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What is the cheapest and most efficient way to travel around Jamaica?

1/3/2014 2:58:14 PM (I was in Jamaica in Dec 2013.) I had the benefit of a local Jamaican friend driving us up to the more remote parts (Blue Mountains, Reach Falls), so I do not know exactly what the most cost-efficient way of getting to these places are. My answer below pertains to travel between […]

Are there any travel experiences in New Zealand that offer a Maori "cultural immersion"?

Are there any travel experiences in New Zealand that offer a Maori "cultural immersion"?

1/12/2014 11:20:47 AM I am wondering if it’s possible to travel to New Zealand as a tourist and immerse in Maori culture. Yes. definitely. You may get something closer to what you see in the film “Whale Rider” than the 19th century images, but there are some “exceedingly hard core enclaves of Maoridom” that make […]

Is there a directory, list, or other way to search for ocean crossing cruises from all cruise lines?

11/10/2015 4:43:06 AM CruiseSheet is going to be your best bet. Given your departure and destination locations, here are the results for Cruise ships going from Sydney to the West Coast of the United States. The site catalogs cruises from all over the world into a searchable directory that allows you to optimize by departure […]

Can I listen to Air Traffic Control on a flight?

10/22/2014 8:14:26 AM The only one I’m aware of is United Airlines, on Channel 9; this appears to be disappearing rapidly as Continental did not have it. Radios are never permitted in flight. However, there are websites with live ATC feeds so if the flight had WiFi you might be able to listen through a […]

British Embassy in Riyadh requesting bank statements for visitor visa

10/29/2015 7:26:05 PM I don’t know if that’s what you find puzzling but one thing that hasn’t been made clear until now is that the financial means requirements for British visas are much broader than merely having cash in hand. They want to know where the money comes from, whether you have a stable situation […]

Where can a middle-aged couple move for a couple of years working holiday and travel base?

9/23/2011 11:14:28 AM Having spent some time in the country, my suggestion would be Singapore. And here are my reasons: Consistent weather throughout the year with most of the rainfall concentrated in a few months. At first it might feel too hot but air-conditioning in housing, public areas, shopping centres, public transport et al is […]

Are train tickets in Hungary cheaper if bought in advance?

10/28/2015 11:47:07 AM It depends on the type of train. From Budapest to Debrecen you are likely to take an InterCity or EuroCity train and even if the price of the ticket itself is the same, the price of the compulsory seat reservation is higher if you buy it the same day, as if you […]

Quickest way from London to Dubai without flying?

3/4/2015 5:47:54 PM I also suggest: London to Paris by Eurostar (2h30) Paris to Milan by high-speed TGV Milan to Bari by Frecciabianca Bari to Dubrovnik by Jadrolinija ferry bus from Dubrovnik to Split train to Zagreb and then to Istanbul train to Tehran bus to Bandar-e-Abbas ferry to Dubai or else, you can ride […]

Purchasing tickets to Statue of Liberty

11/3/2015 7:35:42 PM The times listed for the tickets do not seem to correspond to the ferry schedule in any way. My best guess is that they are intended as the time you present yourself at Will Call. There is (at least in the summer) then a queue for the ferry. I suggest simply emailing […]

Can Serbian dinars be exchanged in the Republic of Macedonia?

11/18/2011 8:47:16 PM According to the girl at the reception here at a hostel in Skopje there is an Exchange office in the Ramstore mall, next to the museum of Skopje. There they do exchange RSD, however I have not tried this myself. Worth a try. What immunisations, if any, are required / recommended for […]

Are all airline tickets e-tickets?

10/28/2015 7:37:10 AM ALL? Surely not. But you’d probably have to go to pretty remote places to get airlines that don’t have computerised systems for handling ticketing and billing at all. Think small operations in countries in the middle of Africa or parts of Asia or South America. Places where electricity is sporadic, internet even […]

What immunisations, if any, are required / recommended for Thailand?

12/14/2013 1:37:49 PM If you come from: Angola Argentina Benin Bolivia Brazil Burknan Faso Burundi Cameron Central Africa Chad Columbia Congo Cote d’Ivoire Ecuador Equatorial Guin Ethiopia French-Guiana Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guyana Guinea Bissau Kenya Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Negeria Panama Peru Paraguay Rwanda Senegal Sao Tome & Principe Sierra Leone Somalia Sudan Suriname […]

Inter-state driving law references

8/5/2022 8:55:14 PM Other traffic/car laws that change quite a bit too between states: The speed laws. This page summarizes some of the differences. E.g., some states don’t gave a fine if driving slightly higher than the posted speed limit. Radar detectors and radar jammers Window tint laws. Some states (e.g., WA) allow drivers to […]

Driving from San Antonio to Copan Ruinas, Honduras

9/7/2011 3:55:58 PM Bear in mind that it is winter season in Central America (until late October). And while staying in the Pan American highway is probably your best bet, there’s still chance for roadblocks caused by mudslides, collapsed bridges, etc. Road infrastructure on those countries isn’t exactly at the same levels you are used […]

Can I carry protein powder in my check-in luggage?

6/2/2017 12:42:07 PM  I was able to pass through customs without any issues. I was not given any immigration card to declare anything. Which options do I have to travel in Berlin in an affordable way? 9/11/2016 8:11:37 AM Whey protein is made from whey, whey is made from milk, and milk is a dairy […]

Which options do I have to travel in Berlin in an affordable way?

11/27/2016 10:09:34 PM In addition to Edd’s answer, there is also the possibility to rent a bike at bike rental companies (link is German only) or in almost every hotel. You can recognize the hotel bike rentals easily because they have black bikes with a sign outside. Prices range from 10 to 15 Euros per […]

Traveling to Canada with a Netherlands refugee passport

10/20/2015 4:12:54 PM Yes, you need a visa. Canada requires all persons traveling on refugee travel documents to obtain visas, regardless of which country issued the document. Note: Holders of Alien’s passport and Stateless individuals need a visa to visit or transit in Canada. (Note that “Alien’s passport” means any travel document issued by a […]

Why airline websites charge more money than discount travel websites

4/9/2013 4:49:23 AM I’ve worked in the travel industry for 4+ years, and heard this same question from customers a number of times. There are a number of reasons why prices on travel websites are different from airline websites: Bulk Buying – They negotiate with different carriers and promise to sell a certain number of […]

How to travel as a crew member on a ship?

9/15/2011 8:28:51 PM “Big ships” (e.g. cruise ships), have very specific needs. Your chances of getting a job with one of them soar if you can meet one of those needs. “Recreational sailor” probably doesn’t “cut it” in this regard. Sailing ships need professionals. Most ships have computer and internet services. Your best shot may […]

ANA domestic carry-on allowance: can I take a laptop bag as well as a rucksack?

8/2/2016 3:05:19 PM Having asked a friend who has lived in Japan for decades, I just went ahead and risked it. In the end, nobody as much as raised an eyebrow, much less stopped me to question it whatsoever. The overhead lockers were pretty much entirely empty, so there was no problem with storing it. […]

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