…are here may not be accurate for the next ? Months/years. However, I did research for accommodations in many places in Turkey before I ever came here and well before the Covid19 pandemic, so I have a good understanding of what prices are during normal off-season travel times in Turkey. Here’s what I’ve learned and what I’ve personally paid for rooms around the country. Beds in Hostels – In 2020, in Turkey’s major tourist centers and cities, hostel…
…udes a polonaise, a waltz and another choreographed dance performed by the opening committee, made up of men and women dressed in black and white respectively. At the end of these dances, the floor is opened to the attendees with a call of “Alles Walzer!” – “Everyone waltz!”. This means everyone is welcome on the dance floor. Avoid the front area, which often gets so busy you can’t actually waltz in the given space. Dancing: To ask a lady to dance…
…that the only way I can actually afford to visit them is by cutting out accommodation costs, more or less entirely. The best ways I know to accomplish that are by pet / house sitting and through work exchange programs. For this year’s explorations of UK and EU, I’m trying to do as many pet sitting assignments as possible. Besides cutting out accommodation costs, that gives me the great reward of taking care of many wonderful dogs and cats. As a f…
…imbers including Oprah loves climbing the bridge and ascending to the top. Search for the hashtag #Sydneyharbourbridge on Instagram and see different takes and angles on the famous bridge. The amazing attraction has been tagged over 265,000 times on the social media platform. Manly Beach A huge stretch of beachfront shopping will welcome you once you arrive at the area, and the restaurants and bars is the perfect way to unwind after shopping or sw…
…and have more time) tanning poolside in Fiji A few notes on my guidebook research: Accommodation options and prices Since BBC took over Lonely Planet some years back, they’ve become less & less geared to budget travelers. They only list, at most, a few budget guest houses, hotels and hostels in any given location. And the ones listed are usually not the lowest priced options. So I take LP’s accommodation listings with a grain of salt. But I can at…
…admission fees ( 2-5 RM / $ 0.65-1.50 US). Even better, a few museums are free. The Malaysian Architecture Museum is a free museum that presents the history of architecture in Malaysia as well as the many different architectural styles, building techniques and materials. If you’re a fan of architecture, you’re going to love this museum. Incidentally, most Melacca hotels, guest houses and hostels are located in renovated historic buildings, so you…
…light forests, lagoons, tanks, and scrubs. As of now, only two blocks are open to the public. The reserve is home to 215 species of birds and 44 varieties of mammals. Some of its residents include elephants, crocodiles, sloths, jackals, peacocks, sambars, and spotted deer. The most famous of them all is the Panthera pardus kotiya, a leopard endemic to the country. The best time to visit the place is between the months of February and July since w…
…ey in Myanmar until very recently – even up to the most recently published guidebooks. Now everything has completely changed. The government banks – and all banks for that matter – now exchange $ US at excellent rates – near internet rates. Not only that, but the government bank has exchange booths at the Mandalay and Yongon airports offering the same excellent rates! That makes arrival in the country much easier since travelers can get kyat right…
…ve. That leaves no wondering about a taxi actually showing up or having to search for a ride. Prompt and reliable service could be especially important for anyone with an important meeting or event coming up soon after their arrival, with little time to spare. After asking about Blacklane’s services, I told the driver about my surprise visit. He was delighted. I asked him to help out by calling my mom from his phone after we arrived in her drivewa…
…e following categories of articles: blog, guides and journals. Clearly the guides are like mini guidebooks of select destinations. But I’m slightly confused about the difference between the blog and journal articles. Could you straighten me out on that? Sure! The blog is typically reserved for my personal travels – although you will see a number of guest posts from time to time (part of what brings in money for the site). The journals are more exp…
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