Booking International Train Travel in Europe

May 20, 2009

The European train network consists of a loosely organized group of national rail companies, making planning and booking international travel a bit confusing for the foreign visitor.  While the RailEurope booking site can make this process easier, you’ll typically pay more and you won’t be presented with electronic ticketing options.  While there are developments on [...]

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Arrival and Departure Guide: San Francisco

May 13, 2009

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If you are planning to visit San Francisco, here’s what you need to know about getting to or from the city based on how you’re getting in or out:
By Air:
To and From SFO (San Francisco Intl): The BART transit system connects SFO to downtown San Francisco [...]

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Traveling by Air within the USA

May 11, 2009

Getting around the United States by air is usually the fastest way to go, and with the downward trend in airline fares these days, sometimes it will be the cheapest as well.  But there are additional considerations to be aware of – chiefly, that buying airline tickets generally commits you to a specific schedule, as [...]

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FAQ / Help

May 6, 2009

Can I search for travel between two regions (New York to Paris, for example)?
Currently, no.  Since travel between two regions is often very long distance, it is almost always only feasible by air.  The focus of Passport Junkie is on comparing the alternate modes of transportation available between two cities in the same region (the [...]

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And here…we…go!

May 5, 2009

Over the first 10 years of my budget travel career, there’s been one aspect of the travel planning process that has always bothered me.  Whether I was planning a new itinerary, or in the middle of a trip – I knew where I wanted to go but it was much harder than it should have [...]

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