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Brussels International connection time

4/11/2016 1:07:58 PM Keeping in mind things could be slower at Brussels Airport due to recent events, the minimum transfer time is around 50min (according to Brussels Airlines) so if passport control goes quickly you should be fine with the time you have. Reconfirm airline ticket? 4/11/2016 9:38:46 AM If you booked the journey as […]

Is there a possibility to stay with a family in Himalayan or Karakoram mountainous regions?

12/3/2012 12:23:12 AM I don’t have any experience on the Eastern side of the Himalaya, but I did some travelling on the Western side in China, in areas with high numbers of Tibetan people. As usually I did not plan or book anything but mostly stayed in hotels in towns, but a few times I […]

Japan public transport directions

4/4/2016 9:45:00 AM There are numerous options available for transit directions in Japan however how many of them you can use will be limited by your language ability and your choice of device. Mainstream Apps Yahoo! Travel (Site – Japanese) iPhone [J], Android [J] Internet connection required. The site and apps themselves are all in […]

Is it possible to withdraw USD from an ATM in Nairobi, Kenya?

2/9/2017 8:05:19 PM Though it seems every answer is equally valid they might benefit from some organisation: Date User Where Notes 20121019 Dan KCB across from main post office 20121115 shnozolla KCB US local bank card 20130416 user6326 KCB Village Market near UN Headquarters up to 300 USD 20141128 mark the mall withdrawn US $1000 […]

I have a U.S. tourist visa (B1/B2), is that enough to transit via U.S. airports?

12/21/2013 9:52:10 AM A B1/B2 visa is good to transit through US airports. I have asked an immigration officer in Dulles airport. For fear of flying is drinking alcohol a healthier option than pills? 10/1/2012 11:08:21 AM So I couldn’t find the exact answer but you will need to fill an I-94 at the time […]

Can I go to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) by myself?

Can I go to the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) by myself?

5/30/2016 12:37:23 AM You can park at the Imjingak pavilion / Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Parking lot: It costs around 2 USD for the full day. The number of tourists has recently decreased due to recent North vs South tensions, so hopefully it should be easy to park. After you park, you can purchase an entrance ticket, […]

For fear of flying is drinking alcohol a healthier option than pills?

5/23/2014 8:02:58 AM Others have already provided good answers but I feel there are some facts that need to be stated a little more forcefully. Alcohol is accepted in many societies for cultural/historical reasons (and, living in such a society, I like it as much as the next guy) but it’s pretty bad all around. […]

My ESTA is expiring – how does one go about renewing it?

9/28/2012 8:36:33 PM There’s a convenient page on the ESTA program website: When my ESTA expires how do I renew my application? If your ESTA has expired, you must reapply for a brand new authorization by submitting a new application. Current authorizations can not be extended. Go to ESTA.cbp.gov, follow the instructions to answer all […]

Measures to avoid locations with bad air quality and inversion for asthmatics?

Measures to avoid locations with bad air quality and inversion for asthmatics?

5/12/2016 11:54:18 AM The Air Quality Index There are several air quality monitoring websites out there. These use an Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging from 0 to 500, where a 0 indicates good air quality, and 500 indicates hazardously unhealthy air, as detailed in the table below: Worldwide Air Quality Monitors The World Air Quality […]

Using a Suica card on Hiroshima trams and ferry line

8/11/2018 7:06:54 AM I would like to update with new info: YES, starting from March 2018, you can use Suica cards or any other compatible card (PASMO, Toica, manaca, Kitaca, etc.) where PASPY is accepted, subject to two limitations: You may not use your card as an electronic wallet, only to pay for transportation; you […]

What documents should you carry with you when travelling internationally?

1/22/2014 12:31:14 PM In addition to all that if you intend to get behind the wheel of a car, plane, boat and so on you will need to carry licenses to that effect such as a driver’s possibly with International Driving Permit. Where can I find historical flight stats? 2/4/2014 11:54:59 PM In addition to […]

How can a train unexpectedly be the wrong way round?

3/4/2016 11:08:23 PM This is not really an answer, as David and ptityeti have both covered the reasons why trains may not always have the same “orientation”, and why the announcements may not match reality, but illustrates a few more related situations (but is too long for a comment). Eurostar trains are (or at least […]

Where can I find historical flight stats?

5/20/2014 6:58:33 PM FlightView.com has great reports on historic flights (I work in sales there). They’re the only flight data provider which are selected as consultants to the FAA, so you know you’re getting the most accurate data. Mitfahrzentrale-style website for Norway? 9/13/2012 2:02:46 AM FlightStats has information going back several years. Their level of […]

I am a minor with a UK Accompanied visa. Will I be allowed to travel without my parent, who is already in the UK?

2/11/2019 4:30:51 PM This happened to me and my brothers. We didn’t realise we had to be accompanied by our dad, and when we arrived at the UK border in Stansted airport, they wouldn’t let us in. We had to call my dad who was already in the UK waiting for us at the airport […]

Mitfahrzentrale-style website for Norway?

12/19/2012 8:39:13 PM Haikeren.no is not used much. For Northern Norway (Nordland, Troms, Finnmark), there is a dedicated Facebook group for exactly this purpose. What are prepaid SIM card options for data in the UK? 9/11/2012 6:40:26 PM I found this site: carpoolworld.com with Norway listings, but the community here does not seem so big […]

What are prepaid SIM card options for data in the UK?

7/20/2013 9:30:20 PM I just got back from an extended trip to London and had good luck with a Three pay as you go SIM plan. £15 got you 3000 texts, 300 mins, and unlimited data. I used an iPhone 5 and although the data was 3G and not LTE, I was pleased by both […]

Why don't many hotels provide toothpaste as part of the toiletries supplies?

3/1/2016 3:58:42 AM What goes into your toiletry kit varies from region to region. No quality hotel in Asia would neglect your toothpaste, or toothbrush. But it is true that Hyatt is the only major North American chain to offer it as a standard. Daniel Engber of Slate magazine wrote a lengthy report on this […]

Can Westerners use the free Wi-Fi at Guangzhou international airport?

Can Westerners use the free Wi-Fi at Guangzhou international airport?

2/19/2019 5:07:12 AM Even though this is an old question, let me write how it is now. I was there a few months before, and there are self-service KIOSK machines from where you can generate wifi user id and password, internet worked for a while and kept stopping. Most social networks don’t work, installing VPN […]

Layover: Dubai or Doha

9/4/2012 5:25:49 PM Doha Transit Visa: Not required.. Visa On Arrival: You can have VOA if you want to go outside the airport in DOH for $30. Airport is nice and full facilities are available (duty free, food, place to sleep…etc). The city is nice with lots of activities. I suggest visiting The Museum of […]

Visa received in one country, boarding from another country

2/23/2016 11:39:13 AM It’s fine. Visas are for the country you are going to, not the country you are coming from. What hours are taxis available at Yangon Airport? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

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