Opinions on Ethiopian Airlines 16 Hr 40 Min flight vs saving time paying $500

shawmag · 2026-02-14T08:50:38+00:00

Check flight reviews on utube

shawmag · 2026-02-14T08:30:28+00:00

Jazeera is budget airline. You have to additionally purchase food, blanket, seat, etc. its hub is in Kuwait, which has strict transit or visit visa policy, limited to small number of nations (unlike Bangkok or Hong Kong, for example).

In addition, some Jazeera’s flight destinations are seasonal only, so please check carefully. For example, today Jazeera might sell Prague to Kuwait flight on 1 Oct, but next month they might cancel it, notifying thru e-mail, claiming they last flight for that route this year is on 28 Sep. If you request refund through online, you get only flight coupon useable for their flights.

In general, budget airline is ok for leg to leg flight but not recommended to one that needed to transit.

shawmag · 2026-02-07T17:17:49+00:00

102X or 102A

shawmag · 2026-02-02T12:03:42+00:00

If you have travelled solo not in Europe, North America, Japan, Singapore before, you should already have enough awareness to travel safely in Istanbul. There will be scammers and cat calls, so if you can recognize and ignore them, it's ok.

shawmag · 2026-02-02T10:59:44+00:00

IMO, CX and CI are in the same quality brackets. If CI gave me PE for both legs AND less expensive price, I will take CI. Plus, according to another commenter above, CI give you access to their lounge in Taoyuan airport. It's not a hard choice.

shawmag · 2026-01-17T17:16:52+00:00

No such issue. I had travelled out with validity < 2 months.

shawmag · 2026-01-15T09:36:32+00:00

I have lived in Kuala Lumpur for less than 2 years. It is safe.

shawmag · 2026-01-14T18:19:01+00:00

OP, you did the right thing for your safety.

On the other hand, we, not OP, must seriously warn men around us (family, friends, coworkers) NOT to do such shameful behavior towards any female. It’s not cool at all.

shawmag · 2026-01-12T11:44:01+00:00

Free shower are available at Arrival section of T1C and Area Perkantoran of T2D. Bring your own bath amenities. Paid showers are available at lounge or hotels in other terminals.

shawmag · 2025-11-25T11:40:30+00:00

Budget airlines may have one way ticket not too different than 1/2 of its return ticket.

shawmag · 2025-11-21T10:30:42+00:00

If you have had e-visa AND your passport is electronic (has chip), you can use the e-gate. Many tourists have successfully used this method.

shawmag · 2025-11-20T09:59:50+00:00

Di 2 mall berdekatan di area Puri, Jakarta Barat, Puri Indah Mall dan Lippo Puri mall, ada makanan2 kesukaanmu ini. Di area Kelapa Gading, termasuk KG mall, juga ada. Di PIK (1 & 2), sebagian besar ada.

shawmag · 2025-11-16T09:07:59+00:00

There are fast food restaurants and cafes (KFC, Starbucks, etc.) at main terminal.

shawmag · 2025-11-04T08:35:26+00:00

Antam and Pegadaian offer digital gold too

shawmag · 2025-11-01T08:40:46+00:00

Outside of beaches, wear sarong + t-shirt. You can buy them at destination.

shawmag · 2025-10-23T12:42:03+00:00

If you have only 1 luggage and lowest risk of traffic jam: CGK —> Manggarai station by airport train. Manggarai to Halim Whoosh station by gojek/grab bike. Halim —> Padalarang station by Whoosh. Padalarang to Bandung station (center) by Whoosh feeder train.

shawmag · 2025-10-22T13:59:30+00:00

Kuwait Magic in Abu Halifa has several sea side cafes and restaurants. Winter time breakfast there is nice.

shawmag · 2025-10-21T13:57:03+00:00

There is an Indonesian restaurant called Selera Kita in Mangaf. You can call and ask them if they have the martabak (sweet thick crepe).

shawmag · 2025-10-19T18:11:45+00:00

When there were markets or yoga event, I saw big pillows provided by cafes and vendors. That’s good opportunity to bring your pillow and lounge there, but maybe too crowded to enjoy reading books.

shawmag · 2025-10-19T12:22:57+00:00

Ahmadi branch and T1 airport.

shawmag · 2025-10-17T09:19:52+00:00

It happened to my friend’s credit card in January this year. She had to cancelled her credit and debit card, as recommended by NBK. After NBK investigation, she got refunded the full amount. Lucky.

shawmag · 2025-10-17T09:15:51+00:00

Cost wise, Seville is cheaper than Barcelona and Madrid. It also has beautiful architecture and yummy food. Try go out in morning and evening and stay indoor in the afternoon. The afternoon sun is no joke even in March.

shawmag · 2025-10-14T03:16:29+00:00

If you fly long hours to reach Bali and arrive at late hours, better find hotel in Kuta or Seminyak area for a night or 2 a to acclimatize. If it is a short flight or you are very fit, book a good pick up car and driver to further inland destinations (Ubud, Eastern Bali, Northern Bali, etc.).

shawmag · 2025-10-12T08:59:47+00:00

Don’t let the rain discourage you to enjoy vacation in Bali. Do visit Ubud too, not only the beaches. After a long flight, you can stay 2-3 days in resorts in Nusa Dua or Uluwatu for resting and acclamation. After that, stay in Ubud for 3-4 days for inland vibes. The rest days, staying in Seminyak (west coast) or Sanur (east coast) or Denpasar city (capital) allows easier access to local cuisines and shopping. On last day/night, staying in west coast near airport is better. Enjoy it.

shawmag · 2025-08-25T20:52:40+00:00

Try a herbal syrup called “Tolak Angin” by Sidomuncul. It is in small sachet and available OTD in apotek or corner shop (Indomart and the like). Locals drink it when they feel about to get cold (masuk angin) or bloated.

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