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Where are some interesting places with wildlife, nature-views, and/or historical sites in the very North of Finland, Norway and Sweden?

Where are some interesting places with wildlife, nature-views, and/or historical sites in the very North of Finland, Norway and Sweden?

12/17/2011 7:36:34 PM I have been thinking about the same trip for many years but not managed to do it. I expect the road trip itself to be spectacular enough to be worth it. Here are a couple of things I would like to see myself and some I digged up right now. North of […]

Car damage caused by potholes in the EU, what to do?

Car damage caused by potholes in the EU, what to do?

3/6/2013 10:37:35 PM Since you mention Czech highways. I’ll add my two cents. You are obliged to customize your way of driving to the wheather conditions and quality of the road. So if you think that the highway can damage your car when you drive the allowed 130kph, you should slow down. There is nobody […]

Is it safe to drive in Morocco if you don't understand Arabic?

Is it safe to drive in Morocco if you don't understand Arabic?

12/15/2016 9:31:21 PM You certainly are not the first English-speaker who will rent a car in Morocco. In addition, all panels and official papers are in Arabic and French (French must be more readable for a english-speaker than arabic, I suppose). The only danger I see for and English-Speaker Coming from UK, is that in […]

Am I allowed to transport a bycicle on the train in The Netherlands and Belgium?

4/2/2013 1:20:57 PM In Belgium and in the Netherlands you can take your bicycle on the train. Some restrictions may apply. In Belgium, the conductor will show you the place where you can store the bicycle. It costs 5 EUR per journey, or 8 EUR per day. Folding bicycles are carried for free. You are […]

Where to park a car in Luxembourg (city)?

2/22/2013 2:55:43 PM There are 5 so-called P+R’s (= Park and Ride) around Luxembourg City. All but one are totally free. The one at Bouillon is only free for the 24 first hours. When you arrive from Germany, Kirchberg is conveniently located. Otherwise, go to Luxembourg-Sud. It is next to the junction of the highways […]

Are flights more dangerous than bus rides?

2/21/2013 2:01:25 PM There are some claims (common but contested) that the lower air pressure (and humidity) in a plane’s cabin increases the risk of thrombosis. Another factor is that buses usually have toilet breaks every couple of hours, which gives everyone an opportunity to stretch their legs – and people are more likely to […]

Where can I rent bikes in Arnhem, The Netherlands?

12/26/2021 11:22:07 AM You can take your bike on the train outside rush hours (rush hours: 06:30 – 09:00/16:30 – 18:00) and it will cost you €7.5 per bike, per day. But don’t get your bike in Amsterdam and transfer it to Arnhem, this is just way too much hassle. According to this website, there […]

Can you buy duty free at Kuala Lumpur for travel to Australia?

11/24/2011 10:43:37 PM It’s worth noting that if your flight transits through an Australian airport en route to your final destination, you will be rescreened at the transit airport and you may not take liquid, aerosol and gel products (including duty free) in excess of the restrictions through the screening point. Please check with your […]

Exchanging Albanian money into euros outside Albania

Exchanging Albanian money into euros outside Albania

11/27/2011 12:38:57 PM Ok, Peter cleared up the more general doubt about exchangeability of the lek anywhere outside Albania. As to my original / more specific question: Is there any place in Helsinki where I can change those back into euros? Seems like no, not in Helsinki. A “Money Change” booth I stumbled upon in […]

Are hotels in California fully booked during summer or is it easy to get a hotel room?

3/28/2013 12:13:46 PM I was a night auditor (see a night in the life of a night auditor) at two different hotels on the Central Coast of California (specifically, San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach) in the mid-1990s. While some things (mostly the technology) has changed, most things are about the same. It would really […]

Is it more expensive to buy airline tickets together than separate?

8/19/2012 7:58:25 PM I beg to differ. I truly believe the servers at airlines, trains, even buses, have algorithms that follow your IP address and your search patterns. They also see if you are checking the same flight, so they increase the price on each search, to make you panic. (This should be illegal, but […]

Visit the Norwegian fjords or other attractions when landing in Haugesund

Visit the Norwegian fjords or other attractions when landing in Haugesund

2/18/2013 9:44:01 PM This being western Norway, fjords are everywhere. West Norway from Wikimedia Commons If you want to take the bus to Bergen, scroll down. This is probably interesting enough. You might also be interested in taking one of the coastal speedboats to Bergen or Stavanger. From there you might want to head to […]

Long term vacation on Falkland islands?

1/29/2013 2:24:07 PM I used to live there, and would love to go back for a holiday at some point. One of the interesting things to note is that while it is generally warmer and drier than the UK (Port Stanley is around the same latitude south as London is north, but is partially sheltered […]

What are my (unreserved) accommodation options when doing a road trip in the US with (small) children?

What are my (unreserved) accommodation options when doing a road trip in the US with (small) children?

4/19/2017 11:58:29 AM As many people have said, cheap family-friendly lodgings are plentiful near interstate highway exits and other major roads. (In the US B&Bs tend to be pricier luxury accommodations; look for motels. Off-brand motels can be even cheaper but service levels can be spotty. You are unlikely to check into a chain motel […]

Sightseeing for family in London?

Sightseeing for family in London?

2/25/2013 8:49:32 PM Many of London tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other. The website London For Free outlines a variety of different walk that you may be interested in including: The Royal Walk The City Walk The Ripper Walk The Cultural Walk To name but a few. You can also print out […]

Amtrak on-time statistics for arbitrary stations?

2/13/2013 6:42:20 PM You can only query the statistics for one train at one station at a time (up to four weeks in the past), but you might find what you are looking for here: http://www.amtrakdelays.onlineschedulingsoftware.com/ You can also use their “catch train” search to get current data from some running trains. Crossing into South […]

Sydney–Melbourne by other means than flying

10/24/2011 10:01:27 AM There are two trains per day between Sydney and Melbourne, one during the day, and one at night, run by CountryLink. On the overnight train, you can book into a 2 berth sleeping car, or try and sleep in a regular seat. One thing to be aware of with the sleeper is […]

Crossing into South Ossetia (Tskhinvali) from Gori

2/20/2013 2:45:01 PM Sorry all links but one is in Russian. As far as I can tell the official stance on the Border crossings between South Ossetia and Georgia is that there is none so officially you can’t cross between Georgia and South Ossetia be it in Gori or otherwise. The only way you can […]

How to cope with disgusting fellow travellers?

10/24/2011 8:57:45 AM I guess similar to how you cope with inappropriate behaviour if you are not traveling. I completely understand your discomfort, for me that is a reason to travel in groups as little as possible. Remember that you are as responsible for someone else behaviour when traveling, then when you are at home. […]

What are the practical implications for the flag of a ship?

2/11/2013 12:13:00 PM Ships are registered under foreign flags for a variety of reasons. labour laws. Many countries where shipping firms are at home have laws that make hiring staff much more expensive than would be the case in say Liberia. Work conditions, salaries, etc. would make them uncompetitive. appearances. A Taiwanese firm wishing to […]

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