Rock Your Layover: Manila

The modern Manila skyline

Have a layover coming up in Manila? 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:	Manila sits at the edge of the Asian continent, straddling the Pacific Rim of Fire. The sprawling city is bustling, with a culturally complicated heritage, and a backdrop of Spanish colonial architecture.
Free:	10 Cool and Free Things You Can Do in Manila Manila on a Budget: Free (or Nearly Free) Things to Do in the Metro
Unique:	Pagsanjan Falls Adventure from Manila
Picks:	Customizable Private Manila Layover Tour Manila Layover Tour: Overnight City sightseeing with Round-Trip Airport Transfer Manila Super Saver: Manila Sightseeing plus Tagaytay Tour with Taal Volcano Art and Culture Tour from Manila: Angono Caves, Nemiranda Arthouse and Blanco Museum
Shop:	Manila Spa and Shopping Tour 7 Tips When Shopping During a Sale in Manila
See:	No city pass is available
Hop:	No 'hop on hop off' bus tour is available
Do:	Manila Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Manila
Eat:	Binondo Chinatown Culinary Walking Tour Pampanga Culinary and Heritage Tour Manila Food Frenzy: 29 Filipino DishesYou Need to Try Frugal Foodie's Guide to Dining in Manila The Ultimate Guide to Late Dining & 24 Hour Restaurants in Manila No Reservations: Manila - Anthony Bourdain
Tips:	How to Have a Cracking Manila Stopover 10 Fun Walks and Tours to Help You Rediscover Metro Manila Manila: 10 Things to Do Getting Around Manila Like a Pope - jeepney tips
Watch:	YouTube: Manila videos
Look:	Pinterest: Manila photographs
Read:	Manila on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:	Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) Manila Clark International Airport (CRK) Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport <--> Manila Clark Airport Transfer Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport Inter-Terminal Transfer Manila Airport Transfers
Good to know:	Use caution visiting Manila. Aside of dirty streets, open manholes and dangerous traffic, there are scams. Do not go with anyone, even if they say they work at your hotel. Scammers will drug you, then force you to an ATM to empty your accounts. Watch out for pickpockets, and tuck your smartphone and camera away. Best take a tour here.
Tourist info:	Manila Tourist Information

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Rock Your Layover: Nice

Nice harbour, on the French Riviera

Have a layover coming up in Nice? 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:	Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice is an ethnically diverse port city with a rich history (there are Greek and Roman ruins nearby). Nice (pronounced "niece") is particularly well known for the Promenade des Anglais, its famous waterfront walk with beautiful views. The old town is called Vieux Nice by the locals. Photo: This clever building shaped like a head is the library.
Free:	Nice Free Walking Tour FreeThings to Do in Nice, France
Unique:	Ferrari Sports Car Experience - Ride or Drive
Picks:	Molinard Perfume Workshop in Nice Monaco Under the Lights Tour From Nice Luxury Professional Photo Shoot in Nice
Shop:	Italian Market Menton and Monaco Shopping Tour Italian Open Air Market Tour of Vivtimille or San Remo
See:	French Riviera Pass (or you can see several museums on this Nice Art Tour)
Hop:	Nice Hop On Hop Off Bus
Do:	Nice Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Nice
Eat:	Nice Food Market Tour and Cooking Class French Patisserie Cooking Class in Nice Good, Cheap Eats in Nice Best Restaurants and Places to Eat in Nice - includes food glossary
Tips:	Essential Nice: Exploring the Capital of the French Riviera 10 Great Things to Do in Nice 6 Art Museums In and Around Nice The French Riviera on a Tight Budget Free WiFi in Nice, France
Watch:	YouTube: Top Things to Do in Nice, France YouTube: Nice, France Old Town Stroll
Look:	Nice Photo Gallery - Provence and Beyond
Read:	Nice on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:	Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) Transportation Guide
Good to know:	Be smart. To stay safe: Wear a money-belt and watch out for pickpockets. Be vigilant at the Gare Thiers tram station. Don't go out at night alone (even men). Stay away from the seafront after 22:00. Best get a central hotel you like!
Tourist info:	Nice Tourist Information

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Rock Your Layover: Frankfurt

Old Frankfurt
creativecommons image by fran001 on Flickr

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

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

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

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Rock Your Layover: Edinburgh

Edinburgh at nightfall
image: creativecommons, Dimitri B on Flickr

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

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



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

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Rock Your Layover: Cusco

Looking out at the rooftops of beautiful Cusco, Peru
(photo: creative commons ianz on Flickr)

Have a layover coming up in Cusco? 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:	You may find yourself in Cusco (Cuzco) for a few days acclimatizing to the elevation on your way to Machu Picchu, but Cusco is more than a stopping off point - it is a destination in its own right. Located at the site of the historic capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting near 2 million visitors a year.
Free:	Free Walking Tour Peru: Cusco 7 things to do for free: Cusco, Peru
Unique:	Sacred Valley Community Small Group Tour from Cusco Runner up: Cusco: Inti Raymi Festival Of The Sun Day Tour (1x/year)
Picks:	Archeological Park of Sacsayhuaman Half-Day Tour Explore the City of Cusco: Guided Walking Tour Horseback Riding Tour from Cusco
Shop:	Cusco Ancient Inca Sites & Markets with a Local Shopping at the Markets of Cusco Shopping Secrets of Cusco
See:	You'll need a Boleto turistico to see the ruins and sights around Cusco (buy one at the Oficina Ejecutiva del Comité, or OFEC).
Hop:	"Combis" are cheap and crowded small buses with names like Batman or Zorro. If you want to get off, yell "Baja!"
Do:	Cusco Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Cusco Top 4 leisure activities in Cusco Top 10 things to do in Cusco (that they won't tell you about in the guidebooks)
Eat:	Wandering and eating in Cusco Chocolate Workshop: from Bean to Bar Cusco: 3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class Cusco Eats Top 10 Things to Eat in Cusco - National Geographic
Tips:	How to survive Cuzco on a budget What you should know before a trip to Cusco
Watch:	YouTube: Cusco, Peru Tour (great tips on getting photos with locals by @denniscallan) YouTube: A Tourist's Guide to Cusco and Machu Picchu, Peru
Look:	Cusco on Pinterest
Read:	Cusco on Amazon.com Books to read before you go to Peru
To/from the airport:	Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) transportation guide
Good to know:	To avoid altitude sickness, take time to acclimatize. Take it slow the first day, and stay away from the bars the first night. Drink coca tea, a traditional native remedy for altitude sickness. If you expect to get drug tested upon your return home, skip the coca; drink plenty of water and look into Diamox/Acetazolamide (available at a pharmacy). Don't even think about drugs in Peru; it is a felony that you "consider to maybe accept" an offer to buy. Cusco is relatively safe, but use don't wander alone away from the Plaza de Armas late at night.
Tourist info:	Cusco Tourist Information

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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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Rock Your Layover: 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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Rock Your Layover: Montreal

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:	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:	A 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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