8 online WORKSHOPS & diy KITS available on Klook

In these trying times, everyone is doing their best to cope with the sudden changes in our routine and lifestyle brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter how quick or slow we ride the “new normal” wave, one thing is sure — we are all trying to adjust the best way we can.

Some of us have revisited passions that, for the longest time, were pushed to the back of our minds or the bottom of our priorities. Some have been trying to explore new hobbies and discover new skills to make better use of our time, distract us from what’s happening, or trying out a new project or business idea.

If you want to take advantage of this time to learn a new skill, Klook has launched its Home-Based Experiences, including diy activities and virtual workshops. here are some of the Klook-curated workshops and projects. We also provided links where you can see the details and book.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

Acrylic painting kit with Tutorial Video
Online diy Playdough Workshop for Kids
Soy candle Making kit with online class Voucher
Adobe creative design Workshops
Doodle and coloring Kit
Basic Bartending online Course
Coffee Brewing kit with online class Voucher
DIY Herb Gardening
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Acrylic painting kit with Tutorial Video

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Beginners and even those without experience in painting need not be intimidated when you book your kit and the video tutorial. You won’t have to think about the types of brushes and the color paints because those will be provided already. along with the step-by-step instructions, the tutorial video also includes color mixing and brush stroke techniques. The kit usually contains canvas, palette, paints, and paintbrushes. note that this might vary depending on the availability of the materials. select the pick-up date that suits your schedule best. here are your painting subject options:

Starry night by Van Gogh

Sunset forest Mountain

✅ get painting kit HERE

Online diy Playdough Workshop for Kids

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Here’s another online workshop that kids and parents will surely enjoy — playdough-making workshop. using natural ingredients and tools in the kitchen, discover how easy it is to create your own non-toxic play dough that can last for months. This workshop is organized by flow Retreats, a wellness lifestyle company. The workshop runs for an hour.

✅ book online WORKSHOP HERE

Soy candle Making kit with online class Voucher

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Whether doing it for a gift idea or for personal use, soy candles can help our mind and body relax. get your own soy candle-making kit and avail of the inclusive online class voucher. The online class schedule is on Saturdays, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. The starter kit is composed of vital oils, natural wax, and dried flowers. select a pick-up date for the kit; choose between Thursday or Friday schedule.

✅ get candle kit HERE

Adobe creative design Workshops

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Adobe creative design includes video editing, 3D design, vectors, visual effects, graphic design, and other marketing tools. Each workshop is good for three days; it requires three hours per day. These workshops will be facilitated by industry experts and professionals. There are eight kinds of workshop to choose from. You will find the coverage when you click the link provided below.

Adobe Dimension3-Day online Workshop

Adobe Illustrator3-Day online Workshop

Adobe Photoshop3-Day online Workshop

Adobe Premiere 3-Day online Workshop

Adobe Indesign 3-Day online Workshop

Adobe XD UI/ UX 3-Day online Workshop

Adobe spark 3-Day online Workshop

Adobe After effects 3-Day online Workshop

✅ check WORKSHOPS & rates HERE

Doodle and coloring Kit

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Customize your own canvas bag by coloring your chosen pre-printed design. The design themes for the canvas bags revolve around nature, local destinations, and Philippine culture. The kits provide worthwhile activities for families during community quarantine and help promote local tourism. For a minimum purchase of P1000, the delivery charge is waived for Metro Manila and Rizal province residents. Pick-up dates are scheduled on Wednesdays and Fridays. These are your package options:

Doodle Canvas tote Bag

Doodle Canvas coloring set + Doodle Drawstring Bag

Doodle Canvas coloring set + Doodle Canvas tote Bag

✅ get coloring kit HERE

Basic Bartending online Course

There are several bartending courses online. The one on Klook will teach you how to make simple cocktails by showing you basic bartending techniques. just follow the lead of the professional instructors/bartenders.

✅ book KLOOK BARTENDING course HERE!

Coffee Brewing kit with online class Voucher

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Hello, coffee addicts! want to level up and enrich your knowledge about coffee? This coffee-brewing starter kit will also grant you access to a live class on Saturdays (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM). decideon the live class schedule and coordinate with the management. select your pick-up date for the kit — Thursdays and Fridays only.

✅ get kit + online class voucher HERE

DIY Herb Gardening

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For most people, gardening is therapeutic. during this community quarantine, some have turned to gardening to pass the time or to relieve stress. Foodies will be happy to know that you can have your own edible herb garden kit and have it delivered to your home (Metro Manila area only). choose from these five bundle options:

Italian Cuisine Bundle

Asian Cuisine Bundle

Tea Time Bundle

Steak Seasoning Bundle

Salad and Garnish Bundle

✅ get garden kit HERE

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MEXICO: A like story

Posted: 1/12/21 | January 12th, 2021

Some things just aren’t implied to be. Sometimes, no matter exactly how much you want something, the world seems to conspire against you.

While I believe you make your own fate, I do believe the world has a method of saying, “Hey, the timing isn’t right. You ought to rethink your plans.”

So it was with my relocation to Mexico.

Last year, I composed exactly how I had organized to relocation there for the winter.

I needed a mental break, wished to save money by renting out my apartment, as well as had a number of buddies living there. My goal was to work, eat tacos, have a bit social bubble, as well as spend a great deal of time socially distanced at the beach.

But, thanks to a new administration business that refused to enable me to sublease my apartment, those plans withered away. as well as while I’m not above having somebody online there “under the radar,” many people in Texas requirement a vehicle — as well as a car parking pass for my building would certainly need my residential or commercial property administration company’s approval.

Thus there would be no winter season in Mexico for me.

But I found something during this process: Mexico is awesome.

Yes, I understand I’m late to this party. So late that the holds are cleaning the dishes as well as asking me where the heck I was all night.

Mexico is not some undiscovered land. nowhere I went might be thought about “off the beaten path.”

But while it was not my very first time in the country — I’d briefly touched its shores as part of a cruise as well as when spent three days in a resort on a press trip method back in 2011 — it was my very first time truly seeing it.

Before this trip, I never provided Mexico much thought. It’s just a few hours away from Austin, so I had always figured I might go there anytime. Why go to Mexico when I might see French Polynesia instead?

People seldom check out their own backyard. To many, travel is about long flights as well as faraway destinations.

So it was for me for a long time. though in recent years Mexico increased higher on my listing of locations to go to as much more buddies raved about it, it just never seemed to make it to the top. I’d make plans to go, only to be distracted by a shiny item (i.e., some other country).

Oh, exactly how I regret that after seeing what I’d been missing!

Mexico is magical.

In the six weeks I was there, I spent close to three in Tulum (which was terrible), one in Playa del Carmen, five days in the Yucatán, as well as two weeks in Oaxaca.

The original plan was to spend a few weeks in Tulum then relocation to Playa del Carmen, where some buddies lived. We’d type our bit social bubble, as well as I’d get some work done as well as stay up until March. however by week three, I understood that wasn’t going to happen. I hated Tulum as well as I didn’t truly vibe with Playa. (Here’s a long publish on why I hated Tulum in situation you missed it.)

Playa was nice. There was a beautiful beach, some great restaurants as well as bars, as well as great deals of digital nomads. I can see myself going back, satisfying people, as well as partying on the beach. however in the age of COVID, that’s not what I wished to do, so Playa didn’t truly feel like the location to be best now.

Between that as well as my house situation, I realized my stay in Mexico was concerning an earlier end than planned.

But what to finish with my staying time that was likewise COVID safe?

While in Tulum, a buddy as well as I took a vehicle to Yucatán — which was like crossing over into Shangri-La. Suddenly, the roads got better. Masks were being used everywhere, there were limitations on group sizes, as well as company hours were limited. right here was somewhere that took COVID seriously — as well as I liked it. The area felt safe, as well as its situation count (only a few lots a week in the entire state) showed that.

It was likewise the very first time because I landed that I truly felt like I was in one more country, not someplace developed for tourists who desired a “safe” version of Mexico. I liked the Spanish architecture, the amazing as well as diverse cuisine, and, of program — as clichéd as it is — the people. So numerous people just wished to stop as well as talk, as well as I felt a great deal of hospitality there.

In Mérida, we discovered Mezcalería La Fundación, a mezcal bar suggested by a few bloggers, however it seemed closed. On a whim, I chose to walk around the block to this hot canine restaurant I had seen as well as ask if they understood if the bar would be open later.

“The bar closed permanently since of the pandemic,” she replied.

“Crap,” I stated relying on my friend. “I assumption we’ll go to the market now.”

The server relied on the other man in the shop and, in Spanish as well quick for me to understand, started talking, as well as then relied on me. “This man will take you to a location nearby. It’s extremely good.”

So we complied with a complete stranger back down the street toward the closed mezcal bar. At first, I believed there had been some miscommunication, however he knocked on one more door instead, one so barely visible I had walked past it twice. A guy came out, words were spoken, as well as we were told to go in.

“Whoa,” I exclaimed. “We’re in a mezcal speakeasy!” I was beaming, as I like speakeasies as well as elegant mixed drink bars.

“Ohh, this is not the speakeasy,” the bartender said. “For that, comply with me.”

He walked to the far end of the bar, then opened the bookcase into one more trick bar. A bar within a bar!

“What’s this bar’s name?” I asked.

“We have no name,” the hostess said.

“How do people discover this place?”

“You have to have our number. It gets shared by word of mouth.”

After a few drinks in the trick bar, we satisfied the owner, Roberto. He utilized to work in marketing however got exhausted of it as well as started a mezcal brand. The bar we were in, Acervo, opened a year back however was kept relatively secret. The speakeasy, which has no name, social media, or site however does have a gorgeous outside garden, was started best before the pandemic.1

On hearing we were going to Oaxaca, he provided me the number of his friend. “He’ll instruct you all about mezcal.”

Then into the night we went; music as well as dancing filled streets as well as plazas.

Even against the backdrop of the pandemic, Yucatán, as well as particularly its capital, Mérida, adhering to public health and wellness rules, showed that you might balance life as well as COVID as well as still keep situation counts low. (Admittedly, this is aided by their capability to be able to do outdoors as well as spaced apart.)

But, while I liked Mérida, it was Oaxaca that truly made me swoon.

Have you ever showed up somewhere as well as before you understand it, something in the air just tells you that this location is best for you? That it’s whatever you ever desired as well as you’re going to be in like with it forever?

That was Oaxaca for me. The food, the mezcal, the architecture, as well as (of course) the people were amazing. The city is a mix of contemporary buildings painted in bright colors, historic Spanish colonial churches, cobblestone streets, as well as great deals of parks.

In the last decade, as mezcal has ended up being extremely popular, Oaxaca has likewise ended up being the hub for all things mezcal, with tourists reaching record numbers before COVID. And, together with Mérida as well as Mexico City, it’s thought about one of the gastronomic centers of Mexico.

My expat buddies as well as I ate as well as drank our method with the city. We found the hamburguesa, an Oaxacan street burger that contains beef, ham, hot dogs, two type of cheese, pineapple, tomatoes, as well as lettuce, all in a grilled bun (it’s as tasty as it was unhealthy); ate great deals of moles, tacos, as well as Oaxacan cheese; as well as went to the mountains to see some ruins as well as discover exactly how Mezcal was produced. And, of course, we satisfied Roberto’s buddy, who did certainly provide us an academic mezcal tasting on his bar’s rooftop (and who assisted my buddy discover her house when she chose to stay in Oaxaca for the winter).

***
I was amazed by exactly how much I liked Mexico. Sure, it has problems: numerous cities are no-go zones since of cartels, corruption is rife, there’s a great deal of violence as well as poverty, as well as it provided its people no support to weather condition the pandemic. “You’re on your own,” stated the government.

And there’s a great deal I still requirement to discover about the country. I only saw a small sliver of it with mezcal-tinted glasses. There’s a great deal much more to see as well as a great deal much more of the culture, people, as well as life I needed to learn. I barely scratched the surface.

But that’s all the much more reason to return.

I can’t believe I missed this location for so long.

What I trick I was!

I won’t make the exact same error twice.

 
1- If you want to go to the speakeasy, you requirement to make a reservation. text +52 999 658 1678 for that evening’s password. On Thursdays, they have jazz.

2 – Let’s talk COVID. Mexico is open for tourism. It doesn’t need any type of testing or quarantining. (I got a PCR test before I went since it’s just the best thing to do.) as well as that’s why so numerous people go there to party. I mean, Tulum was insane, as well as I was pleased to get out of there. Masks as well as limitations were enforced in Yucatán as well as Oaxaca, however not so much in Quintana Roo (where Tulum, Playa del Carmen, as well as Cancún are).

But, frankly, I wouldn’t recommend going to Mexico best now. situations have risen a great deal because I very first went as well as even once-safe locations like Oaxaca aren’t so risk-free anymore. I understand that seems hypocritical of me because Iwas just there — however things were different in November and, if I had to make the exact same decision now, I wouldn’t do it. Mexico can wait.

Book Your trip to Mexico: Logistical suggestions as well as Tricks
Book Your Flight
Find a inexpensive flight by utilizing Skyscanner or Momondo. They are my two preferred browse engines since they browse sites as well as airlines around the globe so you always understand no stone is left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation
You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the largest inventory. If you want to stay elsewhere, utilize Booking.com as they consistently return the most affordable rates for guesthouses as well as inexpensive hotels.

Don’t fail to remember travel Insurance
Travel insurance coverage will safeguard you against illness, injury, theft, as well as cancellations. It’s extensive security in situation anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to utilize it numerous times in the past. I’ve been utilizing world Nomads for ten years. My preferred business that offer the very best service as well as value are:

Safety Wing (for everybody below 70)

Insure My trip (for those over 70)

Medjet (for extra repatriation coverage)

Looking for the very best business to save money with?
Check out my resource page for the very best business to utilize when you travel! I listing all the ones I utilize to save money when I travel — as well as I believe will assist you too!

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Be sure to go to our robust destination guide on Mexico for even much more planning tips!

ISTANBUL: top 5 Scams to watch Out for (And exactly how to prevent Them)

I was wandering alone, taking snaps of the blue Mosque, when a guy asked me to take a picture of him with the mosque in the background utilizing his phone. Being the kind person that I am (haha, yes, I have to insert that), I obliged. I even took a significant amount of time since I desired it to be perfect. I waited for the crowd behind him to remove up as well as made sure the light hit him right. funny exactly how it was all for nothing!

After taking his pic, I returned his phone as well as bade goodbye, however he had one more idea. He started getting friendly, asking me concerns about where I was from as well as exactly how I was liking Istanbul so far. however he asked me something that rang the alarm bells: “Maybe we can tour together. Are you with someone?”

Hmmmmm. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

You only ask that concern for either of these reasons: you want to screw with me (wink, wink) OR you want to screw me over. as well as I’m guessing he had the latter in mind (because look at me!). as well bad, he was cute.

I responded to I was with someone, which is true, as well as walked away to satisfy Vins, my ever trustworthy blogging partner, by the Sultanahmet Park fountain. He had an fascinating story. He stated that as he was photographing Hagia Sophia, a guy asked him to take a photo with his phone. then the guy tried to strike a conversation, asked if he was alone, as well as brought up the concept of them checking out the city together. Vins left immediately. two super friendly strangers at two locations doing the precise exact same thing? I extremely question that it’s a coincidence. My bet is they’re part of an elaborate, organized scam.

Istanbul is a excellent city. however like most excellent cities, it has its share of poor people trying to take advantage of our being new as well as naive. right here are five scams to watch out for as well as exactly how their modi operandi (MO) work.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

1. Taxi Scams (Meter Tampering as well as money Switching)
2. shoe radiate Scam
3. “Let’s have a Drink” Scam
4. The Carpet shop Scam
5. restaurant Scams
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1. Taxi Scams (Meter Tampering as well as money Switching)

I can explain this to you in detail since we really fell sufferer to this. Normally, we would take the tram to get to anywhere, however we were in a huge rush that day as I had to go to a dinner. We approached the queue of cabs near the Eminonu Station.

Their goal: Take advantage of you not being familiar with Istanbul’s streets as well as Turkish bills.

Their usual spots: Touristy areas like Sultanahmet, Eminonu, as well as Taksim Square.

Their MO: They usually try to pull a three-hit combo: utilizing tampered meter or not utilizing the meter at all, taking long detours, as well as money switching.

Not utilizing the meter. Some would firmly insist on not utilizing the meter. Don’t let them.

Using tampered meter. The cab we hired from Eminonu, utilized a meter that moved a great deal more quickly than usual. A cab trip from Sultanahmet to Beşiktaş should be just around try 20. Ours made it past try 100. A fellow traveler whom we had talk to the day after had the exact same experience, noting exactly how the meter was so fast. other drivers likewise protect themselves by stating that evening rates are different. Don’t believe it. There utilized to be a difference, however it has been abolished.

Taking unnecessary detours. We were surprised that the taxi driver took the long method to get to our hotel in Beşiktaş. It was already our third day in the city as well as we were already familiar with the area. He utilized terrible web traffic as an excuse. He then took us around, taking unnecessary turns.

Switching money. Some drivers would switch your expenses when it’s time to pay. When you provide him a TRY50 note, he would grumble that you had provided him a TRY5 note. They do it so quick you won’t even notice. Don’t autumn for this. He tried to pull this on us, too.

HOW TO AVOID

Always firmly insist on utilizing the meter. If they won’t budge, discover one more cab.

Seek assistance from hotel staff. If you stay at a hotel or hostel, ask the reception to phone call a cab for you.

Pretend you’ve been in Istanbul a long time. Although it doesn’t hold true all the time, one of a great indication that your driver is as much as no great is asking you if it’s your very first time in Istanbul. It’s usually their signal if they would try to screw you or not. First-time visitors are the most gullible. If you’re asked, tell them you’ve been in town for rather a while now. Don’t tell them it’s your very first time.

Insist on dropping you off right in front of the hotel. Some drivers who are planning to con you would discover an reason to not decrease you off at the hotel. Don’t buy this. They understand that a scammed tourist’s very first defense is seek assist from hotel staff.

Be familiar with the right taxi fare. The flat rate is TRY4 as well as TRY2.5 is added per kilometer. If the cab isn’t moving a TRY0.35 is added per minute. A minimum fare of 10TL is likewise in effect, so even if your meter states something lower when traveling short distances, you will still be charged 10TL. These are exactly how much a cab trip should truly cost. (Estimates only)

From Atatürk worldwide flight terminal to Sultanahmet: try 50-55

From Sahiba Gökçen flight terminal to Sultanahmet: try 125-130

From Sultanahmet to Beşiktaş: try 25

From Sultanahmet to Galata Tower: try 20

From Sultanahmet to Taksim Square: try 20

From Sultanahmet to Atatürk Airport: try 50-55

From Sultanahmet to Sahiba Gökçen Airport: try 125-130

Don’t back down. If they try to pull their stunts on you, tell them you’re calling the police.

Or, just utilize Uber. tried it several times as well as it never dissatisfied us. (Update 2017: Uber has been banned in Istanbul.)

2. shoe radiate Scam

When we shared on our Facebook page that we had been scammed by a taxi driver, one of our followers recounted her personal experience with one more scam. This time, it includes your shoes as well as huge heart.

Their goal: force you to pay for an overpriced shoeshine.

Their usual spots: Touristy areas like Sultanahmet.

Their MO: While walking, a shoeshine guy will decrease one of his tools in front of you. Usually, it’s a brush. You, being increased well by your parents, will of program pick it up as well as hand it to him. huge mistake! He will say thanks to you profusely, as well as as a indication of gratitude, he will offer to radiate your shoes for free. except that it is not free at all. When it’s done, he will fee an amount so huge you may feel the requirement to kick him with your recently polished shoe.

How to avoid: If you see a clean decrease from anyone, I don’t wanna state ignore it, but… ignore IT. keep walking as well as move on.

3. “Let’s have a Drink” Scam

Their goal: Take you to a club where you would pay for the most costly drink of your life.

Their usual spots: Touristy areas like Sultanahmet, Eminonu, as well as Taksim Square.

Their MO: You understand the guy who asked me to take a picture of him at the begin of this post? My gut tells me this is his forte. To gain your trust, these scammers would usually pretend to be tourists just like you or an expat (they would introduce themselves as such). Their very first line is usually, “Where are you from?” as well as they’re so adept at this that whatever you answer, they have a response that can be rather engaging.

They will offer to tour with you as well as for a moment you’re gonna have a blast with them. as well as then they will invite you to a club for a drink or — if you’re a dude — a date with quite women. You’ll go with them since you’re having a excellent time with your new friend. You have a drink as well as enjoy. however when the expense arrives, you’ll be surprised by exactly how much they’re charging you numerous Euros just for one fucking drink. They will try to make you pay for it, detain you, as well as endanger you up until this ridiculous expense is settled.

How to avoid: Unless you satisfied them at your hostel, don’t talk to strangers who approach you very first no matter exactly how friendly (or goodlooking, haha) they are. When somebody approaches you, tell them you’re part of a group as well as you’re waiting on them.

4. The Carpet shop Scam

Their goal: Take you to a carpet, rug, or leather shop which is method more costly than usual. tour you around as well as then take you to a shop selling rugs or rugs for a much higher rate.

Their usual spots: Sultanahmet area as well as Grand Bazaar

Their MO: While going around touristy places, somebody who will introduce himself as regional would offer to tour you around. He appears like a legitimate tour guide as well as understands so much about the monuments in the city. He will even ask you to join him have Turkish coffee. He will then state that he needs to decrease off something at a shop, where you will be required or guilted into buying at a much costly rate.

How to avoid: Unless you satisfied them at your hostel, don’t talk to strangers who approach you. should you truly requirement a tour guide, book with a trusted travel agency.

5. restaurant Scams

Their goal: To make you pay for food at an astronomical cost or food you never ordered.

Their MO: You step into a restaurant as well as then somebody will provide you the menu. You see the costs are okay; whatever seems affordable. however the waiter will extremely motivate you to try something off the menu. He will be so pushy, you will provide in. The meal was nothing extraordinary, however when the expense arrives, you’re surprised to be charged for numerous liras. They will firmly insist that you pay for it.

In some restaurants, you will be served Turkish pita bread as soon as get seated or location an order. as well as that’s okay; it’s normal. however then, while you wait on your actual order, the stewards will serve a couple of dishes as well as firmly insist that you try them. You may even believe they’re complimentary. Or if you odor something fishy, so you’ll tell the waiter you don’t want it. however he’s truly persistent. You’ll get tired arguing so you’ll most likely let them put it on your table as well as not touch it. however then, even when you’re refrained from doing yet, they will serve one more dish. as well as when the expense comes, you’re charged for everything, even those you did not even touch. This occurred to us at a restaurant in Beşiktaş. as well as when we inspected online, other tourists have complained about the exact same thing on evaluation websites.

How to avoid: checked out evaluations very first before entering a restaurant. always request the cost before you order. as well as if they’re serving you food that you never ordered, tell them you’ve been in Istanbul for a long time.

Where to stay: We stayed at Puffin Hostel (cheap as well as recommended), W Istanbul hotel (excellent as well as extremely suggested however pricey!), as well as Galata West Hostel (awful, not recommended).

To inspect rates of economical hotels as well as hostels, visit:

Istanbul Hotels

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12 DAY trips FROM LJUBLJANA: best Destinations in Slovenia

Being one of the smallest European states, Slovenia is relatively easy to explore. In fact, it’s possible to take only a day traveling from one end to another. The capital city, Ljubljana, is situated at the heart of Slovenia, making it a crossroad and a convenient base for most travelers planning to visit other parts of the country.

Here are some of the day trip destinations from Ljubljana. If you want to cover Lake Bled, Predjama Castle, and Postojna Cave in one day without worrying about the transportation, you can book a guided tour. Klook is offering this tour inclusive of hotel pick up and drop off, transportation, English-speaking guide, admission fees, and boat ride to Bled Island.

✅ book THIS tour HERE!

If you want to spend a longer time per destination, you may also opt to tackle them individually. These can be reached by train or by bus from Ljubljana, but we also included the Klook links to the tours per site if you want to just relax and not worry about how to get there.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

Lake Bled
Postojna Cave
Predjama Castle
Skocjan Caves
Triglav national Park
Radovljica
Brda
Kranjska Gora & Julian Alps
Vintgar Gorge
Soča Valley
Maribor
Piran
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Lake Bled

Located at the foot of the Julian Alps, Lake Bled is one of the most visited places in Slovenia. strolling around the lake will reward you with different views of other attractions in the lake’s vicinity such as the Bled Castle. This imposing 11th-century structure is the country’s oldest castle. From here, you can get a fetching view of Bled Island, the iconic feature of the lake.

Lake Bled and Bled Island as viewed from Bled Castle
The island is dominated by the 17th-century assumption of Mary Church. Out of all the structures on the island, this one is the most important. It’s root traces back to the 9th century. It’s possible to reach the island by boarding a traditional canoe. You can also try a local dessert, kremšnita, which is a type of custard cake.

Nearest Train Station: Lesce Bled station or Bled Jezero Station. Lesce Bled is recommended if you are coming from Ljubljana. Bled Jezero is a scenic train ride and recommended if you are coming from Italy. From Ljubljana Station, the travel time is about an hour and the fare is €5.

✅ RESERVE A SLOT HERE!

Postojna Cave

Stretching over 24,000 meters, the Postojna Cave carved its place in the record books as the second longest cave system in the country. shaped by the Pivka River, this karst cave boasts incredible rock formations such as the five-meter stalagmite, Brilliant, which has become the most notable feature of the cave. one of the halls showcases its textured ceiling created by the thousand of stalactites that resemble thin noodle strands.

The cave is so extensive that it has its own train shuttling tourists to different spots inside like the concert Hall and the big mountain Hall.

Nearest Train Station: Postojna Station. The travel time from Ljubljana to Postojna is about an hour. The fare is €5.80. From the station, ride a bus or taxi to the cave.

If you want to tick-off both Postojna and Predjama Castle in one go, you can book a half-day tour from Ljubljana.

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Predjama Castle

The castle still stands out for its peculiar design and location — an imposing structure built in the mouth of a cave. The earliest record mentioning the existence of the castle is dated in 1274, but the exact date of its construction is yet to be determined. There are many stories surrounding the castle. Some say it’s haunted; others say that it became the headquarters of a notorious robber knight, Erasmus of Lueg.

Nearest Train Station: Postojna Station. Taking public transportation to the castle requires at least two transfers, which includes a stop at Postojna Cave. From the station, ride a bus to Postojna Cave. From there, ride a bus or a taxi to the castle. during summer there are free shuttle buses from the cave to the castle; otherwise, your option is to take the taxi. The travel time from Ljubljana to Postojna is about an hour. The fare is €5.80.

Some travelers choose to do a combination tour of Predjama Castle and Postojna Cave because they are close to each other. many tour operators are also offering this combo from Ljubljana. If you are pressed for time, you can opt for this tour instead of a full-day Slovenia tour.

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Skocjan Caves

Housing one of the world’s biggest underground canyons, Skocjan Caves is home to a unique ecosystem. because of its ecological value, sheer natural beauty, and historical and cultural significance, it has been listed as a UNESCO world Heritage Site, proving further that it’s one of the world’s important cave systems.

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Nearest Train Station: Divaca Station. From there, you need to take a bus to the caves. The bus usually departs at 10AM, 11AM, 2PM, & 3PM, but this may change depending on the season and without prior notice. The travel time from Ljubljana to Divaca is about an hour and a half. The fare is €7.70.

If you want to visit Skocjan Caves with other destinations in Slovenia, you can book this tour with Klook that also includes a stop at Piran, a medieval coastal town, Predjama Castle, and the Lipica Stud Farm.

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Triglav national Park

Bohinj Lake
Named after the highest peak in the area, mount Triglav, the national park is the largest protected area in Slovenia. It is also the one and only national park in the country since 1981. located northwest of Ljubljana, Triglav national Park encompasses a large portion of the Julian Alps, numerous fertile valleys, glacial lakes, waterfalls, and two major river systems — Soča and Sava.

Travelers can commune with nature by taking any of the multiple trails meandering through the park. outdoor activities within the premises are also offered by tour operators. the most popular features are Boka Falls and Lake Bohinj. The former is the highest waterfall, while the latter is the largest in the park.

Nearest Train Station: Lesce Bled station or Jesenice Station. The travel time from Ljubljana to Lesce Bled is about an hour and the fare is €5. From here, take a 30-minute bus ride to Bohinjska Bela and finally to the park. The travel time from Ljubljana to Jesenice is about an hour and a half and the fare is €5.80. From the station, take a 30-minute bus ride to the park.

Tour operators have packages that include Triglav national Park in the itinerary along with other nearby tourist attractions like Lake Bled and Radovljica.

Radovljica

Radovljica is located northwest of Ljubljana and southeast of Bled. This quaint town lies along the Sava River. Its history traces back to the 13th century and some structures are reminders of centuries past. Linhart Square is said to be one of the most beautiful old squares in Slovenia. As the old town center, a good number of accommodations, restaurants, and museums operate around it. other notable landmarks are the municipal building, which reflects one of the town’s main industries — apiculture (beekeeping).

Nearest Train Station: Radovljica Station. The travel time from Ljubljana station to Radovljica is about an hour. The fare is €4.30.

You can visit other nearby spots like Triglav national Park and Lake Bled when you book a tour that includes Radovljica with the aforementioned destinations.

Brda

Slovenia also has a lucrative wine-making industry. located several kilometers west of Ljubljana, right at the border with Italy, is Brda, also referred to as Goriška Brda.

The hilly town is carpeted with vineyards and sweet cherries. It is actually hailed as the wine and cherry capital of Slovenia. These two are the main economic drivers of Brda. most of the residents thrive on wineries and cherry productions.

The most famous producer/exporter of Slovenian wine is Goriška Brda wine Cellar. The company also offers wine-tasting tours. try their signature orange wines! other famous sites in the area are Dobrovo Castle and Smartno Village.

Nearest Train Station: Plave Station. note that Brda has no railway services, so this is the nearest that you can get from Ljubljana via train. From here, it’s quite challenging to get public transportation to Brda. the best option is to take the bus from Ljubljana with a bus change at Nova Gorica to Dobrovo or you can just book a tour.

Kranjska Gora & Julian Alps

The Slovenes settled in the Julian Alps area some time during the 11th century. The Julian Alps covers an area stretching from Italy to Slovenia. The highest point in Slovenia being Mt. Triglav, measuring 2,864m.

Kranjska Gora is more popular as a winter sports destination because of its stunning landscape and location in the Julian Alps. If you are into winter sports and extreme outdoor activities, this might interest you as a day trip destination from Ljubljana.

Nearest Train Station: Jesenice Station. From here, you can take a bus to Kranjska Gora (30 minutes). From Ljubljana to Jesenice station, the travel time is about an hour and a half. The fare is €5.80.

You can book a tour that also includes attractions such as the 17th-century Liznjek house and the Planica Nordic Centre. You’ll also get a chance to eat a traditional Slovenian dish.

Vintgar Gorge

Vintgar Gorge lies between Gorje and Bled. The 1.6-kilometer gorge meanders between Hom and Boršt hills, boasting canyon wall that can go as high as 100 meters.

There are wooden bridges and walkways that terminate at one of the trip’s highlights — Šum River Waterfall, the largest of the three in the country. The scenic trail is the nearest gateway to the Triglav national Park if you are coming from Bled. The entrance fee is €10 per person (€2 for kids). The schedule may vary depending on the season, but it usually starts at 8AM and closes at 6PM. during summer, it’s 7AM – 7PM; winter schedule is 9AM – 4PM.

Nearest Train Station: Lesce Bled Station. From Ljubljana Station, the travel time is about an hour and the fare is €5. From Bled, you can take a bus to the Vintgar Gorge jump-off point (10 minutes).

Soča Valley

The Soca Valley covers the picturesque Soca River, Bovec, Kobarid, and the area between Triglav national and Nova Gorica.

Apart from the scenery and historical sites, outdoor activities, including extreme ones, attract people, especially thrill-seekers: white-water rafting, hiking, paragliding, ziplining, rock climbing, trail biking, canyoning, bungee jumping, hydrospeeding, skydiving, and more!

Nearest Train Station: most na Soči Station. From Ljubljana Station, this requires a train transfer at Jesenice station to most na Soči. The travel time is about three hours, and the fare is €7.70. Buses also operate between Ljubljana and most na Soči five times daily.

Maribor

Located northeast of Ljubljana, Maribor dominates the eastern Slovenia landscape, being the largest city in the region. It also plays an important role in the region as its economic, cultural, and political hub. The city’s history dates back to the 12th century. Its landscape is also characterized by hills and vineyards.

The old town center breathes history through well-kept historical structures dotting its map — Glavni Trg (Main Square ), town Hall, Maribor Cathedral, Maribor Synagogue, and the ancient towers (Judgement, Jewish, and Water).

Other iconic landmarks are the 15th-Century Maribor Castle, the first Maribor Castle atop the Pyramid Hill, and Betnava Castle. In winter, you can check out Mariborsko Pohorje, the city’s ski resort.

Nearest Train Station: Maribor Station. There are direct train routes from Ljubljana to Maribor. The travel time is 2.5 to 3 hours. The fare is €9.60.

Piran

Nestled in a peninsula, Piran is a major tourist destination. The coastal city’s western border faces the Adriatic Sea, while the northern border meets the Gulf of Trieste.

The town fosters a strong medieval village atmosphere with its narrow streets and most buildings’ architectural style. some of the noteworthy sites are Tartini Square, Tartini House, St. George’s Cathedral, Piran town Hall, and the 7th-century walls of Piran.

Nearest Train Station: Koper Station. The travel time from Ljubljana to Piran by bus or by train takes about three hours. From Ljubljana Station, take the train to Koper station for €9.60. From here, you can take a bus to Piran. Buses also travel directly to Piran from Ljubljana.

TOP APARTMENTS & hotels IN LJUBLJANA

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HOW TO utilize SHOPEE VOUCHERS: A step-by-step guide

If you’re an avid on the internet shopper, you’re most likely a fan of scoring discount rates too! These days, on the internet buying platforms have promotions every so often. however even if there’s no continuous sale, there are typically vouchers you can use. These vouchers are in some cases from particular stores or from the buying platform itself.

While some vouchers apply automatically, there are voucher codes that you have to input manually. There are likewise vouchers that are conditional. Some need a minimum amount as well as some can be utilized when utilizing a particular repayment only.

Whatever type of voucher it is, it is always good to get a discount rate as well as save some money when buying something. as well as in this post, we’ll show you exactly how to utilize vouchers when inspecting out your products from Shopee.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

1. Click platform VOUCHER.
2. go into the voucher code or choose one.
3. tap inspect OUT.
4. Click location ORDER.
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1. Click platform VOUCHER.

On your buying cart, before inspecting out, click platform Voucher. It is at the bottom of the screen, before the inspect out button.

2. go into the voucher code or choose one.

If you got a voucher code from the store or from on the internet promotions of Shopee, you can go into the code as well as click Apply. You can likewise select a voucher from the listing of vouchers available.

3. tap inspect OUT.

You’ll understand that the voucher has been used when you see the highlighted notification.

Once you’ve went into or chosen a voucher, you can proceed with your purchase by tapping the inspect Out button.

4. Click location ORDER.

You may inspect if the voucher was used before continuing your purchase. It ought to appear on the repayment computation. If whatever is in order, click location purchase to proceed.

Note: If a voucher is valid for a particular mode of repayment only like ShopeePay, make sure you choose ShopeePay as your repayment technique as well as that you have sufficient money on your account to pay for your purchase for the voucher to be applied.

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LIFE ON THE road AS A GAY couple

Updated: 12/03/19 | December 3rd, 2019

One thing we haven’t focused on this site is LGBT travel and, as we bring in a broader variety of visitor interviews, I wished to highlight LGBT visitors as I’m curious to discover about their experiences traveling around the world, as lots of countries have strict anti-gay laws. So when Auston emailed me about being the next visitor profile, I jumped at the opportunity. I wished to understand exactly how he as well as his other half deal with or have dealt with any type of discrimination as well as his recommendations for others. He sat down with me essentially over email to talk.

Nomadic Matt: Hi, Auston! tell everybody about yourself.
Auston: David as well as I satisfied in 2005 when I was 23 at Arizona specify University. We swiftly started dating in 2006 as well as got married in 2010. In 2008, I was used a task in Chicago, so we moved as well as started planning our utmost our getaway from typical life.

Our original plan was to travel for one year as well as then return to the US, however that never happened, as well as now we’re living in Spain. I’m working freelance as both an engineer as well as travel writer. We continue to travel as well as compose for our blog, two poor Tourists, where we supply our visitors with travel ideas as well as stories about festivals, events, as well as gay-friendly destinations.

What influenced your trip?
I’ve always been influenced by travel from a young age. I was always inspired to travel as well as discover about different cultures. David traveled abroad lots of times for volunteer work in locations like Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Tanzania, as well as Belize.

Upon moving to Chicago, I understood that our stay would only be temporary. As much as I liked the city, I couldn’t manage those brutal winters as well as wished to step to the West Coast. The concept of traveling for a year unexpectedly came into my head as well as we started saving promptly in really hopes that we might really last a year on the road.

We left in may of 2012 as well as organized to travel with central America, Europe, Africa, as well as Southeast Asia. however after our trip was over in 2013, we made a decision to step abroad as well as continue traveling from our house base in Spain.

How did you save for your trip? 
We saved for our trip in just about every method possible. I produced a strict budget plan as well as cut out all the unnecessary luxuries like cord TV, eating out, and buying new clothes. For a while, I even clipped vouchers — the bane of my existence!

Every additional cent went into a cost savings account. The only traveling we did during this time around was occasional trips back house to Arizona to see family.

We offered all of our personal belongings as well as earned some additional money by putting higher-value things on eBay or Craigslist. Our final push to get sufficient for our trip was holding a rummage sale. We passed out flyers in our parents’ communities as well as asked good friends as well as household to donate any type of home products they wished to get rid of. between two lawn sales, we earned an additional $1,500 in just one weekend.

But the greatest saver was absolutely getting our flights for nearly free. We booked two round-the-world tickets with us Airways with four years’ worth of travel hacking as well as only paid $550 in taxes overall for both flights.

In the end, we saved almost $35,000 overall as well as really hoped our cost savings would keep us on the road for a year. We almost satisfied that goal: the money lasted 11 months before running out.

What recommendations on cost savings do you have for others? 
You truly requirement to believe about your priorities when you’re saving for a huge trip. If you’re motivated, you can save a great deal by cutting out everyday expenses. If you eat out often or have a everyday Starbucks habit, cutting these can save you a great deal of money over time. You’ll most likely requirement to save for a least a year or a lot more for a long trip, so begin planning early.

It’s finest to have a overall cost savings goal for your trip as well as then produce a monthly costs budget plan so you can track your progress. It may not be the most fun, however the payoff of taking a long-lasting trip is worth the effort.

How did you stay on budget plan when you traveled?
Staying on budget plan while traveling can be difficult, particularly when traveling as a couple. David as well as I each have different concepts as well as values about exactly how much to spend as well as exactly how much to cut out. David is the spender, while I’m the saver. We fought a great deal over this problem — the a lot of ever in our eight years together as well as the anxiety of the trip truly threatened our relationship.

The technique is to discover the ideal balance between making your money last while not cutting out the aspects that make your trip interesting as well as worthwhile. In general, we stayed in hostels or budget plan accommodations as well as even Couchsurfed to save money. We did the normal backpacker thing: cooked our own meals, took public transportation, as well as always “pre-drink” in development before we went out for a night of partying.

A great deal of people state my site is as well focused on solo travel. As somebody traveling as a couple, did you discover that to be the case? 
There’s a area in the blogosphere for each type of travel. Naturally, when you travel solo you tend to compose about travel in that method as well as it’s your expertise. For me, I’ve mainly traveled with David so I understand the ins as well as outs of traveling together.

Traveling as a couple has its own difficulties that you won’t deal with alone or when traveling with friends. It can be both an experience that strengthens a connection or one that pulls you apart. I got a great deal of useful info from the site that assisted me plan the trip. I even saved $200 on Eurail passes from one of the ebooks I downloaded.

Luckily, the planning process for traveling solo versus as a couple is not all that different, so the site is beneficial for either situation.

You as well as your partner are gay. Did you deal with a great deal of prejudice on the road? If so, exactly how did you offer with it?
We were lucky to deal with extremely bit prejudice during our year-long trip. however we did take special steps to prevent issues when traveling to locations like Africa or Asia, where gay rights don’t exist.

In fact, during a lot of of our trip, we didn’t wear our wedding event rings since we didn’t want to phone call interest to ourselves. In extreme cases, like during our time in Africa, we had made up fundamental stories about exactly how we understood each other, pretending to just be good friends traveling together. There was one time when I got caught in a extremely uncomfortable circumstance while taking a bus in Ghana. A regional was extremely interested that we were checking out Ghana as well as wished to understand whatever about our personal lives.

It ended up turning into a conversation full of lies which ended up being particularly awkward. I promptly turned my Facebook profile totally personal after that incident. There were likewise a couple times in Africa where we were required to book a space with single beds considering that we were two people together.

What recommendations do you have for other LGBT travelers?
Being gay must never be a reason not to travel. So long as you take the ideal precautions you can still make the most of your trip while staying safe. If you’re traveling to less established countries, it’s crucial to understand exactly how LGBT people are treated in that country.

For Americans, Travel.state.gov is an exceptional resource that supplies as much as date info for LGBT travelers.

It’s likewise a great concept to keep in mind to respect other cultures when you’re visiting, even if you don’t agree with their legislations or customs. For example, if you’re traveling in a religious or conventional country, you requirement to be very cautious not to be affectionate in person. Not only can this make locals uneasy however it can really endanger your security in some places.

What recommendations would you have for others trying to do what you did?
The plentiful amount of info offered to travelers can often produce a difficulty when trying to sift with it all. I did months of research study just to choose what to pack for our trip. I believed whatever was perfect, however within a couple weeks of traveling, I realized that my priorities were different from others as well as I ended up getting a lot more clothes as well as shoes while on the road than everybody recommended.

With that said, the very best recommendations is to plan your journey well however likewise be prepared to be versatile as well as make modifications as you choose what is or isn’t crucial to you.

What was the hardest part about travel?
The hardest part for me during our year-long trip was being regularly on the move. It was incredible to see as well as experience all the locations we traveled to, however the inconsistency that occurs as a result is a difficult. When I had a home, I had a routine. however when you’re regularly staying in new places, you never understand the availability of facilities or exactly how to get around. often we would spend an hour just discovering a supermarket to cook a basic meal.

Now that our year of being nomadic is over, I have a great balance however continue to deal with new challenges. considering that we’re now expats living in Europe, there is the constant struggle of trying to apply for visas. David as well as I at first used for a long-lasting visa in France when we very first transferred to Europe.

But now that we’ve made a decision to online in Spain, trying to acquire a home visa is a significant pain. If same-sex marriage were legal in our house specify of Arizona, we might have used together as spouses when David acquired his visa to show English in Spain. however provided that our marriage was never lawfully recognized, I have to apply on my own, which is much a lot more difficult, expensive, as well as time-consuming.

The easiest? 
Ironically, I believed the hardest part of doing our trip would be selling all our personal belongings as well as moving away from the US, however that swiftly [turned out to be] the simplest. when we made the decision to get rid of everything, a weight was lifted off my shoulders. There was no a lot more concern about where we would store our stuff, exactly how we would step it across the country or exactly how much it would cost.

Knowing that the only crucial personal belongings were what I brought on my back was an incredible feeling, as well as it was so freeing to understand that I might pick up at any type of moment as well as go somewhere else.

Living in Madrid has been easy. David always wished to online right here as well as I desired enhance my Spanish. Plus, there’s a thriving gay neighborhood with a few of the very best gay nightlife in Madrid as well as lots of gay-friendly accommodations for LGBT travelers.

Any parting advice?
I hear all as well commonly from people that they desire they might do what I do as well as exactly how lucky they state I am. however the truth is that I made a life decision — a drastic life decision — that enabled me to travel as well as online the method I want. a lot of people are not ready to take this step. as well as the reality is that a lot of middle-class people from established countries have just as much chance as we do. The difference is that we seized it.

Many people (especially Americans) state that they can’t travel since of school, work, or family. however my recommendations to people is to believe about what is eventually important.

Who’s to state you can’t travel since of work? have you ever asked your business for a lot more time off? Why can’t you travel with your family?

If it’s as well expensive, try home swapping to prevent paying for accommodations.

Can’t pay for worldwide flights? indication up for a credit score card that earns airline miles.

There are so lots of choices that make travel a possibility however the primary issue people have is acknowledging that they can do it. So if I can leave one final piece of advice, it would be to modification your understanding as well as tell yourself that you can travel. difficulty yourself as well as discover a method to do it.

You can checked out a lot more about Auston as well as David on their blog TwoBadTourists.com. They cover a great deal of LGBT problems on their web site as well as have some terrific recommendations for travelers about the subject.
 

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Travel insurance coverage will secure you against illness, injury, theft, as well as cancellations. It’s detailed security in situation anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to utilize it lots of times in the past. My preferred business that offer the very best service as well as value are:

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HOW TO get PAID WHEN YOUR flight IS delayed

Posted: 3/27/21 | March 27th, 2021

Things don’t always go as planned on the road. lost luggage, delayed flights, travel scams — there are tons of things that can derail your trip.

While serendipity, mishaps, and surprises are part of the allure of travel, the one mishap no one likes is a delayed flight.

There’s no fun in missed connections and long delays, especially after little sleep and long travel days.

As someone who flies regularly, I’ve experienced pretty much every hiccup there is. Delays, cancelations, lost or delayed luggage, overbooked flights — the list goes on.

While I always get travel insurance before I go abroad, there is actually a company out there designed specifically to help travelers safe compensation when flight delays and cancelations strike.

It’s called Airhelp.

Since its founding in 2013, AirHelp has helped over 16 million people get compensation for delays and canceled flights arriving in or departing from the European Union.

I used them in 2019 when I was on my way to Paris. My connecting flight was delayed over eight hours and, thanks to EU rules, I was entitled to get compensation from the airline.

The problem was that I didn’t really want to chase tap Air Portugal for months on end. people said that they drag the process out in hopes you’ll give up (which lots of do). As someone who was only in Europe for a short time, I realized the last thing I wanted was to spend my little time in living in Paris on the phone with TAP. I indicate who wants that kind of stress in the land of wine and cheese?

So I decided to use AirHelp.

In the end, it took about five months before I was refunded my money. but it was refunded and all I had to do was fill out a small form. AirHelp took a considerable percentage, but I got everything the EU said I was legally entitled to receive.

So, if you’re traveling to/from Europe on a European carrier and there’s a mishap and you’re wondering what to do, here’s an overview of how AirHelp can help you get compensated for delayed and canceled flights:
 

What Does AirHelp Cover?

The EU has strong consumer protection laws, which means that if you have a flight arriving in or departing from the European Union and it is delayed or canceled, or if you experience certain other circumstances, you may be entitled to compensation, which ranges from $300 to $700 USD, depending on the severity of the delay.

Note: If your flight does not originate or arrive in the EU, or if the carrier is not headquartered in the EU, you’ll be unable to apply for compensation.

Here’s a quick overview of what is covered by AirHelp:

Delays of over three hours where the airline is at fault (i.e., no weather delays)

Flights canceled with 14 days of departure and no suitable alternative is offered

Overbooked flights

Missed connections due to delay, cancelation, or overbooking

Lost or damaged luggage

For an in-depth look at AirHelp’s coverage policies, check out its in-depth guidelines.
 

How Do I submit a Claim?

To make a claim, simply visit AirHelp.com and follow the prompts, with your flight details and boarding pass at hand. It takes two minutes and is super easy. The site will tell you ideal away if you have a claim.

You can apply for compensation for delayed flights up to three years after the date, which means if you’ve had a flight to or from the EU with a three-hour delay (or more) sometime in the past three years, then you can still make a claim for compensation.
 

Does AirHelp cost Money?

Making a claim is free. You only pay AirHelp if it wins your compensation claim. It will take 35% of the compensation, however (50% if they have to go to court).

While that is a substantial percentage, remember, you only have to do two minutes of work. Not a bad trade if it wins you a couple of hundred bucks!
 

Does AirHelp work for Flights in the US?

In the us government’s own words, “There are no federal laws requiring airlines to supply passengers with money or other compensation when their flights are delayed.”

In order to apply for compensation via AirHelp, your flight need to take off from the EU or land in the EU — and be flown by an airline with headquarters in the EU.

Unfortunately, if you’re flying a us airline, you won’t be entitled to compensation unless that airline has its own policy stating otherwise.
 

How Do the compensation rules work in the EU?

EU guideline EC 261 is the main protective piece of legislation that protects passenger rights in Europe. It’s the driving force behind your ability to make a claim.

Under EC 261, you are entitled to file a delayed flight claim for $700 (600 EUR) if:

You arrived at your destination a lot more than three hours late.

The flight took off in the EU (from any airline) or landed in the EU (provided that the airline is headquartered in the EU).?

You checked in for your flight on time.

Your flight operated no a lot more than three years ago.?

The airline is responsible for the delay (operational circumstances, technical difficulties, etc.).?

It doesn’t matter whether the airline has already provided you with food or travel vouchers — they will still owe you compensation. As long as you meet the above requirements (even if you’re not an EU citizen or citizen) you’ll be covered and eligible to make a claim.
 

Why Not just Do It Myself?

You can absolutely chase down an airline for compensation if you have time. Some airlines make it relatively easy while others will make you jump through hoops. If you have the time and patience, you can do it yourself and keep 100% of your compensation.

I didn’t want to do it myself. Time is money!

And I certainly don’t need a lot more stress in my life.

AirHelp’s fee is pretty big but 35% to not have to deal with this was worth it to me.

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Book Your Trip: Logistical tips and Tricks
Book Your Flight
Find a low-cost flight by using Skyscanner. It’s my favorite search engine because it searches websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation
You can book your hostel with Hostelworld. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and hotels.

Don’t forget travel Insurance
Travel insurance will secure you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s detailed protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it lots of times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

SafetyWing (best for everyone)

Insure My trip (for those over 70)

Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Ready to book Your Trip?
Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use when I travel. They are the best in class and you can’t go wrong using them on your trip.

AN update ON THE NOMADIC NETWORK

Posted: 5/5/21 | may 5th, 2021

In late 2019, we launched The Nomadic Network, a global initiative created to connect travelers with like-minded people in their area in order to inspire, educate, and supply them with the tools they needed to travel cheaper, better, and longer.

We wanted it to be a global travel club with chapters around the world, something you could do in your own city but also on the road. (Want to make some local friends? find a meetup in your destination! That kind of thing.)

Over 1,150 people attended our live events. In each city, we heard many stories about how delighted members were to finally be able to exchange the travel stories they’d been dying to talk about with people who were just as ecstatic to hear them.

But when the pandemic brought the world to a screeching halt in March 2020, it did the same to our in-person events.

Since then, we have been hosting virtual events. We’ve had over 120 events attended by thousands of people that included discussions, speakers, Q&As, and travel game sessions.

We’ve also hosted chapter-specific online delighted hours for people to get to know others in their vicinity.

By doing these events, we’re continuing our mission to connect travelers with each other and resources that will help them travel cheaper, better, and longer when the world opens up again.

Since that seems to be happening soonish (we hope), we plan to relaunch in-person events later this summer. Whenever it’s safe to do so (which will hopefully be the fall), we’re planning to do a weekend getaway event in October. We’ll have tours, dinners, workshops, and other cool events! Our goal is to do it for around 300 people!

Until then, we hope you join some of our complimentary events. Today, I just wanted to share some of the cool events we have coming up!

May book Club with Rolf Potts: Marco Polo Didn’t Go There (5/5)

Tips on traveling Responsibly (5/18)

How to raise kids with a global Mindset (5/20)

How to get complimentary accommodation with house sitting (5/25)

Long-Term Travel: how to stay Mentally, Physically, and Emotionally healthy (5/27)

How to travel Mindfully as a family (6/1)

June book Club with faith Adiele: meeting faith (6/2)

How to edit Your travel photos for Instagram with Lightroom (6/8)

Turning Your Adventures into Bestselling Novels (6/10)

Gain confidence through Improv comedy (6/15)

How to travel Solo but never Be Alone (6/24)

We have a lot more coming out constantly, so check out our full list of events here!

Moreover, we have some a lot more regional delighted hours coming up too, if you want to meet travel enthusiasts in your area:

Pacific Northwest USA (5/5)

Washington, DC (5/6)

California (5/12)

Canada (5/12)

Midwest USA (5/13)

Asia (5/19)

Southeast USA (5/20)

Europe (5/25)

Northeast USA (5/26)

Texas (5/27)

Finally, we’ve relaunched our travel forums! For years, we had forums on the website, and now we’ve fully integrated them with our new community network so everything is under one roof. You’ll be able to ask questions, share your advice, and connect with other travelers!

And, with travel picking up in parts of the world, now’s a great time to start asking questions on the forums again!

All this is free. You have to do is create a profile and you’re good to go!

Even if the pandemic has quashed our in-person events, it’s pretty remarkable hosting these virtual events and being able to connect with travelers from around the world. It’s kept us inspired! It’s something we wouldn’t have done if not for COVID and, even when we start hosting in-person events again, we still plan on doing virtual events considering that it’s a great way to get people around the world together!

After all, one of the things COVID-19 has taught us (or at least it has for me) is that we shouldn’t take community for granted.

– Nomadic Matt

P.S. – We also have an amazing Instagram where we highlight travelers, upcoming events, and TNN members. check it out!

P.P.S. – While this program is free, a lot of work goes into making it happen! If you’d like to support our community, please check out Nomadic Matt Plus, where, as part of your monthly membership, you can get untold travel stories, photos, weekly Q&As, complimentary guides, courses, and more.

Book Your Trip: Logistical tips and Tricks
Book Your Flight
Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner. It’s my favorite search engine because it searches websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation
You can book your hostel with Hostelworld. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and hotels.

Don’t forget travel Insurance
Travel insurance will secure you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s detailed protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it lots of times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

SafetyWing (best for everyone)

Insure My trip (for those over 70)

Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Ready to book Your Trip?
Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use when I travel. They are the best in class and you can’t go wrong using them on your trip.

Top 9 Istanbul vacationer Attractions: A diy walking excursion

Istanbul has lots of off-the-beaten-path attractions, however don’t leave the city without seeing its top vacationer sites. They’re prominent for a reason. a lot of of these are part of the “Historic areas of Istanbul,” inscribed on the world Heritage listing in 1985. This path will take you on a excursion around these famous spots. It is a combination of walking as well as utilizing Istanbul’s pleasurable tram line.

WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?

Preparing for this Tour
1. Grand bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
2. Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
3. Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultanahmet Square)
4. Basilica Cistern
5. Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
6. Topkapi Palace
7. flavor bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)
8. Galata Bridge (Galata Köprüsü)
9. Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi)
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Preparing for this Tour

This is a long excursion as well as will take an entire day. To prepare for this, take not of the following:

Have breakfast. This excursion starts from 8:30am as well as ends at nightfall. Make sure you have had breakfast before starting the tour.

Wear a great pair of walking shoes. All stops in this path is linked by the T1 Bağcılar- Kabataş tram, a however I suggest that you do some parts on foot so you might see a lot more of the city at a slower pace.

Get connected. This is a do-it-yourself tour, which indicates that you will not have a excursion guide to show you around. Instead, I strongly suggest that you make sure you’re linked so you might quickly get a lot more info on the internet must you stumble upon something that catches your attention.

Istanbul’s new Mosque at sunset

Wear long pants as well as top with sleeves. You will be checking out a mosque with a strict gown code. a lot more details below.

Beware of scams. like a lot of touristy cities, Istanbul has its share of people trying to take advantage of unsuspecting visitors. always be mindful of your possessions as well as surroundings. a lot more info here: top 5 Istanbul Scams.

Don’t fail to remember to have lunch. Although this path doesn’t have a lunch stop, don’t fail to remember to stop as well as refuel. You’ll discover restaurants around the area. What we did though was just munch on street food every now as well as then, so we never truly felt hungry.

1. Grand bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)

Nearest tram station: Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı
Entrance fee: FREE
Opening hours: Mondays-Saturdays 08:30am-7pm

The path starts at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world. To get here, you may take the T1 Bağcılar-Kabataş tram to Beyazıt-Kapalıçarşı station. It’s just a short walk from there. (The bazaar is on your ideal if you’re coming from Kabatas.)

Grand Bazaar
Inside Grand Bazaar
This huge labyrinthine market homes 61 streets under one roof, harboring around 3000 shops, selling a large variety of products. rugs as well as lamps are two of the most common. The building of this massive site began in 1455 ideal after the Ottomans had taken over the city.

It is simple to get lost here. If you have an Web connection as well as a Google maps app, you must be fine. You can walk to the next stop (which is the Sultanahmet Mosque). If not, just exit where you went into so you might discover your method back to the tram station. then get off at the Sultanahmet Station.

2. Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

Nearest tram station: Sultanahmet
Admission Fee: FREE

Blue Mosque
Coming from the Grand Bazaar, you’ll really pass with the Hippodrome of Constantinople to get to Sultanahmet Mosque. However, I’m putting the mosque ahead of the square since of its challenging schedule. The mosque is a working home of worship, which indicates that they have to close it to tourists during prayer, which occurs five times a day (from sunrise up until nightfall). Each pray time lasts 90 minutes.

The mosque available to tourists at these times:

The mosque opens at these times:
The mosque closes at these times:

08:30
11:30

13:00
14:30

15:30
16:45

I’m putting this ahead so you would understand what to do. If you show up in the area when it’s available to tourists, perfect. Go inside the mosque. If it’s closed when you get there, check out the square as well as most likely the Basilica Cistern very first as well as then come back when it’s open. You can come at least 30 minutes before opening time so you have time to check out the outside of the building.

The Sultanahmet Mosque is a lot more casually referred to as Blue Mosque for the blue tiles that dominate its interior. It was named after Ahmed I, who ruled the city when it was developed between 1609 as well as 1616. He had it built as a testament to the Ottoman power, symbolically putting it between the Hippodrome of Constantinople as well as the Hagia Sophia. Marrying the Byzantine Christian as well as standard Islamic designs, the mosque is crowned with 13 domes (5 huge as well as 8 smaller) aswell as six minarets.

Inside the blue Mosque look at those domes!
Dress Code at Sultanahmet Mosque
Take note of these upon entering the mosque.

Remove your shoes before entering the mosque. They will supply a little plastic bag where you can put your shoes. There are likewise little open lockers where you can temporarily location your plastics.

Follow the gown code above. For men, make sure you wear long pants. For women, wear something that can cover below the knees as well as cover your head. You can likewise get a head cover at the entrance (free of charge).

No flash photography.

3. Hippodrome of Constantinople (Sultanahmet Square)

Nearest tram station: Sultanahmet
Entrance fee: FREE
Opening hours: all the time

Sultanahmet Square
Just outside the blue Mosque lies the Hippodrome of Constantinople, a lot more popularly called today as Sultanahmet Square. The word hippodrome actually indicates “horse way” in Greek. The site was a equine as well as chariot racing location during the Byzantine era.

A number of historic artifacts still make it through here, including the Obelisk of Thutmose III, the Walled Obelisk, as well as the serpent Column.

German Fountain. On the northern end of the square is the German Fountain, a neo-byzantine gazebo with octagonal dome as well as gold mosaics. It was made in Germany however was later transported to Istanbul in 1898. This was the site of the bombing of 12 January 2016, less than a month before my visit. It was really rather freezing when I was right here in spite of the occurrence staying fresh in everyone’s memory. however there was no concern around. (If people were afraid, they wouldn’t be here.) however I felt a bit uneasy.

Obelisk of Theodosius. originally understood as Obelisk of Thutmose III, it was very first erected at the Karnak temple complex in Egypt under the command of Pharaoh Thutmose III who ruled between 1479-26 BC. however in Year 357, Roman Emperor Constantius II had it transferred to Alexandria. however in 390, Emperor Theodosius the fantastic brought it to Constantinople. To do that, he had it cut in three pieces. Today, only the top third survives.

Serpent Column. What people now phone call the “serpent column” was really just a part of the Tripod of Plataea, a monument developed at the temple of Apollo at Delphi to celebrate the Greeks win over the Persians during the Persian Wars. Emperor Constantine had it transferred to Constantinople’s hippodrome. The original structure had a golden bowl on top, supported by three serpents. only the bodies of the snakes, developing one column, stay today. The bowl was stolen by the fourth Crusaders as well as the snakes’ heads were destroyed after the 17th century.

Walled Obelisk. Standing on the southern end of the square, the 32m Walled Obelisk was developed from cut stones, decorated with bronze plaques, as well as topped with a sphere. It was set up under the orders of Constantine VII. However, the plaques were melted during the fourth Crusades in 1204.

4. Basilica Cistern

Nearest tram station: Sultanahmet
Entrance fee: try 10
Opening hours:
mid-April to September 9am-6:30pm,
November to mid-April 9am-5:30pm

If you didn’t understand about this beforehand, you’d most likely miss this. The Basilica Cistern, colloquially called the Sunken Palace, is the largest of the numerous ancient cisterns beneath Istanbul. Byzantine Emperor Justinian had over 7000 slaves build these subterranean structures after the devastating riots of 532.

5. Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)

Nearest tram station: Sultanahmet
Entrance fee: try 30
Opening hours:
15 April-25 October 09:00-19:00,
25 October-15 April 09:00- 17:00

Hagia Sophia
Perhaps the most famous landmark in Turkey, Hagia Sophia can be seen as a microcosm of Istanbul. It was at first a Christian church: Orthodox Christian cathedral from 537-1204, 1261-1453, under the Byzantine Empire; Roman Catholic cathedral from 1204-1261, under the Latin Empire. It was then transformed into an imperial mosque during as well as after the Ottoman empire (1453-1931). however in 1935, it was converted to a museum (Ayasofya Müzesi).

Often regarded as one of the biggest examples of Byzantine architecture, it has a gigantic dome covering marble pillars as well as elaborate mosaics. It was likewise the largest cathedral in the world from its completion to 1520, eclipsed by Seville Cathedral in Spain.

Hagia Sophia
Inside Hagia Sophia
Inside Hagia Sophia
Inside Hagia Sophia
Inside Hagia Sophia
Some parts of the interior was still under reconstruction/restoration during my visit. A huge scaffolding occupied nearly a third of the site. Lit chandeliers hang from the majestic ceiling, with the dome’s windows enabling filtered lights in. connected to the columns are gigantic medallions bearing the names of Allah, Muhammad, as well as the very first four caliphs among others. These were added in 1847-49 during the restoration bought by Sultan Abdülmecid.

You would understand it wasn’t originally a mosque since the mihrab (prayer niche) was developed inside the apse at an angle. The mihrab need to always deal with the Mecca as well as the apse was developed without thinking about that since it was a Christian church at first.

Don’t fail to remember to go as much as the second level, where you might see outstanding wall artworks as well as mosaics that survived the lots of transformations of the place. Go peek out one of the windows as well as you’ll likewise see the blue Mosque.

6. Topkapi Palace

Nearest tram station: Sultanahmet
Entrance fee: try 30
Opening hours:
October 26-April 15 9am-4:45pm
April 15 – October 26 9am – 6:45pm

Topkapi Palace
From Hagia Sophia, there will be indications that will lead you to Topkapi Palace, one of the residences of the sultans during the Ottoman rule. Sultan Mehmed II, who took manage of the city from the Byzantine, bought its building in 1459. Today, it is a huge museum complex, which may take rather a long time if you want to check out a lot of of it. a few of the most treasured artifacts inside are the cloak as well as sword of Muhammed, among other relics thought about holy in Islam.

The a lot of appealing part of the palace for me was the Harem, a 400-room building which sheltered the sultan’s mom (the Valide Sultan or Queen Mother), the sultan’s wives as well as concubines, as well as the rest of his family.

7. flavor bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)

Nearest tram station: Eminönü
Entrance fee: FREE
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, sun 8am-7pm

After your go to to Topkapi Palace, make your method to Gülhane station (or if you take the exit near Hagia Sophia, make your method back to Sultanahmet Station), as well as board the tram. get off at Eminönü Station. You’ll see the sensational new Mosque behind you if you’re dealing with the water. next to it is an unassuming building, the flavor Bazaar.

Spice Bazaar
Turkish Delights
Spice bazaar is referred to as Mısır Çarşısı in the vernacular, which actually equates to Egyptian Bazaar. The reason: it was developed in 1660 utilizing the incomes from the eyalets (primary administrative division of the Ottoman Empire) in Egypt. The covered market cradles 80 shops selling mainly spices, dried fruits, cheese, as well as other products. however what a lot of tourists come right here for is the Turkish pleasure (lokum), a wonderful delicacy based on a gel of sugar as well as starch. The confection is available in lots of flavors, however I have discovered the ordinary ones the best-tasting.

8. Galata Bridge (Galata Köprüsü)

When you emerge from the flavor bazaar, all you requirement to do is comply with the aroma of fried fish as well as you’ll get to the next stop.

Crowd thickens as the sun sets
One of the lots of fish stalls as well as restaurants
The Galata Bridge not only links the two sides of the golden Hors however likewise serves as a fishing area for locals. You’ll discover a great deal of them lined up on the bridge, waiting on their next catch. For tourists, it is a best perspective to enjoy the sunrise. however for this tour, it is where you’ll get your stomach refilled.

You’ll discover a lane of restaurants under the bridge. as well as on the adjacent square, you’ll see docked boats serving fish sandwiches (among others).

9. Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi)

Nearest station: Karaköy
Admission Fee: try 25
Opening hours: 9am-8pm

View of Galata Tower from Topkapi Palace
One of the city’s a lot of recognizable icons, the Galata Tower is a medieval tower that sticks out from city’s skyline in the Karakoy side of the golden Horn. The Romanesque-style cylindrical stone building was erected in 1348 as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ). It has nine stories as well as is 66.9 meters tall, making its balcony a great viewpoint. using a 360-degree view of Istanbul, it enables you to enjoy the sun set behind the other side of the golden horn. From here, you can see the blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, as well as Hagia Sophia, as well as experience the city transform into a blanket of lights at nightfall.

View of Hagia Sophia as well as Blue Mosque from Galata Tower
Lovers at Galata Tower Cafe
Hagia Sophia at night as checked out from Galata Tower
Istanbul at night as seen from Galata Tower
It has to be noted that the queue can be long as well as the balcony overcrowded. There is likewise a cafe as well as restaurant on the top. We tried the cafe as well as was shocked that it was not that pricey. however the food was disappointing.

Where to stay: We stayed at Puffin Hostel (cheap as well as recommended), W Istanbul hotel (excellent as well as extremely recommende

TNN: starting YOUR own trip business

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