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Sydney to Perth on the Indian Pacific, what is included?

Sydney to Perth on the Indian Pacific, what is included?

1/27/2013 7:19:00 PM The “Red Service Sleeper Cabin” is 2nd class and they indeed have power outlets. At least in 2007 I charged my laptop to watch movies on the train. I heard beforehand that the food isn’t that great at least not worth the money, so I brought food to cater myself. Bring a […]

How does the Starwood Hotels in-app check-in work for affiliates without a keyless entry system?

4/18/2016 5:32:53 PM After returning from this property, the answer is no. They have the NFC card readers on the doors and the keys have the RFID chips in them, but they do not have the Keyless enabled, and therefore you are unable to do an online check-in prior to arrival. Which in this day […]

What happens if you become seriously ill during a flight?

1/22/2013 11:28:48 PM Short answer: The captain has to divert to the nearest airport in case the urgent medical attention will save a life. Long answer: The first thing the crew should do once there is a sick passenger is looking for a medical professional onboard. A doctor will be preferred but a nurse or […]

3 blocks away from a fraud?

4/5/2016 9:47:44 AM Why do they want item 3? Almost certaily so they can charge your card either now or in the future, and probably whether you show up or not. You should check what the cancellation terms etc are for this stay. You should also read this question, and note some of the risks […]

Grand Canyon in a day

1/25/2016 8:43:52 AM Weather etc I don’t know – my experience go back to a 13th July in the eighties. I remember that the north rim is ~200 meters higher that south. Got a room in a Flagstaff motel. First day> Near sunset I went for an helicopter trip, used 3 rolls of slide film. […]

What should be done before returning a rental caravan back to the rental company?

6/25/2016 8:07:46 PM As for all rental accommodation, it depends on the contract you have with the company you rent from. Look for the rules for your owner they should be in your contract but might also be online if the owner is up to date, if you can not find them you can go […]

Finding flights to Cuba with a flight search engine

Finding flights to Cuba with a flight search engine

1/16/2013 10:48:21 AM DoHop will happily show you flights to/from Cuba. Can the same B1 visa for USA be used after employer has changed? 1/16/2013 1:12:03 PM Skyscanner also finds plenty of flights to Cuba. (By KLM, Air Canada, Aeroflot, Air France, etc). Skyscanner Ltd is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I tried DFW–HAV too, and […]

What is the largest pub/bar in Europe?

1/25/2017 6:31:32 PM Also consider Hofbräuhaus at Munich, which is awfully huge with around 4000 customers capacity and also very historically important and visible. What is the most cost effective means of parking in NYC for 3-4 days 4/1/2016 3:14:04 PM The Moon Under Water in Manchester, UK is said to hold the Guinness World […]

What is the most cost effective means of parking in NYC for 3-4 days

3/30/2016 8:16:55 PM If you don’t absolutely need your car in Manhattan, do yourself a favor and don’t take your car into Manhattan. Driving there is not for the faint of heart, and parking fees are exorbitant. Instead, park across the river in New Jersey and take the train in, like everyone else. Consider stopping […]

Can the same B1 visa for USA be used after employer has changed?

Can the same B1 visa for USA be used after employer has changed?

1/11/2013 1:06:10 AM Simple rule, if the employer’s name was annotated in the visa page, then you should apply for another visa. If the employer’s name was not annotated there, then you can use the same visa, just make sure to bring what proves your business. In general, the visa is issued to the person […]

Visit to US before F1 using the Visa Waiver Program

3/30/2016 2:45:22 AM Your university will strongly recommend that you do not attempt to do this. It’s technically possible to visit the US as a tourist while intending to leave and return on your student visa, and many people have done this. US embassies will even advise that this is allowed. You may also make […]

What are my options to get an bird's eye view of the Niagara falls?

What are my options to get an bird's eye view of the Niagara falls?

12/26/2012 10:51:57 AM We stayed at the Crowne Plaza Hotel with a falls view room and we had great views of both the American and Canadian falls. We fell asleep watching the light show on both! Exceptional! What's the best day of the week to buy airfare? 12/24/2012 8:46:21 AM In addition to the hotels […]

How can I get to Seven Rila Lakes from Sapareva Banya in April?

6/14/2016 7:23:09 PM The snow level in spring is highly variable and depends a lot on the weather during the winter and also during the spring months. I might work, it might still be impossible depending on the year. That being said, reaching Sapareva Banya will pose no problem whatsoever. This is all the time […]

Do NY Metrocards with money ever expire?

3/25/2016 8:01:35 PM Yes, they expire. Even the time period to send them to MTA Headquarters for trade is limited, and I got burned. I believe they were accepted for trade for one year past the printed expiration, which was the last date the fare gates would accept them. As far as I am concerned […]

What's the best day of the week to buy airfare?

3/31/2023 3:16:30 AM Cheapest day of week to book Expedia’s 2023 Air Travel Hacks Report says: Book on a Sunday to save up to 15% on average3 Travelers who book on Sundays instead of Fridays tend to save, on average, around 5% on domestic flights and 15% on international flights. While the best day of […]

Baggage restrictions on the AVE train (Spain)?

10/9/2017 3:42:02 PM I sent an email to the train operator (Adif) asking about baggage restrictions in the AVE and their answer was: Desde la Dirección de Seguridad, le informamos que no se puede transportar en Alta Velocidad objetos punzantes, cortantes y/o contundentes. Las tijeras es un material considerado prohibido. No esta permitido esprays. En […]

Can you go to a Conference in Canada on a Visitor Visa, or only a Business one?

3/22/2016 6:35:28 PM Canada does indeed have one of the most confusing web sites I’ve ever seen. So, here is the very simple about Canada’s visitor visas: They’re all the same. Canada refers to all visitor visas, including for tourism, business, and even transit, as temporary resident visas. They all use the same application form and […]

How long is a 'day' at Roland Garros (French Open) tennis?

3/30/2016 12:30:24 PM The games are usually starting around 11 AM and ending up when they are concluded or worse case when the sun sets! I have finally found the official schedule here : https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/schedule Brussels International connection time Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Does a 17 year old expat Israeli citizen need permission to visit Israel?

12/11/2012 3:07:59 PM Since you are now of the drafting age you should probably resolve your Army status before attempting to visit Israel. You can look at this post on Expat Exchange that seems to be specifically on point for your issue. EDIT Since there seems to be a question about the Expat Exchange Post […]

Have feelings of Greeks changed towards European tourists because of the crisis?

2/18/2014 2:11:01 PM I am from Greece and have been living outside Greece since I was 18. Even if I would like it to be in a different way, the average Greek would “separate” the European tourists in categories which I won´t get in here (although it is interesting I think). Also the term “European” […]

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