The topic ‘My phone ran out of battery before I got on the bus’ requires not a short list of random tips, but a systematic solution. At the heart of the plan is having a backup copy of your ticket, addresses and contact details. Passengers need to be able to see the entire journey, from leaving home right up to the moment their luggage is already
The topic ‘How to behave during night-time bus stops’ requires not a long list of random tips, but a systematic approach. At the heart of the plan is paying attention to the time, the bus and the crew’s instructions. Passengers should have a clear picture of the entire journey, from leaving home to the moment their luggage is already on board.
If a flight is cancelled, it is important to obtain official notification and understand the options available to you. Do not rush to book a replacement flight yourself without first finding out what steps to take next.
After a long journey, you’ll probably want to go straight to dinner, but a few checks at the entrance will help ensure you don’t end up left out in the cold later on. Especially when the reception isn’t open 24 hours a day.
A short distance on the map isn’t always an easy journey when you’re carrying luggage. Cobblestones, steps and kerbs can make the final stretch of a bus journey the slowest part.
Different routes and procedures may apply under the same brand. For a continental journey from Paris to Amsterdam, please check the specific terms and conditions for that journey, rather than following the instructions for London.
The ‘Kyiv–Prague’ enquiry should be checked against the actual timetable, rather than being treated as the name of a guaranteed direct train. Please read particularly carefully to check whether all sections of the route are by rail and which operators are running them.
For an overnight journey, it’s more convenient to have a small separate bag than to have to dig everything out of your main luggage. Pack it according to your routine: boarding, meals, sleep and getting up in the morning. That way, fewer items will get lost between the shelves.
Płock: the high banks of the Vistula and the cathedral quarter. Ideas for a walk after getting off the bus, local insights, a plan for the return journey and answers to your questions.
Orvieto: the cathedral perched atop a tuff cliff. Ideas for a walk after the bus ride, local insights, a plan for the return journey and answers to your questions.
Sofia two days after a coach trip: a route taking in the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Vitosha Boulevard, plus tips on luggage, transport and budgeting.
Tartu in two days after a coach journey: an itinerary taking in Town Hall Square and the University of Tartu, plus tips on luggage, transport and budgeting.