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Confusion about flight timing – Turkish airline

Confusion about flight timing – Turkish airline

2/10/2016 6:20:48 PM Times on flights are always given in the local time of the place the time refers to. (There may be exceptions to this but I’m not aware of any.) So, the first flight leaves Washington at 2310 Washington time (EST, GMT-5) and arrives in Istanbul at 1615 Istanbul time (EET, GMT+2). It […]

What is ticket reconfirmation and why does it exist?

12/24/2012 11:52:54 AM Actually you have to confirm your tickets before travel because there is a good chance that one of the operating carriers on your ticket change the schedule (normally for tickets booked way ahead of the travel date or to rare and fare destinations). Of course when the schedule change it can be […]

Can I visit the US under the terms of VWP after previously being in Iraq for business?

9/18/2016 12:29:43 PM U.S. Customs and Border Protection in a posting dated June 21, 2016 is clear: travelers in the following categories are no longer eligible to travel or be admitted to the United States under the VWP: Nationals of VWP countries who have been present in Iraq, Syria, or countries listed under specified designation […]

Availability of alcohol in Morocco?

12/31/2016 3:21:15 AM Yes, alcohol is available in some Supermarkets and stores in major cities, like Fes, and only small stores in some mid size cities. Some “major” Supermarket like Marjane don’t sell alcohol anymore, Carrefour, Assima are amongst the exceptions, but may be hard to get to if you don’t have a car. There […]

Single vs. Multiple entry Schengen visa, for Spain and France?

7/22/2018 3:02:31 PM My first Schengen visa was a single entry Visa issued by Italy. I traveled from Italy to France to Spain by planes, and there was no issue. Does the term "middle east" cover a certain set of countries? Could I be misunderstood when using it? 6/19/2012 12:12:29 AM As long as you […]

Does the term "middle east" cover a certain set of countries? Could I be misunderstood when using it?

Does the term "middle east" cover a certain set of countries? Could I be misunderstood when using it?

4/1/2013 1:40:41 AM I think all of the answers are great, but I will answer from a different perspective since I live in the so-called Middle East. As some said, There is no official definition of middle east. But there are several definitions made for different purposes. For example, As an Arab we Arabs usually […]

How do I negotiate a lower price at a hotel?

7/18/2013 11:47:31 PM I had success booking late (same day as moving in) with privately owned hotels in Europe. Success means prices below those advertised online. I think with chains I never got a discount when asking at the counter or by phone. Furthermore, as @Grzenio said, some hotels don’t even offer a price as […]

What's the difference between the Airbnb and CouchSurfing experience for a host?

2/8/2016 10:34:14 AM AirBnb: You can host people in your house and they will pay you for it. You should have your house ready to receive guests, like a clean house, good services like air conditioning, heating, be attentive and polite with your guests. Even some hosts give complimentary services, like breakfast, free beer, water […]

Key vs. combo lock security for international travel

10/16/2013 10:22:46 AM This will be my first time in Asia and i have come to the conclusion: Don’t take anything you don’t mind losing Be vigilant and keep all your docs and money on your person at all times I have cables and padlock purely to strap bag snatching, if they want a rummage […]

Stansted Express. Do I actually need to print my e-ticket?

7/8/2018 6:55:02 PM No need to print it, since you can retroactively import the ticket into the Stansted Express mobile app. You only need the ticket reference number and the email address you used when purchasing the ticket. Install the app, login or create an account, select Account > Import Ticket, enter the information and […]

Is squatting a viable alternative for accommodation?

6/15/2013 11:30:47 PM For the common traveler using abandoned buildings as a cheap accommodation could be very difficult. First of all most abandoned buildings are already occupied and the inhabitants are not gonna let you in very easily. It’s not a free-for-all-hippie-area, the people who live there are very scared of losing their place and […]

How can a citizen of Mainland China visit Taiwan?

5/31/2016 8:46:59 AM If you are interested in visiting Taiwan for only upto 3 days, it should be possible to do this without visa as long as you have a connecting flight to a different country. Flight booked through Expedia transit issue 2/7/2016 2:21:35 PM You can’t get a visa per se, since Taiwan, ROC […]

Flight booked through Expedia transit issue

6/26/2017 6:08:26 PM Just to add to the problem…. some airlines have hidden cities in their itinerary. For example… United had a non-stop flight from SGN-EWK…except the plane changed in HKG with 6 hours stopover. The booking engines of some OTA’s do not show these hidden city stops. Air Asia from KUL-AKL has a stop […]

Supplies and support on a long-distance walk

12/6/2015 4:40:29 PM I have followed several long distance walkers, one on a blog and an other in the book they published about it, as well as seeing blog items that I do not follow long term. They use wheeled transports, dragged behind them, for those parts of their trip when they needed to transport […]

Parts of China that aren't dominated by Han Chinese that are easy for foreigners to access

6/19/2016 10:29:58 AM You have plenty of options. To get a first idea look at this ethnolinguist map of China (courtesy wikipedia) and that is far too large-scale to map all the minorities that are out there. A comprehensive answer is out of scope so below I will give you some ideas. In any case […]

Which route to take driving from Seattle to Boston?

2/3/2016 1:21:38 AM In the Rocky Mountain and Plains states, it is possible to have heavy snowstorms in March. It’s also possible to have very warm, late spring-like weather. What’s more, the weather can change dramatically over just a few days. You will need to keep an eye on weather forecasts as your planned departure […]

What publicly accessible tall buildings are good for views & photography in Manhattan?

5/5/2012 4:04:33 PM I’ve been on the Rockefeller Center a few years ago: Really a nice view plus you actually see one of the most impressive buildings in Manhattan: the Empire State building. The Manhattan Bridge is free to access for pedestrians and offers a really nice view of Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge! […]

How to avoid the contact with the mosquito that carries Zika Virus in Tropical countries

2/1/2016 11:30:02 PM The same precautions to prevent malaria apply for preventing Zika. On top of that, the current and future spread of Zika is fairly well documented, so you could choose to avoid particular areas. That said, though there are obvious risks, there are much more likely challenges to worry about (malaria, dengue, food […]

Russian visas and short-term apartment rental in St Petersburg and Moscow

4/24/2012 5:53:03 AM Just FYI, want to note that, according to the Russian laws, if you are traveling on ferry, you can stay in St.Petersburg for three days without visa (because the St. Petersburg is a seaport mensioned in corresponding law). You still need visa to visit Moscow, but may be this can help for […]

Does MasterCard work in Italy?

1/31/2016 6:06:08 AM You need to ask your bank; as they are the only ones that control where your card works. It may be true that all MasterCard-network cards work in Italy, and the widest acceptance is that of EMV “chip” enabled cards; but despite this your bank may block the use of the card. […]

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