I walked so much and used the metro which was easy. I didn't use the buses as I get travel sick on them so just ordered the metro. I went for 5 nights and had plenty to do. I had seen a lot about pick pockets and people not feeling safe, I didn't feel like that at all. I got a phone case with a strap on that I worse around my neck and connected to my bag. I stayed in a hostel which was in a good location near Parc Guell. I did a walking tour that I found on get your guide I can't remember if it was free and just gave the guy a tip at the end of if it was a small fee as well. I did it more towards the end of my trip but I'd recommend doing it to begin with as he shared a QR code of a document he'd put together with recommendations which would've been useful at the start of the trip. He also did other tours and I was going to go to another but was too tired
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Agree with the other comment about walking. We did the hop on and off bus tour which was so good. Managed to do the north side one day and south the second!
The Gaudi houses are well worth seeing. Los Caricoles is a lovely restaurant. Think it's one of the oldest in Barcelona. We were recommended it by someone from Barcelona. Avoid eating in the square Placa de Reial and anywhere overly touristy like Las Ramblas.
Also heard a lot about pick pocketers and have friends that experienced bags, phones and passports stolen. I just got a cross body bag with safety zips to be on safe side. Restaurant places warned us not to walk outside with phones in hands. So just be sensible as you would in any major city these days!
This happened to my husband when we were on honeymoon in Venice. We had a good laugh about it
Looking to go skiing for the first time. 2 adults beginners, and a 6 year old beginner. I'm thinking about Krakow around Feb half term. A few days city break, then get the train to Zakopane, and do a mix of ski lessons and snow activities. Has anyone done this/any tips? I've heard horror reviews of queues for the ski lift being 3+ hours and super crowded.
I'm not sure I can afford the Alps etc, and thought Poland might be a nice mix of activities etc
I'm not sure I can afford the Alps etc, and thought Poland might be a nice mix of activities etc
Does anyone have any tips for Malta? Where to stay, what to do etc? Thinking of staying about a week in mid October but we're tying ourselves in knots trying to work out what to do!
We went last year and stayed in Mellieha Bay which was nice but quiet, we went down to st Julian’s where we stayed years ago and it’s gone so downhill!! Loads of casinos and strip joints now. There was a massive R&B festival on when we went too which we didn’t know about so our flight was like an Ibiza flight! The cabin crew said Malta is trying to scoop up what Ibiza and Majorca are trying to get rid of.
How was Melleiha for transport connections to the rest of the island? We considered it but not sure if it's too far out? We like to explore so good transport links are important. Already ruled out St Julian's but you have definitely confirmed that it's not for us
We did try the bus but it was about an hour to Valletta and my husband got travel sick so we had to get off, after that we just got Ubers everywhere. There is a nice beach near Mellieha called Golden Bay.How was Melleiha for transport connections to the rest of the island? We considered it but not sure if it's too far out? We like to explore so good transport links are important. Already ruled out St Julian's but you have definitely confirmed that it's not for us
The buses are good but slow - Ubers were surprisingly reasonable we thought!How was Melleiha for transport connections to the rest of the island? We considered it but not sure if it's too far out? We like to explore so good transport links are important. Already ruled out St Julian's but you have definitely confirmed that it's not for us
Malta is so nice, super easy to get around on the buses but they are a bit slow. We stayed in Sliema which was nice, and you can get the ferry over to Valletta easily. We used the buses to go to Mdina and Gozo (ferry was easy too).
I booked my Indonesia flights. On the way home I have a 7-8 hour layover in Singapore I'm assuming this is long enough to go into the city for a few hours? What should I do there with so little time?
I'm thinking of just going the the Gardens by the Bay and grabbing some food? If I see the 7:45pm light show then have just over an hour to get some food. Any recommendations for food near the Gardens by the Bay? Then get back to the airport for 10pm? My flight out is 11:20pm, is this enough time I won't have any luggage to check in as it should go straight through from my first flight
I'm thinking of just going the the Gardens by the Bay and grabbing some food? If I see the 7:45pm light show then have just over an hour to get some food. Any recommendations for food near the Gardens by the Bay? Then get back to the airport for 10pm? My flight out is 11:20pm, is this enough time I won't have any luggage to check in as it should go straight through from my first flight
Has anyone been to kuala lumpur and has any recommendations for things to do, hotels and whether it's worth going at all? Considering going as part of a bigger trip somwwhere else for 3-4 days
Someone did give me recommendations for KL within the last page or so (maybe look on solo travel thread if not this one) as KL was my original plan for a day/few days before going elsewhere
I think 2 days is plenty in KL. Batu caves (cheap to get cab to), Jalan Alor food market, Patronas towers/a rooftop bar for views. Grab taxi is really cheap / felt safe but traffic is awful. The metro service was good. Be prepared for downpours and humidity!
Give yourself 2h minimum at Changi Airport, it's an experience in itself (in a good way!), but it's absolutely enormous!
Thanks im just accounting extra day or so for jet lag etc but that's good to know 2 days would be sufficient to see things. We're basically considering using our BA reward voucher to fly there and then onwards to thailand instead of directly to thailand which would mean we're not spending more money but getting an extra few days in KL. Thank you for recommendations!
Changi do free layover tours if you have 5.5 hours or more there, so 7-8 should definitely be doable! I was so disappointed we only had 4 when we transited through there earlier this year: https://www.changiairport.com/en/experience/tours/free-singapore-tour.html
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