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Re: Navigo like the natives through the Paris Métro: Navigo Découverte pass a must for bargain-seeking travelers

Lanora — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 22:24:57 -0000

Sorry! You must buy the pass in person. You can get one at any metro station.

Re: Navigo like the natives through the Paris Métro: Navigo Découverte pass a must for bargain-seeking travelers

Lanora — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:46:34 -0000

Hi! Good question.

I think all the Navigo passes are now good for Zones 1-5. I need to research and update this article.

Re: Athens Welcome Pickups: Review of an Emerging European Rideshare Company

Lanora — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:39:00 -0000

It doesn't look good for them, based on the email reply I received:

Welcome Pickups <dopiostransfers@gmail.com>1:16 AM (10 hours ago)
to me

Dear Traveler,

At the moment we are not accepting new reservations, if that changes before the 19th we'll let you know! In the meanwhile, here are a few other options to/from the Athens airport.

Thank you for your interest!
Welcome Pickups Team

METRO LINK to/from the airport

-Runs every 1/2 hour

-from Syntagma station, for example, at :06 and :36. The first is 5:40, the last at 23:06

- from Airport leaves at :03 and :33, First at 6:03, last at 23:33

- Cost is 8 euros/person (4 euros for senior citizens).

AIRPORT BUS

- to/from Syntagma route X95 (runs every 10-20 minutes, depending on time of day)

- to/from Peiraias route X96 (runs every 15-30 minutes, depending on time of day)

- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

- cost is 5 euros (2.50 for senior citizens)

Athens Transport site (in english)
http://oasa.gr/index.php?id...

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On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 9:35 PM, Shopify Notification <mailer@shopify.com> wrote:

Contact Form Submission:

Email:
Subject: Question regarding: Welcome Transfer from Athens Airport to the City
Body: Are you still in business? Looking for a ride on Sunday, October 19, at about9:30pm.

Re: Athens Welcome Pickups: Review of an Emerging European Rideshare Company

Lanora — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 14:06:41 -0000

Athens Welcome Pickups website is down for technical maintenance. Ack. Hope it's only temporary.

Re: What to Wear in Europe (On a Budget, Compact and Traveling)

Lanora — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 17:34:31 -0000

I'm so envious of your mastery of minimalism in travel! You're taking less for four than I last packed just for myself!

My last long stay in Europe, I ended up wearing the same two pairs of Old Navy Skinny jeans almost constantly (with a few washings) over the seven weeks I spent in Paris. I was glad I had my waterproof leather boots to go over the jeans (and under the skirt I managed to put on once or twice). My other essential item was a pair of long black yoga pants that could pass for black dress pants with the right top.

Everyone *I* know in Paris, French or American, wears jeans daily. And most wear athletic shoes of some type.

Besides, you've got enough cool vibe going to cancel out any wardrobe issues.

Re: No One Wants to Network with You

Lanora — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:15:48 -0000

You're awesome, Christine. I would like to network with you. But you're right. Enough socializing. I have writing to do and photos to edit.

Re: Someone urinated on my airline seat — is this enough compensation?

Lanora — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:33:51 -0000

My thought exactly. A beverage spill is far more likely. I might even have been the spiller.

Re: So Where Are We Having the Baby?

Lanora — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:45:31 -0000

Yay! Great plan!

Re: Marketing Mix Man: What can 350 Travel Bloggers at #TBEX Girona Teach Brands About Targeting and Differentiation? And Brands Them?

Lanora — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:37:08 -0000

Gary, I'm shattered I didn't get to know you better in Girona. Toronto?

Re: Planning Our Film Festival Year

Lanora — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:33:12 -0000

Chicago, Peace on Earth Film Festival
http://peaceonearthfilmfest...

Re: Giveaway: Business Cards for #TBEX

Lanora — Wed, 30 May 2012 23:09:08 -0000

Updated business cards = top priority for my TBEX preparations.

Re: Big Announcement…

Lanora — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:01:39 -0000

Congrats! And now for the drumroll... can't wait for the full disclosure.

Don't apologize for sharing your job search. Your readers learn from your experience. Just like from books.

Re: MacBook Pro (early 2011) with Thunderbolt hands-on

Lanora — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:25:47 -0000

I'm tempted to do the same. Rec'd my 15" MB Pro 2.8 ghz i7 8 gb Ram 500gb hd on 2/13; Apple site says I have until 3/3 to return it with 10% restocking.

Which config did you trade up to?

Re: Want Your Site Included?

Lanora — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:10:28 -0000

Brendan,
Please include http://www.writingtravel.com in your list.

Since 2006, Writing Travel has offered travel photos, destination advice, tales of idiosyncratic adventures, and helpful tips for travelers.

Thanks!
Lanora @WritingTravel

Re: Hard for me to say I’m sorry

Lanora — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:02:06 -0000

Maren, thanks a bunch for your well-considered analysis. You've laid out all the facets of the controversy clearly.

What's the moral of this story? Transparency is not just the high road, it's the only road.

Re: Can this trip be saved? Email scam cost me $6,600 — can you get it back?

Lanora — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:42:25 -0000

In David Pogue's latest post on NYTimes.com, http://pogue.blogs.nytimes...., he shares an encounter with con artist that begins identically to Carlo's but ends much differently.

Does Carlo *really* think you have the power to recover his funds?

Re: How To Mismanage Your Community The EMusic Way

Lanora — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:14:34 -0000

Thanks for your analysis of the ugly scene over at eMusic. I&#039ve been a member since 2003, maintaining my membership primarily for the ability to redownload purchased tracks. Alas, I got into the habit of using my credits but postponing the download step when I was traveling or using a mobile device. The policy change resulted in loss of hundreds of never downloaded tracks. Dumb move on my part, I know.

I actually got a more-or-less personal response to my complaints in correspondence with a CSR... but only after I asked him not to insult my intelligence by feeding me the "our download policy hasn&#039t changed" doublespeak.

Re: Why I’m Going To BlogWorld Even Though I’m Scared Shitless #BWE10

Lanora — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:52:09 -0000

Wish I could afford to join you at BlogWorld. We could be awkward geeks together.

Re: Win a $100 credit at SCOTTEVEST!

Lanora — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:59:59 -0000

I've been wanting one of these garments for ages, since adopting the policy that I cannot be trusted to travel with anything that is not physically attached to me. I've littered the world with small electronic devices and other travel paraphernalia.

Re: Step 2: Deciding Where To Go – Part A

Lanora — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:23:02 -0000

Britt,
Mi casa es su casa!

Convenient to Chicago, just off the tollway and 10 minutes from two commuter rail lines. Just give me advance notice to clear enough horizontal space to accommodate you all.

Re: Everything Everywhere is one of Time’s Best Blogs of 2010

Lanora — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:01:03 -0000

Hip, hip, hooray! Well deserved recognition, Gary. Enjoy the spotlight!

Re: In Which I Give Someone A Wii. For Real.

Lanora — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:51:54 -0000

How will I use it? Well, I have this beautiful blue balance board that came with my Wii Fit bundle that sits under my television calling out for attention. The Wii system, however, has been preempted by my teenager, who is using it to play old Nintendo Game Cube arcade games upstairs in her bedroom. She is a skinny young thing with an aversion to exercise. I am an overweight middle-aged woman who would really like not to have to fight for my turn to play.

Re: Mama on the Move: Quebec’s Winter Carnival

Lanora — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:35:35 -0000

LOVE Quebec City! Say bonjour for me!

Re: To the team of friends, allies and advisers who helped make the subpoena go away

Lanora — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:47:47 -0000

Chris, you truly are a hero for the fine example of professionalism you set for us all. Thanks for naming your sources of support!

Re: Department of Homeland Security: Your subpoena “is no longer necessary”

Lanora — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:36:26 -0000

Relieved to hear this good news. All the best to you and your beautiful family in 2010. Will be interested in seeing what you do with the ethics complaint suggestion.