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Paying with Euro in Czech Republic

9/1/2014 3:15:47 PM Most places will let you pay with Euro cash, but at an atrocious exchange rate; vending/ticket/etc. machines won’t take euros or plastic (with very few exceptions). Withdrawing CZK at an ATM will likely hit you with a foreign withdrawal fee, so this is the second least advantageous option (check with your bank/card […]

What is the cheapest hostel in the world?

2/28/2017 7:55:30 PM Many hotels in Japan, especially in large cities, will let you stay for JPY 1 (USD

Where can I socialize with young Japanese people?

6/27/2013 7:06:10 AM In addition to uncovery’s answer which I wholeheartedly agree with, beaches are a great choice too. Part-time staff in bars and restaurants often have a day off on a weekday, and they are generally younger, so even during the week you should be able to find some people to talk to. As […]

Any daytime airport hotel at JFK airport (New York)?

12/24/2016 5:57:24 PM I have a very similar JFK layover coming up – I’ve researched the question a bit, and here’s what I could find: Between9and5 website lets you search for “day rates” at hotels near airports. There are a few options listed for JFK at around $75 for a 10am-to-3pm stay. Apparently you can […]

What happens if my ESTA expires on the day of arrival?

5/8/2015 2:01:07 PM I had the same situation and contacted the authorities and they replied by saying the ESTA is valid until the end of the day of the expiration date. So you can travel on the day of your ESTA expiry: “Yes, the ESTA would be valid through 11:59 PM on its expiration date. […]

Route planner with heights (for bikes)

Route planner with heights (for bikes)

1/4/2022 11:30:31 AM You could use https://www.plotaroute.com/routeplanner which supports a "By Bike" button up on the toolbar and, once a route has been created by clicking a series of locations on the map, offers a "Hills" profile that can be selected from the right-hand toolbar. You can then hover your mouse over the elevation profile […]

Should I make reservations at a bar in Japan?

Should I make reservations at a bar in Japan?

6/10/2013 4:29:32 AM Japan is a crowded place, specially downtown Tokyo. Often, people meet after work with several others somewhere. If 5+ people want to meet in a bar and come late, and want to make sure that person 1-4 can sit down while they are waiting for person 5, you better book. Other bars […]

How many passengers allowed in a car in Oklahoma, USA?

12/14/2015 4:13:33 PM The state of Oklahoma does not require rear-seat passengers to wear seat belts: All drivers and front seat passengers ages 13 and older must have a safety belt properly fastened about his/her body at all times while the vehicle is being operated. This would imply that you can legally pile four people […]

How to find a sauna/bathhouse in Korea that allows customers with tattoos?

3/3/2013 11:33:42 PM There is a well-established system of organized crime in Korea. Korean organized crime operates in secret and many dislike being considered a gang and would rather be called a business, an organization, a clan, etc. similar to the few Tongs in china that are behind the organized crime and give direction and […]

How to fly cheaply one-way in South America?

4/15/2014 5:21:02 PM First, I’m going to offer a generic solution that I still think will solve your problem. There are a couple of paid services, Flightfox and Darjeelin (there’s a referral link in my profile). You pay a small amount, set a price you want to beat, and their experts will find you something […]

Flying stand by from US to Europe — is it still worth it, and if so, how to do it?

8/19/2013 2:37:03 PM There are generally two different types of “standby” travel. The first is when you have a confirmed reservation on a later flight, and you “standby” on an earlier flight in order to get to your destination earlier. Many airlines allow this (sometimes free, sometimes with a fee) – but I suspect that’s […]

Are there any medical conditions I should be expecting after years of air-travel?

3/20/2022 6:20:13 PM There have been several studies looking into health risks associated with air travel, though often, it’s the pilots who are the focus of the investigation. A large European study, Mortality from cancer and other causes among male airline cockpit crew in Europe, finds in accordance with others that there is a higher […]

Is it safe to check in luggage one day before at airport?

6/11/2013 2:41:26 AM Luggage gets lost when: It doesn’t make it to the plane on time, or It is sent to the wrong place, or It is stolen wholesale. Checking in early reduces the risk of #1, and has no impact on #2, leaving only case #3 to worry about. Breaking that down in turn, […]

What do these warning/restriction codes in air tickets mean?

1/14/2014 2:29:00 AM This is more a “related information” post than an answer per se, but it seems potentially useful enough for those interested in digging to be worth posting as an answer: There is a wealth of information here – Travelocity – FARE RULES – not explanatory per se, but notes on fare rules […]

Valid Indian visa in an expired passport

8/29/2012 2:47:40 AM Yes, you will simply need to present both passports and you will be fine, as long as a few simple conditions are met. The old and new passports must be in the same name. (ie, if you’ve changed your name then your Visa may no longer be valid) The old and new […]

Hiking / nature walking in Cannes area without a car?

5/28/2013 8:24:15 PM Table of Contents EsterelSophiaAuron/IsolaVallée des MerveillesTrain des PignesPractical information Esterel As you mentioned, the Esterel hills are very nice and a very good spot for hiking and mountain biking. To go there, you can take the regional train from Cannes. The TER to Les Arcs-Draguignan stops in Théoule-sur-Mer or the following stops. […]

Cellular Internet in Iceland?

2/24/2015 9:55:44 PM You can say that you have at least GSM nearly all over the island. We had GSM access even on Askja. The tariffs are very flexible compared to other European countries (especially Germany). They provide modular packages for internet/phone traffic. Staff in the mobile shop (Simmin) where very anxious to help us […]

Discount Subway/Other Ticket options for New York City for Students?

5/29/2013 4:23:28 AM I was there last month, and while there’s no additional student discount, every traveller (pretty much) in the hostel used a 7 day Metro Card, for $30 (plus a $1 activation fee for the card). This and other options (hop-on/hop-off bus) for you to look at are available on the relevant NYC […]

Other public transport from Rotterdam Central Station to Europort

5/22/2013 2:59:55 PM Generally speaking, you can go to http://9292.nl/ for any itinerary with public transports in the Netherlands. One useful trick is to enter the postal code (3198 LG according to the P&O website) as point of departure or destination. In the Netherlands, a postal code corresponds to a specific street (and not a […]

Is there an online community to find travel partners (for mountains, sightseeing etc.)?

9/19/2015 3:06:42 PM I second meetup.com as a viable source though the quality of what you find in each city varies a lot. There is also internations.org which is an expat organization which usually has groups in most major cities around the world. But you might need to become a paying member to access the […]

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