#TRAVEX #layover chat on Twitter

The many participants in the #TRAVEX layovers Twitter chat!

We were thrilled to be invited to join in on a Twitter chat yesterday with the #TRAVEX community of travel enthusiasts. The topic was... layovers!

These are the questions the #TRAVEX chat covered:

• Q1: How do you keep yourself entertained during a layover?
• Q2: Airports can be a nightmare. What’s your worst layover story?
• Q3: Tell us about a fun layover.
• Q4: If you could get stuck in any city in the world which one would you choose? Why?
• Q5: Have you ever planned for a layover? What did you do?
• Q6: Have you ever made friends with a fellow traveler during a Layover?

As we had only 30 minutes, it was a very lively discussion, and lots of tips, tricks and resources were shared.

To read the transcripts and read through the responses, stories and ideas, check out the #TRAVEX 2015-02-25 Recap transcript.

Related resources:
Looking for Love on a Layover
Go for a Run? Go Sightseeing? Why Not Do Both?
Get Cooking on Your Layover: Europe
Carpe Diem: Day Trips from Rome
Layover Ideas for the World's Worst Airports

Looking for Love on a Layover

Heart sculpture at an airport in Buenos Aires

It seems that travellers are avoiding boredom by doing more than eating, drinking, exercising and checking their email on their airport layovers.... Some are having more fun. A LOT more fun...

Did you catch this post on the Sleeping In Airports blog?

• Europeans Admit to a New Sexy LAYover Activity

Oh my!

MeetAtTheAirport.com helps you find love on a layover

Consider this story on Travel+Leisure:

Woman Embarks on Quest for Love—Without Leaving the Airport

Here's the story from when Meet at the Airport first launched:

Finding Love On A Layover Right At Your Fingertips

It's an interesting proposition, so to speak.

What do you think? Would you? Have you? Would you admit it?

Don't worry, it's ok, you don't have to tell us. But have fun reading about what others are doing. And if you see a couple sneak into a broom closet at the airport, yes, it probably is what you think it is!

Related resources:
Love at first flight: tales of travel romance
10 tactics to meet the man or woman of your dreams at the airport
Best airports to make a connection
Lasting connections: love at the airport
Layover, the Film - movie about finding love on a LAX airport layover

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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Related resources:

• Welcome to the Philippines: a Tour of Manila
• Cebu City Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Cebu City
• Kuala Lumpur Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Kuala Lumpur
• Penang Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Penang
• Taipei Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Taipei
• Beijing Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Beijing
• Hong Kong Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Hong Kong 

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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Related resources:

• Monaco Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Monaco
• Cannes Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Cannes
• Marseille Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Marseille
• Aix-en-Provence Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Aix-en-Provence
• Avignon Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Avignon
• Lyon Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Lyon
• Paris Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Paris

Go running on your layover

If you are in Berlin, you can have a real airport run by heading over to the old, closed Tempelhof Airport (now Tempelhofer Park) and take to the runway

Go for a run? Go sightseeing? Why not do both? UPDATED

Have a layover? Stuck somewhere new? Have your sneakers?

Why not take a run? A benefit of going for a run on a layover is that you'll come home with memories that will transport you back to your layover destination. Even different trees, or bird songs, or cityscapes can be refreshing - and make for pleasant reflections and memories.

Combining running and sightseeing may seem like a no-brainer, but there is actually lots to consider before you lace on your own.

Foreign lands can be, well, foreign, and venturing out on foot could bring you face-to-face with all manner of risks, from simply getting lost and runner-unfriendly-roads to suddenly dodgy parts of town and even real danger. So it pays to plan ahead.



The "runner" sculpture at
Vancouver International Airport

Consider these possible approaches to planning your run:

1. Check for an airport trail
2. Take an organized running tour
3. Follow an airport layover running plan developed by another traveller
4. Join up with a local running group
5. Make your own plan

To get you started, we have collected a range of options and suggestions below, from all 5 approaches.

1. Check for an airport trail

Victoria International Airport's new Flight Path trail

More and more airports are creating trails on the airport property.

Many other airports have mapped out routes off-airport for walking, jogging and running in the surrounding community, complete with information on distances. Typically, a printed map is available, but not always.

Either way, the airport will have information on their website, so be sure to scour the official site for your destination airport. If you find a map, be sure to print off a copy, just in case. If the airport has an app, download it to your smartphone. You can also check Google Maps for signs of jogging trails.

2. Take an organized running tour

Here are some well planned sightseeing runs (aka "sightjogging") in cities around the world:

Athens, Greece
Ancient Athens Running Tour 10k
Running in Athens

Austin, Texas, United States
Austin Running Tours

Barcelona, Spain
Running in Barcelona

Bergen, Norway
Running in Bergen

Berlin, Germany
90-Minute Jogging Tour of Berlin Highlights
1-Hour Jogging Tour of the Berlin Wall
Sightjogging Tour - Berlin Highlights 60 Minutes
1 Hour Sightjogging Tour - Politics and History Berlin

Bratislava, Slovakia
Running in Bratislava

Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao: 1-Hour Guided Sightrunning Tour
Running in Bilbao
Premium Running Tour at Bilbao

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Boston Running Tours
Boston's Freedom Trail 5k Run

Brugge, Belgium
Running in Brugge

Brussels, Belgium
SightJogging : Old Brussels, the heart of Belgium
Running in Brussels
How to go running through Brussels on a BRU layover

Budapest, Hungary
Running in Budapest

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Urban Running Tours: Buenos Aires

Cape Town, South Africa
Running in Cape Town
Historical City Running Tour of Cape Town - just added!

Chicago, Illinois, United States
City Running Tours: Chicago - temporarily unavailable
Chicago Running Tours

Copenhagen, Denmark

Running in Copenhagen

Cusco, Peru
7K Running Tour from Sacsayhuaman to Cusco's Historical Center - just added!

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver Running Tours

Edinburgh, Scotland
Running in Edinburgh

Florence, Italy
Florence Running Tour
The Florence Run

Geelong, Australia
Geelong Sights Running Tour - just added!

Guanajuato, Mexico
Running in Guanajuato

Healdsburg, California, United States
3-Day Trail and Road Running Tour of Sonoma Wine Country

Helsinki, Finland
Run Helsinki

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Diamond Head Running Tour - just added!
Diamond Head Sunrise Run and Yoga Tour - just added!
Oahu Sunset Run and Yoga Tour - just added!
Honolulu Beer Run Tour - just added!
Historical Downtown Honolulu Running Tour - just added!

Juneau, Alaska, United States
Juneau Trail Running Excursion
Juneau Running Tours

Kandy, Sri Lanka
Private Full Day Tour: The Kandy Temple Run Tour - just added!

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Running in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip Run - just added!
Las Vegas Trail Run - just added!

Lisbon, Portugal
Running in Lisbon
Modern Lisbon - City Run in Portugal - just added!
Green City Trail - City Run in Portugal - just added!

London, England
London Jogging Tour: Thames Riverside
London Jogging Tour: Iconic Landmarks
London Jogging Tour: Royal Parks

Maastricht, Netherlands
Maastricht Highlights 1.5-Hour Running Tour

Madrid, Spain
Private Tour: Madrid Running Tour
Small-Group Madrid Running Tour
Running in Madrid

Melbourne, Australia
Guided Running Tours of Melbourne
Dandenongs Trail Running Tour - just added!

Mexico City, Mexico
Running Tours Mexico City

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Milwaukee Running Tours

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Minneapolis Running
Minneapolis Running Tours

Moscow, Russia
Moscow Running Tours
Maria Moscow Running Tours - just added!

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
New Orleans Jogging Tours

New York City, United States
New York City Running Tours
The Village Running Tour - just added!
Brooklyn Bridge Running Tour - just added!
American Roots Running Tour - just added!
Central Park Running Tour - just added!
Crossroads of the World Running Tour - just added!

Nice, France
Running Tour in Nice
French Riviera Sightrunning - just added!
2-Hour Cimiez Hill Sightseeing Running Tour in Nice - just added!

Oslo, Norway
Oslo Running Tours

Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Running in Palma de Mallorca

Paris, France
Paris Running Tours
Secrets of Paris: Running in Paris
City Tour: Running the streets of Paris
Meetup: Free running tours in Paris

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia Running Tours

Portland, Oregon, United States
Running in Portland

Porto, Portugal
Porto Running Tours

Prague, Czech Republic
Guided Sightseeing Running Tour in Prague - just added!
Prague Running Tour: City Highlights and Hidden Places - just added!
Private Custom Running Tour Around Prague - just added!
Prague: Historic Center 1.5-Hour Private Running Tour
Prague: 3 Viewpoints 1.5-Hour Private Running Tour
Prague Sightrunning Tour: Into the Green
Prague 1.5-Hour Compact City Center Running Tour
Prague 1-Hour Sight Running Tour
Running in Prague 

Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence Running Tours - currently unavailable

Reims, France
Reims Running Tours

Rome, Italy
Rome Running Tour
Running in Rome

San Antonio, Texas, United States
River City Run: Running Tour of Downtown San Antonio
Downtown San Antonio 5k Running Tour - just added!

San Diego, California, United States
San Diego Running Tours

San Francisco, California, United States
San Francisco Running Tours

San Jose, Costa Rica
Running and Hiking Tour to Manuel Antonio - just added!

San Sebastian, Spain
San Sebastian 1.5-Hour Running Tour
San Sebastian Run For Fun Tour 

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Running in Sarajevo

Seattle, Washington, United States
Seattle Running Tours

Sedona, Arizona, United States
Mogollon Rim Run - just added!

Seville, Spain
Running in Seville

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
2 Hours Personalized Run/Jogging Tour in Sharm el Sheikh

Singapore, Singapore
Running in Singapore

Split, Croatia
Split Small Group Running Tour - just added!

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
St Thomas Waterfront Running Tour 5k
A 5k Historic Running Tour of St Thomas, USVI  - just added!

Stockholm, Sweden
The Stockholm Running Tour
Stockholm Running Tours
Run With Me Stockholm

Sydney, Australia
Private Sydney Running Tour
Running in Sydney
Story of Sydney Running Tour

Valencia, Spain
Why Valencia is the City of Running
Valencia: City of Art and Sciences Sight Running Tour
Running in the Gardens of the Turia - just added!

Venice, Italy
Venice Running Tour
Running in Venice

Verona, Italy
Verona Running Tour

Vilnius, Lithuania
Running Tours Vilinius - just added!

Washington, DC, United States
Washington Running Tours

Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb Grand Running Tour - 12km - just added!
Running Tour Zagreb - Upper and Lower Town - just added!

Zurich, Switzerland
1.5 Hour Jogging Cathedral Tour through Zurich

3. Follow an airport layover running plan developed by another traveller

Wayan on how to run Venice Beach on your LAX layover

If it just works out better for you to head off on a run on your own, save yourself time and energy by checking out who has done it before you, and has shared share their experiences online.

Remember that Google is your friend, but here are few well planned airport layover runs in cities around the world:

• How to Run from Frankfurt Airport to Downtown Frankfurt and Back During a FRA Layover in 7 Easy Steps
• Best Auckland Airport Layover Jogging/Running Route
• Running During Layover At Long Beach, CA Airport
• Layover at LAX? Then run Venice Beach!

4. Join up with a local running group

If you are a runner, then you likely already know your local running group. If you are a runner that travels, then you know these running groups exist pretty well wherever..... people want to run!

Plan ahead - or even see if you can connect after you arrive - to connect with local runners - like the Trail Runners. See if there is a local run happening somewhere that is easy for you to reach. Have a chat with someone in the group about what you want to do (just have a run, see a bit of where you are, or be able to say you "saw" such-and-such major sight. Lift the lid off your bucket list - and you never know who will help you facilitate your plan.

To find the right friendly folk, do a Google search, drop by a running store (virtually or otherwise), or join an online running club with a local presence. If you find a runners forum in your destination, join, introduce yourself, and ask the locals for advice.

5. Make your own plan

Public art to inspire tarmac
runners at Berlin's
Templehofer Park

Of course, if you are resourceful, you can always plan your own route. There are ample resources available to help you create a safe, fun and enjoyable plan. Here are a few to get you started:

• How to Run in a Foreign Land
• 7 Ways to Find Running Routes When Traveling
• 6 Tips for Running While Traveling
• Running While Flying
• 6 Ways to Exercise at the Airport during a layover
• For Healthier Flying, Pack a Pair of Walking Shoes
• Layover Exercises-Interval Running
• Training While Travelling

In summary...

Whichever approach you choose - and you may use a combination based on where your travels take you - enjoy where you are, and enjoy taking what fulfills you (running!) on the road.


All photos in this post are creativecommons on Flickr; click each photo for source information

Related resources:

• Airport Fitness Facilities: 10 Ways To Stay Active During Your Layover
• 10 of the World's Best City Running Trails
• A Mexico to Israel via London Layover Airport Interval Runaround
• My LAX Layover: a run before lounging in the Delta Skyclub and Alaska Airline Boardroom

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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Related resources:

• How to make the most out of your layover - a Frankfurt Airport guide (PDF)
• How to Run from Frankfurt Airport to Downtown Frankfurt and Back During a FRA Layover in 7 Easy Steps
• What To Do on Your 24 Hour Layover in Frankfurt
• Tips for exploring Frankfurt Airport on a layover
• Layover City: Munich
• Cologne Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Cologne
• Dusseldorf Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Dusseldorf
• Hamburg Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Hamburg
• Koblenz Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Koblenz
• Nuremberg Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Nuremberg

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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Related resources:

• My first time eating Haggis - TravelerInside
• A layover in Edinburgh - Eat. Fly. Drive.
• Edinburgh Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Edinburgh
• Glasgow Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Glasgow
• Dublin Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Dublin
• Belfast Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Belfast
• London Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in London
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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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Related resources:

• Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Montreal
• Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Quebec City
• Official city portal - Ville de Montréal
• 10 Things Montreal Gets Incredibly Right
• Living in Montreal - What's it like?

Richard Dunn: all by himself on a layover

You have 12 hours to kill on an airport layover... why don't you, well, make a movie?

Richard Dunn did just that when he was stuck in Last Vegas McCarran Airport. An amateur filmmaker, Dunn shot a video entirely on his iPhone, edited it, then set it to Celine Dion's "All By Myself". Watch it, it's fab.

We love it! Best part: he's Canadian, eh?!

Not sure who could top this.... but what's the most creative thing you've done on a layover?

Update: Céline Dion Meets Richard Dunn, The Man Behind ''All By Myself'' Airport Viral Video

Related resources:

• Bored dude at airport stages sensational Celine Dion cover
• Canadian Richard Dunn shoots video for “All By Myself” while stuck in Vegas airport (watch The Morning Show feature)
• 200+ layover ideas and stuff to do in Las Vegas
• How to get to/from Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS)

Rock Your Layover: Dubai

Stunning and unique Dubai
creative commons image w4nd3rl0st on Flickr

Have a layover coming up in Dubai? 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:	creative commons image kaiban on Flickr Dubai is a desert city with superb infrastructure and excellent amenities. Situated just 3-5 hours from most of the Middle East, Near East, India and Europe, Dubai makes a great short break for shopping, sun, sports and more.
Free:	Best Free Things To Do in Dubai 30 Free Things To Do In Dubai
Unique:	1001 Arabian Stars Overnight Safari
Picks:	4x4 Dubai Desert Safari Half-day Camel-Trekking Desert Safari Abu Dhabi Seaplane Flight from Dubai Including Ferrari World
Shop:	Dubai Shopping Tour
See:	City Card Dubai or Dubai IVenture Attraction Pass
Hop:	Dubai Hop On Hop Off Bus
Do:	Dubai Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Dubai
Eat:	The 50 Best Things We've Eaten in Dubai
Tips:	Dubai: 10 Things To Do Anthony Bourdain No Reservations: Dubai
Watch:	YouTube: Dubai The Greatest Layover Ever
Look:	Pinterest: Dubai 100 Best Photos
Read:	Dubai on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:	Dubai International Airport (DXB) Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Good to know:	A note of caution: The United Arab Emirates might seem relaxed but the laws are very different from Western countries and are strictly enforced. A kiss in public, an alcoholic drink in the wrong place or even losing your temper could land you in jail. GBLT travellers should be particularly careful as homosexuality is a criminal offense with possible deportation. Avoid all public displays of affection. Women should avoid revealing outfits. Learn more: Rules of a Dubai Stopover
Tourist info:	Definitely Dubai

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Related resources:

• Abu Dhabi Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Abu Dhabi
• Amman Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Amman
• Doha Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Doha
• Muscat Layover Ideas & Stuff to do in Dubai