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Does JFK offer gate passes to pick-up/drop-off unaccompanied minor?

1/1/2019 6:56:10 PM JetBlue will definitely issue a gate pass for one person only when departing for a domestic flight. I have had problems with arrival though because there has to be enough time for you to go thru TSA security customs and when the plane arrives. Be there at least an hour earlier. My […]

Intuitive Trip planning websites where you can "pin" interesting activities, hostels etc based on location?

9/15/2013 6:39:33 PM Maybe not quite what you’re looking for, but have you tried Google Maps Engine? It’s a very slick and featureful map creation service that lets you leverage the existing power of Google Maps and Google Places. Every time I go on a trip, I make a map with all the parks, museums, […]

How would one get on "the next flight to X" at an airport in a family/business emergency?

How would one get on "the next flight to X" at an airport in a family/business emergency?

3/6/2018 8:04:35 PM This is not really a problem. Unless regular flight operation is interrupted on your way, e.g. due to bad weather and many flights are cancelled, it is on most routes not difficult to get a ticket on very short notice. Business travellers are doing this all the time. Most search engines and […]

How much scaffolding is currently on Neuschwanstein Castle?

How much scaffolding is currently on Neuschwanstein Castle?

5/2/2012 8:37:04 PM Currently, there is unfortunately a lot of scaffolding going on in Neuschwanstein. I quote the official homepage: Restoration works at the western and northern façade Because of restoration works the western and northern façade of Neuschwanstein Castle will be scaffolded until the end of 2012. We apologize for any inconveniences. The guided […]

Can a person obtain a temporary reduced-cost Canadian passport to go shopping in the USA?

3/7/2018 9:40:26 PM Consider NEXUS. $50 for 5 years and only lets you go between Canada and the US. You must visit an enrollment center in person for an interview. Ramen eating etiquette 3/7/2018 2:26:37 PM Keep in mind as well that while the price is $160, that is a 10-year passport that you can […]

Where can I get a Sitar lesson in New Delhi?

4/27/2012 2:20:48 AM Exactly what Mark Mayo said, just check Google next time or go to Delhi’s main bazaar and ask in any of the music instrument shops, most of them offer sitar lessons and they all provide sitars for it. Here is a one that was recommended by a fellow traveler when I mentioned […]

Ramen eating etiquette

2/19/2018 6:42:23 AM Slurping noodles is fine. The theory is that sucking in air reduces the odds of getting burned and/or shows appreciation to the chef. Drinking from the bowl, however, is a mild faux pas. While this is expected for Japanese soups like miso, which are served from small bowls without a spoon, ramen […]

Looking for a small scenic beach town village in Spain or Portugal

Looking for a small scenic beach town village in Spain or Portugal

4/21/2013 5:04:30 PM I would advise Vila Nova de Milfontes in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Its still very unknown to tourists. You can probably get cheap accomodation at this time of year and it’s easy to get there by bus. See some photos here Another option would be Porto Covo (near Milfontes). But that […]

Does the country Georgia have a problem with bears, wolves, or dangerous feral dogs?

4/30/2012 10:52:51 PM So, this is a question which is probably a little subjective – some people will probably tell you to be careful and never camp, others will say they’ve never heard of problems (much like when you tell someone you want to use Greyhound buses in North America). A bit of research seems […]

Can a tourist pre-book and travel with Indre Namdal Trafikk bus line 17-599 Namsskogan – Smalåsen?

9/11/2018 1:07:08 PM I just asked the customer service and there is a bus service operating on demand between Namsskogan station and Smalåsen for every train stopping in Namsskogan. The service must be ordered in advance, either by contacting customer service by phone +4707417 or +4775771861 (the short service number is not necessarily reachable from […]

In 1 inch (2.5 cm) of snow, would Amtrak be much faster than a bus?

1/15/2018 2:26:41 AM 2.5 cm of snow where I live wouldn’t do a thing to bus schedules, unless we got rain prior – i.e. rain started freezing, and turned to snow. If that happens, all bets are off. Also, buses tend to be pretty secure in slippery conditions. The vehicles are big and heavy, and […]

Is there any travel management software / webportal available?

8/11/2014 7:50:59 AM If you’re driving in the US, there is Roadtrippers.com, a web app focused on place discovery and creating itineraries along roads. It’s quite modern and sleek, but it can’t add a timeline to the itinerary. Traveling between Alappuzha and Kollam 4/15/2012 3:38:23 PM There’s countless websites that do this type of thing […]

Can I say to the CBP I am visiting my boyfriend in the USA?

1/14/2018 4:28:03 PM You should plan on visiting families and friends, and when asked you should say you are planning on visiting families and friends. You don’t lie, but you don’t have to volunteer things that would invite even more questions. You are planning on returning home, you should be confident that things will go […]

Traveling between Alappuzha and Kollam

Traveling between Alappuzha and Kollam

4/16/2012 3:32:02 PM You can take the DTPC tourist boat cruise that runs between Alappuzha and Kollam and back. It leaves each town daily from the DTPC jetty at 10:30am and costs Rs300. It is a big boat and doesn’t really go in the backwaters but on a pretty wide canal and for some time […]

What is the longest journey made of 2-hour flights from London?

What is the longest journey made of 2-hour flights from London?

12/30/2017 4:52:25 PM FlightConnections.com lists flight times rounded off to the nearest 5 minutes. Limiting oneself to connections listed on this website as having a flight time of 2h00m or less (as of December 2017), one can construct the following 17-segment itinerary from London to Tokyo, via Shanghai: London–Frankfurt: 1h40m Frankfurt–Belgrade: 1h50m Belgrade–Istanbul: 1h45m Istanbul–Beirut: […]

How to meet my Persian girlfriend in Iran and have privacy while not being married?

12/18/2017 12:55:58 PM Iran has a really tough situation regarding the matter, though in recent years its strict laws are gradually fading away. The most simple legal solution is for you to marry her (more of an arrangement between you two to avoid the problems). It may seem pretty out of hand for you at […]

Does female sword fighting as entertainment still exist in Japan?

4/29/2012 5:38:15 AM I’m not completely sure if this was what the OP was talking about (or if it is even on topic). I was under the impression that (traditional) onna kengeki (女剣劇, lit. women sword theater) was a form of chambara drama (a form of martial arts drama) and taishu engeki (popular theater known […]

Why do some Indian hotels request more than the room rate as advance payment?

12/6/2017 9:04:13 AM There is no such policy for taking advance payment for every Indian hotel. As there are more than 8000 hotels in India, such kind of behavior generally happens at low-budget hotels (costing approximately 300-1500 rupees/night). As you said such incident happened at about half the places you have stayed, that completely depends […]

What are the differences betwenn first and second class compartments on SNCF's Intercités de Nuit?

5/28/2014 12:16:07 PM For Paris-Milano you have the option of using Thello, which is a proper night train. The trains are really Paris-Venezia, but they stop in Milano. For these, you don’t really book first or second class, but you book your compartment type. You can choose between two types of compartments – Couchette or […]

Can you take a coffee on a plane if you purchased it before security?

12/2/2017 12:12:16 PM You won’t be able to bring a liquid you bought before security because of the 100ml liquid rule, as has been pointed out. However it’s usually fine to bring a coffee you bought on the secure air side on to the plane. If you are concerned about spills you could bring an […]

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