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Is it okay to bring a bottle of champagne on an airplane (as checkin luggage)?

12/2/2012 8:54:56 PM Considering champagne is a non-flammable liquid, the TSA apparently allows it as checked luggage. And this doesn’t really surprise me. A bottle of Pepsi, deodorant spray and even compressed gas canisters are all ok to check in. Chiang Mai Treks with Barking Gecko Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

How can I stay longer in my flight stop cities without much additional flight cost?

3/18/2023 9:53:23 PM My process is the following: Look for a return ticket between A and C, (mentally) note the name of a city (B) that you are interested in visiting and where you find a cheap connection. You can use any flight search website for this. Use ITA Matrix and manually look for a […]

Chiang Mai Treks with Barking Gecko

12/11/2012 5:38:04 PM My wife and I booked through Barking Gecko Travel last January and had a really great experience. Barking Gecko Travel is operated by Travel Hub, so I think it would be fair to expect reviews about Travel Hub may translate over to Barking Gecko. The tour guides provided spoke great English and […]

Compensation for train journey rerouting due to track-work (Sweden–Germany)?

3/8/2023 1:37:04 AM Interrail tell us: Due to urgent construction work in Germany, SJ EuroNight services will be affected from March 3 to 19. The SJ Euronight will depart and arrive at Pinneberg station north of Hamburg. Please make sure to reach Pinneberg station on time and note the new departure times of these services. […]

Finding a quiet place to meet in San Francisco (or any city)?

11/27/2012 10:48:31 AM Almost all major hotels will do this. Conference centres will also make rooms available, especially if you are a conference attendee. The Moscone Center can provide these – they can also provide connection services if you also wanted to Skype from the room as well. Traveling by Greyhound? 11/27/2012 6:49:41 AM You […]

Is it possible to drive from Europe to Thailand?

Is it possible to drive from Europe to Thailand?

2/24/2023 4:18:48 PM Answering the specific question: would it be physically possible to drive from [Germany to Thailand] What I mean is that: Are there any roads connecting mainland Europe … with Thailand The simple answer is "yes", there are two ways to go: The normal simple route (blue) is you just drive through Russia […]

Traveling by Greyhound?

9/15/2014 12:24:52 PM Just to respond to a few of your concerns… Most Greyhound stations are relatively small, so finding your way around is not that hard. If the doors/gates are not clearly marked, ask! In the smaller stations, (which may be gas stations or truck stops) the person behind the counter is usually a […]

Refund for mistaken credit card charge is less than initial charge, apparently due to exchange rates and/or fees

1/13/2023 8:56:57 PM Technically, you could argue that the hotel’s actions have caused you to suffer a financial loss and you could sue them for compensation. It would be a less than slam dunk case, because I’m sure their T&Cs disclaim responsibility for any indirect damages like this, and in practice, unless your minibar was […]

Driving from London to Malaga, Spain. Tolls expensive?

11/23/2012 8:08:23 PM According to Viamichelin there are no toll costs on driving from Santander to Malaga. You would spend about 50 GBP on Tolls if you were to drive all the way from London. How to get from Genoa to Cinque Terre? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Should I bring prescription drugs with me for a long trip?

Should I bring prescription drugs with me for a long trip?

12/14/2022 1:13:51 PM Hong Kong customs states : Pharmaceutical products and medicines imported in the personal baggage of a person entering Hong Kong and which are accompanied by him and in a reasonable quantity for his personal use may be exempted from licensing requirement. You take 3 pills a day, and you have a long […]

How to get from Genoa to Cinque Terre?

How to get from Genoa to Cinque Terre?

11/22/2012 11:20:59 PM As far as I know, only one village can be reached from Genova on a regular basis, that is to say Monterosso. I suppose that the others may be connected to La Spezia through local trains, whereas Monterosso has a few InterCity trains (going from Genova to Pisa) which stop at its […]

What does "country of residence" mean in flight reservations given its different meaning in different contexts?

9/12/2022 3:35:48 PM Does this box have immigration implications or is it just to verify travelers’ identity upon check-in? What you put into that field doesn’t matter in the slightest. As explained in the answer to For UK/USA bound flights, are details entered during online check-in, such as date of birth or passport number ever […]

What to expect from the Ferrari Museum in Maranello

11/23/2012 5:39:47 AM I was there last September. No, you can’t sit in the cars or even touch them (there are loads of staff members to make sure nobody touches them). The visit will take you no more than 40 minutes. When you enter the first thing you will see is the old racing cars […]

Travel by working?

10/12/2017 12:07:19 PM That is the holy grail for travellers! It turns out there are quite a few opportunities but the ones acceptable and suitable depending on what you are willing to do and how much you want to make doing it. The real difficult part is getting paid well at the same time as […]

What do these train codes on Paris RER B (airports subway line) mean?

What do these train codes on Paris RER B (airports subway line) mean?

8/20/2022 8:48:53 PM These train codes are called mission codes. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne_B_du_RER_d%27%C3%8Ele-de-France, via Gtranslate First letter (train destination): The first letter provides information on the final destination of the train, according to the two tables below. Second letter (serving): The second letter indicates the stations served by the train. Third and fourth letters: They are chosen […]

Why do some airports do immigration check at arrival gate before passengers go through the actual immigration?

8/6/2022 9:47:59 PM In some airports, travellers in transit with certain citizenships are handled differently: they will be escorted to a secure area, where they will be held until their connecting flight departs (to which they will be escorted as well). There is a strong link between citizenships which are required to have an airside […]

Khartoum to Juba over land?

11/21/2012 5:44:29 AM Considering recent border conflicts I would suggest you check travel advice from your government on this issue. My guess is that it would be best to leave it for a year or two. South Sudan is a new nation in the process of building up its government offices. For one border stations […]

High cabin pressure flights?

7/4/2022 5:09:19 PM There are multiple aircraft that can operate at a higher cabin pressure. The cabin pressure is typically measured in "equivalent altitude" and ironically lower altitudes correspond to higher pressure (and vice versa). For those who prefer "real units": 0 ft = 100 kPa, 4000 ft = 87.5 kPa, 6000 ft = 81.2 […]

Are there any traditional German Christmas markets in the Lake District, UK?

Are there any traditional German Christmas markets in the Lake District, UK?

4/19/2014 4:52:35 PM Of sorts, Ulverston has a large Christmas market every year, called the Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival. It has grown quite large over the years, and takes in most of the central streets of the town. Quite a few locals (I’m one) dress up in Dickensian attire, and get into the spirit of […]

What can I do if a flight delay makes me miss the transfer from the airport?

6/23/2022 10:21:55 PM I’m afraid not, at least not from the airline. The reasoning is the same as for a self-connections: you are supposed to have enough buffer, as there can be delays. If the delay had been 3 hours or more, and the reason for the delay wasn’t exempted, the airline would have had […]

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