• How to Prepare for an Unexpected Layover
    Maybe I’m just really unlucky, or I’m secretly being filmed for the reality TV show version of The Terminal, but in any case I’ve found myself unexpectedly grounded now one too many times. If this happens to you, don’t panic. You’ll likely be rebooked to the next available flight and, if the next flight is …
  • How to Spend a Brief Layover in Lisbon, Portugal
    You might find yourself the lucky winner of a long layover in Lisbon courtesy of TAP Air Portugal. Or you might just simply be short on holiday time. In either case, you’ve only got a few hours to spend in Lisbon – a city with literally days’ worth of things to do. Luckily for you, …
  • How to Spend a Long Layover in Nairobi, Kenya
    More likely than not if you find yourself flying to Kenya, you’re probably planning to holiday there. But if you’re using Kenya Airways to fly from an African country since it was the cheapest ticket, you might find yourself with a long layover in Nairobi. In the first case, awesome – go explore the Masai …
  • How to Spend an Unexpected Layover in Istanbul
    We never intended to spend a 24-hours in Istanbul. There are plenty of opportunities to plan to do so if you fly via Turkish Airlines. The airline offers free tour services to passengers with connecting international flights with layovers in Istanbul between 6-24 hours. There are different sightseeing options available depending on your schedule. A …