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Is it possible to build up malaria and dengue resistance?

1/8/2023 3:29:56 PM I’m 75 now, and I contracted malaria in the Nile valley (Cairo) 1980-1982, when I was around 33-35 years old. I took no prophylaxis during my two-year stay there. Over the next 20 years, until around 2000, even though I was not longer in an area where infection by mosquitos could occur, […]

Vaccinations for Beijing

8/26/2011 8:37:17 PM Generally, Hep B is the more common disease in Asia, however that does not mean that there is a significantly lower risk for Hep A. A general overview of the various types of Hepatitis can be found at this link. I have not found any recent epidemics published in China, however, they […]

Can you get frequent flyer miles from all code-share airlines, or only same alliance ones?

1/18/2013 9:42:58 PM The key in Star Alliance is “operated by”. For example, at one time SAA was not in *A. Lufthansa operated some flights from Europe to JNB, and code-shared others on SAA. As an Air Canada Aeroplan collector, I would get *A miles if I flew on an LH plane, and not if […]

Are there any small towns near Edinburgh with good access to rural hiking routes?

11/7/2011 3:46:51 PM There is plently walking to be found within easy reach of Edinburgh. Just south are the hills of the borders. To the north is Fife. A little further north and west and you get into the Highlands area where the country side becomes significantly more mountainous but still has something for every […]

Bus between Mendoza and Santiago: are there precipitous drop-offs on the edge of the road?

Bus between Mendoza and Santiago: are there precipitous drop-offs on the edge of the road?

1/13/2013 12:21:17 AM This is one of my favourite bus trips in the world, having done Mendoza->Santiago twice and Santiago->Mendoza once. Please, please, travel it during the day, for two reasons: 1) I’ve done this once at night. At the top of the Andes is the border crossing. There’s snow a good portion of the […]

What considerations should I make for traveling in Israel on the Sabbath?

1/12/2012 4:33:43 PM Background The Shabbath (pronounced Shabbat in Israeli Hebrew) imposes some travel limitations but offers some exciting experiences. If you plan your trip correctly, you can greatly benefit from it. The first important thing to know about Shabbat is that its character varies greatly among different areas in Israel. Ultra religous quarters in […]

Which is the cheapest way to get to Vietnam from Europe in summer?

Which is the cheapest way to get to Vietnam from Europe in summer?

1/9/2013 11:16:53 AM For such broad flight searches, a matrix flight search engine is the optimal solution. You could use for example Google’s Matrix Airfare Search. I did a simple search for you: For that search query I used Berlin, Germany and all surrounding airports within 1000 miles as origin and all major airports in […]

Should I bring sufficient anti-mosquito lotion to China?

Should I bring sufficient anti-mosquito lotion to China?

10/10/2011 10:30:54 AM Bring your own supply of DEET based repellent but don’t worry about it too much, especially this late in the season. I’ve never seen DEET here – I’ve been living in China for 6 years – though that doesn’t mean it can’t be found. It just means that I can’t find it. […]

What are the visa (or any other crucial) requirements of Bhutan for tourists?

1/12/2013 1:02:32 AM This is indeed true. What HaLaBi’s answer misses out on – and this is what makes it expensive rather than difficult per se – is that the Bhutan government sets a minimum daily tariff that tourists are supposed to spend when booking with a travel agent (and visas can only be obtained […]

What are more authentic places in London, as opposed to the ones overcrowded with tourists?

3/21/2012 8:51:57 AM I second the recommendation of Borough Market (yes, all of the South Bank is touristy, but the Borough Market end is much less so), and add Clapham and Battersea to the pot: both are trendy/active residential neighborhoods catering to Londoners, with good dining/shopping/etc opportunities. Futhermore, Battersea Park is quite pretty. Golder’s Green, […]

Nonresident Travel Money (Card or Bank Account) Solution with Emergency Cash Feature in Euros?

1/26/2013 10:55:16 PM We haven’t received a response on what country this is relevant to. In such a situation, I can’t give a country-specific answer. Both Visa as well as MasterCard maintain a database of prepaid / travel card providers. Most prepaid cards are explicitly targetted for people who may not be eligible for normal […]

Is there a site with a list of active airline discount/coupon codes?

1/9/2013 6:50:05 AM I know that you have already answered this in a different question, TravelZoo – separate from its Top 20 deals of the week newsletter – also lists ongoing flight deals from airlines. I’ve found this to be a fairly comprehensive list; however, they are typically not provided in the form of ‘discount […]

What is some useful software for brainstorming/planning long trips?

9/30/2020 10:55:11 AM You can try out Creately. Its a tool that is built for planning, brainstorming or design anything, visually. It’s a simple tool where you can map out your long trip on an infinite canvas. Add location pictures through Creately’s built-in google image search tool, color pallet and drag and drop shapes and […]

Is it possible for a traveller to study the Jeju language in Korea?

11/14/2016 9:06:20 PM I’m afraid you’ll have to learn Korean first! From Jeju’s ‘endangered’ dialect article from The Jeju Weekly : An after-school program for learning the dialect is offered in a couple of public schools. This suggests that it should be possible. The article even mentions an iPhone app about the Jeju language, but […]

How could I explore the Rock Islands of Palau?

12/1/2011 7:15:11 PM I’ve just had a tweet from a travel blogger about Palau, which reminded me of this question. He linked to the Palau Visitors Authority website, which has a section solely on the Rock Islands of Palau. Quite a few interesting links about Vendors, Tours, details about the companies and what they offer […]

Trains in and out of Bangkok around Songkran

1/21/2013 10:35:42 PM We stayed in Bangkok last summer and had a lot of problems to find long distance trains in the dates and conditions we expected (ten days in advance). So, in Songkran may be near impossible to find a train ticket if you don’t book it in advance. There is a website where […]

Is there a transit visa requirement for Chinese airports?

4/1/2023 12:48:39 AM I had a similar question for a transit in Guangzhou. I found it best to check the airport website, and bingo: https://www.baiyunairport.com/byairport-web/menu/index?urlKey=notice_en&id=7728 Passengers who directly transit through Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for 24 hours can enjoy the policy of exemption from border inspection procedures; Eligible passengers can enjoy the 144-hour transit visa-free […]

Living costs for a week in Val Thorens skiing?

Living costs for a week in Val Thorens skiing?

2/8/2013 8:44:04 PM Apologies for taking so long to respond back, been busy at work. Okay here is a summary of my experience in Val Thorens and the costs involved Note this does not include rentals, flights and accommodation which I already paid for at an earlier stage. General Living On arrival in the evening; […]

Which embassy/consulate to contact when you need consular support for a family where the parents have different nationalities?

7/19/2011 10:11:09 PM Embassies and consulates will only assist their own citizens. For example, the section of the US embassy that performs this function is called “American Citizen Services”. You and your spouse would have to contact your respective countries’ embassies. As your children are dual citizens they could get assistance from either embassy. Only […]

What is the most accurate snow report website?

8/22/2013 12:38:26 AM We’ve had good luck in Colorado resorts with Joel Gratz at http://opensnow.com/ He posts detailed ski forecasts in addition to accumulation reports. There are 4 other reporters on the site for other US ski areas. Does anything happen at Lady Bay, Sydney on New Year's Eve, or is it closed like some […]

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