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What are the requirements for getting a Visa on Arrival for Iran?

1/24/2017 7:51:45 AM Timatic used to state a passport photo and an authorisation code is required. None of that applies anymore. All you need is an eligible passport and health insurance. Unless you can produce adequate evidence of already having health insurance covering Iran, you’ll have to buy it on arrival for USD 18. In […]

Non-EU countries covered under travel insurance plans for Europe

8/12/2011 11:14:33 PM Certainly it depends on the company, but it is common to include popular holiday destinations that are close to Europe (such as Morocco and Egypt) within their Europe cover to be competitive. As an example, The AA includes any country with a Mediterranean coastline as part of its Europe cover. The Republic […]

Can I search for European train connections avoiding certain stations?

Can I search for European train connections avoiding certain stations?

8/18/2015 9:49:49 PM You can use the Czech Jizdnirady (‘Transport Schedules’) website to achieve this. Go to http://jizdnirady.idnes.cz/vlaky/spojeni/ Enter your route (in this case Nantes to Nancy): By default it would show you a route through Paris: Using the Advanced search feature to limit the time you’re willing to walk between two stops. This won’t […]

What are some ways to minimize the time spent in customs?

8/8/2012 5:48:46 PM Some general tips regardless of the border you are crossing: in places with multiple individual lines, when choosing which line to join, don’t just look at the length. A line of 30 people who form ten families will go quicker than a line of 30 individuals. With experience, you may be able […]

Is it possible to travel on the Immingham-Brevik ferry without bringing a motor vehicle?

8/24/2015 11:21:53 AM I called the passenger information number in Immingham and spoke with a live agent… Foot passengers who do not have a vehicle will not be permitted to board on either side; Passengers on push bikes may be permitted to board in the Immingham, unclear for the Brevik side; The entry point in […]

What's the best way to get from Freiburg (Germany) to Hannover (Germany)?

9/1/2011 7:59:34 AM As others have mentioned, Die Deutsche Bahn, or Mitfahrgelegenheit is probably the cheapest option. But for the sake of completness I want to mention Eurolines. It is a coach company that connects all big cities in whole Europe. I personally used it for example to travel from Tallinn to St. Petersburg. It […]

Will I be stopped at customs if I bring the shell of a cicada through US customs?

7/30/2015 7:06:56 PM An adult cicada will not shed its skin, rather a young nymph will shed it exoskeleton as it grows. Likely what you are talking about is the final shedding when the nymph emerges to become a winged adult cicada. I never knew cicada shells were popular in the USA (they are in […]

Getting from Victoria Falls airport to town

7/28/2011 11:46:21 AM There are a ton of taxis who come in to meet the planes. Try and buddy up with another tourist if possible and save on cost, and be aware – you’re a tourist, taxi drivers will sometimes ask 10x the normal price just to see if you’ll take it – do ask […]

Left Luggage facilities at Paris Gare du Nord?

7/22/2011 6:02:15 AM I’ve used the auto-lockers on this station without any problem. They are open the same time as station is (near all-around clock, with little interval at night) and you can use as you want (I’ve inserted all my luggage into one locker and saved some money, for example). Luggage room is on […]

Where in Chengdu can we see Sanxingdui artifacts, besides the museum in Guanghan?

6/1/2016 12:27:41 PM There is no SanXingDui art museum in Chengdu, you have to go to GuangHan. The “museum” displayed by google maps is a store. Source: I asked friends. They confirm that the place in the streetview below at the location reported by google is a store and that the real museum is the […]

Which airlines fly from Ulaanbaatar / Ulan Bator?

12/15/2014 9:59:18 AM As of 2013, Turkish Airlines started flying to Ulan Bator directly from Istanbul, or on some days via Bishkek. Depending on the exact days of travel, that might be the cheapest connection from Europe. Is there any similar alternative to Zanzibar, in Tanzania? 7/20/2011 10:02:34 AM Wikipedia is a great source for […]

Is there any similar alternative to Zanzibar, in Tanzania?

7/7/2016 10:13:55 PM I can second the Bagamoyo thing, as I had already friends who went to the coast of TZ but had no time to visit Zanzibar. They felt really comfortable for the three days they’ve stayed there as Bagamoyo provides a good mix of Swahili-lifestyle, the open sea with a long and beautiful […]

Airbnb alternative that doesn't require ID verification

1/20/2020 11:17:10 AM Booking.com and Agoda also seem to do renting without ID verification. So now the list is VRBO 9flats Booking.com and Agoda. Where can I take a selfie with kangaroos in Australia? 9/14/2015 9:11:46 AM You have several options: Use Airbnb without a verified ID. While a lot of hosts require one explicitly, […]

Elm, Switzerland – Suvorov monument and Glarus thrust

8/2/2011 8:38:02 AM The suworow monument shown in your first picture is on Gotthard-Pass. There are lot of excellent tours on Switzerland Tourism described. The second picture show the “Martinsloch” through which the sun shines on church tower of Elm. This happens only twice a year (around march, 12th and september, 30th). Transit visa on […]

Where can I take a selfie with kangaroos in Australia?

Where can I take a selfie with kangaroos in Australia?

7/17/2015 8:25:34 AM Cleland Wildlife Park in Adelaide has tame Kangaroos for selfies. Why do people scan their Intercity / Sprinter tickets twice (on entry and exit) in Amsterdam? 7/17/2015 4:39:43 AM If you are traveling to Melbourne, I recommend you visit Healesville Sanctuary, it’s about an hour east of Melbourne, they have Kangaroo’s they […]

Transit visa on arrival in Kazakhstan

9/21/2011 7:42:39 AM According to this information: Transit visas through the territory of Kazakhstan (for 5 days) are issued with the presence of a visa to a third country (the visiting country) and ticket (ticket for travel through the territory of Kazakhstan). So you need visa of the country you are going to, and ticket. […]

Why do people scan their Intercity / Sprinter tickets twice (on entry and exit) in Amsterdam?

Why do people scan their Intercity / Sprinter tickets twice (on entry and exit) in Amsterdam?

6/27/2015 11:01:46 AM The “OV” as they call it can be used to determine your location of departure and location of arrival, so the price for your trip can be calculated automatically and can be subtracted from the “saldo” on the ov-ticket. So for example your location of departure (check-in) is Amsterdam Central. Let’s say […]

How to book courier flights (discounted fare in exchange for delivering a package upon arrival)?

7/13/2011 5:48:01 PM Found this article about courier flights. It says that this option is less popular and hard to find than 10 years ago because of air-deliver industry grows from that time. Unlike the late 1990s and early 2000s, when these flights became popular, air cargo companies now have much larger fleets and more […]

Is it possible to consume marijuana within Denver International Airport?

11/9/2017 7:51:13 PM No, you will not be able to consume marijuana in any airport. I would recommend consuming your cannabis that you purchased in a dispensary before you enter the airport. It will make the flight more interesting. Marijuana is still illegal under federal law because it is still on the Schedule 1 Controlled […]

Penalty for overstaying tourist visa in Taiwan

9/15/2018 12:21:40 AM I was charged “Over Stay” even though my visa waiver had run out less than 24 Hours. All because I had missed my flight by a few hours! That was because I checked in on the same day as flight but I should have checked in the night before as my flight […]

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