Paris has more going for it as a layover destination than almost any other city in Europe, and CDG Airport puts you closer to the center than you might think. We’ve done it more than once, and these are our best recommendations to get the most out of your short visit.
Brussels is one of the easiest day trips in Europe, and it still gets overlooked. Most travelers simply pass through on their way somewhere else, but that’s a mistake. The Grand Place alone is worth the stop, and the food scene goes far beyond the chocolate and waffle shops you see in tourist posts. We’ve stayed in Brussels for a few nights, but we’ve also…
If you’re traveling through Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport is one of the easiest airports for a long layover. It’s simple to store your bags, take a quick train into the city center, and still have time for a few meaningful stops before your next flight. We often choose a longer layover in Amsterdam on purpose so we can break up the journey and add a little adventure along the way. If you have 5 to 8 hours between flights, here’s how to make the most of your Amsterdam layover, including what to do, how to get around, and what to eat.
Lisbon is one of the most layover-friendly cities in Europe. The airport is close to the city center, Uber is cheap and readily available, and public transport is easy to figure out. You can cover a surprising amount of ground in 6 to 8 hours without feeling rushed. Here’s how to make the most of a long Lisbon layover, including what to see, where to eat, and how to get to Belém and back with time to spare.
Many travelers simply transit through Doha, and there’s plenty to keep you occupied for hours at Hamad International Airport. But we highly recommend getting out of the airport and exploring the city too. If you have time for a 4-hour tour, this option is amazing – and it’s even better at night. Doha is a safe, beautiful city with an unusual history we enjoyed learning…
You don’t need to be flying business class to have a luxurious airport experience – at least not at Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH), which is regularly ranked as the best airport in the world. On our most recent trip, we had a 16-hour layover on the way home from Southeast Asia, which gave us the perfect chance to test out everything this airport has…
Over time, we’ve found a handful of airport and transit habits that reliably make travel days easier. They help us get through lines faster, make better choices on the ground, and arrive a little less frazzled. From early-morning departures to the rideshare apps we trust in different places, these are the strategies we keep using, trip after trip.
If you’ve ever sat in an airport lounge on a layover in a new city wishing you could actually get out and explore the town, this guide is for you. Booking a stopover is the ultimate travel hack and our favorite way to add an extra country to our itinerary. It can break up a long-haul flight and save money on the total airfare, if…
LAX isn’t the easiest airport for a long layover. If you don’t have airline or credit card lounge access you won’t find many great spots to relax. The terminals get crowded, outlets are limited, and food is expensive. That said, if you have more than 3 hours between flights, it might be worth leaving the airport for a quick taste of LA. Here’s a practical…
As our homebase, we’ve tried out as many airport lounges as possible at IAD. Here’s a practical guide to the best Dulles Airport lounges and how to get in.
