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What's the cheapest way to convert British Pounds into other currency?

6/24/2011 1:34:58 PM First up, you might want to start by looking at this question, which has some good general tips. As you’re in the UK, and starting with pounds, we can be a bit more specific. First up, you probably don’t want to be using a UK debit card, as almost all of them […]

Heathrow to Oxford without going through London

4/26/2015 4:13:49 PM Yet another option (I cannot vouch for how good it is compared to the others since I’ve never done any of them) is to take a RailAir coach to Reading (it appears that the journey time from T5 is 38 minutes) and then a train to Oxford (which I take very regularly […]

How am I supposed to combine items from Italian restaurant menus?

How am I supposed to combine items from Italian restaurant menus?

4/26/2015 6:29:37 PM Even for an hungry italian a complete menu is too much! In fact, lot of restaurant suggest some “touristic” menus and all of these menus exclude a part of complete menu; for example are Starter – First course and Dessert or First and Second course and Dessert. Restaurants manager know this so, […]

Are there drinking water fountains airside at London City Airport?

2/16/2020 1:25:48 PM Here’s a 2020 info: filtered water refill station located at gates 7&8, and all food and drink places are happy to refill your water bottle on request 🙂 What does the flight jargon "fare class" actually mean? Is it the same as either "fare basis (code)" or "travel class"? 4/30/2015 9:04:24 PM […]

Eco touring/diving in Malaysia

2/21/2012 9:30:28 PM Though honestly, none of the dive sites in peninsular Malaysia are even remotely close to the mindblowing beauty of Sipadan. Then some eco-tourism on the Kinabatangan river (saw live wild Orang Oetang there) and there really is no reason not to go back to the Eastern tip of Borneo. If you really […]

What does the flight jargon "fare class" actually mean? Is it the same as either "fare basis (code)" or "travel class"?

3/2/2016 11:31:29 AM The fare basis is the airline’s identifier of your exact air fare. This is usually an impenetrable looking 7-to-8 letter string like TA2PXOW. The extended version of this is the fare construction, which adds in key details like what flight from where to where this air fare is for. The fare class […]

Hodophobia … Scared of doing things or going to places that is dangerous

6/22/2011 6:21:38 AM Jozza’a quote above is on so many of the ‘crazy’ travellers’ Facebook profiles that I encounter. I’m in southern Russia at present after a 34 hour train journey, and I’m trying to work out how to get into Kazakhstan. I don’t speak the language, don’t know where I’m going, and am on […]

What areas to avoid in Amsterdam for a family-friendly visit

What areas to avoid in Amsterdam for a family-friendly visit

4/1/2015 1:35:24 PM The Google Map of the Red Light Disrict is a bit misleading. It highlights the De Wallen district but in reality the majority of the “windows” are in a smaller area inside this district hugging Oudezijds Voorburgwal along the canal and in and around the De Oude Kerk church. It can be […]

Does Singapore Airlines offer any reward seats on their EWR-SIN route?

6/21/2011 10:36:16 PM SQ often blocks partner awards for very exclusive classes/flights – like their Suites and the EWR-SIN flight. So it will make a difference if you are trying to use SQ miles, or miles from another *A airline. This blog post has some information in the middle that might help you: http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemileatatime/2008/05/03/award-booking-question/ It […]

What are some Caribbean cruises for October?

5/24/2012 2:52:14 PM This may not help you at this point in time but for future reference….there are plenty of options for the Caribbean in October! Regradless of it being in hurricane season October has many options on many cruise lines covering the three main itinerary options (Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean) as […]

Difference between Airport Hotels and Transit Hotels?

3/15/2015 1:20:26 PM Traditionally transit hotel referred to accommodation airside and airport hotel referred to accommodation outside the terminal but usually on airport property. As is often the case, with time usage changes and hotel marketers abuse terms they feel will be in their favor. So now you frequently see the term “airport hotel” applied […]

What is included on the Frecciarossa Executive class?

7/10/2023 2:26:05 PM Based on what the internet has to say, it seems that there is a complimentary meal included in the Frecciarossa Executive class. However, the content of the meal depends on the route you are travelling on. On long routes, you can choose between different menus, whereas on shorter routes the meal is […]

Are there any places to leave luggage in Brussels, for short and/or long periods of time?

Are there any places to leave luggage in Brussels, for short and/or long periods of time?

11/25/2019 5:08:29 PM Near the Centraal station, I used a service called Eelway (https://www.eelway.com/en/luggage-storage/brussels). I left my luggage there for 3 days while I was in Ghent. I think they have other locations in Brussels as they work with local shops where you can store your bags If I lose my papers/passport in the US, […]

Is speaking the country's language fluently regarded favorably when applying for a Schengen visa?

7/7/2023 12:13:38 PM There are no specific language requirements. If you are just dropping of documents, it won’t make a difference. The docs will be received by a receptionist who receives all sorts of documents for all sorts of reasons. The information what language you used at the front desk will never make it to […]

Wheeled luggage ban in Dubrovnik; when does it start?

6/23/2023 6:35:28 PM Not this year, as per this interview with the mayor of Dubrovnik in Croatian media: When asked if there will be a fine if someone drags a suitcase along Stradun, he answers: "No one will be fined, the goal is to educate. Through the animated film, we wanted to send a message […]

If I lose my papers/passport in the US, what police station should I report it to?

3/3/2015 3:23:19 PM The United States has a very complicated law enforcement system, it’s often difficult to tell the difference between police and private security. For example, New York City transit police are real police. The ones minding the trains in many smaller cities are not, yet they have uniforms, radios, guns etc. However, any […]

If checked baggage / luggage size limit is 62-inch. Isn't most luggage sets oversized?

6/20/2023 12:52:01 PM Most airlines just aren’t that strict. I’ve flown a handful of times with bags approaching or slightly exceeding the maximum linear measurement but nobody has ever measured the bag. Manufacturers have an incentive to push the edge of the envelope so as to be able to make bags with greater internal capacity. […]

ESTA & travel within the United States

6/6/2023 6:13:18 AM Your ESTA does not limit you to any particular state, it’s a permit to be in the USA without a visa. So no, there would be no problems as long as you don’t overstay your allowed period of stay as stated in your ESTA approval (total days and end of ESTA validity […]

Hiking/nature around Lyon

5/25/2015 8:46:24 AM The Dombes region is accessible from Lyon by regional train (TER) in about 35 minutes. The region has hundreds of ponds, used for fish farming. There are 130 bird species living here and waterfowl abound. There are walking and biking routes, bike rental is available. http://www.villars-les-dombes.com/ True current procedure and cost of […]

True current procedure and cost of extending Cambodia tourist visa in person?

True current procedure and cost of extending Cambodia tourist visa in person?

4/15/2015 10:31:24 AM 10 April 2015. The Immigration / Visa office quoted me the following extension rates: 1 month – $30 3 months – $60 6 months – $100 They were very particular in wanting to see my rental contract and would not give me a visa that extended past it. Also my wait time […]

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