#Cheapest Foreigner Concert Tickets

[f0point5]

Girl, I just saw on the news that the renovations of the Hungaroring are going well and whatnot. And then, the spokesperson had the audacity to say that "we're very lucky because 70% of the attendants are foreigners" like. My sister in Christ, be for so real with me rn. They should be ashamed that the majority isn't the local. How is it an achievement that the GA tickets where you can fuckinf stand on a hill are so overpriced that the peasant Hungarians can't afford it?

I am well aware that it's still one of the cheapest gps on the calendar and that the financial situation of the hungarians is no concern of the FIA or whatever but still. It's not really an achievement? That the country you are hosting it in can't afford to attend?

But I am just generally baffled about how F1 is presented as a luxury sport and most of the time anything but GA cost an arm and a leg, and still most of the grandstands don't even have a roof? Like what part of being out in rain or scorched by sun and getting a heatstroke is luxury? They want us to pay that fucking much and be subjected to the elements. And you're still watching a screen to see everything happening lmao

Anyways as much as I'm intrigued, I'll never be caught attending a gp tbh unless I win like a paddock pass or something. Ain't no way I'm spending that much money on nothing.

“Lucky” is such a random comment. Why is that lucky? Because foreigners boost the local economy by eating out and staying in hotels? Idk if it was the fia spokesperson or the track spokesperson though. If it’s track then maybe that’s what he meant?

Still a wild way to say that 😂 or maybe he meant foreigners paying high prices meant they can comfortably afford the resurfacing?

I know I will get roasted for this by motorsport purists but I’m a hater and I don’t care. You will not catch me dead in GA. And actually I don’t go to concerts in GA either. I’m not paying money to sit on bleachers and have a worse view than I do at home with my snacks of choice and without thousands of people making noise. Not for me.

Does F1 still market itself as luxury though? Because frankly I think their accessibility drive in the last 5-8 years really says different. It’s just another sport now really. But to basically turn it into football and then charge the prices they do is honestly a joke. £500 for tickets to be around drunk people booing and assaulting women. Ha.

[ticket2concert-blog]

Whitesnake, Foreigner and Europe to tour together in 2020

Whitesnake and Foreigner have declared a six-date UK field visit for 2020. The run of shows commences at London's O2 Arena on May 31, and peaks on June 8 at Manchester Arena.

 Unique visitors at all shows will be Europe, and tickets go on Friday at 9am. Fans struggle to get their hands-on Cheap Foreigner Concert Tickets. But not anymore, because Ticket2concert is here to save you a seat. Just visit us and lookup your favorite artist upcoming concert from our long list of artists and their concert schedules and order your Foreigner Concert Tickets Cheap.

 "Excited amazing, we can at long last come see all of you in the UK!" says Whitesnake's David Coverdale. "It will be one helluva night together! With our companions Foreigner and Europe! Can hardly wait! See you soon!"

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Whitesnake, Foreigner & Europe 2020 Tour:

May 31: London The O2 Arena

Jun 01: Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

Jun 03: Birmingham Arena Birmingham

Jun 04: Glasgow SSE Hydro

Jun 06: Newcastle Utilita Aren

Jun 08: Manchester Arena

[szopenhauer]

Do you like Chanel purses? no

When was the last time you had Pepsi? ages ago

Do you know anyone with exaggeratedly big muscles? not personally

What is your favorite endangered animall? elephant

Can you name someone with the same last name as you? my parents

Who was the last person to scream your name? ...

By the way, that wasnt meant to be perverted.  too late  I have no idea why I thought about that - no one ever screamed my name this way and nobody ever will :x

Do you struggle to articulate your thoughts and feelings? it seems Name something that you are doing tonight. nothing and I realized that I don’t want to go to sleep more than ever before, I just don’t want to wake up tomorrow and yet I’m scared of dying (suffering)

Do you like the smell of a barbecue? nah

Would you date an 18 year old at the age you are now? too young for me Are you more likely to show affection through your words or your actions? words I guess Do you have an easy time falling asleep? I wish Are you a crier? crybaby Do you like to wear makeup? no Do you have a high tolerance for people? pfft Do you like your bed? why not How many times have you been to the ER? few

Are you wearing shorts? basically never

Do you eat randomly, just whenever the hell you want? ...

Did you have trouble getting up this morning? yeah What’s a few things that automatically make you go, “Awww”? cute little dogs Do you have soft hands? Do you like holding hands? do I? I like to hold hands tho What’s your opinion on perfumes that are REALLY expensive?  dumb, I hate perfume but expensive - that is ridiculous! Have you ever really hated a teacher and practically made it clear you did? Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know. Are you a little bit cautious around horses? Do they scare you a bit? I’m just a cautious person in general  If you could live next door to ANYONE, who would you want to live beside? love of my life, I mean - we can live together but for now it would be cool if we were neighbors at least, you know what I mean? Do you think your friends are pretty? Do your friends think your pretty? what friends... Are you currently worried about your parents finding out about something? maybe mom about that one particular thing that starts on S and ends with X

What is your opinion on air pollution? less cars!

Were you forced to read ‘The Odyssey’ in high school? from what I remember

Who was the last person to come visit you? M.

When was the last time you shaved your legs? recently

Do you own any superhero shirts? nope

What is your opinion on the “Team Edward/Team Jacob” shirts? I dislike Twilight

If you had to teach a class, what would you teach? if I really had to then art

How did your parents meet each other? personal

What profession do you think is the most under-appreciated? garbage collectors, those who clean the streets or hospitals, postmen etc.

Have you ever drawn on someone while they were sleeping? don’t do that

Does time really heal all wounds? Or is that just a trivial saying? trivial saying

Where is your favorite place to take a nap? I don’t do naps but my bed

Would you rather lose all your old memories, or never be able to make new ones? not be able to make new

Have you ever swerved off the road to avoid hitting an animal? I don’t drive

What’s a tradition you hope never dies out? it’s a secret

Do you have any exes you’d consider dating again? I’m dating my ex 

Have you ever went a year without getting your hair cut? yes Do you think you could go a week without sugar? without sweets? I already do, I don’t even drink tea with sugar  Would you be willing to go one day each week without meat? absolutely Do you feel comfortable telling people how much you weigh? whatever Are you any good at sewing? I know basics Have you looked at any old photos of yourself lately? this year Do you carry a calculator around with you everywhere? I don’t need it that often Do you like to plan things out or just go with the flow? plan but not strictly

Do you garden at all? If so, what types of things do you grow? I help my parents which I find pointless because there is always much more work than results Do you consider cooking to be an art? when done right How many pairs of sunglasses do you own? too many considering that I barely wear ‘em ^^” Are you a fast or slow reader? fast Would you ever spend $500 on concert tickets? hell no Do you know anyone who looks like you? there was a gal who was similar to me on tumblr but younger than me, I lost contact with her  Do you get nervous when you go to the doctor?  yeah :( Are you a short tempered person? oh well...

Does it take a lot to gross you out? I’m easily grossed out  Last time you seen an ocean: never saw ocean in person Do you collect sea shells? not as much as I used to

What is one change you need to make in your life this month? lets not talk about it, ok?

Would you have sex with the last person you texted? done Are you planning on kissing anyone tomorrow evening? she’s gonna be busy working Do you require a lot of private time? yasss Have you ever told a guy you were a lesbian to get him to leave you alone? it’s because I’m a lesbian lmfao If you have a favorite television show, who’s your favorite character? in my most fav shows plot was more important to me than characters tbh, it’s hard to explain, I hope I’m not the only one who thinks this way haha but in Buffy I didn’t like Xander and Angel was annoying even though he was necessary, I wasn’t a fan of Faith and didn’t understand Riley existence in the universe, also Dawn changed a lot for worse but I swallowed it with patience, in Call the midwife I felt crappy when they took Chummy and Jenny away, I didn’t watch newest episodes so I have no idea who Lucille and Valerie are, I horribly miss sister Evangelina :(

What’s the best part about flying? don’t ask me, I’ve never been on a plane

Did you ever watch Sailor Moon? fragments

Chocolate or Vanilla ice cream? vanilla

If you had to get glasses would you wear contacts? I’d prefer glasses

Are mac’s really better than PC’s? I’m a PC gal

D0 y0u l1k3 t0 t@lk l1k3 a 5c3n3 k1d? *cringe*

When you were red and green clothes do you feel like a Christmas Tree? lol

What TV show has the best theme song? hard choice

New Year’s Plans? I don’t plan to live that long

Would you agree that Sex and The City is the best show ever? no way, I didn’t even care enough to watch one episode of it

Do you call your friends with red hair “ranga’s”? wtf

Have you ever been surfing? me? surfing? r u kidding?

Would you feel funny if you kissed somebody of the same sex? excuse me, I’m into women exclusively

Name a thing in your room that other probably don’t have in theirs: me ha!

What’s your best jacket like? comfy :3

What’s something you can cook or bake like a pro? nothing 

If you could pull off any hairstyle, what would it look like? I have couple of ideas ;)

What is the worst thing that happened so far today? my failed appointment as I didn’t get any answers nor help for my heart condition and allergies and that was the last attempt, I have no other ways of fixing things to survive next months, my life;s officially over, I only have suffering and fear left, I’m a burden and I want to kill myself sooner than food or cardiac arrest 

Did that ruin your day? it ruined my LIFE

What’s something good you’re looking forward to? sweet relieve of death?...

What’s something that you think is really cute?

*wish it was mine

Describe your feet: eww, why, better not

If you see somebody crying, do you start crying too? depends

How do you like your hoodies? oversized, without kangaroo pocket in front and/or a zipper, yuk

Is having to pee really badly worse than being really thirsty? it is to me at least

Were you a cute baby? I was a red haired potato

Are you talking to anybody right now? online 

How tall are your tallest socks? I kept my rainbow knee high socks but I don’t use them anymore

Are you waiting for a phone call? at night?...

Do you look forward to swimsuit season, or get really nervous? I was skipping swimsuit seasons for over 10 years until this summer - I bought the cheapest and went to stand/walk in the water and sit on a beach despite my insecurities 

If you could live for a year with any foreign family, where would you go? don’t wanna, scary

What do you wish people would pay you to do? browse the internet XD

Do you take good pictures? I try

Should you be doing something else right now? wash my hair, drink water, commit suicide - who knows

Did that question make you nervous? that question made me sad 

Why don’t girls like porn? some enjoy it 

Tell me a memory of this summer: this summer is all about romantic love, illnesses and nostalgy

Do you think it’s pretty when 100s of balloons are let loose into the sky? a waste but still pretty, sorry love, I know you’d be irritated so don’t worry - I will never do smth like that to ya

[tsuminiochiiru]

hi! i'm sorry to bother you with such a stupid question, but i'm currently studying Japanese at university and as a part of my education, i plan on visiting Japan. how difficult it is to get to Granrodeo events if i'm only around for a few months? (like, how pricey and how fast are tickets sold out? my only reference is the Gorillaz concert i attended in last november where the cheapest tickets where ~$40 and i had to buy them in april.) :3

Hi! Not a stupid question at all. And I hope you don’t mind me answering non-privately, so others can see.

Ticketing in Japan is rather different than in the rest of the world, and, sad to say, it’s generally not user friendly for foreign fans. Some artists do sell to overseas fans, but unfortunately, Granrodeo isn’t one of them. Tickets are usually sold via lottery and only after several rounds of lottery is there a first-come, first-served general sale. (And those general sales are TOUGH; I’ve only ever managed one ticket that way, because the system servers usually crap out with that many people trying.)

So, lotteries ... some lotteries require that you buy some item (usually a CD, DVD or book) and get a serial number that you then enter into the ticketing site. Some are Fan Club only. Most are open to anyone eligible. And that means you have an account on one of the official ticket seller sites. It used to be just eplus, Pia and Lawson, all of which require a Japanese mobile phone for account verification and the ability to pay within 3-5 days (foreign credit cards not accepted). See what I mean about making it tough for foreign fans?  Lately other sites have been selling tickets as well, like Rakuten, Animate and Yahoo Japan. However, you’ll still need to be able to pay one of their required ways, which typically means being here in Japan, or having someone who can pay for you.

That said, I am more than glad to help folks out by entering lotteries for them. Just don’t ask that I enter FC lottery -- we can only get 2 tickets for most shows, and I generally need both tickets.

As for timing and price ... GR one man lives generally are 6800-7800 yen, depending on venue. And timing depends:  tour tickets are usually on sale a few months in advance, some festivals are the same, but others have much shorter time frames.

tl:dr Once you know when you’ll be here, check to see if there’s shows (or ask me if there’s any) and I’ll see what I can do to help you get a ticket. ^_^

[oldcityhotels]

Budget in Istanbul

Overall, to set a budget for a trip to a city you could consider the basic necessities like accomadation, transportation, water, average meals, and of course -THE MUST- beer/cocktails. Of course all of these things could vary depending on the level of luxury you want.

Generally, eating out and drinking in İstanbul is not the cheapest. But considering you are here with a foreign currency, and that the Euro is almost 3TL, and the dollar is above 2TL, you might start throwing your money around like Rihanna.

Lets go over some prices to give you a general idea:

*Water: 0.50-1.50TL at supermarkets , 3TL-5TL at restaurants

*Beer: around 4TL at supermarkets, 8-15TL at restaurants

*Coffee: around 8TL at Starbucks, and most cafes and restaurants

*Average meal: Kebabs anywhere from 10TL to 30TL, a good steak (filet, rib eye etc) 40-60TL

*Wine: 20-30TL by glass, 100-3492384234TL by bottle

*Cigarettes: 6-10TL a pack

Is there a City Pass?

There is a Museum Pass, which will allow you free entrance to most historical sights at the Old Town area. There are 2 options for the museum pass:

*3 Day Pass- 85 TL

*5 Day Pass –115 TL. (This pass will give you free entrance to additional sights)

You can purchase this card online or at the following sale points: Hagia Sophia, İstanbul Mosaic Museum, Topkapı Palace Museum, İstanbul Arcehological Museum, Chora Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. There are also other advantages and discounts the museum pass will give you.

What are the best areas to stay?

Tourists mostly prefer to stay in the Old City because most of the main historical sights are within this area. But we would personally suggest for you to stay in Taksim area. Now you might think “why would I stay in the middle of where the clashes and action is happening?”. Because it is still the heart of the city, and the liveliest place in İstanbul.

There are lots of restaurants, cafes, shopping, bars and clubs, thus one of the most fun areas to stay in İstanbul. There are several hotels/hostels in  this area that are in different price ranges. Keep in mind, if a nice sea view is one of your specifications while finding accomodation, there are hotels here which have sea view.

While looking up hotels, you might come across familiar names like the Sheraton which might deceive you because they could be outside of the city center area, and more in the finance/business areas (Such as Levent and Maslak) . Make sure to look at a map and figure out which location you would like to be closest to.

What are some useful websites to look at before coming to Istanbul?

www.tripadvisor.com (I don’t think I need to explain this one)

http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/en (For detailed information on the public transportation)

http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en (It is a contemporary art museum, you can check this website for current exhibitions. Hint hint: it also has a very nice cafe/restaurant with an amazing bosphorus view)

http://www.muzekart.com/en/museum-pass (for information on the museum pass)

http://www.biletix.com (Turkish version of ticket master, check for current events,concerts and festival before your arrival)

[setsumeikudasai]

Ticketing in Japan (Full guide)

"Ticketing for concerts and events in Japan is near impossible!”

This guide is more of a compilation of my other tutorials laid out in a comprehensive way with some extra explanations as well as common questions western Kpop fans have about concerts in Japan. I will specifically be talking about Kpop concerts, but if you like musicals or plays, i do have a section dedicated to those events too.

Overview Ticketing in Japan typically requires a Japanese address and phone number which is why tickets are difficult for foreigners/overseas fans to obtain. There are a number of types of events so I will be going over the various types and options for ticketing.

Ticket Type Unlike in the west, tickets in Japan typically only have 1 type. I know at concerts you may have P1, P2, P3, General Admission (GA), etc. In Japan there’s typically only one ticket type and that’s “seating ticket”. Some venues do have standing tickets depending on the space/organizer’s decision. But in terms of ticket levels, there is no such thing.

Related: How to read a concert ticket

Methods for buying tickets Here i’m going to lay out all of the options for buying tickets. Remember, not all events support all of these ways to buy tickets so check under the event where i mention “Places to buy tickets” that specify which if these methods apply. **Tutorials for some methods aren’t available yet, I’ll write them soon!**

No Japanese address/phone number required

Lawson convenience store

Album ticket lottery

Twitter

At the venue, in person (official booth, 3rd party ticket selling is prohibited)

With a Japanese address/phone number

Fanclub lottery (fanclub only)

General lottery/official website

Ticket Camp

Ticket Board

Ticket Pia

E-Plus

General Concert Who can get tickets?: Anyone Fanclub lottery available: Yes Can choose your seat?: Sometimes (no, if you’re in the fanclub) ID check?: No Average price: 11,000 yen - 15,000 yen Places to buy tickets: Lawson, twitter, at the venue, fanclub lottery, general lottery, ticket camp, ticket board

General concerts are the easiest to get tickets for because anyone can go and they do not check ID. Ticketing is typically done a month before the event, but fanclub members typically get to enter the ticketing lottery 3-6 months in advanced.

Since concert venues are typically one of the biggest out of all the possible events i’m going to list, ticketing for them is usually a lot easier than fan meetings or smaller events. If you would like to see your faves in Japan, a concert is the easiest.

Hi-touch/Meet & Greet (not fanclub exclusive) Who can get tickets?: Anyone Fanclub lottery available: No Can choose your seat?: No, usually all standing ID check?: Sometimes, but often no Average price: depends on how many albums you buy Places to buy tickets: album ticket lottery

Hi touch/meet & greet events are typically done to welcome the release of a new album. They’re typically done with special serial numbers/codes placed in albums that you need to register online or show to staff near the store to enter the lottery. This is one of the best ways to can get close to your faves if you’re not in the fanclub. You typically don’t need a Japanese address and phone number, but you do need to buy the albums in person to grab the serial number and register it online or show a staff.

The frequency of “winning” tickets during these types of event vary. When I saw VIXX at their meet & greet event I had to buy 6 albums to get 2 tickets, which was pretty good especially since I was able to sell those albums later.

Musical or Stage play Who can get tickets?: Anyone Fanclub lottery available: Yes (through the company website/fanclub) Can choose your seat?: Yes ID check?: No Average price: 8,000 yen - 50,000 yen Places to buy tickets: Lawson convenience store, ticket pia, ticket camp

Musicals and stage plays do ticketing in a more familiar style to the west. There are ticket levels in this setting, with seats ranging from C (cheapest) to S or sometimes it’s called SS, which is the highest. Typically the higher rank ticket you buy, the better seat you get plus some even offer special goods/extras to those who buy the highest seats.

Because you can choose your seat, the tickets go really fast. If you’re seeing a popular play like Kuroshitsuji or anything by Takarazuka, you’ll need to jump onto the website (Ticket pia most likely) right when tickets release!

Fanmeeting Who can get tickets?: Fanclub members only Fanclub lottery available: Yes Can choose your seat?: No ID check?: Yes, strict Average price: 3,500 yen - 8,000 yen Places to buy tickets: Fanclub website/lottery

If you’re a foreigner or visiting Japan, it’s near impossible to get fanmeeting tickets because you need a fanclub membership to even apply for tickets. On top of that, you will also need to prove residence in Japan by either reciting “your” Japanese address or by also having a Japan-issued photo ID (not student ID!)

[atozistanbul]

Budget in Istanbul

Overall, to set a budget for a trip to a city you could consider the basic necessities like accomadation, transportation, water, average meals, and of course -THE MUST- beer/cocktails. Of course all of these things could vary depending on the level of luxury you want.

Generally, eating out and drinking in İstanbul is not the cheapest. But considering you are here with a foreign currency, and that the Euro is almost 3TL, and the dollar is above 2TL, you might start throwing your money around like Rihanna.

Lets go over some prices to give you a general idea:

*Water: 0.50-1.50TL at supermarkets , 3TL-5TL at restaurants

*Beer: around 4TL at supermarkets, 8-15TL at restaurants

*Coffee: around 8TL at Starbucks, and most cafes and restaurants

*Average meal: Kebabs anywhere from 10TL to 30TL, a good steak (filet, rib eye etc) 40-60TL

*Wine: 20-30TL by glass, 100-3492384234TL by bottle

*Cigarettes: 6-10TL a pack

Is there a City Pass?

There is a Museum Pass, which will allow you free entrance to most historical sights at the Old Town area. There are 2 options for the museum pass:

*3 Day Pass- 85 TL

*5 Day Pass –115 TL. (This pass will give you free entrance to additional sights)

You can purchase this card online or at the following sale points: Hagia Sophia, İstanbul Mosaic Museum, Topkapı Palace Museum, İstanbul Arcehological Museum, Chora Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. There are also other advantages and discounts the museum pass will give you.

What are the best areas to stay?

Tourists mostly prefer to stay in the Old City because most of the main historical sights are within this area. But we would personally suggest for you to stay in Taksim area. Now you might think “why would I stay in the middle of where the clashes and action is happening?”. Because it is still the heart of the city, and the liveliest place in İstanbul.

There are lots of restaurants, cafes, shopping, bars and clubs, thus one of the most fun areas to stay in İstanbul. There are several hotels/hostels in  this area that are in different price ranges. Keep in mind, if a nice sea view is one of your specifications while finding accomodation, there are hotels here which have sea view.

While looking up hotels, you might come across familiar names like the Sheraton which might deceive you because they could be outside of the city center area, and more in the finance/business areas (Such as Levent and Maslak) . Make sure to look at a map and figure out which location you would like to be closest to.

What are some useful websites to look at before coming to Istanbul?

www.tripadvisor.com (I don’t think I need to explain this one)

http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/en (For detailed information on the public transportation)

http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en (It is a contemporary art museum, you can check this website for current exhibitions. Hint hint: it also has a very nice cafe/restaurant with an amazing bosphorus view)

http://www.muzekart.com/en/museum-pass (for information on the museum pass)

http://www.biletix.com (Turkish version of ticket master, check for current events,concerts and festival before your arrival)

[istanbulhistorical]

Budget in Istanbul

Overall, to set a budget for a trip to a city you could consider the basic necessities like accomadation, transportation, water, average meals, and of course -THE MUST- beer/cocktails. Of course all of these things could vary depending on the level of luxury you want.

Generally, eating out and drinking in İstanbul is not the cheapest. But considering you are here with a foreign currency, and that the Euro is almost 3TL, and the dollar is above 2TL, you might start throwing your money around like Rihanna.

Lets go over some prices to give you a general idea:

*Water: 0.50-1.50TL at supermarkets , 3TL-5TL at restaurants

*Beer: around 4TL at supermarkets, 8-15TL at restaurants

*Coffee: around 8TL at Starbucks, and most cafes and restaurants

*Average meal: Kebabs anywhere from 10TL to 30TL, a good steak (filet, rib eye etc) 40-60TL

*Wine: 20-30TL by glass, 100-3492384234TL by bottle

*Cigarettes: 6-10TL a pack

Is there a City Pass?

There is a Museum Pass, which will allow you free entrance to most historical sights at the Old Town area. There are 2 options for the museum pass:

*3 Day Pass- 85 TL

*5 Day Pass –115 TL. (This pass will give you free entrance to additional sights)

You can purchase this card online or at the following sale points: Hagia Sophia, İstanbul Mosaic Museum, Topkapı Palace Museum, İstanbul Arcehological Museum, Chora Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. There are also other advantages and discounts the museum pass will give you.

What are the best areas to stay?

Tourists mostly prefer to stay in the Old City because most of the main historical sights are within this area. But we would personally suggest for you to stay in Taksim area. Now you might think “why would I stay in the middle of where the clashes and action is happening?”. Because it is still the heart of the city, and the liveliest place in İstanbul.

There are lots of restaurants, cafes, shopping, bars and clubs, thus one of the most fun areas to stay in İstanbul. There are several hotels/hostels in  this area that are in different price ranges. Keep in mind, if a nice sea view is one of your specifications while finding accomodation, there are hotels here which have sea view.

While looking up hotels, you might come across familiar names like the Sheraton which might deceive you because they could be outside of the city center area, and more in the finance/business areas (Such as Levent and Maslak) . Make sure to look at a map and figure out which location you would like to be closest to.

What are some useful websites to look at before coming to Istanbul?

www.tripadvisor.com (I don’t think I need to explain this one)

http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/en (For detailed information on the public transportation)

http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en (It is a contemporary art museum, you can check this website for current exhibitions. Hint hint: it also has a very nice cafe/restaurant with an amazing bosphorus view)

http://www.muzekart.com/en/museum-pass (for information on the museum pass)

http://www.biletix.com (Turkish version of ticket master, check for current events,concerts and festival before your arrival)

[istanbularge]

Budget in Istanbul

Overall, to set a budget for a trip to a city you could consider the basic necessities like accomadation, transportation, water, average meals, and of course -THE MUST- beer/cocktails. Of course all of these things could vary depending on the level of luxury you want.

Generally, eating out and drinking in İstanbul is not the cheapest. But considering you are here with a foreign currency, and that the Euro is almost 3TL, and the dollar is above 2TL, you might start throwing your money around like Rihanna.

Lets go over some prices to give you a general idea:

*Water: 0.50-1.50TL at supermarkets , 3TL-5TL at restaurants

*Beer: around 4TL at supermarkets, 8-15TL at restaurants

*Coffee: around 8TL at Starbucks, and most cafes and restaurants

*Average meal: Kebabs anywhere from 10TL to 30TL, a good steak (filet, rib eye etc) 40-60TL

*Wine: 20-30TL by glass, 100-3492384234TL by bottle

*Cigarettes: 6-10TL a pack

Is there a City Pass?

There is a Museum Pass, which will allow you free entrance to most historical sights at the Old Town area. There are 2 options for the museum pass:

*3 Day Pass- 85 TL

*5 Day Pass –115 TL. (This pass will give you free entrance to additional sights)

You can purchase this card online or at the following sale points: Hagia Sophia, İstanbul Mosaic Museum, Topkapı Palace Museum, İstanbul Arcehological Museum, Chora Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. There are also other advantages and discounts the museum pass will give you.

What are the best areas to stay?

Tourists mostly prefer to stay in the Old City because most of the main historical sights are within this area. But we would personally suggest for you to stay in Taksim area. Now you might think “why would I stay in the middle of where the clashes and action is happening?”. Because it is still the heart of the city, and the liveliest place in İstanbul.

There are lots of restaurants, cafes, shopping, bars and clubs, thus one of the most fun areas to stay in İstanbul. There are several hotels/hostels in  this area that are in different price ranges. Keep in mind, if a nice sea view is one of your specifications while finding accomodation, there are hotels here which have sea view.

While looking up hotels, you might come across familiar names like the Sheraton which might deceive you because they could be outside of the city center area, and more in the finance/business areas (Such as Levent and Maslak) . Make sure to look at a map and figure out which location you would like to be closest to.

What are some useful websites to look at before coming to Istanbul?

www.tripadvisor.com (I don’t think I need to explain this one)

http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/en (For detailed information on the public transportation)

http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en (It is a contemporary art museum, you can check this website for current exhibitions. Hint hint: it also has a very nice cafe/restaurant with an amazing bosphorus view)

http://www.muzekart.com/en/museum-pass (for information on the museum pass)

http://www.biletix.com (Turkish version of ticket master, check for current events,concerts and festival before your arrival)

[trekkingistanbul]

Budget in Istanbul

Overall, to set a budget for a trip to a city you could consider the basic necessities like accomadation, transportation, water, average meals, and of course -THE MUST- beer/cocktails. Of course all of these things could vary depending on the level of luxury you want.

Generally, eating out and drinking in İstanbul is not the cheapest. But considering you are here with a foreign currency, and that the Euro is almost 3TL, and the dollar is above 2TL, you might start throwing your money around like Rihanna.

Lets go over some prices to give you a general idea:

*Water: 0.50-1.50TL at supermarkets , 3TL-5TL at restaurants

*Beer: around 4TL at supermarkets, 8-15TL at restaurants

*Coffee: around 8TL at Starbucks, and most cafes and restaurants

*Average meal: Kebabs anywhere from 10TL to 30TL, a good steak (filet, rib eye etc) 40-60TL

*Wine: 20-30TL by glass, 100-3492384234TL by bottle

*Cigarettes: 6-10TL a pack

Is there a City Pass?

There is a Museum Pass, which will allow you free entrance to most historical sights at the Old Town area. There are 2 options for the museum pass:

*3 Day Pass- 85 TL

*5 Day Pass –115 TL. (This pass will give you free entrance to additional sights)

You can purchase this card online or at the following sale points: Hagia Sophia, İstanbul Mosaic Museum, Topkapı Palace Museum, İstanbul Arcehological Museum, Chora Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. There are also other advantages and discounts the museum pass will give you.

What are the best areas to stay?

Tourists mostly prefer to stay in the Old City because most of the main historical sights are within this area. But we would personally suggest for you to stay in Taksim area. Now you might think “why would I stay in the middle of where the clashes and action is happening?”. Because it is still the heart of the city, and the liveliest place in İstanbul.

There are lots of restaurants, cafes, shopping, bars and clubs, thus one of the most fun areas to stay in İstanbul. There are several hotels/hostels in  this area that are in different price ranges. Keep in mind, if a nice sea view is one of your specifications while finding accomodation, there are hotels here which have sea view.

While looking up hotels, you might come across familiar names like the Sheraton which might deceive you because they could be outside of the city center area, and more in the finance/business areas (Such as Levent and Maslak) . Make sure to look at a map and figure out which location you would like to be closest to.

What are some useful websites to look at before coming to Istanbul?

www.tripadvisor.com (I don’t think I need to explain this one)

http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/en (For detailed information on the public transportation)

http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en (It is a contemporary art museum, you can check this website for current exhibitions. Hint hint: it also has a very nice cafe/restaurant with an amazing bosphorus view)

http://www.muzekart.com/en/museum-pass (for information on the museum pass)

http://www.biletix.com (Turkish version of ticket master, check for current events,concerts and festival before your arrival)

[istanbulmosque]

Budget in Istanbul

Overall, to set a budget for a trip to a city you could consider the basic necessities like accomadation, transportation, water, average meals, and of course -THE MUST- beer/cocktails. Of course all of these things could vary depending on the level of luxury you want.

Generally, eating out and drinking in İstanbul is not the cheapest. But considering you are here with a foreign currency, and that the Euro is almost 3TL, and the dollar is above 2TL, you might start throwing your money around like Rihanna.

Lets go over some prices to give you a general idea:

*Water: 0.50-1.50TL at supermarkets , 3TL-5TL at restaurants

*Beer: around 4TL at supermarkets, 8-15TL at restaurants

*Coffee: around 8TL at Starbucks, and most cafes and restaurants

*Average meal: Kebabs anywhere from 10TL to 30TL, a good steak (filet, rib eye etc) 40-60TL

*Wine: 20-30TL by glass, 100-3492384234TL by bottle

*Cigarettes: 6-10TL a pack

Is there a City Pass?

There is a Museum Pass, which will allow you free entrance to most historical sights at the Old Town area. There are 2 options for the museum pass:

*3 Day Pass- 85 TL

*5 Day Pass –115 TL. (This pass will give you free entrance to additional sights)

You can purchase this card online or at the following sale points: Hagia Sophia, İstanbul Mosaic Museum, Topkapı Palace Museum, İstanbul Arcehological Museum, Chora Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. There are also other advantages and discounts the museum pass will give you.

What are the best areas to stay?

Tourists mostly prefer to stay in the Old City because most of the main historical sights are within this area. But we would personally suggest for you to stay in Taksim area. Now you might think “why would I stay in the middle of where the clashes and action is happening?”. Because it is still the heart of the city, and the liveliest place in İstanbul.

There are lots of restaurants, cafes, shopping, bars and clubs, thus one of the most fun areas to stay in İstanbul. There are several hotels/hostels in  this area that are in different price ranges. Keep in mind, if a nice sea view is one of your specifications while finding accomodation, there are hotels here which have sea view.

While looking up hotels, you might come across familiar names like the Sheraton which might deceive you because they could be outside of the city center area, and more in the finance/business areas (Such as Levent and Maslak) . Make sure to look at a map and figure out which location you would like to be closest to.

What are some useful websites to look at before coming to Istanbul?

www.tripadvisor.com (I don’t think I need to explain this one)

http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/en (For detailed information on the public transportation)

http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en (It is a contemporary art museum, you can check this website for current exhibitions. Hint hint: it also has a very nice cafe/restaurant with an amazing bosphorus view)

http://www.muzekart.com/en/museum-pass (for information on the museum pass)

http://www.biletix.com (Turkish version of ticket master, check for current events,concerts and festival before your arrival)

[istanbulmarket]

Budget in Istanbul

Overall, to set a budget for a trip to a city you could consider the basic necessities like accomadation, transportation, water, average meals, and of course -THE MUST- beer/cocktails. Of course all of these things could vary depending on the level of luxury you want.

Generally, eating out and drinking in İstanbul is not the cheapest. But considering you are here with a foreign currency, and that the Euro is almost 3TL, and the dollar is above 2TL, you might start throwing your money around like Rihanna.

Lets go over some prices to give you a general idea:

*Water: 0.50-1.50TL at supermarkets , 3TL-5TL at restaurants

*Beer: around 4TL at supermarkets, 8-15TL at restaurants

*Coffee: around 8TL at Starbucks, and most cafes and restaurants

*Average meal: Kebabs anywhere from 10TL to 30TL, a good steak (filet, rib eye etc) 40-60TL

*Wine: 20-30TL by glass, 100-3492384234TL by bottle

*Cigarettes: 6-10TL a pack

Is there a City Pass?

There is a Museum Pass, which will allow you free entrance to most historical sights at the Old Town area. There are 2 options for the museum pass:

*3 Day Pass- 85 TL

*5 Day Pass –115 TL. (This pass will give you free entrance to additional sights)

You can purchase this card online or at the following sale points: Hagia Sophia, İstanbul Mosaic Museum, Topkapı Palace Museum, İstanbul Arcehological Museum, Chora Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. There are also other advantages and discounts the museum pass will give you.

What are the best areas to stay?

Tourists mostly prefer to stay in the Old City because most of the main historical sights are within this area. But we would personally suggest for you to stay in Taksim area. Now you might think “why would I stay in the middle of where the clashes and action is happening?”. Because it is still the heart of the city, and the liveliest place in İstanbul.

There are lots of restaurants, cafes, shopping, bars and clubs, thus one of the most fun areas to stay in İstanbul. There are several hotels/hostels in  this area that are in different price ranges. Keep in mind, if a nice sea view is one of your specifications while finding accomodation, there are hotels here which have sea view.

While looking up hotels, you might come across familiar names like the Sheraton which might deceive you because they could be outside of the city center area, and more in the finance/business areas (Such as Levent and Maslak) . Make sure to look at a map and figure out which location you would like to be closest to.

What are some useful websites to look at before coming to Istanbul?

www.tripadvisor.com (I don’t think I need to explain this one)

http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/en (For detailed information on the public transportation)

http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en (It is a contemporary art museum, you can check this website for current exhibitions. Hint hint: it also has a very nice cafe/restaurant with an amazing bosphorus view)

http://www.muzekart.com/en/museum-pass (for information on the museum pass)

http://www.biletix.com (Turkish version of ticket master, check for current events,concerts and festival before your arrival)

[istanbultea]

Budget in Istanbul

Overall, to set a budget for a trip to a city you could consider the basic necessities like accomadation, transportation, water, average meals, and of course -THE MUST- beer/cocktails. Of course all of these things could vary depending on the level of luxury you want.

Generally, eating out and drinking in İstanbul is not the cheapest. But considering you are here with a foreign currency, and that the Euro is almost 3TL, and the dollar is above 2TL, you might start throwing your money around like Rihanna.

Lets go over some prices to give you a general idea:

*Water: 0.50-1.50TL at supermarkets , 3TL-5TL at restaurants

*Beer: around 4TL at supermarkets, 8-15TL at restaurants

*Coffee: around 8TL at Starbucks, and most cafes and restaurants

*Average meal: Kebabs anywhere from 10TL to 30TL, a good steak (filet, rib eye etc) 40-60TL

*Wine: 20-30TL by glass, 100-3492384234TL by bottle

*Cigarettes: 6-10TL a pack

Is there a City Pass?

There is a Museum Pass, which will allow you free entrance to most historical sights at the Old Town area. There are 2 options for the museum pass:

*3 Day Pass- 85 TL

*5 Day Pass –115 TL. (This pass will give you free entrance to additional sights)

You can purchase this card online or at the following sale points: Hagia Sophia, İstanbul Mosaic Museum, Topkapı Palace Museum, İstanbul Arcehological Museum, Chora Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. There are also other advantages and discounts the museum pass will give you.

What are the best areas to stay?

Tourists mostly prefer to stay in the Old City because most of the main historical sights are within this area. But we would personally suggest for you to stay in Taksim area. Now you might think “why would I stay in the middle of where the clashes and action is happening?”. Because it is still the heart of the city, and the liveliest place in İstanbul.

There are lots of restaurants, cafes, shopping, bars and clubs, thus one of the most fun areas to stay in İstanbul. There are several hotels/hostels in  this area that are in different price ranges. Keep in mind, if a nice sea view is one of your specifications while finding accomodation, there are hotels here which have sea view.

While looking up hotels, you might come across familiar names like the Sheraton which might deceive you because they could be outside of the city center area, and more in the finance/business areas (Such as Levent and Maslak) . Make sure to look at a map and figure out which location you would like to be closest to.

What are some useful websites to look at before coming to Istanbul?

www.tripadvisor.com (I don’t think I need to explain this one)

http://www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr/en (For detailed information on the public transportation)

http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en (It is a contemporary art museum, you can check this website for current exhibitions. Hint hint: it also has a very nice cafe/restaurant with an amazing bosphorus view)

http://www.muzekart.com/en/museum-pass (for information on the museum pass)

http://www.biletix.com (Turkish version of ticket master, check for current events,concerts and festival before your arrival)

[happyeasygoindia]

Twenty One Tips to Save Money on a Trip

Most people keep travel on their priority list as they want to get away from life’s routines. But it is also true that most people can’t afford to travel very often. Though travelling can be expensive, you can bring down the expenses with the right strategy. Try these tips to save some bucks on your next trip and thank us later.

Choose the right travel agency

Before anything else, you need to find a good company to book your air tickets and make hotel reservations. To begin with, you can ask your friends for some references. Or else, surf through the internet to know about others’ travel experiences. Once you find a good response to some OTA’s services, start making inquiries. Also, do check out the social media pages of these sites to learn more about their latest flight ticket offers.

Opt for collective services

While booking flights directly with an airline might help you save some bucks, opting for a travel agency will help you get cumulative benefits. Most OTAs provide online flight booking and hotel services at discounted prices. You might also find some travel agencies which include travel insurance, car rentals and activities in their tour packages. You need to spend some time online to compare the discounts and travel deals offered by different agencies to keep your travel pocket-friendly.

Use the free days

There are days when some tourist spots like museums, National Parks and historic sites do not charge any fee from tourists. You can visit these sites on such days if you want to bring down your travel cost. Before going anywhere, you can visit the official website of these tourist sites to find if they have free visiting hours or any discounts available.

Be flexible with flight dates

If possible, be flexible with travel dates as you can find the lowest airfare when the prices fluctuate over days or even weeks. You can compare flight prices from leading flight booking sites to decide your departure date accordingly.

Fly on a midweek day

In case you are not aware, booking air tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays will help you bring down your air travel cost. Also, flight booking charges during holidays will be higher than usual.

Book more than one night

Many hotels, resorts, and hostels offer cheaper facilities when you stay for more than one night.

Social media matters

“Like” and “follow” your favourite travel brands on Facebook and Twitter to get notified of some of their biggest discounts.

Ask for family offers

If you’re travelling with your family, don’t forget to ask your travel agency if it provides a family discount. You might be in for a surprise with discounted rates, free meals for children, and upgraded check-in experience.

Redeem coupons

Browse through some online coupon websites to see if you can find some useful travel coupons. Coupons available on 3rd party websites can sometimes add a good value to your trip.

Use credit card reward points

Check if you can use a particular credit card to avail benefits on your flight tickets. You might have some reward points saved in the credit card that you can use to cut the booking costs down.

Stay in hostels and guesthouses

Choosing hostels over hotels could be a good option when you want to cut the accommodation costs. Since everyone isn’t comfortable staying at hostels and guesthouses, you can choose cheap hotels or guesthouses too.

Talk to the locals

This point is important when you want to explore a place as a traveller, and not just as a tourist. You can get some insider travel tips from locals. After all, who knows you may become friends with someone or even get a discount on the foreign land? Asking for directions or a good restaurant nearby can be the best ice-breakers you can use in any city or country.

Go camping

Whether you choose the beach, park, or mountains, camping is one of the cheapest options. Camping can be the perfect get together activity when you are travelling in large groups.

Sleep while travelling

Sleeping while travelling by plane, train or even a bus at night will save you accommodation cost. This way, you can cover the travelling distance without having to pay for the night’s stay.

Walk as much as you can

Put your best shoes on and see things at a slower pace, because walking if free. Wander around the city, get lost in the streets, talk with locals, watch people and do everything you want to get more experience about the place. Explore local markets, take photos, go hiking to the top of a hill and see the excellent view.

Rent a bike

Renting a bike is a cheap and comfortable option when you want to roam around a city without spending much. You can promote responsible travel by choosing e-bikes.

Share transport costs

If comfortable, you can share a car with other travellers. In fact sharing taxi, mini-vans and other transport are some other cost-effective solutions you can try.

Eat out

Eating meals at the hotel you stay is likely to increase the overall cost of food. Therefore, instead of having breakfast and lunch, brunch at a good restaurant would be a better choice. Many restaurants serve the lunch specials food items for a fraction of the amount you would pay in the evening.

Eat street food

Choose street food because it’s cheap and cooked fresh in front of your eyes. However, make sure you don’t pick unhygienic food and go to a famous food corner.

Bargain

Bargaining is accepted in many countries. So, don’t forget to bargain wherever possible; however, don’t over bargain as it could impact the seller’s livelihood.

Do the free stuff

Don’t forget to see and do all the free stuff available around.

See a street fair, cultural event, or concert

Play in the parks

Go to free movie screenings in local cafes

Swim at a beach

Hike on a mountain

Visit a local market

Follow these small but essential tips to save money while travelling. Make sure you book cheap flights and affordable hotel rooms in advance if you want to save some extra bucks. Flights, accommodation, food, or sightseeing, you can efficiently manage everything with the right planning and smart management.

Visit : https://www.happyeasygo.com

[natrohne]

Ya Win Some, Ya Lose Some

Ya win some, ya lose some. About eight weeks ago, I was pretty positive I had won something big. And I wasn’t wrong. I have been blessed by an amazing support group who have faithfully supported me and my adventurous spirit. I have been blessed with a father willing to leave home a few days a week so that I can travel for free, or almost free internationally. I have been blessed to meet and befriend people all over the world. This has come to me by the grace of God and the work ethic He placed in me to accomplish my dreams and go after my goals. Eight weeks ago I marched onto Lufthansa flight 447- service to Dusseldorf, Germany. The flight went without a hitch. I even made friends with the girl next to me, who was, ironically enough, also visiting her past German foreign exchange student. The weeklong visit with Franzi, my wonderful friend who lived with my family six years ago, and her wonderful boyfriend, Fabio, who was extremely friendly and hospitable, was awesome. They were perfect hosts and I was so incredibly blessed to finally see Franzi’s life and home. 

The next few days were spent south of Manchester, England with my good Triangle Y Ranch Camp counselor friend, Tim. We have talked for years about him giving me the grand tour of Sheffield and I was so blessed to finally partake in that tour. He took care of everything and was a gracious host and friend as always! I’ve been blessed with some real winner friends. Then the fire came. 

On the way to the Manchester Airport, Tim and I ran into some traffic and did not get to the airport nearly as early as I had hoped. Then once I tried to check into my flight at the front with RyanAir, they charged me extra fees for my bag (which I had already paid for once) and for my carryon (which I didn’t know was even a thing) and for printing out my boarding pass (just a few extra dollars, but still!) So after figuring all that out, I headed to security, thinking the hard part was over. Not so. 

Once at security, I pulled off my shoes and pulled out my small Ziploc of toiletries and laptop as I’ve done hundreds, if not thousands, of times. My bag got pulled to the side to be double-checked, behind about 20 other bags. I was starting to sweat at this point. They were going so slowly through each bag and I was wracking my brain for what else could be hidden in there I didn’t remember to check or pull out. When it was finally my turn for them to look through my bag, they took 20 minutes to find a tube of chapstick. Yup, my little tube of Burt’s Bees set it off. Once the threatening chapstick was removed they scanned my bag once again. And again, it rang red! So they had to pull out all the contents AND check through my other bag just in case, even though it had gone through without a hitch. Meanwhile, they pull me to the side and two different women patted me up and down, in addition to the two who had already patted me down. Finally, they gave me the all clear and barely said sorry as I flew off to the gate. With heaving breaths as I neared the gate, I saw the jetway pull away from the plane and the gate agent shut the jetway door. I had missed my flight. Something I had never, ever done before. I could not believe it. RyanAir does not believe in rolling a passenger over to the next flight (nor do they believe in anything being their fault) so they said they would either charge me €150 simply to roll me over to the next flight (not including the baggage cost, which I had officially paid for no reason at this point) or they would walk me back out to the front of the airport so I could list myself on a different flight. I started to ask about other airlines and ran off to Aer Lingus. After a few hours of arguing and frantically trying to figure out the Manchester Airport, all on only a few hours of sleep and 30 minutes of free wifi, I finally had myself listed on a different flight on a different airline with all new fees and a whole other security checkpoint. Of course, this security check went without a hitch. How typical is that! But hey, I got to Ireland and only a couple hours after I was supposed to. It could have been way worse, but I definitely lost that one. 

Dublin was a bit difficult to adjust to with such a rocky start. My roommates posed an interesting group of people to live with which has been both fun and insightful. After this trip, I think I will have officially covered all the bases when it comes to types of people to live with… But nevertheless, the first few days were stressful and frantic. I found myself not trusting anyone, not even myself. I have traveled. I should have known. I could have done better. But I did not transition well at all. As I wrote in my last blog, I packed my last semester as much as I possibly could! I was completely burnt out from the way I conducted my life but once I had some time to rest, I had no idea what to do with it. My motto on gap year two years (can you believe it’s been two years?!) was, “don’t waste it.” And I was determined to apply that to my stay in Dublin even though I was simply exhausted, and honestly, (as much as I hate to admit it) scared. 

My internship while in Dublin consists of me working for our in-country supervisor (basically our Dublin Mom) Ms. Olwyn Mannix. She is an independent travel agent aspiring to start, or continue to pursue her own travel company. She needed help to boost her Internet presence, so, with my blogging and general computer experience (which is limited to be fair), she hired me for the semester. Two weeks in, Olwyn paid for me to attend a workshop across town where I would acquire beginner and intermediate knowledge about Wordpress, a commonly used blogging and website design site. The workshop was incredible and I am now nearly fully capable of building a website all on my own, which I am hoping to do for small businesses or charities back home. On the way home, I was taking a train I used for the first time that day called the LUAS. It runs from the North to the South side of Dublin and I rode it the entire way, getting on at the farthest south stop and getting off at the farthest north stop. On my return trip, however, I apparently did not correctly scan my student charge card to pay for my ride. I know this because only two stops into the ride back, a large man with a heavy, non-Irish accent with a bright orange vest approached asking to see my ticket. I presented my card for him to scan but he began to write me a ticket saying I had not paid to be on the train but I definitely thought I had. It had been raining at the stop and there was no awning so I rushed to make it on the train before the door closed and I guess I didn’t wait for the card to scan long enough to fully pay for the ride. So now I was in trouble with the Irish law and had a ticket looming over my head. I tried to appeal it but there was no sympathy for the rushed, stupid American. I definitely lost that one! 

Two nights later, I was with two of my roommates and another friend trying to blow off some steam at a live local concert at the famous Dublin venue, Whelans. I was leaning against the railing overlooking the unique and cool venue, my jacket along with my roommates on the chair right behind me. One minute it was there, the next we were relocating and my jacket was completely gone. My roommates’ was there but mine was taken. Thankfully there was nothing in it but it was the only nice jacket I owned and it was stolen. I called a few times in the days to follow but got nowhere. I lost that one for sure. 

I’m intrigued by the art of travel. Don’t you just see and experience the most random and interesting situations and people at airports or when in other cultures? If you have ever sat in an airport for more than 30 minutes and simply watched what was happening around you, you probably saw a person running to catch a flight. You have no idea where they are going or where they came from or why they are running. They desperately run past you and are out of your life forever. You’ll never know their name or if that day was really as rough as it seemed in that single shared moment. Have compassion on those poor people. No one I ran past in the Manchester Airport had any idea that I was about to live alone in a foreign country I had never been to for four months. No one had any idea what January 25 was supposed to look like for me. I lost that day. I had a terrible attitude and I let it affect the first few weeks of my disgruntled and disjointed trip. Things just got weirder and harder as the time went on in Dublin. Life is expensive. Mistakes are expensive. Expenses are stressful. Stress is torment to an injured brain and good for absolutely no one. 

But as I sit here, sipping on a delicious margarita given to me by a random flight attendant, I am reminded of what I have won. Today has been one of the smoothest, cheapest, and easiest travel days of my life, even though based on the destinations; it should have been very stressful. Today should have been WAY harder than that one-hour flight to Dublin nine weeks ago but here we are, an easy couple flights, a free margarita, and an excellent Spotify playlist to make for an incredible day. It’s the incredible days that are the most forgettable. Why is that? As humans we remember the days that sucked beyond all compare. We remember when we got screwed over or scammed. We remember the stuff that went wrong. We remember the times we lost. 

But here’s a cheers (or slainte) to appreciating this time among many that I have won! I am blessed by the life I have. I am blessed by the people in it- JC, for being the home I have always wanted, Rachel, for being my best friend no matter how many times I leave and what country I end up in, Katja and Isaac, for emailing me and including me in their lives, my parents for letting me take advantage of Dad’s job so much ;), Kelly, for being a stellar direct roommate, and Madison for being an incredible other roommate ;). You girls are the highlight of Dublin. Along with the very random St. Patrick’s Day parades and pub outtings, and day trip excursions, this journey has been incredible. There are so many others but I just wanted to thank you. We have all won some and lost some. I hope all of you win some today!

[brajeshupadhyay]

Britons shun foreign holidays amid quarantine chaos

Britons are shunning international travel sending holiday prices plummeting as more nations are put on the UK’s quarantine list.

The cost of holidays to quarantine-free Turkey and Greece has plunged by 28 per cent on average while a week-long trip to Italy has halved in price, comparison website Travel Supermarket found.  

Experts fear the last-minute introduction of quarantine in various countries could be to blame for Britons avoiding overseas trips.

Hotel Leftis Romantica, a three-star spot in Corfu, will cost just £305 per person for a five-night stay, including return flights.

A trip for the same duration to the Kalypso Studios & Apartments in Kavos costs even less, standing at £295 per person.

Delfi Hotel & Spa in Bodrum, Turkey, costs just £408 per person and includes breakfast.

The cheapest trip of all, however, would be a five-night stay in three-star Colony Hotel in Rome costing just £155 per person – and includes flights.

The cost of holidays to quarantine-free Turkey (a beach in Turkey pictured earlier this month) and Greece has plunged by 28 per cent on average while a week-long trip to Italy has halved in price, comparison website Travel Supermarket found

Hotel Leftis Romantica, a three-star spot in Corfu, will cost just £305 per person for a five-night stay, including return flights

A trip for the same duration to the Kalypso Studios & Apartments in Kavos costs even less, standing at £295 per person

Delfi Hotel & Spa in Bodrum, Turkey, costs just £408 per person and includes breakfast

The cheapest trip of all, however, would be a five-night stay in three-star Colony Hotel in Rome costing just £155 per person – and includes flights

A source told The Times: ‘Operators are clearly starting to “price dump’ seats”.

‘Given the situation we are in, any revenue is good revenue.’ 

France was this week added to the UK’s quarantine list in a savage blow sparking chaos for an estimated 500,000 British holidaymakers in France.

The quarantine came into force at 4am this morning forcing families to make a last-minute dash across the Channel from France.

One couple forked out £1,000 for business class Eurostar seats while another drove for 12 hours to get home.

Experts fear the last-minute introduction of quarantine in various countries could be to blame for Britons avoiding overseas trips (Epanomi pictured in May)

One mother was forced to leave two of her children behind with her husband when she fled France on the last Eurostar train.

The woman – who had to return to the UK before quarantine began due to her job – was only able to get tickets for herself and her baby.

She now fears her two daughters – who will return on Monday – may not be out of quarantine when their school goes back.

Families made a last-minute dash across the Channel last night ahead of the 4am cut-off this morning when France was added to the UK’s quarantine list. Pictured: A family arriving from Dieppe last night

Passengers disembarked from the penultimate ferry to Newhaven from Dieppe last night before the 14-day quarantine rules kicked in

People queue in line to check-in for a British Airways flight to Heathrow Airport on Friday at Nice airport, southern France

One family was seen cycling after getting off the penultimate ferry to Newhaven from Dieppe last night – before the quarantine rules kicked in

The woman, who did not provide her name, told Sky News: ‘This has completely ruined our summer. I don’t know what I’m going to do now. I am so upset about this.’

Others were forced to charter a fishing boat to make it home on time. The Dunedin Consort – a musical ensemble from Scotland – wrote on Twitter: ‘Au revoir France! As exits from concerts go, this one is quite unique. We’re sailing back to the UK on a fishing boat overnight to beat the quarantine.

But some people weren’t as lucky. Alexis Walmsley from Basingstoke missed the last Eurostar train meaning both she and her disabled son now have to quarantine.

She wrote on Twitter: ‘So near and yet so far. Reorganised my return from France to ensure my disabled son didn’t have to quarantine but our TGV was so delayed we are going to miss the last Eurostar home.’

She added: ‘Made new booking for me and my disabled son (who won’t understand quarantine) from Avignon to Paris for the Eurostar. 

The 11th-hour move sparked chaos for an estimated 500,000 Britons in France with some forced to charter a fishing boat (pictured)

The Dunedin Consort – a musical ensemble from Scotland – wrote on Twitter: ‘Au revoir France! As exits from concerts go, this one is quite unique. We’re sailing back to the UK on a fishing boat overnight to beat the quarantine’

Meanwhile, France is likely to impose to impose tit-for-tat quarantine restrictions from Monday for people arriving from Britain, meaning British travellers will have to self-isolate on arrival there too. Pictured: A queue of cars fleeing France via the Channel Tunnel

But some people weren’t as lucky. Alexis Walmsley from Basingstoke missed the last Eurostar train meaning both she and her disabled son now have to quarantine

‘We’d have made it home but for a massive delay at Lyon. Now I don’t even know where we will sleep tonight.’

There are also fears that the new rules will cause thousands of children to miss the start of the school year as pupils who do not return to the UK by Tuesday night will still be self-isolating at home when the majority of schools go back on September 2.

But with limited capacity on flights, ferries and the Eurotunnel, many will have no choice but to stay in France – or pay high prices for some of the remaining tickets.  

Some tourists had less time to avoid quarantine after the Scottish and Welsh governments demanded the rules be introduced a day earlier. 

Meanwhile, France is likely to impose to impose tit-for-tat quarantine restrictions from Monday for people arriving from Britain, meaning British travellers will have to self-isolate on arrival there too.

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