My friend Teri and I had a 20-hour layover in Papeete, Tahiti on our way to New Zealand. Usually, any layover longer than 5 hours is undesirable, which is why many of the cheapest flights have overnight connections. We could have paid a bit more for a direct flight to Auckland from Los Angeles, but why not...
What to Do on Your Layover in Singapore
Singapore! It’s big and clean; it’s shiny and modern, and it will dazzle you! Singapore is known for its upscale shopping, high prices, downtown skyscrapers, nightlife, hawker food stalls, and beautiful, clean outdoor spaces (don’t spit out your gum here–it’s illegal!). I found that there is something for everyone and their budget. Here are...
What to Do on Your Layover in Istanbul
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has recently discovered that Turkish Airlines has some incredible deals on airfare from the East Coast to Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Most of these deals require a looong layover in Istanbul, which may or may not be completely out of the way of your final...