Monday, 29 September 2014

Rock Your Layover: Oslo

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

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

In a nutshell:

Norway's capital city, Oslo, is a hub of Norwegian trade, banking, industry and shipping. Oslo is famous as being one of the most expensive cities in the world. Oslo is home to the Nobel Peace Center, which you can visit. The Munch Museum in Oslo contains the famous work, The Scream, by Edvard Munch. There is a great Viking Ship Museum here.
Free:Free things to Do in Oslo - Visit Norway
Free Things to Do in Oslo, the Most Expensive City in the World
Unique:Oslo Jazz and Blues Cruise
Picks:All-Inclusive Oslo City Tour (Viking Ship Museum, Kon-Tiki)
Full Day Bike Rental in Oslo with Free Mapping Service
2 Hour Oslo,Fjord Sightseeing Tour
Shop:Favorite Oslo Special Shops, Stores and Malls - Spotted by Locals
Best Oslo Shopping - 10 Best
See:Visit Oslo Pass
Hop:Hop On Hop Off Bus <--> Hop On Hop Off Mini-Cruise
Do:Oslo Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Oslo
Eat:Nordic Food Walking Tour in Oslo
Food and Drink You Should Try Whilst in Norway
Oslo's 10 Best Cultural Restaurants: Reindeer, Coffee and Local Eats
Cheap Eats Guide to Oslo - Budget Traveller
Tips:13 Budget Tips for Oslo
$100 Weekend in Oslo - Frugal Traveler
Watch:YouTube: Oslo: Lively, Lovely City on the Fjord - Rick Steves' Europe
Look:Pinterest: Noorwegen - Oslo
Read:Oslo on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - main airport
Oslo Rygge Airport (RYG) - low cost carriers
Oslo Torp Airport (TRF) - low cost carriers
Good to know:

Oslo really is an expensive city, so beware, but don't let this put you off exploring. check the links above for free things to do and cheap eats.
To get around without spending a fortune, make use of the ¨Bysykler¨ bike share program (you'll need an electronic smartcard, pick one up at the local tourist information office, around  EUR 13).
Tourist info:Visit Oslo Tourist Information
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Sunday, 14 September 2014

Rock Your Layover: San Juan

Old San Juan
Old San Juan oozes charm
Creative Commons image bz3rk on Flickr
Have a layover coming up in historic San Juan? Wondering what you could do with your time? Here's a little inspiration.

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

In a nutshell:
Puerto Rico is one of the Greater Antilles Islands in the Caribbean. If you are flying or cruising via San Juan, you may very well find yourself with a long layover here (very common!).
Free:Self-Guided Walking Tour of Old San Juan
Unique:Rio Camuy Cave Park and Arecibo Observatory from San Juan
Picks:Architectural Tour Old San Juan
Rum Distillery and Old San Juan Half-Day Tour
Scenic Horseback-Riding Tour from Old San Juan
Shop:7 Shopping Tips in San Juan
Where to Go Shopping in San Juan
See:No city pass is available
Hop:The San Juan Trolley is free and operates on 3 routes in Old San Juan. Or try the bus.
Do:San Juan Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in San Juan
Eat:The Best Foods of Puerto Rico
San Juan Restaurants - listings and reviews on VirtualTourist
Secrets of Espresso: Coffee Tasting Tour in Old San Juan
San Juan Drive Around Lunch Tour
Tips:Anthony Bourdain No Reservations: San Juan
Sightseeing Tours in San Juan
Things to Do in San Juan Port - tips for cruise visitors
What to do with 48 hours in San Juan
Watch:National Geographic: Old San Juan
Travel Channel: Explore Old San Juan
Look:Pinterest: Foodie's Paradise in Old San Juan
World Atlas: Old San Juan Photos
Read:San Juan, Puerto Rico on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)
Good to know:While Spanish is the official language, English is commonly spoken. The official currency is the US Dollar (Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States).
Tourist info:San Juan, Puerto Rico Tourist Information
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Monday, 8 September 2014

Rock Your Layover: Montreal

Old Montreal (2)
Vieux-Montréal, or Old Montreal
Have a layover coming up in the great city of Montreal? Wondering what you could do with your time? Here's a little inspiration.

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

In a nutshell:Biodome de Montreal Montreal is a historic city, rich in culture, with a reputation as one of North America's liveliest cities. The city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1976.
Free:Free Montreal Tours
Free Things to Do to Montreal - National Geographic Traveler
Unique:Montreal thru the Lens - Old and New Private Tour
Picks:The Olympic Park Tower Observatory Visit
The Grand Walking Tour of Montreal
Montreal in Winter: Ice Skating, Snowshoeing and Sledding on Mount Royal
Shop:Montreal Shopping Guide - Montreal Tourism
Old Montreal Shopping Guide
See:Montreal Museum Pass
Hop:Hop On Hop Off Bus 
Do:Montreal Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Montreal
Eat:38 Essential Montreal Restaurants - Montreal Eater
Complete 2014 Guide to Food Trucks and Street Food in Montreal - Tourism Montreal
Food Tour of Montreal's Little Italy Including Jean Talon Market
Tips:The Layover: Montreal - with Anthony Bourdain 
Watch:YouTube: One Day in Montreal
Look:Pinterest: Old Montreal
Read:Montreal on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Good to know:Montréal - Centre-Sud - Village Gai 1A very open and safe city, Montreal is a very welcoming destination for gay and lesbian tourists.
Tourist info:Montreal Tourist Information
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