A practical guide: seat belts on long-distance coaches: rules for adults and children. How to check that safety equipment is available and that crew instructions are being followed, how to prepare your documents and luggage, allow for extra time, and what to do upon arrival.
A practical guide: travelling by international coach in winter: delays, clothing and a contingency plan. How to ensure you have warm, affordable clothing, dry items and flexible connections, prepare your documents and luggage, allow plenty of time, and what to do upon arrival.
The topic ‘How to label your luggage for a coach journey’ requires not a long list of random tips, but a systematic approach. At the heart of the plan is a contact label containing no unnecessary personal details. The passenger must be able to see it the whole way, from leaving home until the moment when the luggage is already
The topic ‘A return ticket or two separate bus tickets: which is more convenient?’ requires not a long list of random tips, but a logical solution. At the heart of the plan is a comparison of the conditions for changing direction on each leg of the journey. The passenger needs to be able to visualise the entire journey, from leaving home to the moment their luggage is
When booking, you’ll see options for seat selection, extra baggage and other services. Don’t add them automatically, and don’t turn them all down just to get the lowest price.
In a large service area, the bus may not be parked where you first saw it. It is best to use several landmarks and the return instructions provided to find your way.
A long list of screenshots often isn’t much help to someone who simply wants to know where you’ll be tomorrow. Your loved ones need a brief overview of your route, without any unnecessary personal details.
The Deutschlandticket should not be regarded as a universal ticket valid on any train in Germany. Before planning your journey, check the category of each leg of the journey, particularly if the route planner suggests a high-speed long-distance journey.
Rakhiv should be regarded as a specific railway destination, rather than an automatic transfer to any mountain village. Before buying a ticket, find out where your journey actually ends.
When travelling on the Intercity, it’s worth comparing not only the class but also the specific seat. For some people, a quiet space to work is important; for others, it’s about sitting together or having easy access to the aisle. Consider the price alongside how you’ll spend those few hours on the journey.
Bamberg: the riverside town hall and the hills of the old town. Ideas for a walk after the coach tour, local insights, a route back and answers to your questions.
Amiens: the Gothic cathedral and the water gardens. Ideas for a walk after getting off the bus, local insights, a route back and answers to your questions.