Recent content by 1963transtasman

Re the Sydney Airport option the best way is to get the 400 bus to Mascot Station and get the train to the City, depending on timing you can be in the CBD within 30 minutes from the Airport .Other buses may include 420 , 42oN , N20 .Just check with the driver that he is going to...

CMB -KLIA-TPE on Malaysian and Sri Lankan $1309 return for all four flights in Business .QF Status credits came to 320 I discovered that by having a 13 hour layover in KLIA i could save $600 on the normal fare of $1800 The Golden Lounge at KLIA had a Nap room which was great and free...

With Tuk Tuks in Colombo they are indeed metered but the Drivers try to change the rate to a higher one when you arent looking The locals use another ride share service' Pick Me' You can order a Tuk Tuk via Uber , one driver told me my fare would be 400 rupees , i showed him the Uber...

I agree I did that to book Chauffeur service although I was told by Emirates call centre to ring Qantas !

Re Rydges they have their own free membership program promising good rates They give you a free drink voucher and you get discounts at the restaurant as well If I’m staying at Rydges and flying Domestic I just check at the transfer area for international travel lers just opposite the Hotel...

Not specifically but the prices are all in US $ at the airport The allowance for in bound duty free is very good I buy tourist stuff in Colombo because the same item can cost less in the same shop in Colombo Eg I saw the same mug in the branch of a well know no store in Colombo at $7...

If you want to use Tuk Tuks in Colombo its true they are metered but the drivers will change the rate on the meter The best way is to use Uber and you can select a Tuk Tuk that way I was at the Majestic Shopping Center in Colombo and wanted a Tuk Tuk to take me about 3.4km to where i stay...

I agree completely , we are all very keen to help friends but i have found it a complete waste of time, they either don't get or cant be bothered .I have sent emails covering positioning flight,s status matches, credit card sign ups till the Cows come home .I give examples of cheap airfares...

With Sydney use the trip view App to find info on Bus 400 from/to the Airport .Get the Airport train from Central and get off at Mascot Station There isn't a gate fee anymore at Mascot .When you exit the Station there is a Taxi rank directly outside the exit or If you want to get the 400...

A member of my family will be working in this area for a week and looking for somewhere safe to stay near Diliman, Manila Quezon City area.Any suggestions welcome

Serviced Apartment is your best option , I think it would be a bit of battle to find a decent Hotel for $1000 a week If you want to treat your Wife get a weekend deal at the Intercontinental at Bugis Junction Just a hint Changi Airport has a great food hall that locals use , its in...

Highly recommend The Langham in Tsim Sha Tsui , just get the train from the airport then the free bus then its a short walk to the Hotel Google maps will give you the info Klook is a great App , I got a discounted ticket for the Train and a cheaper ride on the ferry to Macau

Download Transperth App , I always get the Bus into the CBD.from the Airport There are a couple of buses than run from the Airport into the CBD from memory You can get the Bus for free along St Georges Terrace in the City Use the free CAT buses to get around the cbd I always like to...

The best lounge would be Emirates followed by Sri Lankan Duty free is very good you can even buy a Fridge! If you need a Taxi into Colombo the fare is fixed The largest Taxi Company is Kangaroo Cabs Worth downloading their App I always get a SIM card in the arrivals Hall and call the company to...

I don't mind Emirates in J but QF on the 330 with the newish J suites is hard to beat, save $200 for Duty Free