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Weekend trips from Madrid
23 March

5 easy must-do weekend trips from Madrid

Madrid's central location in the heart of Spain, combined with its excellent transportation links, means there are tons of spectacular weekend trips from Madrid that you can take any time you want to see more of the country. A great weekend trip can help you understand more about Spanish history, culture, and food, and the best weekend trips from Madrid will show you a completely different side of this intriguing country.

Best weekend trips from Paris
28 February

6 easy must-do weekend trips from Paris

In the French capital of Paris, there are almost limitless things to do. You could spend a lifetime in the City of Light and never run out of ways to keep yourself busy. However, in this big and bustling city, sometimes the best thing to do is to get away for a while. There are tons of weekend trips from Paris you can take to get a better sense of what France has to offer. Here are a few to get you started.

What to eat in Stockholm
11 September

What to Eat in Stockholm: 14 Treats You Should Not Miss

Swedish food may not be as well-known internationally as other cuisines, but maybe it should be. The truth is, Swedish food has plenty of tasty treats to offer, and as you would expect, it's especially good in a cold climate. Hearty and flavorful meals like fried herring and Swedish meatballs are designed to stave off the cold of the Scandinavian winter and also do a great job of keeping you fueled up to explore this vibrant city.

Meats to try in Valencia
9 September

What to Eat in Valencia: 14 Treats You Should Not Miss

Valencia may be famous for its paella. But that's not the only traditional Valencian dish that's worth trying. In fact, it's not even the only delicious rice dish on offer in Valencia. And beyond that, there are so many great things to try, whether it's hearty meat-based meals, tasty ice cream, or refreshing cocktails. No matter what you like to eat, you won't go hungry in this Spanish city.

26 August

Best Day Trips from San Diego

Whether you want to spend the day admiring the glittering waters of the Pacific Ocean from the beach at La Jolla, visit one of the world's top theme parks at Disneyland, pop over the border to do some shopping in Tijuana, or lose yourself in the sprawling wilderness of a National Park, it's all available from San Diego. The challenge will be squeezing everything you want to do into the limited time you might have in the city.

Bangkok, Thailand
24 September

Layover in Bangkok - the ultimate guide 2024

Suvarnabhumi Airport, as Bangkok’s airport is officially known, lies around 30 km or 18.5 miles from the city it serves. However, the airport is connected to the city by Airport Rail Link, making it easy to reach Bangkok from the airport. The Express Line used to be able to reach the city in as little as 18 minutes, but service on this line has been suspended. The remaining City Link takes around an hour to reach Makkasan Station, and from there, you may need to take a Metro a couple of stops to really reach the heart of the city.

Nairobi, Kenya
17 September

Layover In Nairobi: The Ultimate Guide 2024

When you have a Nairobi stopover you'll be spending it at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport which is the airport that serves the Kenyan capital. While NBO is one of Kenya's busiest and the one on the African continent that handles the most passengers, compared to some US airports it is relatively small. There's only one runway and two terminal buildings to cater for the ten million passengers using the two thousand aircraft that land and take off there every year.

Lake Eola Park, Orlando, Florida
17 September

Layover In Orlando: The Ultimate Guide 2024

It's no fantasy that Orlando International Airport is one of the busiest in North America. Whether you're flying into Orlando for a stopover or it's your final destination, you'll be just one of the fifty million plus passengers who pass through the facility every year. It's an airport which has been designed to cope with a large number of travelers and even though it has only one main terminal building divided into two sections, it operates efficiently.

Kiev, Ukraine
11 September

Layover in Kiev – the ultimate guide 2021

When you're flying into Kiev for a stopover you'll be arriving at the Boryspil International Airport which is located thirty miles outside of Kiev near the city of Boryspil. While the airport has several terminals, only two are operational and handle the fifteen million-plus passengers who use the facility annually. That means the transition through the necessary channels such as immigration and baggage collection as well as the check-in, passport, and security controls for your Kiev connection can be pretty chaotic.

Belgrade, Serbia
11 September

Layover In Belgrade: The Ultimate Guide 2024

Belgrade Airport, or the Nikola Tesla Airport as it's also called, is the airport you'll land at if you're on a stopover in the Serbian capital, Belgrade. It is located in a rural area eighteen kilometers outside of the city and has no operational train service. That's not a major inconvenience if you're on a long layover in Belgrade as there are three individual shuttle bus services running into the city that all take just thirty minutes to make the journey between the two points.

Moscow, Russia
4 September

Layover in Moscow – the ultimate guide 2024

If you find yourself on a stopover in Moscow, it can be very tempting to make the most of your time by getting out and seeing some of the city. Sheremetyevo Airport, also known as Pushkin International Airport, is connected to Moscow by the Aeroexpress train which takes around 35 minutes to make the journey from the airport to Belorussky Station close to the heart of Moscow. That means is possible to see at least some of the city even on a relatively short Moscow Airport layover.

Bogotá, Colombia
27 August

Layover In Bogotá – The Ultimate Guide 2024

The Colombian capital of Bogotá combines gorgeous classical 19th-century architecture with the vibrant and sometimes anarchic spirit of this South American country. Bogotá has done a lot in recent years to be more welcoming to visitors, but the city is always an adventure. If you find yourself on a Bogotá airport layover, there are better things to do than sit around an airport lounge. If you have enough time before your next connection, you can venture into the city and experience a little of what it has to offer.

Sunrise over Philadelphia
27 August

Layover in Philadelphia – the ultimate guide 2024

There can be few cities in the United States with a richer Revolutionary history than Philadelphia. Here, in the largest city in Pennsylvania, you will find the Liberty Bell and the famous Independence Hall. Its position geographically means that the airport operates as a central hub for many US destinations, and your chances of doing a layover here are strong. If you are not the sort of person who likes to twiddle their thumbs for hours in an airport, you might prefer to see this as a chance to explore a new destination.

Old Town of Warsaw, Poland
21 August

Layover In Warsaw: The Ultimate Guide 2024

Fly into Warsaw, the capital of Poland, and you could land at either one of its two international airports for your layover. The Warsaw Chopin Airport is ten kilometers from the city while the Warsaw Modlin Airport is over forty kilometers away. If you're flying with one of the more economical airlines operating throughout Europe then you're more likely to be landing at Modlin, while other long haul international airlines will fly you into Chopin.

Zürich, Switzerland
21 August

Layover in Zürich – the ultimate guide 2024

Zurich Airport is a great airport for a layover. If you're on a short stop over and don't want to go into the city, the airport's first class facilities are more than enough to keep you occupied for a few hours. If you're on a long layover then the better–than–excellent public transport services which operate like clockwork between the airport and Zurich center will provide you with a stress-free way of getting to see Switzerland's largest city.

Mexico City, Mexico
21 August

Layover In Mexico City – The Ultimate Guide 2024

Land in Mexico City International Airport for a layover and you'll be just one of around a hundred and forty thousand passengers who use the facility on any particular day. That's a lot of people toing and froing through the installation and no matter how efficient that installation's staff are, hold-ups are inevitable. That's a fact that can make any short layover in Mexico City disappear in a flash and a long layover a whole lot shorter than expected.

Beijing, China
16 August

Layover in Beijing – the ultimate guide 2024

Beijing Capital International Airport, also known as PEK, is the biggest in China and one of the biggest in Asia, second only to Tokyo. Beijing airport is almost like a city in itself, and it may take you a while to navigate your way around. Also, the airport is 10 miles or 32 kilometers away from the city it serves, so you need to allow time for travel between them. But Beijing is such a fascinating city that the temptation to explore can be overwhelming.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
16 August

Layover in Fort Lauderdale – the ultimate guide 2024

Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International isn’t the biggest airport in the region. It’s one of three serving the greater Miami area, and Miami Airport is bigger. However, with 16 million passengers a year, Fort Lauderdale is by no means small. If you find yourself making a stopover in Fort Lauderdale, you won’t be short of things to do. The presence of Miami means you’ll have access to everything the city has to offer, but you don’t need to go all the way into Miami to pass the time. Drop off your bags at a Fort Lauderdale luggage storage, and you’ll be ideally placed to enjoy yourself during your Fort Lauderdale layover.

Frankfurt, Germany
16 August

Layover In Frankfurt – The Ultimate Guide 2024

Frankfurt Airport is the busiest in Germany and one of the busiest in Europe. Millions of passengers fly in and out of this facility every year, and often, they end up having to stopover. This massive airport has plenty to keep you occupied, but if you’d rather spend your time on your Frankfurt Airport layover seeing the city, that’s very much an option. Drop off your bags at a luggage storage in Frankfurt, and you’ll be ready to explore.

Istanbul, Turkey
13 August

Layover In Istanbul: The Ultimate Guide 2024

The main disadvantage of having a layover at Istanbul Airport is the fifty plus kilometers between it and Istanbul city or any other visit-worthy local attractions. That said though, if you're on a short layover in Istanbul Airport there are still a few things at the airport or nearby you can do to help pass the time. If you have a long layover then you'll be able to make the trip into Istanbul itself to explore the Turkish city that's spread over two separate continents.

London, UK
7 August

Layover In London — The Ultimate Guide 2024

London is a true world city by any definition. Sprawling and cosmopolitan, the capital is a global center for business, finance, fashion, food, art and culture, and just about everything else. If you find yourself having to make a stopover in one of London’s airports, it’s tempting to try and see at least a little of this famous city. Whether it’s your first visit to London or your hundredth, there’s always something new to experience. And there are many things worth seeing while you wait for your connection. Plus, if you drop off your bags at a London luggage storage service, you’ll find it much easier to get around town.

Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona, Spain
8 May

Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Visitor Guided 2024: Everything you need to know

The Passeig de Gracia is one of the most renowned streets in the Spanish city of Barcelona. It's famed for its unusual architectural features which include paving stones designed by Antoni Gaudi and streetlights by Pere Falques, as well as a plethora of outstanding modernistic and art nouveau buildings such as the Casa Batllo and the Casa Milo, also designed by Gaudi.

Brisbane Central Station, Brisbane, Australia
28 April

Brisbane Central Station Visitor Guide 2024: Everything you need to know

Most people arriving at Brisbane Central Station will do so with the intention of exploring the city or going walkabout for a while in some of the more remote areas of Queensland. This station started out its life as a simple wood and corrugated iron structure way back in 1889. It's certainly not like that any longer, but it is still perfectly situated as a base from which to start your adventure.

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
27 April

Sagrada Familia Visitor Guide 2024: Everything you need to know

Antoni Gaudi is an architect who made his mark in Barcelona in many ways and with many unusual buildings, but there's none more prominently visible than the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. The 19th-century genius designer started work on the cathedral in 1883 and continued working on it until his death in 1926. If he'd lived to be one hundred and fifty he still wouldn't have seen his project completed, as the Sagrada Familia is still to this day very much a work in progress.

30th Street Station, Philadelphia
27 April

30th Street Station Visitor Guide 2024: Everything you need to know

Located in West Philadelphia, 30th Street Station has a long pedigree as a landmark of the city. Opened in 1933, this grand station has gone through many changes over the years and now doubles as an art center where some of the city’s most prominent artists are displayed. Still, this is no stuffy museum. Over 4 million passengers use the station each year, making it a vital part of the city’s transportation infrastructure.

Sydney Central Station. Hpeterswald, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
28 March

Sydney Central Station Visitor Guide 2024: Everything you need to know

The main train station of Sydney is recognized by the Australian government as a National Heritage Site. The very first railway station built at this location was opened in 1855, and the current station dates back to 1906. Its grand façade and distinctive clock tower are an icon of the city it serves, and have been key to Sydney’s continuing expansion. These days, Sydney Central is the busiest train station in Australia, serving more than 85 million passengers each year. As the hub of the city’s transit network, the station can get extraordinarily busy. For millions of visitors, Sydney Central Station is the first glimpse of one of Australia’s top cities. You can make navigating the station easier by dropping off any unneeded bags at a luggage storage locker near Sydney Central Station. The lighter you travel, the easier it will be to get around this bustling place.

Marrakesh, Morocco
8 March

Middle East visitor guide 2023: everything you need to know

The Middle East is one of the world's most fascinating regions. The countries that make up the Middle East are bound together by language and religion, but each country has a unique and fascinating culture all of its own. From the futuristic and impossibly wealthy city-states of the Persian Gulf to the European feel of Istanbul, and from the chaos of Cairo to the sleek and modern appeal of Dubai, you could spend a lifetime exploring the Middle East and still never exhaust what it offers.

cobbled street in edinburgh
25 January

Edinburgh Visitor Guide 2024: Everything you need to know

Scotland's capital is one of Europe's most fascinating cities. With excellent transit connections to the rest of the UK and other destinations in Europe, Edinburgh is a city that is increasingly embracing its tourist potential. And there's plenty of that. With iconic historical sites such as Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace plus the stunning scenery of Scotland just a short journey outside the city, whatever you're into, chances are good you'll find it here.

view of seattle
25 January

Seattle Visitor Guide 2024: Everything you need to know

Seattle is a thriving city that offers opportunities for vacationers and business travelers alike. With a buzzing central business district easily identified by the iconic Space Needle, Seattle offers a world-class food scene, eclectic arts industry and various attractions to entertain all types of visitors. The city is often referred to as the ‘Emerald City’ due to the natural scenery that surrounds the urban metropolis. With dense evergreen forests, scenic mountains and picturesque rivers, it’s only a short journey from the city to a tranquil, natural paradise.

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