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Dealing with smelly travel daypacks?

7/10/2014 8:55:30 PM The bacteria-killing recommendation by @MeNoTalk is excellent. What I do to take care of smells when I travel is carry some dryer sheets. I’ll fold the item (clothes) over the dryer sheet or in the case of my suitcase, put a couple of dryer sheets in it and zip it up. The […]

What is the fastest way from Zurich to Eindhoven, by public transport?

What is the fastest way from Zurich to Eindhoven, by public transport?

4/27/2013 9:55:37 AM According to Rome2Rio going through Amsterdam or Dusseldorf are your two quickest options. NB: pedantic sidenote: There is also this option of going from Zurich (the Netherlands) to Eindhoven which would take you 3.5 hours by public transport. What is cheapest phone option for a short trip to Europe? 4/27/2013 8:03:44 AM […]

What is cheapest phone option for a short trip to Europe?

10/14/2013 12:38:34 PM check whether your phone is SIMlocked or not before you invest in cards for other networks. Many (if not most) phones you get with plans are so locked and will only work with SIM cards from the network that provided the phone. As to “best” options, that all depends on what you […]

How to make the best use of signs while hitchiking?

7/25/2016 12:53:13 AM Firstly, I should say that success while hitchhiking is hard to measure, due to the many factors involved (and chaos). People who never use signs will insist they aren’t needed. Those that always use them swear by them. There’s no way to tell what’s best because it depends on… everything! Here’s a […]

Do I need a visa if I travel from Paris to Amsterdam if I entered as Crew Member?

5/17/2012 3:37:27 PM After some inspection and asking few crew members. It turns out that if you enter any country within the Schengen area as a crew member then you can move within the Schengen area. Make sure you have your passport and a copy of the crew members General Declaration. UPDATE: I went to […]

Do US long distance buses enforce their luggage rules?

5/30/2021 1:29:14 AM I traveled a lot 2014-2018. At some Greyhound stations, every bag was weighed. At others, no attention was paid to it at all. Can I get a partial refund from SNCF? 4/24/2013 5:03:39 PM They have started enforcing this rule strictly especially in more popular routes. I cannot speak for the routes […]

Avoiding the traveller's 'fanny pack' / money-belt

5/12/2012 4:05:32 AM My solution is to split money (and other valuable documents) between my luggage and my person. I find that zipped pockets in all my clothing allows me to distribute things on my person into a variety of secure(ish) pockets. My shirts, in addition to having breast pockets (useful for immediate cash and […]

Can I get a partial refund from SNCF?

5/8/2015 8:58:22 PM As of May 2015, Cherbourg-Paris cannot be done entirely on a TER, but rather on an Intercités train. The fare conditions of a SNCF ticket (cardboard or e-ticket) are usually listed on the ticket. For an Intercités ticket bought on voyages-sncf.com (tgv-europe.com no longer exists) on the Leisure fare for Cherbourg-Paris, it […]

Vancouver to Seattle by Ferry

8/29/2018 10:07:03 AM From my experience living in Vancouver and Victoria for over 60 years, there has not been a direct Vancouver-Seattle during that time. My recommendation? The option of Clipper (Seattle-Victoria) and then BC Ferries (Swartz Bay-Tsawassen) is good. But, there is a high-speed catamaran “V2V” alternative from Victoria Harbour to Vancouver Harbour… https://www.v2vvacations.com/ […]

Interactive map for mixed bus-and-walking journeys in Greater London

Interactive map for mixed bus-and-walking journeys in Greater London

12/24/2015 7:10:01 PM Update (2015) – this answer is now largely obsolete. Citymapper since gained the ability to browse bus stops and view whole routes, and London Transport Pro became less reliable. I’d now recommend Citymapper over all alternatives I know about. I use the (Android) app London Transport Pro for things like this. (free […]

Vietnam visa has wrong dates, ending too early

Vietnam visa has wrong dates, ending too early

5/3/2012 4:58:44 AM Yes, it WILL be an issue, unless you’re very, very lucky. The whole point of a visa is that the government of that country has taken into account who you are and where you are from, and issued a set of days that it’s happy for you to be in its country […]

8 hour Los Angeles layover – going to the beach?

8 hour Los Angeles layover – going to the beach?

4/24/2013 12:00:24 AM Yes. Here’s how I’d do it. The closest beach is Playa del Rey – it’s quite and non-commercial, you’ll have to walk for 5-10 minutes to find a coffee or an ice cream, but it’s nice. Take the free parking shuttle to The Parking Spot: http://www.theparkingspot.com/locations/locations.aspx?ID=22 That will take you to Westchester. […]

Where can I find air-fare predictions?

1/30/2015 11:20:50 AM I have used Farecast in the past with varying degrees of success. I suggest giving it a whirl. Michael Hosto Sim Card with data plan in China? 11/13/2014 7:47:33 PM New answer for old question – check out flyr at www.getflyr.com – they currently have a beta tool that gives you buy-wait […]

Daisetsuzan (Hokkaido, Japan) Grand Traverse, how hard?

Daisetsuzan (Hokkaido, Japan) Grand Traverse, how hard?

8/27/2019 11:43:25 AM I walked the whole thing (bottom Asahi-dake → valley down from Tokachi-dake). Here are the main difficulties: The most difficult part was actually climbing Asahi-dake, because a part of the slope is muddy and slippery. When dry I guess it is easy. There are also a few sections with a rope that […]

Why are Moroccan HI hostels not listed on hostel sites?

9/3/2015 6:02:53 PM As a representative of Hostelz.com, which aggregates information on hostels worldwide, I ran some data queries on our data to check that for you. This is a list of all countries with Hostelling International hostels, followed by the percent of Hostelling International hostels which are listed in either Hostelworld or Hostelbookers: Andorra […]

Sim Card with data plan in China?

7/28/2017 10:11:06 PM The other answers are a bit outdated so I share the latest information. You can purchase in airports a 4G/LTE SIM card, not 3G. Either China Mobile or China Unicom is considered better than China Telecom. However, the price might be a bit expensive in the airport; I have purchased it only […]

Can I enter Kosovo with EU ID card?

6/5/2013 8:44:15 PM Yes you can. Starting from May 8, 2013 every EU citizen can enter to Kosovo with ID card only, as mentioned on the Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (at the bottom of the page) Dual citizen travelling to Australia with valid UK passport and expired NZ passport 4/11/2013 5:31:25 PM According […]

Is there a site where I can subscribe for cheap flights for a specific place?

10/15/2019 8:29:04 AM Skyscanner is another that provides email alerts for price changes, I also use it to find the cheapest flights for any given route as it compares all available flight combinations for you, and if you are flexible about your dates you can view the search in month mode see the price for […]

Dual citizen travelling to Australia with valid UK passport and expired NZ passport

4/9/2013 4:02:00 PM If you’re in New Zealand you should probably use the Urgent Passport Renewal service, which will let you receive the passport within 24 hours. Rooftop restaurant in Santiago, Chile Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Where can I see an Apollo spacecraft?

3/10/2021 5:16:19 AM Evergreen Museum, Oregon The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville Oregon US has several items related to Apollo missions. Their Space Flight exhibits page lists: Boosters Rocketdyne H-1 Rocket Engine Used on the Saturn 1 and Saturn 1b boosters Pratt & Whitney RL-10 Rocket Engine. Utilized in the upper stage of […]

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