A practical guide: how to weigh your suitcase without a home set of scales before a coach journey. How to check the weight and size limits in a practical way before boarding, prepare your documents and luggage, allow plenty of time, and what to do on arrival.
Читати статтю →A practical guide: how to prepare for a coach journey during a heatwave. How to check your water, clothing and medication, wait safely whilst boarding, prepare your documents and luggage, allow plenty of time, and what to do upon arrival.
Читати статтю →The topic ‘Hand luggage for a 12-hour coach journey’ requires not a long list of random tips, but a systematic approach. At the heart of the plan are essential documents, water, a charger, food and a warm jumper. The passenger must be able to visualise the entire journey, from leaving home to the moment the luggage is already on
Читати статтю →The topic ‘How to compare bus tickets when prices vary’ requires not a long list of random tips, but a systematic approach. At the heart of the plan is the total cost, including luggage, changes and the journey to the bus stop. Passengers need to be able to visualise the entire journey from leaving home to the moment
Читати статтю →The idea of saving money on accommodation by travelling overnight isn’t suitable for every route. You need to factor in the following day, not just the cost of the hotel you’re skipping.
Читати статтю →The colour or a familiar name on the side of the bus does not always make it possible to identify the right service. At a large bus station, several buses from the same operator may be in service at the same time.
Читати статтю →A ticket, accommodation and a museum visit may seem fine on their own, but they might not all fit together. A single calendar allows you to check them as a single trip.
Читати статтю →When searching on the German website, it is important to distinguish between the route itself and the fare conditions. Two tickets for similar travel times may have different levels of flexibility, so the comparison is not limited to price alone.
Читати статтю →The name ‘Yaremche’ on the ticket does not replace the address of the guesthouse or hotel. When holidaying in a mountainous region, it is particularly useful to check the final leg of your journey: your accommodation may not be near the station.
Читати статтю →Second-class carriages are usually chosen for the smaller number of fellow passengers and a more private journey at night. However, you shouldn’t automatically assume that a higher class automatically comes with a specific set of services: check exactly what is included in the carriage you’ve chosen.
Читати статтю →Göttingen: the university districts and the old town. Ideas for a walk after getting off the bus, local insights, a route back, and answers to your questions.
Читати статтю →Colmar: half-timbered neighbourhoods and the canals of Alsace. Ideas for a walk after the bus ride, local insights, a plan for the return journey and answers to your questions.
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