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Is 6 hours transit time enough to see something of Seoul?

Is 6 hours transit time enough to see something of Seoul?

6/11/2014 4:08:55 AM Seoul actually has 2 airports, if you happen to be going to the one closer to central Seoul (Gimpo) you might be able to do something. Travelling with controlled substances through Doha, Qatar on a connecting flight? 4/1/2019 4:07:53 AM You don’t indicate what time of day you will arrive and depart, […]

Can I leave the UK and come back in, on a Tourist visa?

1/20/2014 5:38:41 PM Per the UK Border Agency website, a “general visitor” (with or without visa, depending on citizenship) should not “live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits”. So if you already made several long stays and try to come back for several months, there might be a (small?) risk […]

Travelling with controlled substances through Doha, Qatar on a connecting flight?

5/12/2021 3:31:32 PM You’re probably OK, but I’d still skip the narcotics and anything you don’t have a prescription for. All the Gulf states, including Qatar, enforce very strict drug controls. Qatar has a list of all drugs you’re allowed to bring into the country, and if it’s not on there, you can’t bring it […]

Where exactly does the ferry depart from in Mawei, Fuzhou, China that goes to Matsu, Taiwan?

Where exactly does the ferry depart from in Mawei, Fuzhou, China that goes to Matsu, Taiwan?

11/5/2019 8:46:09 AM Tips for those who want to go to Matsu Islands (Nangan) for a few days to continue to Taiwan or return to China afterward. It is currently (11/2019) possible to travel to Nangan from Fuzhou Mawei. There is (usually!) one boat per day that leaves at 9:15 am, you have to be […]

Are live leeches allowed through TSA checkpoints?

6/18/2014 12:13:49 AM In theory, I think you could, but I wouldn’t recommend trying. As far as I can determine, the TSA has taken no public position on the permissibility of leeches, and that is all that can be said definitively. But since this is an invitation to speculation, allow me to speculate. The official […]

Secondhand book market or area in Beijing?

1/16/2014 6:55:35 AM Before I list a few recommendations, I’d like to present two realities for anyone else ever wondering about this in the future: People in China don’t really buy books. So many books, like music, film and television, is easily downloaded in China. Mainstream book stores exist in China (ex: the Xinhua Bookstore […]

Are foreigners allowed to take a police ride-along in the US?

5/30/2014 10:06:30 PM Probably not. Most police departments allow only local residents. Also, many of them will do a background check before allowing one in the police car. As you are a tourist, you are most likely to be denied. However, USA is an open country. When you are here, contact the local police office […]

Is there a website that would let me book charter flights online?

7/7/2018 12:21:01 PM The website socialflights.com offers the service you are looking for. You can search for an available seat on an a private aircraft already chartered by someone else, or click “Get a quote” to get an offer (not instantly) for traveling from airport A to airport B with X people. Does the choice […]

Reliable travel visa requirements for any country combination

12/16/2015 6:27:49 AM VisaCentral.com is another site, recommended by Celebrity Cruises, so I assume they handle sea crossing. Though in a random test for Curacao visas, I didn’t see anything specific about air vs. sea. Is there a website that tells me the quickest way between two London Tube stations? 5/31/2014 10:36:53 PM As jpatokal […]

Does the choice of aircraft affect my survivability during an emergency?

Does the choice of aircraft affect my survivability during an emergency?

1/7/2014 10:00:51 AM So let’s say you have to make an emergency landing, as you describe. 37% of fatalities occur in the final phases of flight – the initial approach, final approach and the landing. (Cynics will claim it almost all happens upon ‘landing’). It could also be that your take-off went badly and they’re […]

Is there a website that tells me the quickest way between two London Tube stations?

Is there a website that tells me the quickest way between two London Tube stations?

5/19/2014 7:29:39 AM I’ve had good experiences with Citymapper for getting around London. (It also covers New York, Paris, Berlin, Washington DC and Boston, and they keep adding new cities.) You can tell it which two places you want to travel between, and it shows you a variety of routes, including buses, walking, National Rail […]

How do you get your refund for a Greyhound bus refundable ticket in the US?

12/31/2013 4:33:53 PM I broke down and traveled to to the bus station. They were able to process my refund at the ticket window. I needed to provide (1) photo id and the (2) reference number from the confirmation e-mail. The clerk printed the actual ticket, then I provided two signatures to complete the refund. […]

Will I need snow chains to travel from South Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas in late January?

Will I need snow chains to travel from South Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas in late January?

1/25/2017 3:02:15 AM I used to work at a rental yard in Ventura, California; 120+ miles away from the nearest snow; and we rented plenty of snow chains each winter. We included with each rental a bungee-type strap to hold the chains tight against the tire to prevent vehicle damage. Number one question from people […]

What is this Queensland lizard/dragon, and is it friendly or dangerous?

What is this Queensland lizard/dragon, and is it friendly or dangerous?

12/23/2013 11:07:32 AM Looks like an Eastern Water Dragon to me. From wildlife.qld.com.au: Sexually dimorphic with males more robust than females. Prominent spines on head and along length of back, with a laterally compressed body and tail. Long powerful limbs. Olive green to brown in colour with short dark bands on the body, dark stripe […]

How do you know if you have found the cheapest air fare on a given route?

3/22/2019 6:33:45 PM You can find out the current best price for a route by using multiple search engines like Google Flights, Skyscanner, Kayak and also check booking sites such as Expedia and Booking.com. If you’re on short-haul, also check airlines like Ryanair who only sell through their own sites. It is pretty unlikely that […]

How to know which ATMs in Mongolia accept Cirrus cards which are not Mastercards?

12/22/2013 7:28:43 PM MasterCard website (the owner of Cirrus) has an ATM locator service. Select the country and the city (an optional street name field also available) and you will get all ATMs in that area. If an ATM is listed, it is supposed to accept Cirrus cards as the title of the page indicates. […]

How far away from artificial light do you need to get to experience the night sky without light polution?

How far away from artificial light do you need to get to experience the night sky without light polution?

4/24/2014 9:45:35 AM Answer isn’t clear cut. A lot depends on atmospheric conditions, as well as geography and the direction you’re looking. If there’s cloud cover, those city lights can be seen a long way away indeed, it can make the clouds over the place glow (ever more yellow or orange because of the sodium […]

How can I measure and log the amount of radiation while being on a plane?

How can I measure and log the amount of radiation while being on a plane?

12/30/2013 5:11:38 AM This page provides an excellent overview of radiation types and what you are most liable to encounter. For airline flights gamma-radiation is the most probable type. (Alpha particles are stopped by paper, Beta by thin foil or similar. You can buy commercial instruments that will detect radiation for from about $200 on […]

How are intersections between two numbered streets named in New York?

4/21/2014 1:29:43 AM In Brooklyn for example, addresses are designated as follows: 1350 50th St The 13 designates 13th Avenue, meaning that this location is on 50th street, on the block where it intersects with 13th Avenue. On the other hand, the corresponding location on 13th Avenue would be: 5050 13th Ave The 50 designates […]

How do I get to Abant Lake from Istanbul?

12/21/2013 9:53:07 AM There is no public transportation connecting Abant Lake to Bolu or any other city. You can either rent a car and go there yourself or find a tour from Bolu or even from Istanbul that takes you there. Other option would be renting a car with a driver from the hotel directly […]

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