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How to see the Norwegian fjords

6/21/2016 3:21:40 PM For such a short visit, I would want to do as little surface travel as possible as that is always slower than airtravel. So I used Skyscanner to have a look at prices Schiphol (AMS) to Bergen (BGO) and when buying now for July or August you will still find prices of […]

How to get into and travel across Tanzania

How to get into and travel across Tanzania

4/8/2020 7:57:17 AM I have traveled to Tanzania a couple of times I personally likes bus services as it’s pocket friendly. Buses are around the standard dollar an hour (i.e 10 hours = $10) however, they are ALWAYS 1-3 hours late, always! There are 2 types of buses – a 2×2 and a 3×2 basically […]

Is the US Passport Card beneficial as backup documentation?

7/10/2017 6:56:28 PM Very valuable it is. As I have Philippine drivers permit, postal I.D. & such. Also a Philippine Visa card. While in America at my bank or other places I find I need use my passport card to prove who I am. This saves having to have my U.S. passport with me in […]

Travel in trains due to recent migrant crisis in Europe?

9/15/2015 2:14:57 PM As far as I know, trains from Hungary to Austria are still cancelled (as od Sept. 15, 16:00 local time). You can check your connection at oebb.at. The situation might change any minute. There are many refugees at train stations in Vienna, so trains to Germany might be full, especially should Germany […]

How can I get to Gatwick Airport from London at 5am?

2/16/2016 10:30:30 AM The possibly cheapest transfer wasn’t mentioned yet, or is introduced only recently. National Express offers transfers to Gatwick from more than 90 pick-up points (02/2016). The following connection as example: 3:30 (London Victoria) 4:40 (North Terminal) 4:45 (South Terminal) for as little as £7 (including service charge). Mid 2016, it will increase […]

Is it usual for Japanese sentos to offer cheap overnight stays like their Korean counterparts (jjimjilbangs) do?

2/19/2015 2:06:06 PM Yes, some of the so-called “super sentos” do offer 24-hour accommodation and they can serve as impromptu cheap hotels. The super-sentos as well as net cafes are quickly being seen as alternatives to capsule hotels especially for women. The super-sentos will usually charge a surcharge for staying past 11pm or midnight and […]

Does being granted a B1/B2 visa for the US and not going have any consequences?

6/1/2017 10:14:44 AM Well, you should have a genuine reason for a) Applying for a visa and b) Not travelling after receiving the visa. People’s agendas change and there may be perfectly valid reasons for why you did not go. The visa officers will definitely question you on why you did not go—when you apply […]

When travelling overland in Russia I hear you must register with the police in each new place, but does this cost money?

2/28/2016 6:04:43 AM Depends which country you from, but if you have a visitor visa and if you going to stay longer than 7 days, you have to be registered within 7 working days after arrival to each new place of your stay in Russia! Official source (Russian): http://www.fms.gov.ru/document/3834 С момента прибытия в место пребывания […]

Is the Lao / Myanmar border slated to open soon for foreigners?

11/23/2015 4:21:50 AM Laos-Myanmar bridge awaits juristic acts Laos-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Luang Namtha province in the northern parts of the country has yet to become an official international border as the juristic acts between the two countries have not been completed. Pending the completion of the requisite juristic acts to be passed, it has […]

US Customs Pre-clearance in foreign airports

11/26/2014 2:28:31 AM Mostly Canada, but also a little bit in the Caribbean, and Shannon and Dublin in Ireland. The complete list: CBP Preclearance Locations It doesn’t necessarily save time, but it does allow you to fly directly to smaller US airports that aren’t international airports and which don’t have customs facilities. China visa issue […]

China visa issue after traveling to Taiwan

7/7/2011 3:47:36 AM If you are in HK, I’d suggest you go and talk with chinavisa.com.hk – I’ve got multiple visas from them before, and they are a lot more helpful than the local Chinese embassy. They also seem to have a few extra connections that might help in getting your current visa stamp issues […]

What is the size limit of the accessory bag on KLM flights?

12/4/2022 1:30:13 PM Weird, the weights and dimensions are clearly stated on their website when you check your flight details. Just go to the add cabin luggage option and you’ll see clearly the rules stipulated. It’s strange that the KLM customer service agent says it’s not there, it wouldn’t make sense since they need to […]

Can I apply for a Russian visa from the country Georgia?

6/16/2016 7:11:34 AM As of June 2016, I can confirm that a foreign non-resident can apply and receive a tourist visa to Russia in Tbilisi, Georgia. I’ve just picked mine up from the consulate. The process wasn’t simple, and the application is long, but it is possible. There are some additional requirements for Australian citizens, […]

What's with NYC hotel prices in late March?

9/4/2015 11:07:04 PM Possibly related is also the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, AKA March Madness. New York hosts one of the early round matches around March 18th, with another early round match being held at Providence around the same date (which is less than 200 miles away) and Philadelphia (100 miles away) hosting […]

Travel insurance with regards to luggage being stolen/lost

10/16/2013 10:31:12 AM For short term survival post bag-loss I’d worry less about toiletries and more about clothes. Most hotels will supply you with a (crappy but serviceable) toothbrush, razor and other basic toiletries on request and if not (ie. you’re in a hostel) you can probably replace the basics for a few bucks if […]

Is there a way to travel to Bhutan without paying the minimum spend rates?

9/8/2015 10:36:47 AM So since you have to basically go on a tour (unless you volunteer), it’s fairly easy to get a visa – see The Bhutan Visa Myth. Book a tour and they’ll sort the visa for you. Another example on onestep4ward.com. Volunteering is certainly possible, and a quick google reveals many who have […]

September/October in the Alps

9/2/2015 3:59:11 PM When I was a student in Paris, a girl once asked me to accompany her to Chamonix to go hiking. It was mid-October. I figured it would be cold in the Alps, but when we got there, Chamonix was covered in snow. The girl was determined to go hiking, so we did. […]

In countries with a "Keep right/left unless overtaking" rule: May I keep the left/right lane if driving at speed limit?

8/31/2015 2:24:24 PM As the other answers have already pointed out, the laws vary greatly from one country to another. Here in Spain you would be fined and I think that you will also lose points in your driver license. I would like to point out that here overtaking over the speed limit is not […]

Avoiding air travel sickness without Dramamine/Dimenhydrinate or other drugs

10/11/2013 9:58:30 PM Try melatonin – it’s sold in the vitamins/minerals area of pretty much any grocery or drug store. This doesn’t actually help with motion sickness, it just helps you sleep, but for a flight to Europe that is what you want – and most importantly, if she’s asleep then she can’t be nauseous. […]

References for tipping etiquette in different countries?

6/23/2011 7:38:56 AM Daily Infographic has created a visual guide to tipping customs around the world. Doesn’t cover every country in the world, but from what I see the countries that I have visited it seems about right. The infographic also mentions tipping customs outside the food & beverage industry, that can be useful to […]

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