Most unconventional things to do in transit
Nov 28, 2011 | 11:53 pm
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Most unconventional things to do in transit
Just thought about some of the most interesting things to do while waiting for your next flight - ideally no entry visa required - and the following came to mind:
HKG - Nine Eagles Golf Course outside T2
SIN - Swim up bar @ Departure Transit Lounge East
Toulouse / Sydney - Airport tarmac tours
ICN - Demilitarized zone tour (border between North/South Korea)
Any others to add?
HKG - Nine Eagles Golf Course outside T2
SIN - Swim up bar @ Departure Transit Lounge East
Toulouse / Sydney - Airport tarmac tours
ICN - Demilitarized zone tour (border between North/South Korea)
Any others to add?
Nov 29, 2011 | 9:18 pm
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Just thought about some of the most interesting things to do while waiting for your next flight - ideally no entry visa required - and the following came to mind:
HKG - Nine Eagles Golf Course outside T2
SIN - Swim up bar @ Departure Transit Lounge East
Toulouse / Sydney - Airport tarmac tours
ICN - Demilitarized zone tour (border between North/South Korea)
Any others to add?
HKG - Nine Eagles Golf Course outside T2
SIN - Swim up bar @ Departure Transit Lounge East
Toulouse / Sydney - Airport tarmac tours
ICN - Demilitarized zone tour (border between North/South Korea)
Any others to add?
Nov 30, 2011 | 10:18 am
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Nov 30, 2011 | 2:13 pm
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Playing slot machines at RNO and LAS should be on the list. One time I won $40!
Nov 30, 2011 | 5:14 pm
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I googled (because I would love to do this on a layover). Several tour companies ran a transit tour. Looks like they are 4 1/2 hours.
Nov 30, 2011 | 5:38 pm
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How about MENA? I would imagine there are some fun things to do via DXB, AUH etc given they are such transit hubs
If memory serves me correct, some tours out of ICN (or it may be another airport altogether), offer "airside" tours to the city in that the tour bus is a secured environment where you are not permitted to disembark but at the same time you don't need to obtain customs clearance to this city tour. Handy for those who don't have visas etc to enter the country / no need to pay visa fees etc
If memory serves me correct, some tours out of ICN (or it may be another airport altogether), offer "airside" tours to the city in that the tour bus is a secured environment where you are not permitted to disembark but at the same time you don't need to obtain customs clearance to this city tour. Handy for those who don't have visas etc to enter the country / no need to pay visa fees etc