Made any travel mistakes lately?

[Scarlett]

A 4-hour flight on a packed VARA A320.

The horror.

 

[Scr77]

A 4-hour flight on a packed VARA A320.

The horror.

Yes, but isn’t Christmas/Cocos worth it?

 

[Scarlett]

Yes, but isn’t Christmas/Cocos worth it?

That was Dec/Jan and yes they were great. Not a full aircraft either (even around Xmas/NY) so plenty of middle seats free.

Unfortunately the most recent VARA ‘experience’ was DRW-PER.

 

[bashworth]

Used the Paris Metro with luggage. Must have gone either up or down at least 8 sets of stairs. Next time in Paris it’s going to be a taxi or Uber.

 

[VPS]

Used the Paris Metro with luggage. Must have gone either up or down at least 8 sets of stairs. Next time in Paris it’s going to be a taxi or Uber.

I actually used buses in Paris recently because it was quicker and less hassle than walking 15 minutes across a metro station

 

[tdimdad]

Used the Paris Metro with luggage. Must have gone either up or down at least 8 sets of stairs. Next time in Paris it’s going to be a taxi or Uber.

Have done the same mistake in London, as well. Need to choose the accommodation location better next time around...
Taipei was another where I was stung by stairs. Lucky they were a lot shorter and right in front of the hotel.

 

[SYD]

Have done the same mistake in London, as well. Need to choose the accommodation location better next time around...
Taipei was another where I was stung by stairs. Lucky they were a lot shorter and right in front of the hotel.

London is *slightly* better since they’ve made a lot of Tube stations “step free”. It can be a Magical Mystery tour getting to / from platforms via hidden elevators but better than following the masses through that best of British over engineered infrastructure!

Especially if you have to change lines but there are those truly magical spots where the transfer is just a walk across the platform eg District Line to Piccadilly Line to Heathrow - change at Borons Court (and some others past Earls Court)!

 

[bashworth]

I actually used buses in Paris recently because it was quicker and less hassle than walking 15 minutes across a metro station

We got as far as the bus first, only to be told the bus route was suspended because of a political demonstration.
At that point I suggested a taxi but was told by Mrs Bashworth we had got the Paris tickets and were going to use them!

 

[Flashback]

We got as far as the bus first, only to be told the bus route was suspended because of a political demonstration.
At that point I suggested a taxi but was told by Mrs Bashworth we had got the Paris tickets and were going to use them!

Just remember, happy wife; happy life!

 

[drron]

Scheduled our trip to arrive home on the first Monday in May. Go to the supermarket to find it closed for the May Day holiday. Oh well a late breakfast tomorrow.

 

[RooFlyer]

Go to the supermarket to find it closed for the May Day holiday

Supermarket closed all day for May Day? What are they, Bolsheviks?

 

[TheRealTMA]

Supermarket closed all day for May Day? What are they, Bolsheviks?

Queenslanders.

Besides, it is the annual holiday every year for my birthday!

 

[VPS]

We got as far as the bus first, only to be told the bus route was suspended because of a political demonstration.
At that point I suggested a taxi but was told by Mrs Bashworth we had got the Paris tickets and were going to use them!

Yes I got caught because it was the Paris Marathon and the buses weren't running on the route I wanted.

I also like buses because you get to see things

 

[Flashback]

Yes I got caught because it was the Paris Marathon and the buses weren't running on the route I wanted.

I also like buses because you get to see things

You get to see things on the underground too, admittedly it's largely darkness

 

[fly2earth]

You get to see things on the underground too, admittedly it's largely darkness

I heard its a functional cemetary because of the land shortage and the tunnels are literally built with bones (saw on Nat Geo or the likes lol)

 

[TheRealTMA]

You get to see things on the underground too, admittedly it's largely darkness

“Man spreading”?

 

[Mattg]

Checking in for an Avianca flight. The agent "helpfully" suggests that she has a window seat a couple of rows forward, and asks if I'd like to move there. I agree.

Once airside, I realised that I originally had a row to myself, and now have two seat neighbours. The flight is nearly empty so it really wasn't necessary to move.

 

[andye]

Checking in for an Avianca flight. The agent "helpfully" suggests that she has a window seat a couple of rows forward, and asks if I'd like to move there. I agree.

Once airside, I realised that I originally had a row to myself, and now have two seat neighbours. The flight is nearly empty so it really wasn't necessary to move.

If that was me, I'd assume it was an attempt to balance the plane without causing offence but you are a lighter individual than me

 

[fly2earth]

If that was me, I'd assume it was an attempt to balance the plane without causing offence but you are a lighter individual than me

As if one individuals weight matters to counterbalance the planes wait...or does it

 

[fly2earth]

wearing a va gold bag tag to the qantas in person checkin and getting an evil stare