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Desireable form of container for transporting cans of beer in luggage

8/10/2016 6:21:47 PM We did this once for 2h flight with friends. We simply put them into the luggage, with a simple with a knot bag around it in case of rupture. One of the side benefits was that the beer was nice and cold after the flight. Is the tapwater fit to drink throughout […]

How can I contact the Visa Card office from Georgia? (The country in the Caucasus)

12/13/2011 1:01:12 PM The service “home country direct” connects you to an operator in the home country: In Georgia: British Telecom 8 0200, MCI 8 024 995, AT&T 8 0288, Sprint 8 0100, Whether any Australian telcos are partnered I don’t know; but at least those numbers should get you an English-speaking operator. Top destinations […]

Is the tapwater fit to drink throughout Taiwan?

11/29/2016 3:21:43 AM There’s heaps of chlorine in the tap water so certainly no living organism left. Boiling will only remove the chlorine, hence enhance the taste. So will filtering or letting the water sit for a night in an open container, with filtering adding the risk that a poorly maintained filter introduces pollution rather […]

Top destinations in Southern Laos and how to get there from Cambodia?

Top destinations in Southern Laos and how to get there from Cambodia?

2/6/2013 8:11:10 AM I liked the 4000 Islands (Si Phan Don) in the very South of Laos and did the relaxing and reading as Ankur is mentioning – not much more to do there. When I was in Pakse I rented a motobike and drove to the Bolaven Plateau for Coffee, local market and the […]

Is it practical to avoid the Edinburgh Tram Airport surcharge by walking a bit?

8/10/2016 12:05:34 AM For someone without too much stuff, who isn’t in a huge hurry, and when the weather isn’t too bad – yes! It’ll add 10-15 minutes to your journey, however, and involves about 100m of walking with no footpath. From the airport, take the exit for the tram and buses, then keep walking […]

Do seasonal flights from Trondheim to Edinburgh, London, or any other part of the UK exist?

Do seasonal flights from Trondheim to Edinburgh, London, or any other part of the UK exist?

12/5/2011 7:53:07 PM Norwegian flies from Trondheim to London Gatwick – the route map is a pain to work with but if you choose the normal booking form, then you’ll see the list of destinations they fly to from Trondheim. Additionally, if you set SkyScanner to search for flights from Trondheim to ‘United Kingdom’ for […]

How to tip in Hungary/Budapest?

1/24/2019 5:01:08 PM I made an article about how to behave (and tip) in Hungarian bars and restaurants. You can check it out here, facebook link. Can I ask for cash back in a grocery store in Dubai as it's done in the US? 8/20/2016 1:21:44 PM As pnuts posted this guide is pretty accurate. […]

Which of these airports is the most interesting for a pilot?

12/8/2011 6:46:26 AM Graz, Klagenfurt, and Linz are mountainous terrain, making them challenging for the pilot. The others of course can have their challenges depending on weather conditions (Amsterdam for example suffered from a severe storm all day yesterday, and dense fog for several days last week, canceling an delaying many flights when the runways […]

Can I ask for cash back in a grocery store in Dubai as it's done in the US?

8/3/2016 7:39:23 PM As of now, there’s no cash back service in the UAE. There are talks about this every now and then in the GCC region, but so far it’s not implemented. Our daughter's foreign passport is stuck on a Home Office application. What are the options if we need to travel soon? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Christmas Markets in Trentino-Alto Adige

12/7/2011 10:09:47 AM This site can help you. It lists a lot of Christmas Markets in Italy. It seems that there are two big Christmas market near Trentino. Arco Christmas Market Trento Christmas Market It is difficult to say which one of these two is bigger, but I think the following quote about the Trento […]

Our daughter's foreign passport is stuck on a Home Office application. What are the options if we need to travel soon?

8/10/2016 10:29:39 PM For the sake of an answer, since OP has mentioned if you move your comment as an answer I’ll accept. To quote @AakashM‘s Comment in full: Have a look at their website to see what their constituency contact arrangements are, they may want a phone call, but basically yes just tell them […]

Formalities at departure airport for Chinese 72 hour transit without visa

Formalities at departure airport for Chinese 72 hour transit without visa

8/1/2016 5:28:02 AM I have obtained this visa-free stay in Shanghai in Mar 2016 (there you can now get 144 hours). At the departure city I told the airline agent I was going to stay there for a day before going further, and they didn’t care. What they did care, however, was to make sure […]

Celebrating Christmas in Bethlehem, Palestine

12/4/2011 11:02:20 AM It would be safer and easier to find accommodation in Israel, and look for an organized ride to Bethlehem, instead of being in the PA areas on your own. Although Bethlehem is (relative to other Palestinian cities) safe for foreigners and the Palestinians are making special efforts during the Christmas season, it’s […]

Is wearing shorts in Transsiberian trains okay

7/29/2016 8:54:20 PM I did a tour on the Transsiberian last year in early September. I was in shorts for most of the time (including the long station breaks). Nobody gave a damn. (I should add that it was entirely in Russia, no streches in Mongolia or China; it may be different there.) On the […]

Is it possible to travel to Co To island, Vietnam without a special permit now?

8/16/2016 10:20:09 AM No – permits are no longer required to visit Co To according to this article dated a few days after your question (and the other answers). Foreign tourists can now freely visit the border Co To island, said Hoang Ba Nam, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Co To district in […]

Are there any stone elephants in Shanghai?

5/29/2013 8:07:58 AM As I have lived in Shanghai for 9 years, I don’t remember there are any noticeable stone elephants in the city, and if there is, it’d be difficult to find. Unlike some other tourism cities, places in Shanghai are generally small and they scatter around the city, except several places such as […]

What are the conditions of applying for a 10-year Chinese visa?

What are the conditions of applying for a 10-year Chinese visa?

7/22/2016 9:33:37 PM I’ve gotten Chinese Visas 3 or so times and recently helped my family get them too for a trip. This advice applies to the SF consulate, the only office I’ve visited. We had no problem getting the visas added to our new passports. Do you have to travel to China a few […]

What is this Israeli street food dish?

What is this Israeli street food dish?

12/14/2011 7:21:57 PM I was able to track down the dish. It is called Lahuhe. Thank you to everyone for trying to help me out. Is it worth leaving the hotel in Verona on January 1st? 12/1/2011 5:28:44 AM My guess it’s either Druze Pita (Recipe and photos on YouTube) or Man’oushe (Lebanese pizza) "Match […]

Is it worth leaving the hotel in Verona on January 1st?

1/3/2012 9:50:52 AM There were plenty of restaurants and cafes open on that day. Many churches were open and available to visit. Giardino Giusti was also open. Casa di Giuletta was closed though. How do I cancel a ticket bought from Czech Airlines webpage? 12/24/2011 9:50:01 AM Even though I have not been there, I […]

Does Lufthansa allow you to choose seats for free during checking-in online?

8/11/2020 6:15:42 PM Yes, however it’s when the online check in opens which is currently 23hrs before your flight schedule. This the only way (except having FTL status or higher) you can reserve a seat for FREE on Lufthansa flights. You can find it here in this link (http://www.lufthansa.com/uk/en/Help-and-Contact) by typing in Can I choose […]

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