/comment-page-1/" target="_blank">Neosho Falls, Kansas</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
<a href="https://traversingtravy.com/2012/03/11/exploring-neosho-falls-ks/" target="_blank">Exploring Neosho Falls, KS</a> - Traversing Travy<br />
<a href="https://traversingtravy.com/2012/03/19/exploring-joyland-amusement-park-in-wichita-kansas/" target="_blank">Exploring Joyland Amusement Park in Wichita, Kansas</a> - Traversing Travy<br />
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LOUISIANA - NEW ORLEANS <br />
<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2017/01/19/abandoned-new-orleans-retirement-community/" target="_blank">Abandoned New Orleans Retirement Community</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
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MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON<br />
<a href="https://www.uer.ca/locations/show.asp?locid=31635" target="_blank">URBEX Boston - Fort Strong</a> - Urban Explorer Resource<br />
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MICHIGAN - DETROIT<br />
<a href="http://www.detroiturbex.com/content/index.html" target="_blank">Detroit URBEX Locations</a> - Detroit URBEX<br />
<a href="https://peelingwalls.com/tag/detroit/" target="_blank">Detroit URBEX Photography</a> - Peeling Walls<br />
<a href="http://desertedplaces.blogspot.com/2013/07/detroit-city-in-decay.html" target="_blank">Detroit, City in Decay</a> - Deserted Places Blog<br />
<a href="http://zfein.com/photography/detroit/" target="_blank">The Abandoned City of Detroit</a> - Zach Fein Photography<br />
<a href="http://www.forgottendetroit.com/index.html" target="_blank">Forgotten Detroit</a> - David Kohrman<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Detroit/Detroit-Urban-Exploration-and-Photography-Tour/d22934-9636P1" target="_blank">Detroit Urban Exploration and Photography Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Detroit/Corktown-is-Popping-explore-Detroits-oldest-neighborhood-and-have-a-beer/d22934-5713P37" target="_blank">Small Group Walking Tour Corktown is Popping in Detroits Oldest Neighborhood</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Detroit/Detroits-Rise-Fall-and-Renewal/d22934-5713P27" target="_blank">Detroit's Rise Fall and Renewal</a><br />
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MICHIGAN - FLINT<br />
<a href="https://peelingwalls.com/tag/flint/" target="_blank">Flint URBEX Photography</a> - Peeling Walls<br />
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NEVADA - AREA 51 <br />
<i>Often mentioned in the URBEX community, please heed the caution by StrangeThings: <a href="http://strangethings.gq/area-51-strange-silver-pod-creepy-tunnels-camo-dudes-camo-goons-part-3" target="_blank">"AREA 51 IS NOT ABANDONED, DO NOT CROSS THE BORDER!"</a></i><br />
<a href="http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/area-51" target="_blank">Area 51: In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world</a> - Atlas Obscura<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Las-Vegas/Area-51-Day-Tour-from-Las-Vegas/d684-5119P10" target="_blank">Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas</a><br />
*See Las Vegas for tours to Area 51<br />
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NEVADA - LAS VEGAS<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Las-Vegas/Area-51-Day-Tour-from-Las-Vegas/d684-5119P10" target="_blank">Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas</a><br />
*Also see Area 51 (above) and Goodsprings<br />
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NEVADA - GOODSPRINGS<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Las-Vegas/Ghost-Hunt-in-Goodsprings-from-Las-Vegas/d684-2434GGH" target="_blank">Ghost Hunt in Goodsprings from Las Vegas</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Las-Vegas/Historical-Tour-of-the-Pioneer-Saloon-from-Las-Vegas/d684-15803P3" target="_blank">Historical Tour of the Pioneer Saloon from Las Vegas</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Las-Vegas/RZR-Desert-Adventure-with-Lunch-at-the-Historic-Pioneer-Saloon/d684-32338P3" target="_blank">RZR Desert Adventure with Lunch at the Historic Pioneer Saloon</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Las-Vegas/Haunted-Lockdown-at-the-Pioneer-Saloon-in-Goodsprings/d684-15803P2" target="_blank">Haunted Lockdown at the Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings</a><br />
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NEW MEXICO<br />
<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2015/07/18/cuervo-new-mexico-no-lodgingbut-plenty-of-vacancies/" target="_blank">Cuervo, New Mexico: No Lodging but Plenty of Vacancies</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
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NEW YORK - BUFFALO<br />
<a href="https://peelingwalls.com/tag/bullalo/" target="_blank">Buffalo URBEX Photography</a> - Peeling Walls<br />
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NEW YORK - NEW YORK CITY <br />
<a href="http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/2017/06/disused-staten-island-railway-stations/" target="_blank">10 Disused Staten Island Railway Stations</a> - Urban Ghosts<br />
<a href="http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/2017/06/new-penn-station-recreate-old-one/" target="_blank">An Opportunity to Rebuild Penn Station the Way it Was</a> - Urban Ghosts Media<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-York-City/Tour-of-the-Secrets-of-Grand-Central-Terminal/d687-26697P1" target="_blank">Tour of the Secrets of Grand Central Terminal</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-York-City/Tour-of-the-Secrets-of-Grand-Central-Terminal/d687-26697P2" target="_blank">Tour of the Remnants of Penn Station</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-York-City/Tour-of-the-Secrets-of-Grand-Central-Terminal/d687-26697P3" target="_blank">Tour of the Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam in NYC</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-York-City/New-York-Underground-Subway-Tour-with-Private-Guide/d687-8175P2" target="_blank">Guided Private Underground New York Subway Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-York-City/Ruins-of-a-Forgotten-City-Historical-Manhattan-Walking-Tour/d687-44899P1" target="_blank">Ruins of a Forgotten City: Historical Manhattan Walking Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-York-City/Woolworth-Building-Lobby-Tour/d687-9901P1" target="_blank">Woolworth Building Lobby Tour</a><br />
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NEW YORK - Elsewhere...<br />
<a href="https://traversingtravy.com/2015/09/25/exploring-an-abandoned-castle-in-upstate-ny/" target="_blank">Exploring an Abandoned Castle in Upstate NY (Roscoe)</a> - Traversing Travy<br />
<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2017/01/16/massive-abandoned-train-station/" target="_blank">Massive Abandoned Train Station</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
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NORTH CAROLINA <br />
<a href="https://petapixel.com/2014/07/31/urbex-photographer-discovers-eerie-train-graveyard-north-carolina-forest/" target="_blank">Urbex Photographer Discovers Eerie ‘Train Graveyard’ in North Carolina Forest</a> - Petapixel<br />
<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2017/02/03/abandoned-nascar-the-wilkesboro-speedway/" target="_blank">Abandoned Nascar – The Wilkesboro Speedway</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2016/05/25/stonewall-jackson-youth-development-center/" target="_blank">Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center, North Carolina</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2015/09/26/the-eerie-and-abandoned-land-of-oz/" target="_blank">The Land of Oz - Boone, North Carolina</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
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OHIO - CINCINNATI<br />
<a href="http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-cincinnati-subway" target="_blank">The Cincinnati Subway: an abandoned relic of the city's failed experiment with below ground transit</a> - Atlas Obscura<br />
<a href="http://zfein.com/index.html" target="_blank">Cincinnati Architecture</a> - Zach Fein Photography<br />
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OHIO - CLEVELAND<br />
<a href="https://peelingwalls.com/tag/cleveland/" target="_blank">Cleveland URBEX Photography</a> - Peeling Walls<br />
<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2015/07/30/the-old-cleveland-aquarium/" target="_blank">The Old Cleveland Aquarium</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
<a href="http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sidaway-bridge" target="_blank">Sidaway Bridge: a ghost of racial prejudice – Cleveland, Ohio</a> - Atlas Obscura<br />
<a href="http://bridgestunnels.com/2016/07/28/exploring-the-sidaway-avenue-footbridge/" target="_blank">Exploring the Sidaway Footbridge</a> - Bridges & Tunnels<br />
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OHIO - Elsewhere...<br />
<a href="http://ohioghosttowns.org/" target="_blank">Ohio Ghost Towns Exploration Co.</a><br />
<a href="https://peelingwalls.com/tag/akrom/" target="_blank">Akron URBEX Photography</a> - Peeling Walls<br />
<a href="http://bridgestunnels.com/2016/12/29/the-abandoned-dresden-suspension-bridge/" target="_blank">The Abandoned Dresden Suspension Bridge - Dresden, Ohio</a> - Bridges & Tunnels<br />
<a href="http://hlneogis.ulib.csuohio.edu/chronology.asp?id=CUY0056" target="_blank">Hillandale Bridge – Euclid, Ohio</a> - Cleveland Memory Project<br />
<a href="https://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php?topic=27902.0" target="_blank">The Abandoned Hillandale Bridge - Euclid, Ohio</a> - scotdor on Urban Ohio<br />
<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2014/08/17/spirits-held-prisoner/" target="_blank">Spirits Held Prisoner: Mansfield Reformatory – Mansfield, Ohio</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
<a href="https://peelingwalls.com/tag/toledo/" target="_blank">Toledo URBEX Photography</a> - Peeling Walls<br />
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PENNSYLANIA - PHILADELPHIA <br />
<a href="http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/2017/01/abandoned-subway-station-philadelphia/" target="_blank">Explore an Abandoned Subway Station in Philadelphia</a> - Urban Ghosts Media<br />
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PENNSYLANIA - PITTSBURGH<br />
<a href="https://peelingwalls.com/tag/pittsburgh/" target="_blank">Pittsburgh URBEX Photography</a> - Peeling Walls<br />
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PENNSYLANIA - Elsewhere...<br />
<a href="http://www.rebeccabathoryblog.com/urban-exploring-usa-pennsylvania-prison/" target="_blank">Urban Exploring – USA Pennsylvania Prison and its Hangman Trapdoor</a> - Rebecca Bathory Blog<br />
<i>We will include the abandoned <a href="https://www.uer.ca/locations/show.asp?locid=25729" target="_blank">Williams Grove Amusement Park</a> later in this series, in a post dedicated to abandoned theme parks.</i><br />
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RHODE ISLAND <br />
<i>We will include the abandoned <a href="https://www.uer.ca/locations/show.asp?locid=21556" target="_blank">Rocky Point Amusement Park</a> later in this series, in a post dedicated to abandoned theme parks.</i><br />
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UTAH<br />
<i>We will include the abandoned <a href="https://www.uer.ca/locations/show.asp?locid=32374" target="_blank">The Harold Mill</a> later in this series, in a post dedicated to abandoned theme parks.</i><br />
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VIRGINIA <br />
<a href="http://www.rebeccabathoryblog.com/urban-exploring-usa-virginia-lunatic-asylum/" target="_blank">Urban Exploring – USA Virginia Lunatic Asylum and the Search for a Magic Staircase</a> - Rebecca Bathory Blog<br />
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WASHINGTON - PORT ANGELES <br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Port-Angeles/Port-Angeles-Underground-Heritage-Tour/d4390-47749P1" target="_blank">Port Angeles Underground Heritage Tour</a><br />
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WEST VIRGINIA<br />
<a href="https://architecturalafterlife.com/2015/05/29/lake-shawnee-the-worlds-most-haunted-amusement-park/" target="_blank">Lake Shawnee, the World</a> - Architectural Afterlife<br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://www.forbidden-places.net/why.php" target="_blank">Everything About Urban Exploration</a> - Forbidden Places<br />
<a href="http://ihatetaxisblog.blogspot.ca/2016/12/death-by-selfie.html" target="_blank">Death by Selfie</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/01/go-for-run-go-sightseeing-why-not-do.html" target="_blank">Go Running on Your Layover</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2014/07/carpe-diem-day-trips-from-rome.html" target="_blank">Carp Diem: Day Trips From Rome</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a>Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-1633401447050775852017-09-01T08:37:00.000-07:002017-09-01T08:37:07.557-07:0010 Unique Vancouver Tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Seawall_Vancouver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Seawall_Vancouver.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walking the iconic seawall in Vancouver is free!</td></tr>
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Looking for something different to do on your Vancouver layover? <br />
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If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
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Here are some unique Vancouver tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Vancouver/Historic-Gastown-Photography-Tour/d616-7023P6" target="_blank">Historic Gastown Photography Tour</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Vancouver/Segway-Tour-of-the-Botanical-Gardens-at-the-University-of-British-Columbia-/d616-3371P18" target="_blank">Segway Tour of the Botanical Gardens at the University of British Columbia</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Squamish/Vancouver-Trolley-Hop-on-Hop-off-Tour-Lookout-Observation-Deck-and-Vancouver-Aquarium-Combo/d616-3005TTAQUA" target="_blank">Vancouver Trolley Hop-on Hop-off Tour, Lookout Observation Deck and Vancouver Aquarium Combo</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Vancouver/Small-Group-Granville-Island-Market-Tour/d616-5611GRANVILLE" target="_blank">Small-Group Granville Island Market Tour</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Vancouver/Vancouver-City-Tour-Including-Capilano-Suspension-Bridge/d616-5313VANCAP" target="_blank">Vancouver City Tour Including Capilano Suspension Bridge</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Vancouver/Independent-Bike-Tour-of-Vancouver/d616-7039P4" target="_blank">Independent Bike Tour of Vancouver</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Vancouver/Stanley-Park-and-Downtown-Vancouver-Running-Tour-/d616-35849P1" target="_blank">Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver Running Tour</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Vancouver/Stanley-Park-First-Nations-Interpretive-Walking-Tour/d616-39738P1" target="_blank">Stanley Park First Nations Interpretive Walking Tour</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Vancouver/Private-Chauffeured-Whistler-Transfer-from-Vancouver-with-Sightseeing/d616-24341P2" target="_blank">Private Chauffeured Whistler Transfer from Vancouver with Sightseeing</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Vancouver/Seaplane-Flight-to-Victoria-with-Ground-Transport-and-Butchart-Gardens-Admission-/d616-3020P23" target="_blank">Seaplane Flight to Victoria with Ground Transport and Butchart Gardens Admission</a><br />
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<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="https://www.tourismvancouver.com/activities/free-almost-free/25-free-things-to-do/" target="_blank">25 FREE Things to Do in Vancouver</a> - Tourism Vancouver<br />
<a href="https://www.tripsavvy.com/top-vancouver-gardens-3371108" target="_blank">Top Vancouver Gardens (mostly FREE)</a> - Trip Savvy<br />
<a href="http://experiencevancouvergroup.com/vancouver-tour-blog/free-and-self-guided-tours-in-vancouver/" target="_blank">The Best FREE Tours in Vancouver</a> - Experience Vancouver Group<br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://vancouver.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Vancouver</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/YVR" target="_blank">Vancouver International Airport (YVR) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-84673674300550862572017-08-23T05:29:00.002-07:002017-08-23T05:29:23.055-07:0010 Unique Berlin Tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/Berlin_Wall_Trabant_grafitti.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="396" height="218" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/Berlin_Wall_Trabant_grafitti.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meta Trabant: Berlin Wall graffiti of the iconic Soviet-era car</td></tr>
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Looking for something different to do on your Berlin layover?<br />
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If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
<br />
Here are some unique Berlin tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Berlin/Private-Layover-Tour-Berlin-City-Sightseeing-with-Airport-Transport/d488-2160BERLINAIR" target="_blank">Private Layover Tour: Berlin City Sightseeing with Airport Transport</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Berlin/Private-Berlin-David-Bowie-Walking-Tour-with-a-Historian-Guide/d488-10847P40" target="_blank">Private Berlin David Bowie Walking Tour with a Historian Guide</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Berlin/An-Evening-at-Charlottenburg-Palace-Palace-Tour-Dinner-and-Concert-by-the-Berlin-Residence-Orchestra/d488-2574CHARPDC" target="_blank">'An Evening at Charlottenburg Palace' Palace Tour, Dinner and Concert by the Berlin Residence Orchestra</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Berlin/Evening-Berlin-Food-Tour-by-Bike/d488-3933BEREBIKEEVE" target="_blank">Evening Berlin Food Tour by Bike</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Berlin/The-Real-Berlin-Walking-Tour-Art-Food-and-Counterculture/d488-6131REAL_P" target="_blank">The Real Berlin Walking Tour: Art, Food and Counterculture</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Berlin/Private-Half-Day-Photo-Shooting-Tour-With-Local-Photographer-in-Berlin/d488-24380P40" target="_blank">Private Half-Day Photo Shooting Tour With Local Photographer in Berlin</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Berlin/Private-Tour-Berlin-Art-Galleries-Walking-Tour/d488-5411BERART_P" target="_blank">Private Tour: Berlin Art Galleries Walking Tour</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rostock/Berlin-Live-Guided-Self-Drive-Trabi-Safari-Tour/d488-33477P1" target="_blank">Berlin Live-Guided Self-Drive Trabi Safari Tour</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Berlin/Private-Tour-Berlin-Architecture-Tour/d488-5560ARCH_P" target="_blank">Private Tour: Berlin Architecture Tour</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8302560900816360672" target="_blank">Berlin Street Art Tour and Graffiti Workshop</a><br />
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<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="http://travelupdate.boardingarea.com/get-free-berlin-reichstag-dome-tickets/" target="_blank">How to See the Best Views of Berlin for FREE</a> - Travel Update<br />
<a href="http://www.iheartberlin.de/2017/06/07/how-to-enjoy-berlin-for-free/" target="_blank">How to Enjoy Berlin for FREE</a> - I Heart Berlin<br />
<a href="http://www.globalblue.com/destinations/germany/berlin/top-free-things-to-do-in-berlin" target="_blank">Top FREE Things to Do in Berlin</a> - Global Blue<br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://berlin.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Berlin</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/SXF" target="_blank">Berlin Schönefeld International Airport (SXF) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/TXL" target="_blank">Berlin Tegel International Airport (TXL) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-42867591737815176922017-08-09T02:27:00.000-07:002017-08-09T02:48:55.390-07:00Do You URBEX?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Kolmanskop_sand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Kolmanskop_sand.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kolmanscop, Namibia - an urban explorer's paradise<br />creative commons image wikicommons</td></tr>
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Urban exploration, or "URBEX", is the exploration of man-made structures, either abandoned ruins or normally unseen components of man-made environments. May also be referred to as dark tourism.<br />
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Unauthorized exploration involves all manner of risks associated with climbing derelict structures, entering dark tunnels, crawling into drains, breathing or coming into contact with toxins and so on. People have died pursuing this hobby. Yet the purists follow their own code of conduct of "leave everything as you found it" and "take nothing except pictures". <br />
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While exploring these structures may involve trespassing onto private property, this is not always the case. Some sites are open to the public, or are accessible on a tour. Still others have added methods such as mini-railways to take you through the site. <br />
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If your layover doesn't provide easy access to an abandoned site, you can easily pass hours exploring incredible photographs online. As many devotees don't even reveal the exact location of their finds, this is the only way you can see them.<br />
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In this, our first blog post on urban exploration, we introduce you to a sampling of popular sites.<br />
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<b>The URBEX Trend</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/generation-urbex-the-extreme-urban-adventurers-risking-all-for-the-right-to-roam-a7577236.html" target="_blank">Generation urbex: The extreme urban adventurers risking all for the right to roam</a> - The Independent<br />
<a href="http://www.darbiansphotography.com/latest-reports/is-it-really-abandoned" target="_blank">Urbex: Is It Really Abandoned?</a> - Darbian's Photography<br />
<a href="https://www.wix.com/blog/photography/2017/05/04/urban-exploration-photographer-tekprod/" target="_blank">When Time is the Architect: Urban Exploration by Photographer Tekprod</a> - Wix Blog<br />
<a href="http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/2015/06/discover-compelling-urban-ghosts-of-the-world/" target="_blank">Discover the Compelling World of Urban Ghosts: 20 Top Articles to get You Started</a> - Urban Ghosts Media<br />
<a href="http://www.thebohemianblog.com/heres-why-i-wont-share-locations" target="_blank">Here's why I won't share locations locations</a> - The Bohemian Blog<br />
<a href="https://petapixel.com/2017/07/01/photographing-abandoned-hotel-cost-2800/" target="_blank">How Photographing an Abandoned Hotel Cost Me $2,800</a> - Petapixel<br />
<a href="https://petapixel.com/2014/07/11/stories-like-urbex-photogs-secretive-shoot/" target="_blank">Stories Like This are Why Urbex Photogs are So Secretive About Where They Shoot</a> - Petapixel<br />
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<b>URBEX OBSESSIONS</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/this-photographer-is-taking-jaw-dropping-photos-of-europe-s-abandoned-buildings-10512670.html" target="_blank">This photographer is taking jaw-dropping photos of Europe’s abandoned buildings</a>
<a href="http://richterchristian.com/?page_id=50" target="_blank">(Christian Richter)</a> - The Independent<br />
<a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2017/02/26/abandoned-asylums-photo-essay-matt-van-der-velde/" target="_blank">Matt Van der Velde photographs abandoned insane asylums</a>
<a href="http://www.abandonedasylums.ca/" target="_blank">(Matt Van der Velde)</a> - Dezeen<br />
<a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2015/02/15/josef-schulz-photographs-ubergang-abandoned-checkpoint-architecture-europe/" target="_blank">Josef Schulz documents abandoned checkpoint architecture across Europe</a>
<a href="http://www.josefschulz.de/" target="_blank">(Josef Schulz)</a> - Dezeen<br />
<a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2014/08/09/abandoned-soviet-architecture-photographs-rebecca-litchfield/" target="_blank">Abandoned Soviet architecture photographed by Rebecca Litchfield</a>
<a href="http://www.rebeccabathory.com/" target="_blank">(Rebecca Bathory)</a> - Dezeen<br />
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<b>URBEX PHOTOGRAPHY</b><br />
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<a href="https://contrastly.com/how-to-photograph-models-in-abandoned-buildings/" target="_blank">How To Photograph Models in Abandoned Buildings</a> - Contrastly<br />
<a href="http://www.rebeccabathoryblog.com/the-underworld-princess-of-darkness-the-importance-of-teamwork/" target="_blank">The Underworld: Princess of Darkness & the Importance of Teamwork</a> - Rebecca Bathory Blog<br />
<a href="http://urbeximages.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Urban Exploration Photography Blog</a> - blog dedicated to taking great URBEX pictures<br />
<a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-urban-exploration/j" target="_blank">An Introduction to Urban Exploration</a> - Digital Photography School<br />
<a href="https://contrastly.com/urban-decay-photography/" target="_blank">Finding Your Way Around Urban Decay Photography</a> - Contrastly<br />
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<b>URBEX RESOURCES</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.forbidden-places.net/why.php" target="_blank">Everything About Urban Exploration</a> - Forbidden Places<br />
<a href="http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/2010/10/introduction-urban-exploration/" target="_blank">A Brief Introduction to Urban Exploration</a> - Urban Ghosts Media<br />
<a href="https://uer.ca/locations/newlist.asp" target="_blank">Urban Exploration Location List</a> - Urban Exploration Resource<br />
<a href="https://www.redbull.tv/show/AP-1M914V33S1W11/urbex-enter-at-your-own-risk" target="_blank">URBEX: Enter at Your Own Risk</a> - Red Bull TV<br />
<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/urbanexploration/about" target="_blank">Reddit URBEX Forum</a> (specific locations not revealed)<br />
<a href="http://www.thebohemianblog.com/tag/urban-exploration" target="_blank">The Bohemian Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ancient-origins.net/" target="_blank">Ancient Origins</a><br />
<a href="http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/" target="_blank">Urban Ghosts Media</a><br />
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<b>PICKS</b><br />
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<b>The train cemetery in Uyuni, Bolivia</b><br />
<a href="http://www.urbexplayground.com/urbex/train-cemetery-uyuni-bolivia" target="_blank">The Train Cemetery in Uyuni, Bolivia</a> - URBEX Playground<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Uyuni/Private-visit-to-the-train-cemetery-from-Uyuni/d22256-21789P24" target="_blank">Private visit to the train cemetery from Uyuni</a><br />
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<b>An eerie Communist relic in Bulgaria</b><br />
<a href="https://petapixel.com/2016/06/27/exploring-iconic-buzludzha-building-bulgaria/" target="_blank">Exploring the Iconic Buzludzha Communist Building in Bulgaria</a> - PetaPixel<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Sofia/One-Day-Private-Tour-By-Car-From-Varna-or-Sofia-To-Buzludzha-Monument/d5630-21356P19" target="_blank">One Day Private Tour By Car From Varna or Sofia To Buzludzha Monument</a> <br />
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<b>A Cold War spy station in Berlin, Germany</b><br />
<a href="http://www.abandonedberlin.com/2015/01/teufelsberg-nsa-spy-field-station-berlin.html" target="_blank">Field Station Berlin Teufelsberg: NSA spy station on buried Nazi college</a> - Abandoned Berlin<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Berlin/Original-Berlin-Teufelsberg-Cold-War-Tour/d488-21455P5" target="_blank">Berlin Half-Day Cold War Tour to Teufelsberg</a><br />
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<b>The compelling encroaching sand in Kolmanskop, Namibia</b><br />
<a href="http://desertedplaces.blogspot.com/2013/11/kolmanskop-ghost-town-of-desert.html" target="_blank">Kolmanskop, the ghost town of the desert</a> - Deserted Places Blog<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Swakopmund/Full-Day-Kolmanskuppe-and-Luderitz-Private-Tour-from-Swakopmund/d5541-10563P5" target="_blank">Full-Day Kolmanskuppe and Luderitz Private Tour from Swakopmund</a><br />
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<b>Riding old Kiwi rails in Taumarunui, New Zealand</b><br />
<a href="https://www.thestar.com/life/travel/2017/04/11/new-zealand-tour-will-take-you-down-an-abandoned-rail-line-in-a-golf-cart.html" target="_blank">New Zealand tour will take you down an abandoned rail line in a golf cart</a> - The Star<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/North-Island/10-Tunnel-Rail-Bike-Tour-from-Taumarunui/d128-37234P6" target="_blank">10-Tunnel Rail Bike Tour from Taumarunui</a><br />
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<b>The buried streets of black death in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK</b><br />
<a href="http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mary-kings-close" target="_blank">Mary King's Close: 17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death</a> - Atlas Obscura<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Edinburgh/Real-Mary-Kings-Close-Underground-Guided-Tour/d739-31895P1" target="_blank">The Real Mary King's Close Underground Guided Tour</a><br />
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<b>Feeding speculation in the Nevada desert, USA</b><br />
<i>Often mentioned in the URBEX community, please heed the caution by StrangeThings: <a href="http://strangethings.gq/area-51-strange-silver-pod-creepy-tunnels-camo-dudes-camo-goons-part-3" target="_blank">"AREA 51 IS NOT ABANDONED, DO NOT CROSS THE BORDER!"</a></i><br />
<a href="http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/area-51" target="_blank">Area 51: In the middle of an extremely unforgiving and desolate high desert is the most secret military facility in the world</a> - Atlas Obscura<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Las-Vegas/Area-51-Day-Tour-from-Las-Vegas/d684-5119P10" target="_blank">Area 51 Day Tour from Las Vegas</a><br />
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<b>Making the most out of urban decay in Detroit, Illinois, USA</b><br />
<a href="http://desertedplaces.blogspot.com/2013/07/detroit-city-in-decay.html" target="_blank">Detroit, City in Decay</a> - Deserted Places Blog<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Detroit/Detroit-Urban-Exploration-and-Photography-Tour/d22934-9636P1" target="_blank">Detroit Urban Exploration and Photography Tour</a><br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://ihatetaxisblog.blogspot.ca/2016/12/death-by-selfie.html" target="_blank">Death by Selfie</a> - IHateTaxis blog<br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/01/go-for-run-go-sightseeing-why-not-do.html" target="_blank">Go Running on Your Layover</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/11/memorial-sites-near-paris-beauvais.html" target="_blank">Memorial sites near Paris Beauvais Airport</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/12/layover-bucketlist-downton-abbey.html" target="_blank">Bucketlist: Downton Abbey</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/11/layover-ideas-for-worlds-worst-airports.html" target="_blank">Layover Ideas for the World's Worst Airports</a><br />
<a href="http://ihatetaxisblog.blogspot.ca/2014/12/spot-deadly-fake-taxi-on-your.html" target="_blank">Spot the deadly fake taxi on your international travels!</a> - IHateTaxis blogRobertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-46715440875330277752017-07-06T00:15:00.003-07:002017-08-21T03:03:36.187-07:0010 Unique Tokyo Tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/TokyoMetropolitanGovernmentOffice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/TokyoMetropolitanGovernmentOffice.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoy the best views of Tokyo free at the TMG towers!</td></tr>
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Looking for something different to do on your Tokyo layover?<br />
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If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
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Here are some unique Tokyo tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Private-Custom-Tour-Tokyo-in-a-Day/d334-5924TYOCUSTOM" target="_blank">Private Custom Tour: Tokyo in a Day</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Tokyo-Local-Food-and-Drink-Experience-with-a-Bar-Hopping-Master/d334-13441P6" target="_blank">Tokyo Local Food and Drink Experience with a Bar Hopping Master</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Authentic-Geisha-Performance-and-Entertainment-including-a-Kaiseki-Course-Dinner/d334-27666P1" target="_blank">Authentic Geisha Performance and Entertainment including a Kaiseki Course Dinner</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Kimono-Shopping/d334-19442P6" target="_blank">Kimono Shopping Tour in Tokyo</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Tokyo-Photography-Tour-Historic-Edo-to-Modern-Day-Tokyo/d334-6869TYOTM" target="_blank">Tokyo Metropolis Photography Tour</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Tokyo-Architecture-Walking-Tour/d334-25938P1" target="_blank">Half-Day Tokyo Architecture Walking Tour</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Japanese-Book-binding-Lesson-in-Tokyo/d334-35077P1" target="_blank">Japanese Bookbinding Lesson</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Kintsugi-Experience-in-Tokyo/d334-13441P60" target="_blank">Kintsugi Experience in Tokyo</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Hands-on-Ninja-Experience/d334-7846P1" target="_blank">Hands-on Ninja Experience in Tokyo</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Challenge-Sumo-Wrestlers-and-Enjoy-a-Chanko-Lunch/d334-13441P51" target="_blank">Challenge Sumo Wrestlers and Enjoy a Chanko Lunch</a><br />
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<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="https://www.freetour.com/tokyo/free-walking-tour-tokyo" target="_blank">FREE Tokyo Walking Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g1066457-d320640-Reviews-Tokyo_Metropolitan_Government_Buildings-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html#REVIEWS" target="_blank">FREE Tokyo Views from TMG Observation Deck</a><br />
<a href="https://www.onthegotours.com/blog/2017/06/top-ten-free-things-to-do-in-tokyo/" target="_blank">Top 10 FREE Things to Do in Tokyo</a><br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://tokyo.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Tokyo</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/NRT" target="_blank">Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/HND" target="_blank">Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-63247734188322734942017-06-10T04:26:00.000-07:002017-07-06T04:37:31.375-07:0010 Unique Barcelona Tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cb/Park_G%C3%BCell_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="800" height="241" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cb/Park_G%C3%BCell_02.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from Gaudi's Park Güell</td></tr>
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Looking for something different to do on your Barcelona layover?<br />
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If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
<br />
Here are some unique Barcelona tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Barcelona/Gaudi-in-a-Day-Private-Tour/d562-21175P34" target="_blank">Gaudi in a Day Guided Private Tour</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/Barcelona-tours/Sporting-Events-and-Packages/d562-g11-c43" target="_blank">Barcelona FC Football Game or Camp Nou Tour</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Barcelona/Sagrada-Familia-Private-1-5-Hour-Tour-in-Barcelona/d562-14218P7" target="_blank">Sagrada Familia Facades Private Tour with Independent Interior Visit</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Barcelona/4-Hour-Gaudi-Mosaic-Workshop-in-Barcelona/d562-9054P2" target="_blank">4-Hour Gaudi Mosaic Workshop in Barcelona</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Barcelona/Tapas-and-Wine-Experience-in-Barcelona/d562-16168P1" target="_blank">Tapas and Wine Experience Small-Group Walking Tour</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Barcelona/Gaudis-La-Pedrera-at-Night-A-Behind-Closed-Doors-Tour-in-Barcelona/d562-5587BCNLAPEDRERA" target="_blank">Gaudí’s La Pedrera at Night: A Behind-Closed-Doors Tour in Barcelona</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Barcelona/Parasailing-Experience-in-Barcelona/d562-8966P4" target="_blank">Parasailing Experience in Barcelona</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Barcelona/Private-Artsy-Bike-Tour-around-Art-Galleries-in-Barcelona/d562-36108P3" target="_blank">Private Bike Tour around Art Galleries in Monjuic Barcelona</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Barcelona/Barcelona-Private-Tour-to-Tibidabo-Mountain-and-Labyrinth-Park/d562-14218P5" target="_blank">Barcelona Private Tour to Tibidabo Mountain and Horta Labyrinth Park</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Barcelona/Flamenco-Night-at-Tablao-Cordobes/d562-2140FLAMENCO" target="_blank">Flamenco Night at Tablao Cordobes</a><br />
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<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="http://freewalkingtoursbarcelona.com/tours-en/" target="_blank">FREE Barcelona Gothic Quarter Walking Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/spain/articles/10-free-things-to-do-in-barcelona/" target="_blank">10 FREE Things to Do in Barcelona</a><br />
<a href="http://forfree.barcelona/en//index.php" target="_blank">ForFree: Your Guide to Barcelona's FREE Events</a><br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://barcelona.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Barcelona</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/BCN" target="_blank">Barcelona International Airport (BCN) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-6491124508528518242017-05-14T14:32:00.000-07:002017-05-14T14:32:42.599-07:00Layover prayers<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A priest and a rabbi walk into an airport bar... or maybe not!</td></tr>
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Beyond chapels, multi-faith prayer rooms are a more common sight in airports around the world. But what if you could really use solace, specific to your faith, and in your own language?</div>
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For the next 3 months, travelers at Germany's Stuttgart Airport, can step into the "Gebetomat" and choose from 300+ prayers offered in 65+ languages. <br />
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The Gebetomat is the brainchild of Oliver Sturm. The Stuttgart installation is just latest version of Sturm's Pray-O-Matic booth, which the Berlin artist designed in 2008. <br />
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In 2012, Sturm's prayer booth popped up at Manchester University as part of a 3-year research project on multi faith spaces and prayer rooms worldwide. <br />
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Look for the brightly coloured converted photo booth at Stuttgart Airport in Terminal 3, near gate 310. Prayers are free.<br />
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Related resources<br />
<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/newswires/news/business/german-airport-offers-prayer-booth-65-languages-article-1.3139328" target="_blank">German airport offers prayer booth in 65 languages</a> - NY Daily News<br />
<a href="http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=10&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwivuM2cn_DTAhUM_WMKHYTIAWwQFghJMAk&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.manchester.ac.uk%2Fdiscover%2Fnews%2Farticle%2F%3Fid%3D8550&usg=AFQjCNFOPeMW7bjZPdmHiblHcx8hxVnDvg&sig2=5eZcVFlMxyzRyvILHxGwIw" target="_blank">Pray-o-mat is UK's first</a> - University of Manchester<br />
<a href="http://magazine.vaneairport.com/travel-health/meditation/us-interfaith-airport-chapels/" target="_blank">Interfaith Airport Chapels in The US: Tranquility on The Fly</a>
- Vane Airport Magazine<br />
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More resources<br />
<a href="http://johnpavlovitz.com/2017/04/20/hell-will-be-an-airport-a-layover-story/" target="_blank">Hell Will Be an Airport (A Layover Story)</a> - John Pavlovitz<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/STR-Stuttgart-Airport/Stuttgart-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Stuttgart Airport (STR) Transportation Guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-64094267646672446902017-05-02T22:31:00.000-07:002017-08-20T22:37:04.253-07:0010 Unique Bangkok Tours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Looking for something different to do on your Bangkok layover?<br />
<br />
If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
<br />
Here are some unique Bangkok tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Bangkok/Private-Tour-Full-Day-Customizable-Tour-of-Bangkok-City/d343-42771P13" target="_blank">Private Tour: Full-Day Customizable Tour of Bangkok City</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Bangkok/Departure-Fast-track-Services-with-VIP-lounge-access/d343-8084P464" target="_blank">Airport Departure Fast track Services - with VIP lounge access</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Bangkok/Bangkok-Stopover-Package-/d343-3685P176" target="_blank">Bangkok Stopover Package</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Bangkok/Baipai-Thai-Cooking-School-Class-in-Bangkok/d343-3685BKK45" target="_blank">Baipai Thai Cooking School Class in Bangkok</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Bangkok/Tai-Chi-in-Lumpini-Park-Bangkok/d343-9566P117" target="_blank">Tai-Chi in Lumpini Park Bangkok</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Bangkok/Thai-Boxing-Match-including-Tickets-and-Transfer-in-Bangkok/d343-9566P36" target="_blank">Thai Boxing Match including Tickets and Transfer in Bangkok</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Bangkok/Evening-Siam-Niramit-Show-with-Thai-Dinner/d343-8084P327" target="_blank">Evening Siam Niramit Show with Thai Dinner</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Bangkok/Colors-of-Bangkok/d343-7714P1" target="_blank">Colors of Bangkok</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Bangkok/3-Hour-Handbag-Making-Class/d343-24535P1" target="_blank">3-Hour Handbag Making Class</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Bangkok/Arrival-Fast-Track-Airport-Services-Including-Buggy/d343-8084P466" target="_blank">Fore! Play Golf in Bangkok</a><br />
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<br />
<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="https://theculturetrip.com/asia/thailand/articles/20-free-things-to-do-in-bangkok/" target="_blank">20 FREE things to do in Bangkok</a> - The Culture Trip<br />
<a href="https://www.tripsavvy.com/free-activities-in-bangkok-1658441" target="_blank">FREE things to do in Bangkok</a> - Trip Savvy<br />
<a href="http://www.lashworldtour.com/2011/05/10-free-things-to-do-in-bangkok-thailand.html" target="_blank">10 FREE things to do in Bangkok</a> - Lash World Tour<br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://bangkok.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Bangkok</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/BKK" target="_blank">Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/DMK" target="_blank">Bangkok Don Muang International Airport (DMK) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-82448801844011369922017-04-07T05:58:00.000-07:002017-08-21T03:07:42.494-07:0010 Unique Amsterdam Tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/Amsterdam%2C_Westerkerk_foto3_2007-10-20_13.45.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/Amsterdam%2C_Westerkerk_foto3_2007-10-20_13.45.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Westerkerk Church and Amsterdam canal houses</td></tr>
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Looking for something different to do on your Amsterdam layover? <br />
<br />
If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
<br />
Here are some unique Amsterdam tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Amsterdam/Amsterdam-Layover-Tour-Private-City-Sightseeing-with-Round-Trip-Airport-Transfer/d525-5595LAYOVER" target="_blank">Amsterdam Layover Tour: Private City Sightseeing with Round-Trip Airport Transfer</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Amsterdam/Private-Transit-Tour-Amsterdam-City-Tour-with-Luxury-Vehicle/d525-20739P1" target="_blank">Private Transit Tour: Amsterdam City Tour with Luxury Vehicle</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Amsterdam/Keukenhof-Gardens-and-Tulip-Fields-Tour-from-Amsterdam/d525-2550LIN12A" target="_blank">Keukenhof Gardens and Tulip Fields Tour from Amsterdam</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Amsterdam/Amsterdam-Canal-Bus-Hop-On-Hop-Off-Day-Pass-and-Heineken-Experience/d525-2544CANAL04" target="_blank">Amsterdam Hop-on Hop-off Boat Day Pass and Heineken Experience</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Amsterdam/Private-Guided-Bike-Tour-to-the-Dutch-Windmills/d525-12250P3" target="_blank">Private Guided Bike Tour to the Dutch Windmills</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Amsterdam/Private-Amsterdam-Coffeeshop-Culture-and-Food-Tour/d525-9093P18" target="_blank">Private Amsterdam Coffeeshop Culture and Food Tour</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Amsterdam/Private-Gourmet-Dining-with-a-Michelin-Star-Chef-in-Amsterdam-/d525-24380P208" target="_blank">Private Gourmet Dining with a Michelin Star Chef in Amsterdam</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Amsterdam/3-Course-Dinner-at-Dining-in-the-Dark-Restaurant-in-Amsterdam/d525-8587P1" target="_blank">3-Course Dinner at Dining in the Dark Restaurant in Amsterdam</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Amsterdam/Amsterdam-Luxurious-Party-Bike-Tour-With-Private-Chauffeur/d525-7438P1" target="_blank">Luxurious Party Bike Tour With Private Chauffeur</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Amsterdam/Amsterdam-Guided-Tour-of-United-East-India-Company-and-Maritime-Museum-with-Art-Historian/d525-22864P10" target="_blank">Amsterdam Guided Tour of United East India Company and Maritime Museum with Art Historian</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="https://www.freedamtours.com/" target="_blank">FreeDam FREE Amsterdam Walking Tour</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amsterdamlogue.com/amsterdam-flower-market-and-what-to-expect.html" target="_blank">FREE Amsterdam Floating Flower Market: What to Expect</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amsterdamtourist.info/50-free-things-to-do-amsterdam/" target="_blank">50 FREE Things to Do in Amsterdam</a><br />
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<br />
Related resources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://amsterdam.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Amsterdam</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/AMS" target="_blank">Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-79661043067705754652017-03-10T22:08:00.000-08:002017-08-21T03:05:09.178-07:0010 Unique Milan Tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/Galleria_Vittorio_Emanuele_II_-_evening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/Galleria_Vittorio_Emanuele_II_-_evening.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
in the evening</td></tr>
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Looking for something different to do on your Milan layover?<br />
<br />
If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
<br />
Here are some unique Milan tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Milan/Art-and-history-of-playing-cards-and-tarots/d512-23045P5" target="_blank">Art and History of Playing Cards and Tarots in Milan</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Milan/Paper-Workshop-in-Milan-with-Visit-to-the-Biblioteca-Ambrosiana/d512-44834P10" target="_blank">History of Paper Guided Tour in Milan with Visit to the Biblioteca Ambrosiana</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Milan/Historical-and-Precious-Leathers-Workshop-in-Milan/d512-44834P4" target="_blank">Historical and Precious Leathers Guided Tour in Milan</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Milan/Private-Tour-the-Ancient-and-Noble-Art-of-Metal-Guided-Tour/d512-44834P7" target="_blank">Private Tour: the Ancient and Noble Art of Metal Guided Tour</a><br />
5. <a d512-44834p8="" en="" href="https://www.blogger.com/null" https:="" ilan="" rivate-tour-the-museum-of-musical-instruments-guided-tour-with-visit-to-a-local-liuteria="" target="_blank" tours="" www.partner.viator.com="">Private Tour: the Museum of Musical Instruments Guided Tour with Visit to a Local Liuteria</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Milan/1-Day-Personal-Fashion-Styling-Course-for-Women/d512-20895P1" target="_blank">1-Day Personal Fashion Styling Course for Women</a> (<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Milan/1-Day-Personal-Fashion-Styling-Course-for-Men/d512-20895P3" target="_blank">Course for Men</a>)<br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Milan/Private-Tour-Milan-Half-Day-Shopping-Tour/d512-2734MIL03FASHION" target="_blank">Private Tour: Milan Half-Day Shopping Tour</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Milan/1-Hour-Rooftop-Tour-of-Milans-Duomo/d512-6404DUOMO" target="_blank">1-Hour Rooftop Tour of Milan's Duomo</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Milan/Evening-Cooking-Lesson-with-Dinner-in-Milan/d512-7816P1" target="_blank">Evening Cooking Lesson with Dinner in Milan</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Milan/After-Hours-Last-Supper-Tour-with-Ultimate-Dinner-Experience/d512-33060P9" target="_blank">After-Hours Last Supper Tour with Ultimate Dinner Experience</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="http://milanfreetour.com/" target="_blank">FREE Milan Walking Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theartpostblog.com/en/free-museums-in-milan/" target="_blank">FREE Museums in Milan</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hostelworld.com/blog/10-best-things-to-do-in-milan-for-free/" target="_blank">10 Best Things to Do in Milan for FREE</a><br />
<br />
<br />
Related resources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://milan.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Milan</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/BGY" target="_blank">Milan Bergamo International Airport (BGY) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis
<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LIN" target="_blank">Milan Linate International Airport (LIN) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis
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<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/MXP" target="_blank">Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-59639717744744580992017-02-13T18:42:00.000-08:002017-02-13T18:42:32.876-08:00They fell in love on a layover<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3A13-08-06-abu-dhabi-airport-01.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Ralf Roletschek [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons"><img alt="13-08-06-abu-dhabi-airport-01" height="212" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/13-08-06-abu-dhabi-airport-01.jpg/512px-13-08-06-abu-dhabi-airport-01.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What if you fell in love here on a layover?</td></tr>
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Have you ever wondered what could happen to you on a layover? What could really happen? <strong>What if you fell in love?</strong> If you think it couldn't happen, read on. It happened to <em>them</em>:<br />
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<strong>A layover at Qatar airport brought this Swedish-Kenyan couple together - now they're heading for marriage - Mwita and Emma</strong><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span></span>It is a state of intimacy that we relish living, but due to its abstract nature we rarely pay attention to it. We may not understand love, but we know very well that it “conquers all.” For the 32-year-old Kenyan Justus Mwita, he never expected to be caught by his then Swedish girlfriend’s unblinking eyes, which left him both taken aback and pleased while he was waiting for his next flight to Nairobi at Doha’s international airport (Qatar)... [<a href="http://www.thelocal.se/voices/view/a-layover-at-qatar-airport-brought-this-swedish-kenyan-couple-together-now-theyre-heading-for-marriage" target="_blank">read their story</a>]</blockquote>
<br />
<b>IT HAPPENED TO ME: I Fell In Love With A Guy I Met At The Airport and Starting Dating Long-Distance - anonymous</b><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
That first plane ride was 12 hours, until Abu Dhabi, where I was stuck for 14 hours and he was stuck for three. I was a bright-eyed twenty-year-old, fresh out of my sophomore year of college. I was off to spend three months in Kenya -- not my first abroad trip, but certainly my first (and longest) solo trip. I was overwhelmed, excited, apprehensive, sad, anxious, and nervous. In the airport, all of these feelings culminated in certain scatter-brained behavior, like continually losing my passport. While I was waiting to board my plane, I dropped my passport... [<a href="http://www.xojane.com/it-happened-to-me/i-fell-in-love-with-a-guy-i-met-at-the-airport-and-starting-dating-long-distance" target="_blank">read her story</a>].</blockquote>
<a href="http://www.xojane.com/" target="_blank">xoJane</a> - Read more stories on the xoJane blog<br />
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Related resources<br />
<a href="http://meetattheairport.com/" target="_blank">MeetAtTheAirport.com</a> - yes, it's what it sounds like<br />
<a href="http://ihatetaxisblog.blogspot.ca/2017/02/taxi-to-petra-love-story.html" target="_blank">Taxi to Petra: a love story</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/02/looking-for-love-on-layover.html" target="_blank">Looking for love on a layover</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/02/romantic-layover-ideas.html" target="_blank">Romantic layover ideas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Kiev/Tour-to-Tunnel-of-Love-from-Kiev/d22377-8392P6" target="_blank">Private Tour to Tunnel of Love from Kiev</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-48279216197501501352017-02-03T23:13:00.000-08:002017-08-21T23:27:37.615-07:0010 Unique Boston Tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Fenway_Park_2009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="800" height="211" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Fenway_Park_2009.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Play Ball! Here's a fun idea: take a<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/Tour-of-Historic-Fenway-Park-Americas-Most-Beloved-Ballpark/d678-43406P1" target="_blank">Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark</a>
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Looking for something different to do on your Boston layover?<br />
<br />
If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
<br />
Here are some unique Boston tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/Fall-Foliage-Sightseeing-Tour-from-Boston/d678-3978TOUR11" target="_blank">Fall Foliage Sightseeing Tour from Boston</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/Private-Boston-Freedom-Trail-Tour-with-Driver/d678-26867P17" target="_blank">Private Boston Freedom Trail Tour with Driver</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/PhotoWalks-Freedom-Trail-Tour/d678-3643P11" target="_blank">PhotoWalks Freedom Trail Tour</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/Museum-of-Fine-Arts-Small-Group-Tour-with-Art-Historian/d678-5411P94" target="_blank">Museum of Fine Arts Small-Group Tour with Art Historian</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/Boston-Pizza-and-Taverns-Tour/d678-6670TAVERNS" target="_blank">Boston Pizza and Taverns Tour</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/North-End-Pizza-Tour/d678-6670NORTHEND" target="_blank">North End Pizza Tour</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/Tour-of-Historic-Fenway-Park-Americas-Most-Beloved-Ballpark/d678-43406P1" target="_blank">Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/Boston-Movie-Mile-Walking-Tour/d678-2218MOVIEMILE" target="_blank">Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/Salem-Witch-City-Day-Trip-From-Boston/d678-3978TOUR5" target="_blank">Salem Witch City Day Trip From Boston</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boston/Admission-to-Boston-Tea-Party-Ships-and-Museum/d678-5650TEA" target="_blank">Admission to Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="http://bostononbudget.com/free-things-to-do-in-boston/" target="_blank">FREE Things to Do in Boston</a> - Boston on Budget<br />
<a href="http://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?tags%5B%5D=FREE" target="_blank">FREE Events in Boston</a> - The Boston Calendar<br />
<a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/what-to-do-in-boston.html" target="_blank">What to Do in Boston for FREE</a> - Boston Discovery Guide<br />
<br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://boston.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Boston</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/BOS" target="_blank">Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-44620406451591563512017-01-10T04:29:00.000-08:002017-01-10T04:29:12.520-08:0010 unique San Francisco tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/Golden_Gate_Bridge_1926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/Golden_Gate_Bridge_1926.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Golden Gate Bridge at sunsaet</td></tr>
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Looking for something different to do on your San Francisco layover?<br />
<br />
If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
<br />
Here are some unique San Francisco tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/Harley-Davidson-Rental-in-San-Francisco/d651-6147SFO" target="_blank">Harley-Davidson Rental in San Francisco</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/San-Francisco-Urban-Hike-Hills-and-Hidden-Gems/d651-6032JUNGLE" target="_blank">San Francisco Urban Hike: Hills and Hidden Gems</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/San-Franciscos-Spectacular-Lands-End/d651-15558P4" target="_blank">San Francisco's Spectacular Lands End</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/90-Minute-Wine-Therapy-Daytime-Wine-Tasting-Cruise/d651-16199P5" target="_blank">90-Minute Wine Therapy Daytime Wine Tasting Cruise</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/Americas-Cup-Sailing-Adventure-on-San-Francisco-Bay/d651-15560P1" target="_blank">America's Cup Sailing Adventure on San Francisco Bay: America's Cup Sail</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/Film-Photography-Crash-Course-and-Walking-Tour/d651-7628P1" target="_blank">Film Photography Crash Course and Walking Tour</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/Private-Tour-Personal-Travel-Photographer-Tour-in-San-Francisco/d651-37094P13" target="_blank">Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer Tour in San Francisco</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/San-Francisco-Scavenger-Hunt-Adventure/d651-10211P12" target="_blank">San Francisco Scavenger Hunt Adventure</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/San-Franciscos-Wild-Parrots-of-Telegraph-Hill-Walking-Tour/d651-5895PARROTS" target="_blank">San Francisco's Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill Walking Tour</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/San-Francisco/Beginner-Surfing-1-Day-Santa-Cruz/d651-24921P2" target="_blank">Beginner Surfing 1-Day - Pacifica</a><br />
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<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/san-francisco/travel-tips-and-articles/76913" target="_blank">24 FREE Things to do in San Francisco</a> - Lonely Planet<br />
<a href="http://freemuseumday.org/sf.html" target="_blank">FREE Museum Days in San Francisco</a> - Free Museum Day<br />
<a href="http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/free-san-francisco-tours/walking-tours" target="_blank">7 FREE San Francisco walking tours</a> - Free Tours by Foot<br />
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Related reources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://san-francisco.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in San Francisco</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/SFO" target="_blank">San Francisco International Airport (SFO) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-84089413951111194292016-12-12T13:16:00.000-08:002016-12-12T13:16:31.351-08:00Rock Your Layover: Zurich<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have a layover coming up in Zurich? Wondering what you could do with your time? <br />
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Here's a little inspiration. We've gathered the following stories from those who have experienced a layover in Zurich. Learn what they did, if it was worth it, and their tips.<br />
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<li><a href="https://trip101.com/article/zoom-your-way-through-zurich-a-layover-itinerary" target="_blank">Zoom Your Way Through a Zurich Layover</a> - Trip 101</li>
<li><a href="https://blog.shermanstravel.com/2013/the-four-hour-layover-zurich/" target="_blank">The 4-hour Layover Zurich</a> - Sherman's Travel</li>
<li><a href="http://thehappyvoyageur.com/5-hour-layover-in-zurich-and-how-not-to-blow-all-your-money/" target="_blank">5-hour Layover in Zurich (and how not to blow all your money)</a> - The Happy Voyager</li>
<li><a href="http://awandererspath.com/2014/10/6-hours-in-zurich.html" target="_blank">6-hours in Zurich</a> - A Wanderer's Path</li>
<li><a href="http://edwardsingreece.blogspot.com/2015/02/layover-in-zurich.html" target="_blank">Layover in Zurich</a> -Edwards in Greece </li>
<li><a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/europe-western-europe/switzerland/22-hour-layover-in-zurich" target="_blank">22-hours in Zurich</a> - Lonely Planet Thorntree</li>
<li><a href="http://europeforvisitors.com/switzaustria/articles/layover_in_zurich.htm" target="_blank">Layover in Zürich</a> - Europe for Visitors</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/11/travel/zurich-stopover-hurry/index.html" target="_blank">Zurich in a hurry: Make the most of your stopover</a> - CNN</li>
<li><a href="http://thepointsguy.com/2015/07/zurich-zrh-layover-guide/" target="_blank">Zurich Layover Guide</a> - The Points Guy</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.tripaside.com/great-ideas-layover-in-zurich/" target="_blank">Great Ideas for a 6-hour Layover in Zurich</a> - Trip Aside</li>
<li><a href="http://www.traveladdicts.net/2016/08/zurich-walking-tour.html" target="_blank">Walking in the Rain – a Zurich Walking Tour</a> - Travel Addicts</li>
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<b>Top 10 Tour Picks</b><br />
<i>Prefer to pre-plan? Here are our top picks.</i><br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Tour-Zurich-City-Highlights/d577-3885CITY_P" target="_blank">Private Tour: Zurich City Highlights (2 or 4 hours)</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Zurich-City-Tour-with-Optional-Cruise-or-Uetliberg-Mountain-Visit/d577-8283P11" target="_blank">Private Tour: 4-hour Zurich City Tour</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Zurich-Downtown-Tour/d577-33484P1" target="_blank">Private Tour: 2-hour Downtown Walking Tour</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Zurich/Jungfraujoch-Top-of-Europe-Day-Trip-from-Zurich/d577-2460JUNG" target="_blank">Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe Day Trip from Zurich</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Zurich/4-hour-Quad-Tour-in-Zurich/d577-28317P2" target="_blank">4-hour Quad Tour in Zurich</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Zurich/Swiss-National-Museum-Admission-and-Classic-Trolley-Sightseeing-Tour-in-Zurich/d577-2420ZRHWELCOME" target="_blank">Swiss National Museum Admission and Classic Trolley Sightseeing Tour in Zurich</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Zurich/2-for-1-Digital-Swiss-Coupon-Pass-Zurich/d577-14343P18" target="_blank">2 for 1 Digital Swiss Coupon Pass Zurich</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Zurich/Collect-the-Crystals-Scavenger-Hunt-in-Zurich/d577-31063P10" target="_blank">Collect the Crystals Scavenger Hunt in Zurich
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9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Zurich/Culinary-Tour-from-Zurich-with-Traditional-Swiss-Cheese-Fondue-Dinner/d577-3885CULWINTER" target="_blank">Culinary Tour from Zurich with Traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue Dinner</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Zurich/Small-Group-Chocolate-and-Sweets-Walking-Tour-of-Zurichs-Old-Town/d577-6143ZURICH" target="_blank">Small-Group Chocolate and Sweets Walking Tour of Zurich's Old Town</a><br />
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<b>FREE Zurich</b><br />
<i>A few freebies...</i><br />
<a href="http://runhappytour.com/zuerich-ch-2016/" target="_blank">FREE Zurich running tours</a> - Run Happy Tour<br />
<a href="http://www.gpsmycity.com/gps-tour-guides/zurich-528.html" target="_blank">FREE Zurich self-guided walking tours</a> - GPS My City<br />
<a href="http://jetsettingfools.com/zurich-self-guided-walking-tour/" target="_blank">FREE Zurich self-guided walking tour</a> - Jetsetting Fools<br />
<a href="http://www.freewalk.ch/zurich/tours.php" target="_blank">FREE Zurich walking tours</a> - Free Walk Zurich<br />
<a href="https://zuriest.wordpress.com/2014/05/03/free-things-to-do-in-zurich/" target="_blank">FREE Things to Do in Zurich</a> - The Zurich English Student<br />
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<b>Getting Out and About in Zurich</b><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/ZUR" target="_blank"> Zurich International Airport (ZUR) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://ihatetaxisblog.blogspot.ca/2012/12/getting-tofrom-zurich-airport.html" target="_blank">Getting to/from Zurich Airport</a> - IHateTaxis blog<br />
<a href="https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/getting-around-in-zurich" target="_blank">Getting Around in Zurich</a> - Zurich Tourism<br />
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<b>At the Airport</b><br />
<i>Prefer to stay at the airport? There's lots to do...</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/ZUR/services-amenities" target="_blank">Services at Zurich Airport</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="https://www.zurich-airport.com/passengers-and-visitors/airport-services-en/layover-and-lounges/transit-hotel-bedrooms" target="_blank">Transit Hotel and Day Rooms</a> - Zurich Airport<br />
<a href="https://www.zurich-airport.com/passengers-and-visitors/airport-services-en/layover-and-lounges/showers" target="_blank">Showers</a> - Zurich Airport<br />
<a href="https://www.zurich-airport.com/passengers-and-visitors/airport-services-en/layover-and-lounges" target="_blank">Layover and Lounges</a> - Zurich Guide<br />
<a href="https://www.zurich-airport.com/magazine-overview" target="_blank">Zurich Airport videos</a> (English and German) - Zurich Airport Magazine<br />
<a href="http://www.traveladept.com/zurich-airport/" target="_blank">Zurich Airport Review</a> -Travel Adept<br />
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Related resources<br />
<a href="http://www.gpsmycity.com/articles/90-travelers-guide-buying-swiss-made-products-in-zurich.html" target="_blank">Travelers' Guide to Buying Swiss-made Products in Zurich</a> - GPS My City<br />
<a href="http://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ca/nature-parks-unesco.html?regionid=003" target="_blank">Swiss Parks & UNESCO World Heritage sites - Zurich Region</a> - My Switzerland<br />
<a href="http://www.timeout.com/switzerland/things-to-do/zurich-museum-and-attractions-guide" target="_blank">Zurich's Best Museums and Attractions</a> - TimeOut<br />
<a href="https://www.zuerich.com/en" target="_blank">Official Zurich City Guide</a> - Zurich Tourism<br />
<a href="http://zurich.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Zurich Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Zurich</a> - LayoverIdeas<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-17354389722204435712016-12-10T05:25:00.000-08:002016-12-10T05:25:03.592-08:0010 unique Rome tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Colosseum_in_Rome%2C_Italy_-_April_2007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Colosseum_in_Rome%2C_Italy_-_April_2007.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Colosseum at dusk</td></tr>
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Looking for something different to do on your Rome layover? <br />
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If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
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Here are some unique Rome tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rome/ANCESTOR-TOUR-Your-Italian-Family-History/d511-21340P8" target="_blank">Day Trip from Rome: Ancestors Tour - Discovering Your Italian Family History</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rome/Vaticans-Apostolic-Palace-Tour/d511-23618P1" target="_blank">Vatican's Apostolic Palace Tour</a> ( the Pope's private residence)<br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rome/Borghese-Gallery-Revealed-A-Tour-with-an-art-historian/d511-21986P6" target="_blank">Borghese Gallery Revealed - A Tour with an Art Historian</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rome/Easy-Entrance-Colosseum-and-Vittoriano-Monument-Panoramic-Rooftop/d511-3092P42" target="_blank">Vittoriano Panoramic Rooftop Viewing with Skip-the-Line Colosseum Tour</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rome/Rome-Photography-Walking-Tour-Learn-How-to-Take-Professional-Photos/d511-3061ROM_PH1" target="_blank">Rome Photography Walking Tour: Learn How to Take Professional Photos</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rome/Rome-Mussolinis-Bunker-and-Villa-Torlonia-in-3-hours/d511-5835P26" target="_blank">Rome Mussolini's Bunker and Villa Torlonia in 3 hours</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rome/Ancient-Roman-Dinner-eat-and-drink-a-lot-of-great-food-and-wine-as-the-Ancient-Romans-did/d511-20455P12" target="_blank">Ancient Roman Dinner</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rome/Rome-Art-Safari-Tour-Rome-Jewish-Ghetto-and-Jewish-Museum-Art-Treasure-Hunt-for-Family/d511-19060P6" target="_blank">Rome Art Safari and Jewish Ghetto Group Treasure Hunt </a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rome/Rome-Baroque-Concert-and-Tour-at-Church-of-SantAgnese-in-Agone/d511-8329BERNINI" target="_blank">Rome Baroque Concert and Tour at Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Rome/Wine-and-dine-at-the-home-of-a-certified-wine-sommelier/d511-10185P1" target="_blank">Dinner at Local Chef and Sommelier's Home in Rome</a><br />
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<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/rome/travel-tips-and-articles/40-free-things-to-do-in-rome" target="_blank">40 FREE things to do in Rome</a> - Lonely Planet<br />
<a href="http://www.bb-roma.com/en/blog/about-rome/free-museums-rome.html" target="_blank">FREE museums in Rome (first Sunday/month)</a> - BB Roma<br />
<a href="http://www.romefreewalkingtour.com/" target="_blank">FREE Rome walking tours</a> - Free Rome Working Tour<br />
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Related reources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://rome.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Rome</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/FCO" target="_blank">Rome Fiuminco International Airport (FCO) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
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<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/CIA" target="_blank">Rome Ciampino International Airport (CIA) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-79194021969253079562016-11-20T23:10:00.000-08:002016-11-20T23:10:00.981-08:00Luxury Layover: Tokyo<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AGinza_Wako_Clock.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="By Jordy Meow (Own work) [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons"><img alt="Ginza Wako Clock" height="266" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/Ginza_Wako_Clock.jpg/512px-Ginza_Wako_Clock.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tokyo's Ginza area, one of most luxurious shopping districts in the world</td></tr>
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Do you crave a day of luxury in Tokyo? Or perhaps a whole weekend?<br />
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There are many possibilities. We've sourced the following to give you some ideas.<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8302560900816360672" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2015/07/18/24-luxury-hours-in-tokyo/" target="_blank">24 Luxury Hours in Tokyo</a> - A Luxury Travel Blog</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dotwnews.com/cities/height-of-tradition-why-tokyo-is-a-must-for-luxury-travellers" target="_blank">Height of tradition: Why Tokyo is a must for luxury travellers</a> - Destinations of the World</li>
<li><a href="http://luxurylaunches.com/travel/top-5-must-do-luxury-experiences-in-tokyo.php" target="_blank">Top 5 must do Luxury experiences in Tokyo</a> - Luxury Launches</li>
<li><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8302560900816360672" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-tokyo-launches-premium-kimono-stay-package/" target="_blank">Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Launches Premium Kimono Stay Package</a> - Travel and Tour World </li>
<li><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8302560900816360672" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2015/03/01/short-stay-mandarin-oriental-tokyo-japan/" target="_blank">Short stay: Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, Japan</a> - A Luxury Travel Blog </li>
<li><a href="http://luxurylaunches.com/hotels_and_resorts/the-most-luxurious-capsule-hotel-is-set-to-open-in-akihabara-tokyo.php" target="_blank">The most luxurious capsule hotel is set to open in Akihabara, Tokyo</a> - Luxury Launches</li>
<li><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8302560900816360672" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://www.luxeat.com/blog/travelled-best-steakhouse-world/" target="_blank">How I travelled to the “best steakhouse in the world” in Tokyo</a> - Luxeat </li>
<li><a href="http://www.notey.com/@noteyasia/lists/575/three-michelin-starred-restaurants-in-tokyo.html" target="_blank">Three Michelin-starred Restaurants in Tokyo</a> - Notey</li>
<li><a href="http://www.notey.com/@noteyasia/lists/661/best-hot-springs-in-tokyo.html" target="_blank">Best Hot Springs in Tokyo</a> - Notey</li>
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Here are some luxury Tokyo tour and transfer options you might consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Private-Custom-Tokyo-Tour-by-Stretch-Limousine/d334-40915P1" target="_blank">Private Custom Tokyo Tour by Stretch Limousine</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Custom-Cherry-Blossoms-Tour-by-Chartered-Vehicle/d334-13441P29" target="_blank">Private Custom Cherry Blossoms Tour by Chartered Vehicle</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Custom-Full-Day-Tokyo-Manga-Anime-Tour-by-Chartered-Vehicle/d334-13441P41" target="_blank">Private Custom Full Day Tokyo Manga Anime Tour by Chartered Vehicle</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo-Private-Custom-Full-Day-Walking-Tour/d334-21490P2" target="_blank">Tokyo Private Custom Full-Day Walking Tour</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Viator-VIP-Mt-Fuji-Private-Tour-Including-Exclusive-Visit-with-Priests-at-Sengen-Shrine/d334-5924TYOFUJIVIP" target="_blank">Viator VIP: Mt Fuji Private Tour Including Exclusive Visit with Priests at Sengen Shrine</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Private-Tea-Ceremony-in-a-Traditional-Japanese-Garden-Wearing-a-Kimono-in-Tokyo/d334-22142P5" target="_blank">Private Tea Ceremony with Kimono in a Traditional Japanese Garden</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Oiran-Show-Including-Dinner-at-Luxury-Kaiseki-Restaurant-in-Roppongi/d334-13441P49" target="_blank">Oiran Show Including Dinner at Luxury Kaiseki Restaurant in Roppongi</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Japanese-Garden-Photo-Shoot-in-Tokyo/d334-22142P6" target="_blank">Private Japanese Garden Photo Shoot in Tokyo</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Mt-Fuji-Private-One-Day-Tour-by-Chartered-Vehicle-from-Tokyo/d334-13441P22" target="_blank">Mt Fuji Private One-Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle from Tokyo</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Tour-VIP-Tsukiji-Sushi-Lesson-with-a-Master-Chef/d334-6325TYOSUSHI" target="_blank">Private Tour: VIP Tsukiji Sushi Lesson with a Master Chef</a><br />
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<i>A Tokyo treat to remember your layover: a few luxury shopping ideas and tours: </i><br />
<a href="http://www.globalblue.com/destinations/japan/tokyo/top-souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-tokyo/" target="_blank">Top Luxury Souvenirs to Bring Back From Tokyo</a> - Global Blue<br />
<a href="http://www.timeout.com/tokyo/shopping/gifts-with-a-twist" target="_blank">Gift With a Twist Tokyo</a> - TimeOut Tokyo<br />
<a href="http://www.timeout.com/tokyo/shopping/explore-tokyos-speciality-shopping-districts" target="_blank">Explore Tokyo's Specialty Shopping Districts</a> - TimeOut Tokyo<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Kimono-Shopping/d334-19442P6" target="_blank">Kimono Shopping in Tokyo</a> - Global Blue<br />
<a href="https://www.likealocalguide.com/tokyo/shopping" target="_blank">Shopping in Tokyo</a> - Like a Local Guide<br />
<a href="http://whereintokyo.com/dbinx/retail.html" target="_blank">Specialty retailers in Tokyo</a> - Where in Tokyo<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Private-Tokyo-Custom-Shopping-Tour-by-Chartered-Vehicle/d334-13441P40" target="_blank">Private Tokyo Custom Shopping Tour by Chartered Vehicle/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tokyo/Private-Custom-Shopping-Tour-with-a-Geisha/d334-19442P5" target="_blank">Private Tokyo Custom Shopping Tour With a Geisha</a><br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201610060060.html" target="_blank">Tokyo subway stations to get luxury lavatories before Olympics</a> - The Ashai Shimbun<br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/luxury-layover-london.html" target="_blank">Luxury Layover: London</a><br />
<a href="http://tokyo.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Tokyo</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/HND" target="_blank">Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) transportation guide</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/NRT" target="_blank">New Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) transportation guide</a> <br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-64201655082273315732016-11-10T04:58:00.000-08:002016-11-10T04:58:11.409-08:0010 unique Chicago tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Chicago_skyline%2C_viewed_from_John_Hancock_Center.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Chicago_skyline%2C_viewed_from_John_Hancock_Center.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Chicago skyline at dusk</td></tr>
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Looking for something different to do on your Chicago layover? <br />
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If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
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Here are some unique Chicago tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Chicago/Private-Guided-Tour-by-SUV-International-Languages/d673-20832P2" target="_blank">Private Guided Tour by SUV in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Walking-Tour-Tiffany-Art-Glass-Landmarks/d673-3173TIFFANY" target="_blank">Chicago Walking Tour: Tiffany Treasures</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Chicago/Pedway-Explorers-Tour/d673-5664P10" target="_blank">Pedway Explorers Tour</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Chicago/Macys-on-State-Street-Historical-Store-Tour/d673-14485P1" target="_blank">Macy's State Street Historical Store Tour</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Chicago/Speedway-Driving-Experience-at-Chicagoland-Speedway/d673-22424P7" target="_blank">Chicagoland Speedway Driving Experience</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Chicago/Inheritance-Room/d673-42452P1" target="_blank">Inheritance Room of Chicago (Escape Room)</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Chicago/Lakeside-Architecture-Sail/d673-35169P2" target="_blank">Lakeside Architecture Sail</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Chicago/Wet-felting-class-in-artist-studio/d673-22291P1" target="_blank">Wet Felting Class in Artist Studio</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Chicago/Breakfast-in-the-Sky-Early-Access-to-Skydeck-of-Willis-Tower-in-Chicago/d673-5671SKYBREAK" target="_blank">Breakfast in the Sky: Early Access to Skydeck of Willis Tower</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Girls-Getaway-Luxury-Shopping-Experience/d673-20832P5" target="_blank">Chicago Girls Getaway Luxury Shopping Experience</a><br />
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<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="http://www.choosechicago.com/articles/view/always-free-chicago-attractions/420/" target="_blank">Always FREE Chicago attractions</a> - Choose Chicago<br />
<a href="http://freemuseumday.org/chi.html" target="_blank">FREE Museum Days in Chicago</a> - Free Museum Days<br />
<a href="http://chicagogreeter.com/" target="_blank">FREE 2-4 hour guided visit</a> - Chicago Greeter<br />
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Related reources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://chicago.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Chicago</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/ORD" target="_blank">Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-84210685950834264532016-10-21T22:12:00.000-07:002016-11-13T22:30:19.572-08:00Layover Ideas for the World's Worst Airports (2016)<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>
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Sleeping in Airports has recently released their <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/index.htm" target="_blank">2016 Best and Worst Airports Survey</a> results. <br />
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This year, there are 2 "worst" lists of interest: the <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports.htm" target="_blank">WORST Airports Overall</a> and <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports-layovers.htm" target="_blank">WORST Airports for Layovers</a>.<br />
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To soften the blow, just in case you realize your next destination is on one of the lists, we've put together some ideas to help you survive your layover. <br />
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After the #1 Worst Airport - for both the overall list and the layovers list - we've blended the 2 lists, (even though there is not much overlap) and put the remaining 18 lousy layover spots in order by destination name.<br />
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<em>Tip: you may need a transit visa to leave some of the airports listed - do your research before departing!</em><br />
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<h3>
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#1 on the Worst Airports Overall list - was #2 last year<br />#1 on the Worst Airports for Layovers List</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ikhlasulamal/3523756281/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Jeddah Airport Arrival Section"><img alt="Jeddah Airport Arrival Section" height="240" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3608/3523756281_0087f2811f_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be ready to line up for hours, especially during the Haj<br />
creativecommons image ikhlasulamal on Flickr</td></tr>
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><span style="color: black;">Survey lowlights:</span> <br />
• "Careless, arrogant and rude" immigration officers (when they are around) and multi-hour long queues <br />
• Chaotic, crowded, inadequate seating<br />
• "Cleanliness is but a mythical concept"<br />
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Layover ideas:<br />
• Take advantage of the free WiFi or splurge for lounge access<br />
• Visit Souq al-Alawi or Naseef House museum (great evening views from top floor)<br />
• Slip away to Atallah Happy Land Park for rides, skating, bowling, theatres, dining, shopping<br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/mideast/jeddah-airport.htm" target="_blank">Jeddah Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/JED-Jeddah-Airport/Jeddah-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Jeddah Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://upgrd.com/matthew/how-to-obtain-a-saudi-arabian-transit-visa.html" target="_blank">How to Obtain a Saudi Arabian Transit Visa</a><br />
• <a href="http://lifeinthelayover.com/jeddah-saudi-arabia-i-am-bound-here/" target="_blank">Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - I Am Bound Here</a> <br />
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<h3>
Beijing Capital International Airport, China (PEK)</h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#7 on the Worst Airports for Layovers list</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/beltzner/2884678510/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) Terminal 3E"><img alt="Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) Terminal 3E" height="256" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3022/2884678510_ee1c92104d_z.jpg?zz=1" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Expect confusion at Beijing Capital Airport<br />
creative commons image beltzner on Flickr</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• Maddening to navigate: "Nobody speaks English or will help you if you are about to miss your flight" <br />
• WiFi requires a Chinese credit card and Chinese mobile phone<br />
• No showers, no rest areas, few restaurants<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Beijing/Beijing-Capital-International-Airport-BGS-Premier-Lounge/d321-5079PEKTTL" target="_blank">Book yourself into the BGS Premier Lounge</a><br />
• Spend your layover at the newer Terminal 3<br />
• Escape to the <a href="http://www.hotels.ihatetaxis.com/Hotel/Hilton_Beijing_Capital_Airport.htm" target="_blank">Hilton Beijing Capital Hotel</a><br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/beijing.htm" target="_blank">Beijing Capital Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/PEK" target="_blank">Beijing Capital Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://beijing.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Beijing layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#8 on the Worst Airports Overall list - was #5 on the list in 2015</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AAeropuerto_Internacional_de_Maiquet%C3%ADa.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="By Aeropuerto Internacional de Maiquetía [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons"><img alt="Aeropuerto Internacional de Maiquetía" height="213" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b8/Aeropuerto_Internacional_de_Maiquet%C3%ADa.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Try not to let the crazy patterns and colours give you a headache!<br />
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• "Hot, chaotic, chair-free"<br />
• Bathrooms lack water, toilet paper, cleanliness"<br />
• Lack of luggage safety (unwrapped bags are ripe for the picking"<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Cough up the money for private lounge access<br />
• Take advantage of the free WiFi<br />
• Go on a <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/Caracas-tours/Tours-and-Sightseeing/d25981-g12" target="_blank">city tour</a> (just leave 5 hours at the airport to get through the chaos)<br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/casa/caracas.htm" target="_blank">Caracas Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/CCS-Simon-Bolivar-Airport/Simon-Bolivar-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Caracas Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/CCS-Caracas-Airport/Caracas-Airport-layover-ideas" target="_blank">Caracas layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
Crete Chania International Airport, Greece (CHQ)</h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#6 on the Worst Airports Overall list - new to the list in 2016</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0LEWPbbQWqOfRWkEc676kBuqc8kBYCCs5-K18qFl6RKz1p2iiGeO1apKs5qqKwUfIi28dVFUwBkvBEpwvxbI-oY6Y9OiTuVoslWHZEneWEiRXjH1GCgESQHoOYvFNPH42L8tpY3hQVIL/s1600/chania.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0LEWPbbQWqOfRWkEc676kBuqc8kBYCCs5-K18qFl6RKz1p2iiGeO1apKs5qqKwUfIi28dVFUwBkvBEpwvxbI-oY6Y9OiTuVoslWHZEneWEiRXjH1GCgESQHoOYvFNPH42L8tpY3hQVIL/s320/chania.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you have time to spare, take a few decent photos of Chania Airport<br />
(and share them with a Creative Commons licence on Flickr)</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• Long lines, chaotic security and lack of seating<br />
• Lack of air conditioning, despite it being 30C/85F temperatures<br />
• One basic food vendor hawking expensive sandwiches<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Pass time reading up on the <a href="http://www.tornosnews.gr/en/tourism-businesses/new-investments/13859-greece-signs-privatization-of-14-regional-airports-with-germany-s-fraport-for-e1-2-bln.html" target="_blank">privatization of 14 of Greece's regional airports</a> (including Chania)<br />
• Pack a gripping novel that you can read as you stand in the lines<br />
• Take a taxi to Elafonisi Beach or <a href="http://www.chania-airport-carhire.com/chania-blog/beaches-on-akrotiri-peninsula-crete/" target="_blank">Stavro Beach</a> (a Zorba the Greek film location) <br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/chania-airport.htm" target="_blank">Crete Chania Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/CHQ" target="_blank">Crete Chania Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://crete.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Crete layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
Crete Heraklion International Airport, Greece (HER) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#7 on the Worst Airports Overall list - new to the list in 2016</em></span><br />
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• Long lines, crowded lines, uncomfortable seating and no air-conditioning<br />
• Customers vent about poor customer service<br />
• "A sad way to end a visit to an otherwise delightful island"<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Visit the café-bar in the terminal<br />
• Take taxi or <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/Heraklion-attractions/Palace-of-Knossos-tours-tickets/d961-a5120" target="_blank">tour</a> to the Knossos Palace<br />
• Visit the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion<br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/heraklion.htm" target="_blank">Crete Heraklion Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/HER" target="_blank">Crete Heraklion Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://crete.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Crete layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China (CAN) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#6 on the Worst Airports for Layovers list</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/asagayakei/9773186856/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Guangzhou"><img alt="Guangzhou" height="213" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7335/9773186856_b1b57313a8_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks can be deceiving!<br />
Creative commons image asagayakei on Flickr</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• "I saw airport staff pushing and hurtling abuse at international tourists"<br />
• Significantly less-than-friendly staff<br />
• Overcrowded, disorganized and short on chairs<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Splurge for the lounge!<br />
• Take a <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Guangzhou/Guangzhou-Visa-Free-Tour-with-Roundtrip-Transfer-between-Guangzhou-Airport-and-City-Center/d4451-7137P86" target="_blank">visa-free layover tour of Guangzhou</a><br />
• Check into the on-site <a href="http://www.hotels.ihatetaxis.com/Hotel/Pullman_Guangzhou_Baiyun_Airport.htm" target="_blank">Guangzhou Baiyun Pullman Hotel</a><br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.traveller.com.au/guangzhou-airport-sixhour-layover-12wzwb" target="_blank">Guangzhou airport: six-hour layover</a><br />
• <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g298555-Activities-Guangzhou_Guangdong.html" target="_blank">Things to do in Guangzhou</a> - TripAdvisor<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/guangzhou.htm" target="_blank">Guangzhou Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/CAN" target="_blank">Guangzhou Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://guangzhou.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Guangzhou layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, USA (IAH) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#8 on the Worst Airports for Layovers list</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AGeorgeBushAirportTerminalB.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="By WhisperToMe (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons"><img alt="GeorgeBushAirportTerminalB" height="240" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/GeorgeBushAirportTerminalB.JPG/512px-GeorgeBushAirportTerminalB.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can count the ceiling tiles while you wait around...<br />
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• Painfully long lines lead to many missed connections: "600 people for the only 2 of 40 immigration desks... for 3 hours"<br />
• Then you're stuck with lounges full of armrests and bright lights<br />
• "It's these kind of easily-fixed problems that drive passeners to the brink of insanity"<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Visit the XpresSpa (Terminal D or E) or seek solitude in one of the inter-faith chapels (Terminal C South, D or E)<br />
• Book a <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Houston/The-Houston-city-sightseeing-tour/d5186-37391P2" target="_blank">private Houston sightseeing tour</a><br />
• Check into the <a href="http://www.hotels.ihatetaxis.com/Hotel/Marriott_Houston_Airport_at_George_Bush_Intercontinental.htm" target="_blank">Marriott Houston Airport at George Bush Intercontinental</a><br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/houston.htm" target="_blank">Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/IAH" target="_blank">Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://houston.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Houston layover ideas</a><br />
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Juba International Airport, South Sudan (JUB) - </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#2 on the Worst Airports Overall list - new to the list in 2016</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AJuba_Airport_under_construction.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="By City ren2002 (On construction site) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons"><img alt="Juba Airport under construction" height="180" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Juba_Airport_under_construction.jpg/512px-Juba_Airport_under_construction.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is a new Juba terminal under construction, <br />
but it is years behind schedule (wikicommons)</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• "You watch what can only be described as an auction in the luggage area"<br />
• Chaotic and sweaty, "like a mosh pit sauna"<br />
• Illogical lines<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Escape the airport to get something to eat; Logali House is fairly close to the airport and has free WiFi (50m past Sahara Hotel, take a right on the gravel road) <br />
• Entertain yourself at the air-conditioned JIT supermarket in town<br />
• Visit the Roots Project women's cooperative behind the basketball courts for local handicrafts<br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/africa/juba-airport.htm" target="_blank">Juba Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/JUB" target="_blank">Juba Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/JUB" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.richardnield.com/09/02/2013/the-joys-of-juba-airport/" target="_blank">The Joys of Juba Airport</a><br />
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<h3>
Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#10 on the Worst Airports Overall list - was #3 on the list in 2015 </em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaygalvin/16829555790/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Nepal Mural of Buddha's Life at Kathmandu Airport Arrival Area"><img alt="Nepal Mural of Buddha's Life at Kathmandu Airport Arrival Area" height="240" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8752/16829555790_dcb7097b67_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Check to see if you can see this Buddha mural<br />
creativecommons image jaygalvin on Flickr</td></tr>
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><span style="color: black;">Survey lowlights:</span> <br />
• Crowds and long immigration lines<br />
• Poor signage and unhelpful staff<br />
• "Some of my darkest memories are from having to use the toilets at this airport"<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Be sure to admire the mural of Buddha's life in Arrivals<br />
• Escape and take a <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Kathmandu-City-Custom-Sightseeing-Tour/d5109-41848P1" target="_blank">custom city tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Kathmandu/Kathmandu-Evening-Tour-by-Rickshaw-Including-Durbar-Square/d5109-5076NPUR" target="_blank">rickshaw tour</a>, or <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Kathmandu/Himalayan-Herbs-Oil-Ayurveda-Treatments/d5109-8076P29" target="_blank">visit a spa</a> <br />
• Do anything that will allow you to pee elsewhere! <br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/kathmandu.htm" target="_blank">Kathmandu Airport Sleeping Guide</a> <br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/KTM-Kathmandu-Airport/Kathmandu-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Kathmandu Airport transportation guide</a> <br />
• <a href="http://kathmandu.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Kathmandu</a><br />
• <a href="http://digitalnomad.nationalgeographic.com/2013/10/30/a-night-in-kathmandu/" target="_blank">A Night in Kathmandu</a> - National Geographic<br />
• <a href="http://www.thelongestwayhome.com/blog/nepal/how-to-survive-flying-into-kathmandu-airport-nepal/" target="_blank">How to survive arriving into Kathmandu </a>- The Longest Way Home<br />
• <a href="http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?page_id=52434" target="_blank">Kathmandu Layover</a> - Crazy Guy on a Bike<br />
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<h3>
London Luton International Airport, England (LTN) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#9 on the Worst Airports Overall list - new to the list in 2016</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ALuton_airport3.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="By Jnpet (Own work) [CC BY 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons"><img alt="Luton airport3" height="240" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/Luton_airport3.JPG/512px-Luton_airport3.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">London Luton, in better days<br />
wikicommons</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• Temporarily reduced space due to renovations = long lines and few seats<br />
• Dirty floors and bathrooms<br />
• Being charged for virtually everything, from "drop-offs near the terminal, weighing suitcases to plastic bags for liquids"<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Splurge for the lounge<br />
• Check into a nearby <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LTN-London-Luton-Airport/London-Luton-Airport-onsite-hotels" target="_blank">Luton Airport hotel</a> <br />
• Take a <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/London-tours/Private-and-Custom-Tours/d737-g26" target="_blank">private London tour</a> or go for a walk! (left luggage available)<br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g190747-Activities-Luton_Bedfordshire_England.html" target="_blank">Things to do in Luton</a> - TripAdvisor<br />
• <a href="http://fearlessflyer.easyjet.com/" target="_blank">Fearless Flyer: EasyJet's fear of flying course at Luton</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/londonluton.htm" target="_blank">London Luton Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LTN" target="_blank">London Luton Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://london.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">London layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
Los Angeles International Airport, USA (LAX) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#3 on the Worst Airports for Layovers list</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/doctorow/27623453221/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="TSA queue at LAX international terminal, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA"><img alt="TSA queue at LAX international terminal, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA" height="239" src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7423/27623453221_e543883273_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just another TSA line at LAX<br />
creative commons image Doctorow on Flickr</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• Sporadic but confusing signs, and long distances between gates<br />
• Quality differences between terminals<br />
• "Not what travellers coming from Asian hubs are used to... no pay-per-use lounges, no showers and no sleep-friendly quiet zones."<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Explore the airport (<a href="http://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/8-places-to-check-out-at-lax-after-youve-checked-in/" target="_blank">8 Places to Check Out at LAX After You’ve Checked-In</a>)<br />
• Head on over to the <a href="http://long%20layover%20at%20tom%20bradley%20international%20terminal%20lax/" target="_blank">Tom Bradley International Terminal to enjoy a long layover</a> <br />
• <a href="http://www.lawa.org/welcome_lax.aspx?id=1318#q21" target="_blank">Visit the observation deck in the famous LAX theme building (some weekends)</a><br />
• Check out <a href="https://www.latourist.com/index.php?page=activities-near-lax" target="_blank">Activities near LAX</a> from LA Tourist<br />
• Take unique tour in Los Angeles that you can't take anywhere else: <a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 unique LA tours</a><br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/losangeles.htm" target="_blank">Los Angeles Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LAX" target="_blank">Los Angeles Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://ihatetaxisblog.blogspot.ca/2013/12/los-angeles-airports-which-is-best-bur.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles Airports: Which is best? (BUR, LAX, LGB, ONT, SNA)</a><br />
• <a href="http://los-angeles.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Los Angeles layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Philippines (MNL) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#2 on the Worst Airports for Layovers list</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFYYgP1xtwyA17ZfQcZh3Qa7YfShQ-VHlEdK2e7BR7KC1vNp6EiCSyVfd3DJhAV85l17h74Lih7fd9EjyOq2kSVpsmS0LtboO9vTk7mbVNPJTJB0wWqXLgOiuD280yBzy_7vswwE5zXox/s1600/manila.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFYYgP1xtwyA17ZfQcZh3Qa7YfShQ-VHlEdK2e7BR7KC1vNp6EiCSyVfd3DJhAV85l17h74Lih7fd9EjyOq2kSVpsmS0LtboO9vTk7mbVNPJTJB0wWqXLgOiuD280yBzy_7vswwE5zXox/s320/manila.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Line ups outside one of NAIA's terminals</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• Terrible inter-terminal transfer process between the 4 terminals (3 hours is not enough!)<br />
• Poor signage and overall confusion<br />
• Scams and extortion (did you hear about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninoy_Aquino_International_Airport_bullet_planting_scandal" target="_blank">the bullet-planting ploy</a>?)<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Pre-book a <a href="http://www.transfers2go.com/International-Transfers/Philippines-Transfers/manila-airport-terminal-transfer-philippines-manila-airport-terminal-transfer.html" target="_blank">private inter-terminal transfer</a> before you leave home<br />
• Take a <a href="http://www.transfers2go.com/International-Transfers/Philippines-Transfers/manila-airport-layover-tour-philippines-manila-airport-layover-tour.html" target="_blank">layover tour</a> (there is even an <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Manila/Manila-Layover-Tour-Overnight-City-sightseeing-with-Round-Trip-Airport-Transfer/d4674-5712MNL1N" target="_blank">overnight layover tour with hotel</a> available)<br />
• Get a massage from the <a href="http://www.unchained55.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-manila-airport-mnl/" target="_blank">visually-impaired massage therapists in the NAIA domestic terminal</a> (T3)<br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/manila.htm" target="_blank">Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/MNL" target="_blank">Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.transfers2go.com/International-Transfers/Philippines-Transfers/manila-airport-to-clark-airport-private-transfer-philippines-manila-airport-to-clark-airport.html" target="_blank">Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Manila Clark Airport private transfer</a><br />
• <a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/02/layover-city-manila.html" target="_blank">Rock Your Layover: Manila</a><br />
• <a href="http://manila.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Manila layover ideas</a><br />
• Tip: this airport is commonly referred to as "NAIA" by locals<br />
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<h3>
Miami International Airport, USA (MIA) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#5 on the Worst Airports for Layovers list</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkX7sT3veZuAFNy0KT9GK9vgIz3UpYD5BCpvRFUOqDfgkSZmQSXZcUzdSj6_jkzgqcS7Xb-CschnzTfaplMPYR-731pwpCRCyrbRX5Yt-_dLMc-t-iL_MmATqD9ebKbAwO70vqOJHFR49/s1600/lizcasey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkX7sT3veZuAFNy0KT9GK9vgIz3UpYD5BCpvRFUOqDfgkSZmQSXZcUzdSj6_jkzgqcS7Xb-CschnzTfaplMPYR-731pwpCRCyrbRX5Yt-_dLMc-t-iL_MmATqD9ebKbAwO70vqOJHFR49/s320/lizcasey.jpg" width="313" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.miami-airport.com/casey.asp" target="_blank">Seek out Casey and Liz, MIA Goodwill Ambassadors</a></td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• Outrageously long lines, long distances and misleading signage<br />
• Broken toilets, dirty floors and lack of seating<br />
• No free WiFi<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• <a href="http://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/miami-beach.html" target="_blank">Hit the beach</a>, it's just 16km/10miles and a away! (baggage storage in Terminal E)<br />
• Read the bios and see if you can spot any of the <a href="http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/airport-24-7-miami/articles/meet-the-staff" target="_blank">staff featured on Airport 24/7 Miami</a> or <a href="http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/airport-24-7-miami" target="_blank">learn about the show</a><br />
• Find out if <a href="http://www.miami-airport.com/casey.asp" target="_blank">Casey the dog</a> is working<br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/miami.htm" target="_blank">Miami Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/MIA" target="_blank">Miami Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://miami.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Miami layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
New York John F Kennedy, USA (JFK) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#10 on the Worst Airports for Layovers list</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougletterman/21395550755/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="The T5 roof"><img alt="The T5 roof" height="212" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5755/21395550755_5f32e952a0_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JFK's Terminal 5 rooftop terrace is a breath of fresh air<br />
creative commons image dougletterman on Flickr</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• "As a major gateway to the United States, this airport is an absolute embarrassment"<br />
• Long patience-testing lines and labyrinth-like hallways, busy 24 hours a day<br />
• Inconsistent conditions (Terminal 1 is dirty, noisy and uncomfortable, vs aesthetically pleasing Terminal 8)<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Visit the <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-07-01/jetbluehttp://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2015-07-01/jetblue-debuts-new-terrace-and-wooftop-at-jfk-airport-debuts-new-terrace-and-wooftop-at-jfk-airport" target="_blank">Terminal 5 JetBlue rooftop terrace</a> (post-security, near gate 28, free WiFi, 6am-10pm)<br />
• Check into the <a href="http://www.hotels.ihatetaxis.com/Hotel/Ramada_Plaza_Hotel_JFK_International_Airport.htm" target="_blank">Ramada Plaza Hotel JFK International Airport</a>, the only on-site hotel<br />
• Take a unique tour in that you can't take anywhere else: <a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 unique NYC tours</a>, <a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-more-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 more unique NYC tours</a>, <a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/08/10-extra-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 extra unique NYC tours</a><br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/newyorkjfk.htm" target="_blank">New York JFK Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/JFK" target="_blank">New York JFK Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-York-City/Private-Helicopter-Transfer-from-New-York-Airports-to-Lower-Manhattan/d687-5024NYCAPTJRB" target="_blank">Private Helicopter Transfer from JFK to Manhattan</a> (<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-York-City/Private-Helicopter-Transfer-from-Lower-Manhattan-to-New-York-Airports/d687-5024NYCJRBAPT" target="_blank">return</a>)<br />
• <a href="http://ihatetaxisblog.blogspot.ca/2015/04/new-nyc-airports-blog-for-aviation-buffs.html" target="_blank">New NYC Airports blog for aviation buffs</a> <br />
• <a href="http://new-york.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">New York City layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
New York Newark Liberty International Airport, USA (EWR) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#4 on the Worst Airports for Layovers list</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/royalport/4310960971/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="AirTrain EWR Airport"><img alt="AirTrain EWR Airport" height="240" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/5/4072/4310960971_4c7ee2bed2_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You could always spend your layover riding the Airtrain...<br />
creative commons image royalport on Flickr</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• Unreliable inter-terminal train, slow back-up busses, broken moving walkways, and unhelpful staff<br />
• In need of cleaning and "a reduction in the resident pigeon population"<br />
• "I would rather re-route my entire flight and pay more money than to see Newark Airport ever again"<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Shop at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Store in Terminal C<br />
• Pray a little... there's an Interfaith Chapel, pre-security, between gates C70-99 and C101-115<br />
• You are almost in New York baby, so get out and see the city! <a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 unique NYC tours</a>, <a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-more-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 more unique NYC tours</a>, <a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/08/10-extra-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 extra unique NYC tours</a><br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/newark.htm" target="_blank">New York Newark Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/EWR" target="_blank">New York Newark Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-York-City/Private-Helicopter-Transfer-from-New-York-Airports-to-Lower-Manhattan/d687-5024NYCAPTJRB" target="_blank">Private Helicopter Transfer from Newark to Manhattan</a> (<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-York-City/Private-Helicopter-Transfer-from-Lower-Manhattan-to-New-York-Airports/d687-5024NYCJRBAPT" target="_blank">return</a>)<br />
• <a href="http://new-york.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">New York City layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
Paris Charles de Gaulle, France (CDG) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#9 on the Worst Airports for Layovers list</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/yisris/2405825140/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Aeroport CDG Terminal 1"><img alt="Aeroport CDG Terminal 1" height="180" src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/4/3231/2405825140_cba433841f_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paris CDG Airport is simply massive, and can be confusing<br />
creative commons image yisris on Flickr</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• "A 90 minute stopover is way too short, even without checked luggage"<br />
• Moving between 9 terminals is a nightmare, befuddling map<br />
• No 24-hour dining options<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Download the 'My Airport' Smartphone app<br />
• See the doc or get a vaccination at the 24-hour health centre (Terminal 2A, Arrivals, entrance 017)<br />
• Take a 7-hour <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Paris/Private-Guided-Layover-Tour-of-Paris-Including-Round-Trip-Airport-Transport/d479-14330P1" target="_blank">private Paris layover tour</a><br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/paris.htm" target="_blank">Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/CDG" target="_blank">Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://paris.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Paris layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)</h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#3 on the Worst Airports Overall list - was #1 last year</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3APH_Airport1.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="By David Mbiyu sixoone601 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sixoone/3445445223/) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons"><img alt="PH Airport1" height="209" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/PH_Airport1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It looks nice from this vantage point, but...<br />
creativecommons image sixoone on Flickr</td></tr>
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<span style="color: black;">Survey lowlights:</span> <br />
• "The arrival hall is in fact a tent/mosquito sanctuary that lacks toilets and air conditioning"<br />
• The "old luggage pile" (no conveyor belts) so pack well and keep your valuables with you<br />
• Allegations of corrupt staff<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• It's worthwhile reading up on this area of Nigeria first<br />
• Get out and stretch your legs if you can<br />
• Travel with a jacket or blanket you can sit on<br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/africa/portharcourt-airport.htm" target="_blank">Port Harcourt Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/PHC-Port-Harcourt-Airport/Port-Harcourt-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Port Harcourt Airport transportation guide</a><br />
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<h3>
Santorini Thira National Airport, Greece (JTR) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#5 on the Worst Airports Overall list - new to the list in 2016</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLL8S6VouLcej4zSp8Xte9k3tOcKvRFieEQn2v-jns5dDcQiOOI3Tw4gw3ZlXxhHKq_U6yOI9tVsV52vaPBNbNeC5OYPcNDMLuWn9aqgVI8OM0AVFECLud1YRR3DlaUyPY6gGB6NVWQs1N/s1600/santoriniairpot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLL8S6VouLcej4zSp8Xte9k3tOcKvRFieEQn2v-jns5dDcQiOOI3Tw4gw3ZlXxhHKq_U6yOI9tVsV52vaPBNbNeC5OYPcNDMLuWn9aqgVI8OM0AVFECLud1YRR3DlaUyPY6gGB6NVWQs1N/s320/santoriniairpot.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can learn the Greek alphabet on your Santorini<br />
photo copyright sampai sudah blog</td></tr>
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Survey lowlights: <br />
• "You get stuck waiting in long lineups under the hot Greek sun."<br />
• Small rooms without air conditioning after security<br />
• Indecipherable announcements and dirty toilets<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Learn about the <a href="http://www.tornosnews.gr/en/tourism-businesses/new-investments/13859-greece-signs-privatization-of-14-regional-airports-with-germany-s-fraport-for-e1-2-bln.html" target="_blank">privatization of 14 of Greece's regional airports</a> (including Santorini)<br />
• Check out the airport's outdoor terrace<br />
• Escape to a taverna, if you can manage it - there's sure to be one a 5 minute taxi ride away<br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/santorini.htm" target="_blank">Santorini Thira Airport Sleeping Guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/JTR" target="_blank">Santorini Thira Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://santorini.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Santorini layover ideas</a><br />
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<h3>
Tashkent International Airport (TAS) </h3>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>#4 on the Worst Airports Overall list - was #4 on the list in 2015</em></span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lindako/4466963525/" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Tashkent airport"><img alt="Tashkent airport" height="240" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2699/4466963525_00fc683ce1_b.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks can be deceiving - the reviews aren't as nice as this bar!<br />
creativecommons image lindako on Flickr</td></tr>
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<span style="color: black;">Survey lowlights:</span> <br />
• "One of Dante's circles of hell"<br />
• Long lines and multiple checkpoints<br />
• Pushy mobs: "I fell... and passengers walked over me while I was on the floor"<br />
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Layover ideas: <br />
• Make the most of the free WiFi! <br />
• Visit Chorsu (oldest bazaar in Central Asia) or Tellya Sheikh Mosque (home to the world's oldest Koran)<br />
• Tashkent TV Tower offers great views of the city<br />
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Layover resources:<br />
• <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/tashkent.htm" target="_blank">Tashkent Airport Sleeping Guide</a> <br />
• <a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/TAS-Tashkent-Airport/Tashkent-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Tashkent Airport transportation guide</a><br />
• <a href="http://traveler.uz/uzbek-tourist-visa" target="_blank">Tourist Visa to Uzbekistan</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Uzbekistan/Toshkent_Shahri/Tashkent-1462336/Things_To_Do-Tashkent-TG-C-1.html" target="_blank">Tashkent things to do</a> - Virtual Tourist<br />
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For more, check out the juicy sublists of 2016 Worst Airports for <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports-africa.htm" target="_blank">Africa</a>, <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports-asia.htm" target="_blank">Asia</a>, <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports-caribbean-central-america.htm" target="_blank">Caribbean & Central America</a>, <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports-europe.htm" target="_blank">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports-middle-east.htm" target="_blank">Middle East</a>, <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports-north-america.htm" target="_blank">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports-south-america.htm" target="_blank">South America</a> and the <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports-south-pacific.htm" target="_blank">South Pacific</a>.
There's also a list of the <a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2016/worst-airports-sleeping.htm" target="_blank">Worst Airports for Sleeping</a>!<br />
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<strong>Past losers</strong><br />
Missing from this year's lists are the 5 airports below. Unless there have been miracles, they are probably still dismal, so check out last year's post - <a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/10/layover-ideas-for-worlds-worst-airports.html" target="_blank">Layover Ideas for the World's Worst Airports (2015)</a> - for layover ideas in case you are headed their way:<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/SGN-Ho-Chi-Minh-Airport/Ho-Chi-Minh-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Ho Chi Minh City International Airport (SGN)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/ISB-Islamabad-Benazir-Bhutto-Airport/Islamabad-Benazir-Bhutto-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Islamabad Benazir Bhutto International Airport (ISB)</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/KBL-Kabul-Airport/Kabul-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Kabul Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/BVA-Paris-Beauvais-Airport/Paris-Beauvais-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Paris Beauvais-Tille International Airport (BVA)</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/PAP-Port-Au-Prince-Airport/Port-Au-Prince-Airport-information-guide" target="_blank">Port au Prince International Airport (PAP)</a> </li>
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<strong>Have YOUR say:</strong> <br />
<a href="http://www.sleepinginairports.net/2017/survey.htm" target="_blank"><strong>Vote in the Sleeping in Airports 2017 Best and Worst Airports Survey</strong></a><br />
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Related resources<br />
<a href="http://www.tornosnews.gr/en/tourism-businesses/new-investments/13859-greece-signs-privatization-of-14-regional-airports-with-germany-s-fraport-for-e1-2-bln.html" target="_blank">Greece signs privatization of 14 regional airports with Germany's Fraport</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/03/paxex-what-airports-can-learn-from.html" target="_blank">PaxEx: what airports can learn from Frankfurt</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/airport-libraries-and-books.html" target="_blank">Airport libraries and books</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/06/layover-learning-jewelry.html" target="_blank">Learning Layover: Jewelry</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2014/07/carpe-diem-day-trips-from-rome.html" target="_blank">Carp Diem: Daytrips from Rome</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/01/go-for-run-go-sightseeing-why-not-do.html" target="_blank">Go running on your layover</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2014/11/roundtrip-layover-tours-from-airports.html" target="_blank">Roundtrip layover tours from airports</a><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-80335667959251003792016-10-20T16:49:00.000-07:002016-10-20T16:49:09.049-07:00Luxury Layover: Paris<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AAvenue_des_Champs-%C3%89lys%C3%A9es.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="By Cezary Piwowarski (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons"><img alt="Avenue des Champs-Élysées" height="266" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Avenue_des_Champs-%C3%89lys%C3%A9es.jpg/512px-Avenue_des_Champs-%C3%89lys%C3%A9es.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The famous Paris shopping district of Champs-Élysées at sunset</td></tr>
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Do you crave a day of luxury in Paris? Or perhaps a whole weekend<br />
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There are endless possibilities. We've sourced the following to give you some ideas.<br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://thelifestylediaries.com/paris/galeries-lafayette-terrace/" target="_blank">A Parisian Lunch with a View at Galeries Layfayette</a> - The Lifestyle Diaries</li>
<li><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/neloliviawaga/2016/01/07/paris-is-still-a-good-idea-the-best-6-luxury-hotels-for-every-occasion/#3a55c9e83006" target="_blank">The Best 6 Luxury Hotels in Paris For Every Occasion</a> - Forbes</li>
<li><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/msolomon/2016/06/15/luxury-lineage-a-brief-history-of-the-ritz-paris-coco-chanel-hemingway-princess-diana/#18dfc6da1ce3" target="_blank">Luxury Lineage: A Brief History of the Ritz Paris</a> - Forbes</li>
<li><a href="http://luxurylaunches.com/travel/best-luxury-experiences-in-paris.php" target="_blank">Top 5 Must-Do Luxury Experiences in Paris</a> - Luxury Launches</li>
<li><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8302560900816360672" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://luxurylaunches.com/hotels_and_resorts/5-reasons-we-are-excited-for-the-opening-of-the-ritz-paris.php" target="_blank">5 reasons we are excited for the opening of the Ritz Paris</a> - Luxury Launches</li>
<li><a href="http://parisbymouth.com/our-favorite-paris-restaurants/" target="_blank">Our Top 50 Paris Restaurants</a> - Paris by Mouth</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thegoodlifefrance.com/how-not-to-make-a-foodie-faux-pas-in-france/" target="_blank">How Not To Make A Foodie Faux Pas In France</a> - The Good Life France</li>
</ul>
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Here are some luxury Paris tour and transfer options you might consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Paris/Luxurious-airport-transfer-in-a-Bentley-Continental-CDG-or-ORY/d479-7817P51" target="_blank">Bentley Chauffeur Service in Paris</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Paris-Picturesque-Vintage-Rolls-Royce-Tour/d479-3061P40" target="_blank">Paris Picturesque Vintage Rolls Royce Tour</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Guided-Layover-Tour-of-Paris-Including-Round-trip-Transport/d479-14330P1" target="_blank">Private Guided Layover Tour of Paris Including Round-trip Transport</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Tour-Romantic-Seine-River-Cruise-Dinner-and-Illuminations-Tour/d479-3234PRNT" target="_blank">Private Tour: Romantic Seine River Cruise, Dinner and Illuminations Tour</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Louvre-Museum-Tour-from-Paris-Hotel/d479-24124P7" target="_blank">Private Louvre Museum Tour with Hotel Pickup</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Versailles-private-half-day-tour/d479-24124P8" target="_blank">Versailles Private Half-Day Tour</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Tour-of-Giverny-Claude-Monets-House-and-Gardens-and-Musee-des-Impressionnismes/d479-13437P3" target="_blank">Paris Private Trip to Giverny: Claude Monet's House and Gardens and Musee des Impressionnismes</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-day-trip-to-Normandy-from-Paris/d479-11690P2" target="_blank">Private Day Trip to Normandy from Paris</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Private-Tour-Normandy-Specialties-Food-Tour-from-Paris/d479-17417P7" target="_blank">Private Tour : Normandy Specialties Food Tour from Paris</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/PHOTO-TOURS-IN-PARIS/d479-14787P5" target="_blank">Professional Photo Shoot Walking Tour in the Center of Paris</a><br />
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<i>A Paris treat to remember your layover: a few luxury shopping ideas: and tours</i><br />
<a href="http://www.globalblue.com/destinations/france/paris/top-10-souvenirs-to-bring-back-from-paris/" target="_blank">Top 10 Luxury Souvenirs to Bring Back From Paris</a> - Global Blue<br />
<a href="http://travelwritingbycynthiadial.com/parisshopping.html" target="_blank">Visitors ‘soldes’ on Paris as a shopping destination</a> - Cynthia Dial<br />
<a href="http://howtospendit.ft.com/personal-luxuries/113591-precision-crafted-parisian-leather-goods" target="_blank">Precision Crafted Parisian Leather Goods</a> - How to Spend It<br />
<a href="https://girlsguidetoparis.com/top-20-or-more-items-to-bring-back/" target="_blank">20 or More Items to Bring Back from Paris</a> - Girl's Guide to Paris<br />
<a href="http://parisbymouth.com/bringing-chocolate-home-from-france/" target="_blank">Bringing Chocolate Home from France</a> - Paris by Mouth<br />
<a href="http://parisbymouth.com/bringing-wine-home-from-france/" target="_blank">Bringing Wine Home from France</a> - Paris by Mouth<br />
<a href="http://www.globalblue.com/destinations/france/paris/7-of-the-best-jewellery-stores-in-paris/" target="_blank">7 of the Best Jewellery Stores in Paris</a> - Global Blue<br />
<a href="https://thecultureur.com/the-best-macarons-in-paris/" target="_blank">Best macaroons in Paris</a> - The Cultureur<br />
<a href="https://www.likealocalguide.com/paris/shopping" target="_blank">Shopping in Paris</a> - Like a Local Guide<br />
<a href="http://www.thegoodlifefrance.com/guide-to-the-markets-of-paris/" target="_blank">Guide to the Markets of Paris</a> - The Good Life France<br />
<a href="http://yourparisexperience.com/your-paris-experience-blog/5235" target="_blank">Personal Shopper in Paris</a> - Your Paris Experience<br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Paris/6-hour-Fabulous-Shopping-and-Make-Over-Day-in-Paris/d479-10392P2" target="_blank">5-hour Fabulous Shopping and Make-Over Day in Paris Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Paris-Bobo-Tour/d479-20683P5" target="_blank">Paris Bobo Shopping Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Paris-Chic-Tour/d479-20683P3" target="_blank">Paris Chic Shopping Tour</a><br />
<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Paris-Private-and-Customized-Vintage-Shopping-Tour-at-St-Ouen-Flea-Market/d479-6810P11" target="_blank">Paris Private and Customized Vintage Shopping Tour at Saint-Ouen Flea Market</a><br />
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Related resources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2014/08/layover-city-paris.html" target="_blank">Layover City: Paris</a><br />
<a href="http://paris.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in Paris</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/CDG" target="_blank">Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) transportation guide</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/ORY" target="_blank">Paris Orly International Airport (ORY) transportation guide</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/BVA" target="_blank">Paris Beauvais International Airport (BVA) transportation guide</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LBG" target="_blank">Paris Le Bourget International Airport (LBG) transportation guide</a> <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/11/memorial-sites-near-paris-beauvais.html" target="_blank">Memorial Sites Near Paris Beauvais Airport</a> <br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-72181026359185805022016-10-13T17:12:00.000-07:002016-10-13T17:12:51.618-07:00Free Airport WiFi via WiFox<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4nK_12nNgUY5dB90mryd3o94mJRE-8foqvoaYDwWaA9JXedvOJO3lRI_ZgkV3ZW7JFocp0EB8wWCOcG6aONzHdA_n8CZFQ8HdtXi0d_fsyogW8CcqjwfHRSmPxmIw2xTnzTBycWPMAg/s1600/wifox3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4nK_12nNgUY5dB90mryd3o94mJRE-8foqvoaYDwWaA9JXedvOJO3lRI_ZgkV3ZW7JFocp0EB8wWCOcG6aONzHdA_n8CZFQ8HdtXi0d_fsyogW8CcqjwfHRSmPxmIw2xTnzTBycWPMAg/s320/wifox3.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://foxnomad.com/wifox-continuously-updated-map-wireless-passwords-airports-lounges-worldwide/" target="_blank">WiFox</a> is your new airport layover friend!</td></tr>
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On the balance of things, last week was a pretty good week for travelers in search of airport connectivity... [<a href="http://ihatetaxisblog.blogspot.ca/2016/10/wifox-free-airport-wifi.html" target="_blank">continue reading on the IHateTaxis blog</a>].<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-46245577140231655742016-10-13T02:52:00.001-07:002016-10-13T03:04:51.626-07:00USA Haunted Attraction Awards<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Just in time for Halloween, the Haunted Attraction Association (yes, there is such a thing) and USA Today's 10Best Local Experts collaborated to create the Top 10 Haunted Attraction Awards. The resulting Top 10 Haunted Attractions in the USA were recently named. </div>
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Here's that list, along with a bit more information on each, and a few other ideas while you are in the area.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nashvillenightmare.com/" target="_blank">nashvillenightmare.com</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/NightmareTN" target="_blank">Twitter</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nashvillenightmarehauntedhouse" target="_blank">Facebook</a></td></tr>
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<h4>
#1 Nashville Nightmare</h4>
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/single/11172" target="_blank">Madison, Tennessee</a> <br />
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Layover ideas while you're in the Nashville area: <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Nashville/Nashville-Tour-Hop-on-Hop-off-Trolley/d799-5046NASH_OTT" target="_blank">Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Nashville/Music-City-Hop-on-and-Hop-Off-Tour/d799-3131P22" target="_blank">Music City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Nashville/Nashville-Music-Attraction-Discount-Pass/d799-2674NASH" target="_blank">Music Attraction Pass</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Nashville/Country-Music-Hall-of-Fame-and-Museum/d799-3122HOF" target="_blank">Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Nashville/C-Block/d799-36880P1" target="_blank">C-Block Escape Room</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Nashville/Public-Scavenger-Hunt/d799-34711P1" target="_blank">Nashville Scavenger Hunt</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Nashville/Nashville-to-Jack-Daniels-Distillery-and-Back/d799-14219P1" target="_blank">Jack Daniel's Distillery</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hauntedoverload.com/" target="_blank">hauntedoverload.com</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/hauntedoverload" target="_blank">Twitter</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Haunted-Overload/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></td></tr>
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#2 Haunted Overload </h4>
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/single/529" target="_blank">Lee, New Hampshire</a><br />
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Layover ideas while you are in New Hampshire: <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Haunted-Dinner-Theater/d23341-9169P95" target="_blank"><strong>Haunted Dinner Theater in Salem</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Foxwoods-High-Stakes-Casino-Day-Trip/d23341-9169P76" target="_blank">Foxwoods High Stakes Casino</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Fridays-Over-the-Border/d24529-9171P1" target="_blank">New Hampshire Brewery Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-Hampshire-Fall-Foliage-Helicopter-Tour/d23341-42998P2" target="_blank">Fall Foliage Helicopter Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/White-Mountain-Foliage-Day-Trip-with-Cannon-Mountain-Aerial-Tram/d23341-9169P88" target="_blank">White Mountain Foliage Day Trip</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thegrovehaunt.com/" target="_blank">thegrovehaunt.com</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/HobbsGrove" target="_blank">Twitter</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hobbs-Grove-Halloween-Haunt/130121792647" target="_blank">Facebook</a></td></tr>
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#3 Hobb's Grove</h4>
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/single/10125" target="_blank">Sanger, California</a><br />
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Layover ideas while you're in the Fresno area: <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Yosemite-National-Park/Yosemite-and-Glacier-Point-Tour-from-Fresno/d5265-18808P1" target="_blank">Yosemite and Glacier Point</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Yosemite-National-Park/Private-Yosemite-and-Glacier-Point-Experience/d5265-18808P4" target="_blank">Yosemite and Glacier Point with Ahwahnee Lunch</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://darkhourhauntedhouse.com/" target="_blank">darkhourhauntedhouse.com</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/DarkHourHaunt" target="_blank">Twitter</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dark-Hour-Haunted-House/556802944353309" target="_blank">Facebook</a></td></tr>
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<h4>
#4 Dark Hour Haunted House </h4>
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/single/10872" target="_blank">Plano, Texas</a><br />
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Layover ideas while you are in the Dallas area: <strong><a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Ghost-Wagon-Haunted-Walking-Tour-of-Belton-Texas/d918-40680P1" target="_blank">Belton Ghost Wagon Haunted Walking Tour</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Fort-Worth-Ghost-Bus-Tour/d918-17032P2" target="_blank">Fort Worth Ghost Bus Tour</a></strong>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Dallas-Scavenger-Hunt-Adventure/d918-10211P3" target="_blank">Scavenger Hunt</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Outdoor-Trivia-Race-in-the-Downtown-Fort-Worth/d918-25989P4" target="_blank">Trivia Race</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Medieval-Times-Dinner-and-Tournament-in-Dallas/d918-3073MTD" target="_blank">Medieval Times</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/JFK-History-Tour/d918-28227P1" target="_blank">JFK History Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Dallas-CityPass/d918-2640DALLAS" target="_blank">Dallas CityPASS</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Billy-Bobs-Texas-Honky-Tonk/d918-3975WEEKEND" target="_blank">Billy Bob's Texas Honky Tonk</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fotohio.com/" target="_blank">fotohio.com</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/fotohio" target="_blank">Twitter</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fotohio" target="_blank">Facebook</a></td></tr>
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<h4>
#5 Factory Of Terror </h4>
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/single/6" target="_blank">Canton, Ohio</a><br />
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Layover ideas while you are in the Northern Ohio area: <strong><a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/The-Dinner-Detective-Interactive-Murder-Mystery-Dinner-Show/d23485-21416P5" target="_blank">The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show</a></strong>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Area-51-Escape-Room/d23485-40319P1" target="_blank">Area 51 Escape Room</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Egyptian-Themed-Escape-Room-in-Columbus/d23485-40319P2" target="_blank">Egyptian Escape Room</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Troll-Hole-Tour-of-the-Worlds-Largest-Troll-Collection/d22226-12021P1" target="_blank">Troll Hole Museum Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Short-North-Walking-Tour/d23485-11436P1" target="_blank">Columbus Short North Walking Tour</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theshallowgrave.com/" target="_blank">theshallowgrave.com</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheShallowGraveProductions" target="_blank">Facebook</a></td></tr>
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#6 The Shallow Grave </h4>
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/single/10527" target="_blank">Winter Haven, Florida</a><br />
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Layover ideas while you are in the Tampa area: <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Tampa-Bay-CityPASS/d666-2640TPA" target="_blank">Tampa Bay CityPASS</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Trolley-City-Tours/d666-30795P1" target="_blank">Tampa City Tour by Trolley</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Boeing-737-Flight-Simulator-Experience/d22457-8644P1" target="_blank">Boeing 737 Flight Simulator Experience</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Journey-through-Space-Simulator-Experience/d22457-8644P3" target="_blank">Journey through Space Simulator Experience</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Formula-1-Race-Car-Simulator-Experience/d22457-8644P2" target="_blank">Formula 1 Race Car Simulator Experience</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fearfair.com/" target="_blank">fearfair.com</a> - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/fearfair" target="_blank">Twitter</a> - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/fearfair" target="_blank">Facebook</a></td></tr>
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<h4>
#7 Fear Fair </h4>
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/single/464" target="_blank">Seymour, Indiana</a><br />
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Layover ideas while you are in Indiana: <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Fountain-Square-Food-Tour/d25792-39348P3" target="_blank">Fountain Square Food Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Share-the-Fun-Hot-Air-Balloon-Ride/d25792-25125P1" target="_blank">Hot Air Balloon Ride</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/1-Person-Single-Day-Trip-with-Kayak/d22216-30497P2" target="_blank">1-Person Blue River Kayak Day Trip</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Half-Day-Trip-3-Hours-with-Canoe/d22216-30497P1" target="_blank">2-Person Blue River Canoe Day Trip</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fearworld.com/" target="_blank">fearworld.com</a> - <a href="http://www.facebook/NetherworldHauntedHouse" target="_blank">Facebook</a></td></tr>
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#8 Netherworld </h4>
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/single/11003" target="_blank">Norcross, Georgia</a><br />
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Layover ideas while you are in the Atlanta area: <strong><a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Walking-Dead-Big-Zombie-Tour-Part-1/d784-5709ZOMBIE" target="_blank">Walking Dead Big Zombie Tour Part 1</a> (<a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Walking-Dead-Big-Zombie-Tour-Part-2/d784-5709P6" target="_blank">Part 2</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Walking-Dead-Big-Zombie-Tour-Part-3/d784-5709P7" target="_blank">Part 3</a>), <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/The-Touring-Dead/d784-19414P1" target="_blank">The Touring Dead Walking Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Walking-Dead-Filming-Location-Tour-in-Haralson/d784-16315P1" target="_blank">Walking Dead Film Location Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Haunted-Evening-Atlanta-Pub-Tour/d784-43154P1" target="_blank">Haunted Evening Atlanta Pub Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Zombie-Apocalypse-Room-Escape-Adventure/d784-11653P1" target="_blank">Zombie Apocalypse Room Escape</a>,</strong> <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Sorcerers-Secret-Escape-Room/d784-29075P1" target="_blank">Sorcerer's Secret Escape Room</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Atlanta-Scavenger-Hunt-Adventure/d784-10211P21" target="_blank">Scavenger Hunt</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Atlanta-CityPass/d784-2640ATL" target="_blank">Atlanta CityPass</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/World-of-Coca-Cola-and-CNN-Center-Combo-Tour/d784-9295P11" target="_blank">World of Coca Cola and CNN Center Combo Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Margaret-Mitchells-Gone-with-the-Wind-Tour-in-Atlanta/d784-5709GONE" target="_blank">Gone with the Wind Tour</a> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://risehauntedhouse.com/" target="_blank">risehauntedhouse.com</a> - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/risehauntedhouse" target="_blank">Facebook</a></td></tr>
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<h4>
#9 RISE Haunted House </h4>
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/single/9075" target="_blank">Hammond, Louisiana</a><br />
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Layover ideas while you are in Louisiana (there's plenty to spook you nearby in New Orleans!): <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Spirits-of-the-French-Quarter-A-Halloween-Special-Event-Tour/d675-9349P18" target="_blank"><strong>Spirits of the French Quarter Halloween Tour</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-Orleans-Ghosts-and-Spirits-Walking-Tour/d675-3780GHOSTS" target="_blank"><strong>Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-Orleans-Cemetery-and-Voodoo-Walking-Tour/d675-3780HAUNT" target="_blank"><strong>Cemetery and Voodoo Walking Tour</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-Orleans-Haunted-History-Ghost-Tour/d675-3252_1" target="_blank"><strong>Haunted History Ghost Tour</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/New-Orleans-Vampire-Tour/d675-3252_5" target="_blank"><strong>Vampire Tour</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Unsolved-Mysteries-of-New-Orleans/d675-9349P21" target="_blank"><strong>Unsolved Mysteries of New Orleans</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/Louisiana-tours/Ghost-and-Vampire-Tours/d22168-g4-c118" target="_blank">many more</a>...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thehouseofhorrors.com/" target="_blank">thehouseofhorrors.com</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/@HOUSEOFHORRORS1" target="_blank">Twitter</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/House-Of-Horrors-And-Haunted-Catacombs/79175696735" target="_blank">Facebook</a></td></tr>
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<h4>
#10 House of Horrors </h4>
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/single/8318" target="_blank">Cheektowaga, New York</a><br />
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Layover ideas while you are in this area of New York State: <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Albright-Knox-Art-Gallery-Admission/d23066-7076ART" target="_blank">Albright-Knox Art Gallery Admission</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Niagara-Falls-USA-Underground-Railroad-Heritage-Tour/d23066-6824P4" target="_blank">Scenic By-Way Underground Railroad Heritage Tour</a>, <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Lancaster-National-Speedway-Driving-Experience/d23066-22424P24" target="_blank">Lancaster National Speedway Driving</a> or <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/Lancaster-National-Speedway-Ride-Along-Experience/d23066-22424P87" target="_blank">Ride Along Experience</a><br />
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Related resources<br />
<a href="http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-haunted-attraction/" target="_blank">Top 10 Haunted Attractions in the USA</a> - includes other nominees<br />
<a href="http://hauntedattractionassociation.com/" target="_blank">Haunted Attraction Association</a> (HAA)<br />
<a href="http://www.findahaunt.com/" target="_blank">Find a Haunt</a> - USA-wide haunted house/attraction search tool from the HAA<br />
<a href="http://hauntedattractionassociation.com/membership/sign-up/" target="_blank">List Your Haunt</a> - join the HAA to list your haunted house in the search tool!<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/HAAHaunts" target="_blank">@HAAHaunts</a> - follow the Haunted Attractions Association on Twitter<br />
<a href="http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-haunted-attraction/" target="_blank">Nashville Nightmare Wins Best Haunted Attraction!</a> - USA Today<br />
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Suggested layover tips<br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2014/08/rock-your-layover-atlanta.html" target="_blank">Rock Your Layover - Atlanta</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/06/rock-your-layover-boston.html" target="_blank">Rock Your Layover - Boston</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/rock-your-layover-cleveland.html" target="_blank">Rock Your Layover - Cleveland</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/04/rock-your-layover-philadelphia.html" target="_blank">Rock Your Layover - Philadelphia</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2014/09/layover-city-san-juan.html" target="_blank">Rock Your Layover - San Juan</a><br />
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Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-41846613660665625672016-10-09T13:33:00.000-07:002016-10-09T13:33:30.841-07:0010 unique London tours<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/Tower_of_london_from_swissre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/Tower_of_london_from_swissre.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great view of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge</td></tr>
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Looking for something different to do on your London layover? <br />
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If you want to avoid the crowds, or have simply seen the big sights, it's easy to get off the beaten track in the city. <br />
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Here are some unique London tour options to consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Sherlock-Holmes-Murder-Mystery-Dining-Experience/d737-26206P1" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Dining Experience in London</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Shakespeares-Globe-Theatre-Tour-and-Exhibition/d737-5009GLOBE" target="_blank">Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition with Optional Afternoon Tea</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Discover-East-End-of-London-with-a-Londoner/d737-18922P114" target="_blank">Discover East End of London with a Londoner</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Downton-Abbey-and-Highclere-Castle-Tour-from-London/d737-5528HIGHCLEREL" target="_blank">Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Private-Tour-London-Photography-Private-Lesson-Walking-Tour/d737-7842P7" target="_blank">Private Tour: London Photography Private Lesson Walking Tour</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Law-in-London-Walking-Tour/d737-13106P6" target="_blank">Law in London Walking Tour</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Liar-Liar-Square-Mile-Walking-Tour/d737-9086P4" target="_blank">Quiz Tour in the Square Mile of London</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Independent-Shopping-Tour-of-London-with-Private-Driver/d737-3891TRADSHOP" target="_blank">Independent Shopping Tour of London with Private Driver</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Couples-Dance-Experience-with-Choreographer/d737-19238P1" target="_blank">Couples Dance Experience with Choreographer</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Private-Tour-Pokemon-Go-Tour-in-London/d737-8986P8" target="_blank">Private Tour: Pokemon Go Tour in London</a><br />
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<i>Plus 3 great freebies!</i><br />
<a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/budget-london/101-free-things-to-do-in-london#ahtEXp4XTahYMXYC.97" target="_blank">101 FREE things to London</a> - Visit London<br />
<a href="http://www.timeout.com/london/museums/free-museums-in-london?package_page=48369" target="_blank">FREE museums in London</a> - Timeout<br />
<a href="http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/london-tours/" target="_blank">FREE London walking tours</a> - Free Tours by Foot<br />
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Related reources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/09/10-unique-paris-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Paris Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/07/10-unique-los-angeles-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique Los Angeles Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://london.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in London</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LHR" target="_blank">London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LGW" target="_blank">London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LCY" target="_blank">London City International Airport (LCY) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/STN" target="_blank">London Stansted International Airport (STN) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LTN" target="_blank">London Luton International Airport (LTN) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/SEN" target="_blank">London Southend International Airport (SEN) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302560900816360672.post-12198933908450960642016-09-23T05:56:00.000-07:002016-09-23T06:05:39.704-07:00Luxury Layover: London<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Maison_Bertaux%2C_Soho%2C_London_(3103864189).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/Maison_Bertaux%2C_Soho%2C_London_(3103864189).jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Afternoon tea at the historic Maison Bertaux in SoHo<br />
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Do you crave a day of luxury in London? Or perhaps a whole weekend?<br />
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There are lots of possibilities. We've sourced the following to give you some ideas.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/05/11/3-luxury-boutique-hotels-for-a-casual-chic-weekend-in-london/" target="_blank">3 luxury boutique hotels for a casual chic weekend in London</a> - A Luxury Travel Blog</li>
<li><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2015/07/25/feeling-british-a-locals-guide-to-the-best-luxury-weekend-in-london/#a526841a5abb" target="_blank">How to Experience a Luxury Weekend in London Like a Local</a> - Forbes</li>
<li><a href="http://bittenbythetravelbug.com/luxury-weekend-in-london/" target="_blank">A Luxurious Weekend in London</a> - Bitten by the Travel Bug</li>
<li><a href="http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2016/06/13/top-5-luxury-shopping-destinations-in-london/" target="_blank">5 Luxury Shopping Destinations in London</a> - A Luxury Travel Blog</li>
<li><a href="http://www.four-magazine.com/articles/2113/luxury-layover-with-gerald-bodmer" target="_blank">Luxury Layover with Gerald Bodmer</a> - Four Magazine</li>
<li><a href="http://thelifestylediaries.com/category/luxury-date-night/" target="_blank">Luxury Date Night</a> - The Lifestyle Diaries</li>
<li><a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2016/04/19/largest-gin-bar-now-open-at-london-luxury-hotel/#6877afd05b5a" target="_blank">Largest Gin Bar Now Open At London Luxury Hotel</a> - Travel Food Guy, for Forbes</li>
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Here are some luxury London tour and transfer options you might consider:<br />
1. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Luxury-Rolls-Royce-at-Your-Disposal-in-London-Including-a-Chauffeur/d737-9098P12" target="_blank">Luxury Rolls Royce at Your Disposal in London Including a Chauffeur</a><br />
2. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Private-Tour-Chauffeur-Driven-London-Shopping-Trip/d737-9098P1" target="_blank">Private Tour: Chauffeur Driven London Shopping Trip</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/London-Eye-Romantic-Private-Capsule-for-Two-with-Champagne/d737-2988LONEVY_PRIV" target="_blank">London Eye: Romantic Private Capsule for Two with Champagne</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Private-Chauffeured-Vehicle-to-Stonehenge-from-London/d737-9098P14" target="_blank">Private Chauffeured Vehicle to Stonehenge from London</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Secret-Gardens-Tour-of-London-with-Afternoon-Tea/d737-13106P7" target="_blank">Secret Gardens Tour of London with Afternoon Tea</a><br />
6. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Street-Photography-Tour-Private-Tour/d737-8620P5" target="_blank">Private Tour: London Photography Walking Tour from Trafalgar Square to Covent Garden</a><br />
7. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Emerging-Artist-Art-Buying-Tour-in-London/d737-17502P14" target="_blank">Emerging Artist Art Buying Tour in London</a><br />
8. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Portsmouth-Historic-Dockyards-and-HMS-Victory-Day-Tour/d737-8607P3" target="_blank">Portsmouth Historic Dockyards and HMS Victory Tour from London</a><br />
9. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Private-Tour-National-Gallery-Tour-in-London-with-Art-Historian-Guide/d737-3207LON7" target="_blank">Private Tour: National Gallery Tour in London with Art Historian Guide</a><br />
10. <a href="https://www.partner.viator.com/en/10954/tours/London/Private-Tour-Explore-London-Off-the-Beaten-Track-with-an-Insider/d737-5220P3" target="_blank">Private Tour: Explore London Off the Beaten Track with an Insider</a><br />
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<i>A London treat to remember your layover: a few luxury shopping ideas:</i><br />
<a href="http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/shopping/luxury-shopping/top-10-luxury-shopping-destinations#KXyZjj2LLa0ViHgr.97" target="_blank">Top Luxury Shopping Destinations</a> - Visit London<br />
<a href="https://www.farfetch.com/uk/boutiques/united_kingdom.aspx" target="_blank">London luxury boutiques</a> - Far Fetch<br />
<a href="http://www.globalblue.com/destinations/uk/london/21-of-the-best-london-souvenir-gifts/" target="_blank">21 of the Best London Souvenir Gifts</a> - Global Blue<br />
<a href="https://www.likealocalguide.com/london/shopping" target="_blank">Shopping in London</a> - Like a Local Guide<br />
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Related reources <br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2016/05/10-unique-nyc-tours.html" target="_blank">10 Unique NYC Tours</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/11/a-london-layover-3-stories.html" target="_blank">A London layover: 3 stories</a><br />
<a href="http://layoverideas.blogspot.ca/2015/12/layover-bucketlist-downton-abbey.html" target="_blank">Bucketlist: Downton Abbey</a><br />
<a href="http://london.layoverideas.com/" target="_blank">Layover Ideas and Things to Do in London</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LHR" target="_blank">London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LGW" target="_blank">London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LCY" target="_blank">London City International Airport (LCY) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/LTN" target="_blank">London Luton International Airport (LTN) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/STN" target="_blank">London Stansted International Airport (STN) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<a href="http://www.ihatetaxis.com/airport/SEN" target="_blank">London Southend International Airport (SEN) transportation guide</a> - IHateTaxis<br />
<br />Robertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08362682674082639281noreply@blogger.com0