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    Tag: Trains

    21 things i learned in the 9 days i spent in the united arab emirates

    The flight from NYC to Dubai is 12.5 hours, nonstop. But on the way back, it’s much longer – 15 hours nonstop! 2. Terminals in Dubai Airport…… Read more “21 things i learned in the 9 days i spent in the united arab emirates”

    1 Apr 202229 Mar 2022 by How To Be A Tourist

    6 things i learned in the 5 days i spent in china

    Credit cards (and cash) are not widely accepted. Not even McDonald’s in the Shanghai train station accepted credit cards. The main form of payment is via AliPay…… Read more “6 things i learned in the 5 days i spent in china”

    28 Feb 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    how to be a tourist in shaoxing

    Shaoxing is located 1.5 to 2 hours (by train ride) south of Shanghai. We visited the town since we were visiting Ben’s Grandpa. It’s not a major…… Read more “how to be a tourist in shaoxing”

    4 Feb 20204 Feb 2020 by How To Be A Tourist

    9 things i learned in the 7 days i spent in japan

    Weather in mid-March is pretty mild. It’s not like March in NYC, when you might still need a coat. In Tokyo/Kyoto, you just need a light spring…… Read more “9 things i learned in the 7 days i spent in japan”

    20 Dec 2019 by How To Be A Tourist

    what it’s like to ride the shinkansen

    The bullet train, or Shinkansen is the quickest and easiest way to get from city to city. If you’re planning to travel to multiple cities, it might…… Read more “what it’s like to ride the shinkansen”

    5 Nov 20195 Nov 2019 by How To Be A Tourist

    swiss chocolate and cheese

    Chocolate and cheese. Two of Switzerland’s finest things. The Swiss Chocolate Train allows you to experience both of these in one day. The tour takes you on…… Read more “swiss chocolate and cheese”

    13 Dec 2017 by How To Be A Tourist

    how to get a panoramic view of switzerland

    The Golden Pass route is one of the five main scenic train rides you can take in Switzerland. Ben and I opted for this one because the…… Read more “how to get a panoramic view of switzerland”

    30 Nov 201730 Nov 2017 by How To Be A Tourist

    6 things i learned in the 8 days i spent in london

    Boring but useful tips you should know before you go. The trains, tubes, Underground, whatever you want to call it, are super convenient. They run pretty often…… Read more “6 things i learned in the 8 days i spent in london”

    24 Oct 201725 Oct 2017 by How To Be A Tourist

    13 things i learned in the 5 days i spent in amsterdam

    The trams are very convenient. You can pretty much make connections to wherever you need to go. Plus, it’s pretty easy to use. They generally run between…… Read more “13 things i learned in the 5 days i spent in amsterdam”

    30 Aug 20162 Feb 2017 by How To Be A Tourist

    taking the train in florence

    A 15-minute walk from the train station could easily turn into a 30-minute walk – if you’re dragging your luggage across what seems like miles and miles…… Read more “taking the train in florence”

    12 Nov 201419 Apr 2015 by How To Be A Tourist
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