Flights wtf

[chartpolski 23,060]

Been to Dubai many times, it’s only as expensive as you want it to be.

To be fair I rarely paid for flights, and my daughter lived there at the International Village and I stayed with her or in airline accommodation.

Last time I was there was on a trip back from Australia, I was travelling free and got bumped off in Singapore, I spent six nights in the departure lounge, as I was too tight to buy a ticket,  before blagging a flight that would get me to Dubai.

Emirates said they could get me to Manchester that afternoon or Newcastle the next day. I showed my ID and asked if I could go in the first class lounge till the next day, they said ok, so free food and drink all night !

To old for all that now, just bought tickets for my daughter in law and grandson, Jeddah-Dubai-Newcastle round trip, just about exactly £2,000. 
Cheers.

[keepdiggin 9,559]

Always dubious of blokes going to Thailand and Philippines 

[mackem 26,118]

3 minutes ago, keepdiggin said:

Always dubious of blokes going to Thailand and Philippines 

I am more dubious of people who stereotype without having a real understanding of the world,travel broadens the mind.

[Borr 5,742]

3 minutes ago, mackem said:

I am more dubious of people who stereotype without having a real understanding of the world,travel broadens the mind.

I always fancied Asia as a younger me , did India Africa , south America didn't appeal as much now I've a young family I watch it on TV lol. But travel is an adventure for sure and you meet amazing people , fair play to you for having all these experiences

[keepdiggin 9,559]

8 minutes ago, mackem said:

I am more dubious of people who stereotype without having a real understanding of the world,travel broadens the mind.

I was only joking I’ve done a fair bit of travelling over the years 

[keepdiggin 9,559]

As long as you’re a sad act who pays for sex and brings a bride back with them fair play 

[mackem 26,118]

Just now, keepdiggin said:

I was only joking I’ve done a fair bit of travelling over the years 

Not to Thailand or the Philippines I hope?My missus loves Thailand,my kids like both,the world is changing and so are peoples mindsets,Palawan in the Philippines was voted No1 island in the world,it’s absolutely stunning,pure white sand and palm trees,deserted beaches,I could tell you of one an hour away which is equally as good but far smaller,some people like to go walkabout,don’t judge them by destination.

[keepdiggin 9,559]

Just now, mackem said:

Not to Thailand or the Philippines I hope?My missus loves Thailand,my kids like both,the world is changing and so are peoples mindsets,Palawan in the Philippines was voted No1 island in the world,it’s absolutely stunning,pure white sand and palm trees,deserted beaches,I could tell you of one an hour away which is equally as good but far smaller,some people like to go walkabout,don’t judge them by destination.

Done most of Africa most of South America Europe North America. I do fancy Singapore I must admit 

[mackem 26,118]

7 minutes ago, Borr said:

I always fancied Asia as a younger me , did India Africa , south America didn't appeal as much now I've a young family I watch it on TV lol. But travel is an adventure for sure and you meet amazing people , fair play to you for having all these experiences

Asia is easy to travel in for a family,you know the score,a rolling stone gathers no moss.

[Borr 5,742]

Just now, mackem said:

Asia is easy to travel in for a family,you know the score,a rolling stone gathers no moss.

I got a child's medical/insurance issues if I can do a euro villa I'll be a happy man , but experiences are king and I'll find a few over the next few years.

[mackem 26,118]

1 minute ago, keepdiggin said:

Done most of North America.

Doing a bit of a walkabout over here at the minute,back in UK december’ish.

[TOMO 26,005]

1 hour ago, chartpolski said:

Been to Dubai many times, it’s only as expensive as you want it to be.

To be fair I rarely paid for flights, and my daughter lived there at the International Village and I stayed with her or in airline accommodation.

Last time I was there was on a trip back from Australia, I was travelling free and got bumped off in Singapore, I spent six nights in the departure lounge, as I was too tight to buy a ticket,  before blagging a flight that would get me to Dubai.

Emirates said they could get me to Manchester that afternoon or Newcastle the next day. I showed my ID and asked if I could go in the first class lounge till the next day, they said ok, so free food and drink all night !

To old for all that now, just bought tickets for my daughter in law and grandson, Jeddah-Dubai-Newcastle round trip, just about exactly £2,000. 
Cheers.

Jeddah  Dubai  sounds very exotic...until Newcastle is added on at the end lol

[chartpolski 23,060]

3 minutes ago, TOMO said:

Jeddah  Dubai  sounds very exotic...until Newcastle is added on at the end lol

Depends on your outlook !

My grandson said the other day “grandad, as soon as you pick us up from the airport, can you take me to Sports Direct ?”

LOL 

Cheers.

[dodger 2,751]

3 hours ago, mackem said:

When I first went to Burma it was FIFO 48 hour visa,it’s opened up a lot now,the next place to be “discovered” you can even rent e-bikes and do hot air balloon flights over the plain of Bagan,that’s when you know it’s f****d.

Fxxxxd as in it will become commercialised?

[dodger 2,751]

3 hours ago, lurcherman 887 said:

Not to bad the price mate depends how many of you going..

I'm just after going somewhere on my tod mate iv always liked it that way as can move around as slow or fast as I like go were I want etc n always meet people on the road..