I know can't stop you from being one of the self-centered asshats on the airplane that everybody else hates. That's your choice. Airlines have been too lenient in their carry-on policies, I agree. That's why I appreciate what Lufthansa does.
I’m way biased and undertravelled but the western coast of the Big Island is fairly tits. Low pollution + constant sun + few crowds makes for a killer combo. It’s not always as crazy clear as somewhere like Belize but visibility is still great and you get more interesting surf, which is beautiful on its own.
what the fuck is this. What a retarded stance telling people that their reasonably sized carry on doesn’t belong in that bin that fits it perfectly, and instead your small backpack goes up there so there’s a bunch of open space in the overhead. Also, nice touch telling someone not to be pretentious prior to regaling us with your anecdotal notes about your big family trips where you’ve had no luggage issues And let’s quit pretending Lufthansa goes around the gate and checks people’s luggage for free before boarding every flight. I’ve never seen that in the multiple times I’ve flown with them. Also, I’ll defer any Lufthansa policy questions to BayouMafia
If your carry-on is your only piece, that's great. But it's almost never the case that somebody with carry-on luggage doesn't have a second bag with them. See it all the time; business types have work cases/bags, tourists have secondary bags with all sorts of shit in them, our kids have packs with their tablets and a sweatshirt and those C-shaped neck pillows for when they try to get some sleep. See, it's one of those problems economists call a suboptimal aggregate outcome of individual choices of rational egoists. People do stuff in their own self-interest, and if only a few do it, it's no big deal. But the more people who do it, the worse things get for everybody, even those who are conscientious and aren't doing it. Think of all the commuters who think it's more convenient for themselves to take their own car instead of carpooling, then each individual takes their car on the road and clogs the road so that the traffic is worse for everybody, even the carpoolers. Space and time are the common good that individuals decide for their own sake to overuse on airplanes to the detriment of all, even those who are actively trying to mitigate the problem. I flew Lufthansa SFO-Munich and back last month. They went through the boarding waiting area and looked at everybody's bags. If you had more than one bag, they made you check something. Didn't notice it last year for Lufthansa's SJC-FRA flight, TBH
You’re using two extreme examples on long haul flights that typically have weight restrictions for carry ons in the first place. It’s pretty standard for international flights to police the checked bag process because they have more passengers to board and need to do it as efficiently as possible. Direct your take at the domestic airlines who do absolutely nothing to expedite the boarding process.
Do you remember the name of the Castle or any of the hikes, pubs, and/or inns? Anything we absolutely need to do?
In defense of AptosDuck it is pretty frustrating to walk on a plane halfway through boarding and see all the overhead space filled by a fraction of the passengers, or watch some douche take 5 running starts to forcefully cram his oversized bag in the same bin as yours, or see someone who can’t even lift their giganta-bag stall the deboarding because they need another passenger’s help. It’s one thing to take advantage of the free carryon and another to abuse it. But a majority of that headache would be alleviated by simply allowing people to check a couple bags without charging them. Hell, you could probably even raise the price/ticket $20 for everyone and nobody would complain.
You guys are exaggerating the fuck out of what scenes you observe on planes and their frequencies, or are some whiny old fucks yelling at a cloud. I probably take 30 flights a year and maybe half are international and I’ve never had a problem putting bags up regardless of how late my boarding group was. Also very rarely observe people having to check bags when they can’t find space.
The castle was Tulloch Castle. We only stayed in Inverness one night so we just ate at the restaurant in the hotel and it was pretty good. We spent most of our time on Skye. The Stein Inn was very good. Really loved the "Waterfront fish and chip shop" and "The Oyster Shed" which it looks like they've changed their names to "Isle of Skye Oysters". Both of them are really small hole in the wall places but were so good, at the Waterfront shop we watched the fisherman walk the fish off the boat into the kitchen. In Fort William the Ben Nevis Inn was a very unique place. Make sure to try haggis at least once. In regards to hikes my favorites on Skye were the Quiraing and the Fairy Pools. Loved the Fairy Pools because it was empty most of the morning we were there and you can just keep on hiking into the mountains as much as you desire because it's easy to find your way back. Near Fort William I'd hike the Lost Valley in Glencoe. Honestly if I could do it over again the one thing I would do is spend more time exploring Loch Ness. We stopped at points along it but I'd love to get to hike it some more. Eilan Donan castle was pretty cool too.
While I have no dog in this fight.. I’d say 75% of flights I take end up offering to check bags for free at the gate due to flights being full and speeding up the boarding process. With that being said, I don’t think I’ve ever been inconvenienced on a plane due to someone else’s luggage.
I think this situation would be helped greatly if the airlines strictly enforced their size requirements for carry ons. But let's not act like there aren't a bunch of cheap bastards who abuse that system. I'm ok with the airlines charging fees for baggage since consumers want lower fares and that's something not everyone may need. Going to a system where you pay by the pound for luggage regardless of whether it is checked may also help. If someone needs help getting their luggage into or out of the overhead, they should have to follow the special assistance boarding process. First on where flight attendants can help, but let everyone else off the plane before holding things up. Also, if your bag is 5 rows behind you, you should wait until everyone else deplanes rather than swimming upstream.
i literally can't decide on what to do in korea outside of seoul, have 4 nights in seoul on the front end 2 on the back end with 4 nights open in the middle. seoul on front end might do a day trip to Jeon-ju, birth place of bibimbap with a big historical area. Gyeongju and Busan get all the publicity, but to be honest neither seems great. Gyeongju has a couple sculptures and temples seems to be the draw, just a lot of history. Busan beachy and supposedly a vacation spot for most koreans. Think we might just train straight to Busan and snag one of the tours that goes up to Gyeongju for the day and use the time in Busan to chill, hotel we're looking at is in the famous beach and nightlife area but we're a little early for peak warm weather. thought vietnam was going to be the hardest to plan
Seems like people should have a problem with all the impatient assholes who clog the aisle when people are trying to get their bags out instead of people using the overhead bins for literally the exact purpose they're designed for. If anything causes a hold up, it's all those fuck sticks
Can see it now "What's that bin there for" You put your bags in it. They fit perfectly, means you don't have to check them "Preposterous, let them be empty"
I understand that you think you're being clever, but the overhead compartments were LITERALLY! designed for one small item of luggage, not all of it
It's crazy how they're the exact size of a standard roller bag. It's almost like they did that on purpose or something
we could criticize airlines for making planes 3-3 when the space is better for a 2-3 or even 2-2 set up and the overhead compartments would be perfectly proportioned, the only planes we've had issues with overhead (or have gate agents auto checking huge portions of the flight) are 3-3 but have the tiny overhead compartments you'd find on a regional jet
This is my biggest compliant, IMO. Especially the ones who race off the plane without a connecting flight.
The newer planes and the ones being renovated have much improved overhead bins. They are bigger and taller and can fit bags in their side. So the point should eventually be moot
Am I making this up, I thought the cost for USA>SIN in Business class on Singapore Airlines used to be 70,000 (Singapore aka KrisFlyer) award miles.
Late response but I went through Miami, and back through Charlotte. You basically have to get your story right, there are several different "reasons" why you would choose to go to Cuba. Its an economic embargo so first and foremost they (being the US) don't want you giving your money to the Cuban government, which is harder in a communist country like Cuba because they own most of the Hotels/Cabs/infrastructure. More or less if you go by yourself and not through some sort of tour group you have to be having genuine "interaction" for several hours with the cuban people, cant just be hanging out on the beach all day. Stick to airbnbs or casa particulares, paladares (local restaurants), etc. Moral of the story is give your money to the Cuban people rather than Government run businesses. On the way back I just told Customs I was there for the support of the Cuban people and didn't get much of a second look coming back. If you do go things I learned: -Had to pay a $100 visa at the gate before leaving Miami -You will get searched by DEA prior to boarding the plane, its weird at first but you aren't getting busted just keep to your reasons. -You will have no access to ATMs so bring as much cash as you plan to spend + some extra incase shit gets weird -Do not drive your own vehicle due to insurance reasons and if you get in a crash you could get stuck in that country till the trial -Private cars are expensive but you will have to use them but they are cool and old so theres that -Bring Canadian Currency if possible because the exchange rate is better in Cuba -They basically exchange currency at 1 CUC to 1 USD which is bullshit because as soon as you leave that country its basically worthless -If you are expecting to be the only tourist there you will be disappointed, the rest of the world goes here with no problems particularly canadiens and russians Lastly you in theory have to keep a record of what you did while in Cuba for 5 years, I forget what governmental agency can potentially look but its something to do with economics. Its definitely a country that requires some research prior to going, but otherwise its pretty damn cool with great rum and solid beer.
I like to think of myself as pretty well traveled, but I haven't seen many places more beautiful than Vancouver and the surrounding areas. It's fucking incredible. GF's parents live about 30 minutes north of downtown Vancouver in a neighborhood called Lion's Bay. We house-sitted for them over the past few days while they were out of town. Spoiler Their house is at the foot of the North Shore Mountains, which are the mountains in the backdrop of every downtown Vancouver picture you see. Walking distance to 100s of hiking trails, going to try and climb a few of the peaks next summer. This is from a hike over the weekend, their spot is right on the point: Spoiler Vancouver has some of the best Asian food in North America, if not the best. Their Chinatown is amazing, ate there 3 times in 4 days.
Vancouver is on my list. I’ve visited Portland a lot, lived in Seattle, need it to complete the set. Wu where’s your write up
I believe I spent somewhere in the 70s for one way Singapore to LA summer of '17, but the difference I think you are seeing is they used to offer like a 10% discount for booking with miles online that they have since gotten rid of.
Hawaii back on the table. Looking to do 4 full days on two islands. Probably leaving Feb 28th So Fly - 4 Days/Nights Oahu - Switch Islands - 4 Full Days/Nights Kauai - Fly Home Pretty stoked
For those who have been how many days are needed for Santorini? Planning for a 12-14 day road trip around Italy in 2020 and the wife wants to add 3 days in Santorini to kind of relax at the end of it. We wouldn't want to do a whole ton besides drink and eat but I'd want time to visit the black beach, the hot springs, just the main attractions and wasn't sure if that would be too rushed.
3 nights giving you two full days should be enough. There's really not a ton to do there honestly, but it is beautiful. That seems like a long way to go though just for a few nights if you will be in Italy the whole time. Can't you find somewhere to relax in Italy?
If it were only up to me, sure. I'd probably just spend the last couple days along the Amalfi Coast but she really has her heart set on Santorini. Yup
Lyrtch or any other Minneapolis guys, any recommendations for places to eat I can get to on the Blue or Green Line? At a meeting at the airport hotel so it’s a fucking fortune to Uber anywhere. I was going to hit Spoon and Stable again or the Bachelor Farmer but both are closed all week. Might do Butcher and the Boar tomorrow if nothing piques my interest. I just hate repeating restaurants in cities I don’t visit regularly.
Next to those two Bar La Grassa is probably my favorite place in the area. Cunty Italian place. Matters how adventurous you're wanting to be (and how much cold to deal with, it's a little further walk from Target Field train stop). Would give you a shot to hit some of the breweries(Fulton, Inbound, Modist all within a block or two of each other, No 12 Cidery and First Draft too which is a pour your own beer place with good local choices) and/or grab a cocktail at Parlour in the neighborhood if you wanted to get aggressive. Parlours considered best burger and tied for best cocktails with Marvel Bar in town. Murrays and 112 Eatery (owned by Bar La Grassa group) are two places I've heard good things about in the heart of downtown, be easy off/on train there. drop me a line if you want to get a beer
Bar La Grassa looks like a winner. I’ll let you know if I end up down that way if I don’t get roped into some work bullshit. Went to all of those breweries when I was here last time. Really liked Fulton and Inbound.
Should try to snag a reservation if you have any idea timing wise. Place gets insanely busy every day of the week right after it opens.
Would just keep in mind Parlour/Borough are ten steps away if you need to kill some time. We've been unable to figure out the rhyme or reason to what days get standing room only.
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Also on a sad note, found out a Swiss girl in my Salkantay trek died in November while hiking in Nepal. Oddly affected by it for someone I knew for 5 days.
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