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Is there a resource that lists dark sky reserves or similar places?

4/29/2014 11:20:15 PM There’s a list of IDA-certified dark sky reserves. Wikipedia has a more comprehensive list, that includes nationally declared areas that may not be certified by IDA. Dominican Republic accepted currency and tipping Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Coordinates of the Matsushima castle (松島城)?

Coordinates of the Matsushima castle (松島城)?

9/14/2015 4:48:45 AM I also find it incredibly difficult to search for a lot of things in Japan, especially in English on Google. Having the exact Japanese name and address makes things easier. This tower is actually not a “Castle” but rather a “castle style tower”. It is an observation/look-out tower. Here is the address: […]

Giving details to Airbnb host

9/5/2015 5:20:55 AM In Hungary, if you run an Airbnb legally there’s a ton of legalities you need to adhere to as you are basically running a very small hotel. Among other you must have a formal guest book which contains First and last name of the guest, in case of a guest from abroad […]

Dominican Republic accepted currency and tipping

1/28/2016 10:54:10 PM Yes, your Canadian money is accepted in the punta Cana area you don’t need to do currency exchange but if you are going outside the resort you can ask them at the front desk to have a currency exchange for you. Also, usually when you pay a bill tips are included but […]

Do you have to book the JR Rail pass outside of Japan?

12/30/2016 3:13:05 AM It depends what exactly you mean by “outside of Japan”. The intent of the policy is that you should buy it in your home country before leaving for Japan, but the policy was put in place before the advent of this wonderful (?) thing called the Internet. So in effect the policy […]

Can checked baggage on airplanes ever get wet?

3/2/2017 11:47:40 AM Last month we boarded the plane at YYZ, and while they were loading the last bags, the ramp was closed because of a thunderstorm. One bag, just outside my window, stood in the conveyor belt under one full hour of torrential rain. In Pennsylvania can you make a right-hand turn on a […]

Any slow luggage shipping ideas?

4/23/2014 9:04:40 PM I have no experience between US/UK, but in general I am quite happy with sending packages through shipping. Where with airlines weight is key, in shipping it is volume. Most shipping is done through containers. This is both a +1 and a -1. Positive is that you don’t have to bother about […]

How are safety standards enforced in an airline which is not IOSA certified?

4/19/2014 10:57:50 PM Being an IOSA certified airline indeed means you have reached a certain level of safety (good level), but not being certified does NOT necessarily mean you have not reached that level. For a small airlines like WOW, being IOSA certified is nothing but a waste of money. Why? because passing IOSA costs […]

In Pennsylvania can you make a right-hand turn on a red arrow?

In Pennsylvania can you make a right-hand turn on a red arrow?

5/2/2018 4:34:23 PM According the Pennsylvania Driver’s Manual, you can actually turn right on a red arrow. Here’s what the manual says: A STEADY RED ARROW means you must stop and may not turn in the direction the arrow points. Wait for a Green Arrow or a Flashing Yellow Arrow before you start. The same […]

What does a Tajik GBAO permit look like?

What does a Tajik GBAO permit look like?

4/19/2014 8:19:35 AM Yes, that’s it. I just checked my passport, where mine is still in from three years ago, and can confirm mine looks like that too. They check it at the entrance to the area, a few hours out of Dushanbe, and then at many, many checkpoints along the way – at least […]

Knives in Checked Luggage (USA to Venezuela)

4/28/2014 5:57:46 PM The USA border control TSA website says it is fine. Looking at the US State Travel Listing for Venezuela it doesn’t mention restrictions on knives in hold luggage. There is a discussion on this from 2011 at this forum: Carrying knife into Venezuela? However, looking at how there is a high homicide […]

Customs charge for bringing a 3D printer into India?

5/13/2014 12:54:24 PM It’ll likely depend on the value of the 3D Printer. Generally customs is concerned with you bringing more than one item in – i.e. you’re importing stuff for sale, and then they’ll want to charge you import taxes. However, if it’s just one and it’s only for personal use, this generally isn’t […]

Do any sources indicate additional risk for being a (South) Korean-American visiting North Korea?

4/4/2019 4:41:50 PM US Department of State has a level 4 travel advisory. Level 4 is “do not travel,” and was updated December 19,2018. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/north-korea-travel-advisory.html Flying into London, overnight train to Edinburgh that evening, where to stow bags/shower? 8/21/2015 11:58:51 AM I went to North Korea last September. You’ll be perfectly safe travelling there as […]

Stockholm public transport ticket prices for young people

10/30/2019 7:23:45 AM According to the Terms and Conditions of the Stockholm public transport system: Children and young people may travel at a discounted price from and including when they turn 6 until the day they reach the age of 20. So it looks like you’ll have to pay full price. Where can I use […]

Where can I use a telephone in India, if I don't have one?

7/30/2014 8:51:47 AM I really don’t understand the need. If you have an unlocked phone, getting a SIM card is almost as easy as buying groceries. I do it every time I go there. Typically the pre-paid SIM card costs Rs 15($0.25) and can be used in a couple of hours after being bought. Also […]

Flying into London, overnight train to Edinburgh that evening, where to stow bags/shower?

8/11/2015 8:47:45 PM Check out https://www.between9and5.com/en/c1591803/day_rooms_London/ A day room accommodates bags and showers in one swipe, you get to pick the location (to some extent), the kids can take a nap and its pretty convenient. It may be a little more expensive than a locker + public-shower option but probably not by much and the […]

Good manners in Temple

4/14/2014 12:22:43 PM TL;DR: Don’t worry about it. I’ve stayed in lots of temples and shrines in Japan, and their accommodations are effectively identical to “secular” Japanese inns: for example, you’ll be offered alcohol with meals, and boisterous drinking parties for traveling groups are not uncommon, particularly in Shinto shrine lodges. Of course, the usual […]

Are "tourist visa" and "visitor visa" two terms for the same thing?

8/4/2015 9:16:04 AM In some countries tourist and visitor visa are treated as same while in others, they are classified as different categories A tourist visa stipulates the duration of stay and the purpose (which is leisure travel) and visitor visa may be for the purpose of visiting friends or family, medical treatment, business etc.It […]

Will staying in Northern Cyprus cause problems for later travel in the EU?

8/18/2016 3:02:46 PM Traveling into Cyprus via Ercan Airport in Occupied Cyprus is against both Cypriot as well as EU law. It is not an approved port of entry into Cyprus. Getting your Passport stamped at Ercan Airport can cause issues for you when you reenter the European Union. The EU immigration folks might hastle […]

Can a Guatemalan/Spanish citizen enter Guatemala with an expired Guatemalan passport?

4/20/2014 3:13:10 PM Spanish citizen do not require a visa to enter Guatemala for 90 days. I would therefore in general advise her to use the Spanish passport since there will be no questions at immigration. She can then have her Guatemalan passport renewed, once inside the country. If the immigration officer sees the expired […]

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