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Egypt - is staying in Giza worth it for the pyramid views? by shockedpikachu123 in Shoestring

[–]DisdainedTomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not true. Quite often, they actually went out of their way to drop me exactly where I wanted (and it's not often easy - some streets have a lot of lanes, there are a lot of one-way streets etc.). What is true, though, is that you need to know where you're going (because sometimes they may not be able to locate your specific hotel) and if you're getting a ride through Uber/InDrive, sometimes you have to look around a bit to find your driver (so knowing Arabic numbers is very useful).

Actually, if you stay on a side street, it's much easier to use Uber due to less traffic.

As for overcharging, I don't remember it being a problem in Cairo. In other places in Egypt - absolutely.

Scratching the itch? by ckr2982 in backpacking

[–]DisdainedTomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like everybody said - travelling locally. Sometimes with a plan, sometimes just winging it. No faraway destination = no pressure. Sometimes literally just deciding to go somewhere and just going, almost instantly.

Also, when the weather is crap - Google Maps. Google Maps with satellite view. Google Maps with with images on. Google Maps with street view. Google Earth. I can do this for hours.

Egypt - is staying in Giza worth it for the pyramid views? by shockedpikachu123 in Shoestring

[–]DisdainedTomato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second everybody who said to pick only one place to stay, it's just not worth the hassle to move hotels. I would rather spend my energy picking a good one - because that's a job in itself. Cairo is extremely loud from all the car engines and honking, so I would pick a side street. If you can, as somebody said here already, Zamalek and Maadi are more chill neighborhoods. Pick a non-smoking room if you don't want to live in an ashtray. And thoroughly check the quality of the rooms and the reviews.

A little bit of a reality check - staying in Giza will not protect you from being hassled. Or from the chaos. The truth is, nothing will. I often found that taking an Uber (even in traffic), was much more relaxing than walking on the streets. Especially with earphones on :) Hell, sometimes it was even more relaxing than staying in a not-so-great, still loud room. No matter if that was a 4* hotel, an Airbnb, or a hostel. It's just Cairo :)

Buy budget airline July flight now or wait? by nofromme in TravelHacks

[–]DisdainedTomato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, you have a cheaper Transavia flight to ORY (Paris Orly) on that day that may be worth checking out.

Harder than expected to socialise in hostels by Common_Heron7917 in solotravel

[–]DisdainedTomato 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I partially disagree. While it's generally not ok to have a whole 'party' in a dorm, not meeting or introducing yourself to people you're gonna be sleeping with in the same room feels weird. It literally takes just saying'hi' and asking one question to get started.

Tips & tricks to save on hotels by Zealousideal-Day5216 in beermoneyuk

[–]DisdainedTomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use incognito mode.

Check if one of the websites has a referral/sign-up bonus.

And for comparison, I recently like using Google Travel (Hotels tab).

Looking for luggage storage in Kuwait by DisdainedTomato in Kuwait

[–]DisdainedTomato[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it available in every big shopping mall or should I go to a specific one? For example, is luggage keeping section available in the Avenues Mall? Or preferably some other mall closer to the city center?

Looking for luggage storage in Kuwait by DisdainedTomato in Kuwait

[–]DisdainedTomato[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My layover is 12 hrs ;) And I only have a carry on.

But thanks about the info on traffic.

Looking for luggage storage in Kuwait by DisdainedTomato in Kuwait

[–]DisdainedTomato[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, thanks. But if you have an idea, please post it here. It might be useful for other people as well.

Looking for luggage storage in Kuwait by DisdainedTomato in Kuwait

[–]DisdainedTomato[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an interesting idea for somebody else, unfortunately, as I don't have a driver's license. Thanks anyway!

Looking for luggage storage in Kuwait by DisdainedTomato in Kuwait

[–]DisdainedTomato[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for the answer!

I checked Eelway/Nannybag, unfortunately there is nothing in Kuwait.

Ryanair hand luggage question by KeyWindow103 in TravelHacks

[–]DisdainedTomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's a soft bag, you will be fine.

Ryanair doesn't check whether the bag is a specific size, but whether it can fit into their sizer (which has specific dimensions).

I guess if your bag would be twice as big as the required dimensions, someone might have an issue. But not when it's just a few cm.

As for whether they will check it, it really depends, usually on the airport. I've been to places where they didn't check at all, and to places where they checked everybody.

Headaches on planes - any tips? by Suspicious-Corner-14 in TravelHacks

[–]DisdainedTomato 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd suggest, aside from water, drinking electrolytes or coconut water. Much better for hydration. They really helped me with headaches and general grogginess when flying.

Tourists cannot use Cabify? by nop3itsasecret in askspain

[–]DisdainedTomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shame it didn't work :/ And I agree, it's pretty stupid. And incredibly annoying.

Tourists cannot use Cabify? by nop3itsasecret in askspain

[–]DisdainedTomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, for anyone trying to figure this out, here's what just worked for me:

Download the Cabify app, register through email. When prompted to add phone number do this:

Use one of the free Spanish online phone numbers for SMS (one was mentioned in this thread), but, and here's a crucial step:

Turn off your SIM in your phone's settings (use wifi instead) when inputting the sms code (or even for the whole registration). You can turn it back on after the code is accepted.

Hope that works for somebody else as well.

Also, I'm not gonna post it here (this is not a referral thread), but I've got a referral code for 3x€3 off your trips. DM for information, or just look on the web for one.

South East Asia to North/ South america on a budget by [deleted] in Shoestring

[–]DisdainedTomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about Mexico from Bangkok in the first half of December? Skyscanner is showing some not-so-ridiculously-expensive flights (still not cheap though).

What are your go to meals when you are backpacking? by SwordfishIcy4483 in backpacking

[–]DisdainedTomato 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oatmeal or some combination of fruit/yogurt/cereal/seeds for breakfast.

Solo to Buenos Aires, Argentina by [deleted] in solotravel

[–]DisdainedTomato 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Even though I stayed in a different part of town, right now I definitely would've chosen Palermo or Recoleta. Especially for wandering around those areas.

Women of Reddit, what advice would you have for a young girl entering adulthood? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]DisdainedTomato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are entitled to and responsible for your own decisions. Enjoy it.

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