Wikivoyage:Tourist office/Archives/2013/June

Around the world in 80 days edit

Can someone here give some suggestions on how a person may travel around the world in 80 days in the 21st century? Asked by: Sneazy (talk) 01:45, 6 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You might have a look at Round the world flights and Round the world overland. Texugo (talk) 01:55, 6 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

In the 21st century flying from one destination to another is of course the most convenient alternative. If you wish to follow the path of Phileas Fogg (or travel RTW overland) do also check out Freighter travel and cruise ships. Ypsilon (talk) 16:41, 6 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The book itself is at Project Gutenberg, in English, the original French or some other languages.

If you do follow the book, please write something here along the lines of On the trail of Kipling's Kim. Pashley (talk) 19:46, 8 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Flying Question edit

I want to fly from Macau to the Cayman Islands and then to Koffiefontein, South Africa and then to Cayenne, French Guiana all with Air Suriname, how do I do this ? --Rubber Tree of Malaya (talk) 19:26, 8 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Well, you can't do this flying on Surinam Airways, since they don't fly anywhere near Macau or South Africa (see this map of destinations [1]). You can fly between Cayenne and the Surinamese capital Paramaribo, however. Every other destination you list requires you taking another airline. You may be surprised to learn that Koffiefontein, with a population of around 1500, does not have an airport; Bloemfontein would be the closest one. --Xuxl (talk) 13:20, 10 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I know some South Africans who are working in China. Their usual route home is to fly on Emirates Airlines with a connection in Dubai. Sometimes they do this direct from China, other times they fly to KL or Bangkok on Low-cost airlines in Asia then grab an Emirates flight. Pashley (talk) 15:02, 10 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Getting from Tallinn harbour to Tallinn bus station in one hour edit

I am going to Kuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia on July 22. The ship I am planning to take from Helsinki, Finland, arrives in Tallinn at 11:45. I have to take the 13:00 bus from Tallinn to Kuressaare. This leaves me about one hour to get to the bus station. Is this enough time? Asked by: JIP (talk) 04:32, 10 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

You'll want to catch a cab, but yes, you should be able to make it (it's a quick ride). The real danger would be a late boat arrival. --Peter ^Talk 04:42, 10 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

This seems to be sorted out. I just received news that some friends of mine are going on a cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn just two days before. So I decided to join the cruise, but after embarking on Tallinn, I'm not going back on the cruise. Instead, I'm staying in Tallinn for the whole day, and going to Kuressaare and then back to Finland on my own. This leaves me enough time to get to Kuressaare at my leisure, and even explore Tallinn in between. The only downside is that it is going to cost me about 60 € more.

Tallinn is a really cool, beautiful city. And it is (or at least was when I was there) much, much cheaper than Helsinki! Definitely worth spending extra to have a full day there. --Peter ^Talk 18:12, 10 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, Tallinn is an interesting city with a medieval city center to wander around in, some remains from the Soviet era when you venture further out and a couple of glassy skyscrapers that one can't find in Scandinavia. You won't regret spending a day there. And it is definitely more affordable than Helsinki! Ps. Eckerö Line usually have the cheapest ferry tickets. Ypsilon (talk) 18:54, 10 June 2013 (UTC) - regular daytripper[reply]

I'm not sure about this, but I presume both the harbor and the bus station are connected by tram. I know there's a tram stop at the bus station, but I'm not so sure about the harbor. --Sky Harbor ^(talk) 01:14, 15 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

All this is moot now. The reason I needed to get to Kuressaare was a photography workshop, but it has been cancelled. So I'm still going on the cruise to Tallinn, but I'm not staying in Tallinn after all, but coming back on the cruise like everyone else. JIP (talk) 17:41, 26 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Is it possible to travel to Oceania via ship (not cruisers) just to arrive and stay in that country? edit

I need to travel to Kiribati, a country in Oceania and I'd like to know if I can travel via ship.

I am panicked by airplanes and I'm treating it with my therapist but haven't yet overcome it, so she asked me to find out other ways to get to Kiribati.

Any help appreciated.

Asked by: LoweIan (talk) 14:43, 17 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Given the long distances and the small population of the Pacific Island nations there is likely no regular (scheduled) ships going to destinations like Kiribati. I can just give you theoretical answers: One possibility may be traveling aboard a freighter bringing supplies to Kiribati. Also, some adventurous private individuals sailing across the Pacific may need additional crew members. One more thing: as far as I've understood isolated island nations like Kiribati aren't very keen on letting travelers in without a return ticket. Ypsilon (talk) 12:25, 19 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

travelling from madina edit

Im travelling with my family from Madina. I would like to know if there are any pre bookings that should be done. Also what time do the gates open and close. If you have and good tour operators please be kind enough to letme know. Asked by: 188.55.210.201 17:12, 20 June 2013 (UTC) Saeed[reply]

Hi Saeed! Thanks for your question! It would be helpful if you could let us know where you want to go from Madina; that way we can give you the best advice. :) --Nick ^talk 18:13, 20 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

We do have articles on both Medina (a common English spelling) and Jeddah, which is the main travel hub of the area. Also Hajj. Are any of them helpful? If you are looking for long-distance routes, consider Dubai; they have more international flights than anywhere in Saudi Arabia offers. Pashley (talk) 18:42, 20 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Where is the center of brazil? edit

Where is the center of brazil? Asked by: 177.179.75.126 14:27, 24 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The geodesic center of Brazil is marked in a plaza in the city of Palmas, in the state of Tocantins. Texugo (talk) 17:21, 24 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Ghana to Belize edit

I want to ask how can i travel to Belize from west Africa Ghana and where can i get my Visa from? —The preceding comment was added by Pawellor (talk • contribs)

Is there a photo of the eastern wall in Jerusalem? edit

Western Wall from behind

I mean, how the Western Wall looks from behind? 82.81.30.154 06:29, 21 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Here's part of it on the left. There's a level difference, so not much is visible. Actual Eastern Wall is on the right. Jjtkk (talk) 11:49, 27 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

What to do in Stockholm for two days? edit

So I decided to go to Stockholm in the middle of August for the weekend, to see Midnattsloppet for the first time in my life. (Actually, in hindsight, this may have been a bad decision, as the exact same event is coming to Helsinki two weeks later. But it's too late to cancel now, or I'll lose the money I paid for my aeroplane tickets.)

I arrive at Stockholm Arlanda airport at 16:00 on Friday and leave from the same airport at 21:30 on Sunday. The actual Midnattsloppet event takes place on Saturday from about 19:00 to a little past midnight. So by far the most of my time in Stockholm is free. But these were the cheapest flights I could find.

I couldn't find a hotel for two nights, so I booked two hotels for one night each. The first one is in Vasastan, and the second one is in Södermalm, only a kilometre away from the Midnattsloppet event. I'm accustomed to walking in Stockholm, and once I get to T-Centralen from the airport, I can easily walk everywhere until I go back to the airport.

So what is there to see in Stockholm on the third weekend of August? I have been to Stockholm at least twenty times now but haven't seen nearly all of the city. I'd rather want to avoid paying a lot of money.

And are there any good, but reasonably priced, restaurants in central Stockholm, preferably in Södermalm, Gamla Stan or Norrmalm? I enjoy steaks, hamburgers, pizza, Mexican food and Asian food.

Asked by: JIP (talk) 17:33, 26 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

In the old town there's plenty to see and nice small shops and cafés. And you can take the ferry to Djurgården and visit Skansen and the Vasa museum. Have a look at the Stockholm article and its subdistricts for more. Also, for the restaurants, those articles do have a few options, so I think you can find some good restaurant recommendations there. User:Yvwv's has been working actively on the Stockholm articles, so maybe he/she has some additional suggestions. And of course if you yourself stumble upon some great restaurant, sight, activity etc. in Stockholm you're more than welcome to add it too. Unfortunately Stockholm is relatively expensive, just like the rest of Scandinavia, . Ypsilon (talk) 04:27, 27 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]