Holiday spending guilt!

NiftyDigits

SmallL wrote: »

Quick question, If the flight is indirect do you have to collect and recheck in your luggage on the stop?

Of course not

SmallL

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Of course not

Oh thats good! So during the stopover time you literally just get off the plane and chill?

Good chance to stretch the legs!

NiftyDigits

SmallL wrote: »

Oh thats good! So during the stopover time you literally just get off the plane and chill?

Good chance to stretch the legs!

You have to take your hand luggage with you. Checked-in luggage gets transferred automatically.
Some of the time is spent making your way to the other plane, but there is usually time to peruse the shops for a short while or to freshen up.

Voyager2002

SmallL wrote: »

Quick question, If the flight is indirect do you have to collect and recheck in your luggage on the stop?

In this case no, and on the whole the stopover is a plus.

Note that if you change 'planes at a US airport you do have to collect and re-check your luggage. I also had to do this once when changing 'planes in Togo (West Africa).

dawyldthing

I went to Thailand 5 years ago, similar time, for 6 weeks and we didn't spend that much (if it's each?) and that was including Singapore and Maylasia and a flight from Singapore to bangkok.

Go for it. Get around cheap on the coaches/ sleeper trains (really are pittance compared to what we pay - look on I think it's seat 38 or something like it), we booked all accomodation on the hostel world/ bookers sites and some hostels were £2 a night (stayed in a bungalow during full moon at koh phanagan and I don't think it was any more than £20 a night). You can get pancakes and other street food for £1 or there abouts. I went with a uni friend and would love to go back again one day

dawyldthing

I flew with royal Jordian airlines. Had a 6 hour layover but for the price (£400, which is more expensive than now tbh) but I didn't mind as it was good to stretch my legs and passed time talking to someone about Glastonbury

NiftyDigits

dawyldthing wrote: »

I went to Thailand 5 years ago, similar time, for 6 weeks and we didn't spend that much (if it's each?) and that was including Singapore and Maylasia and a flight from Singapore to bangkok.

Go for it. Get around cheap on the coaches/ sleeper trains (really are pittance compared to what we pay - look on I think it's seat 38 or something like it), we booked all accomodation on the hostel world/ bookers sites and some hostels were £2 a night (stayed in a bungalow during full moon at koh phanagan and I don't think it was any more than £20 a night). You can get pancakes and other street food for £1 or there abouts. I went with a uni friend and would love to go back again one day

Seat 61. Not sure that the OP will be hostelling if they have allocated up to £1000 for their accommodation.
We don't know the OP's style. A backpacker will accept a basic room, as frankly, they want to prolong their travelling experience. But a 'normal' holidaymaker will tend to adhere to a certain standard.

jackieblack

Crispy_Ambulance wrote: »

Also, I'm a firm believer in not putting things off - as you never know what is around the corner. Travel while you can - have a wonderful time!

Oh yes, me too!!!
Also I believe that money spent on travel (and books) is ALWAYS money well spent, never money wasted