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Are there any caverns in the Peak District suitable for young children?

5/28/2015 8:40:58 AM There are four tourist visitable “caverns” (a large amount of the underground space in them was actually created by mining) around Castleton, in the dark peak. Treak Cliff Cavern Blue John Cavern Peak Cavern Speedwell Cavern Of those, I would specifically avoid Speedwell – the tour is on a boat, and there […]

Bag straps get stiff?

8/25/2020 7:22:08 PM It is most probably because the straps are filled with some kind of foam rubber. The tiny pockets of air in foam rubber are not necessarily completely sealed, but they may take some time to ventilate and adapt to a surrounding change of pressure. If you have a piece of foam rubber […]

Is it normal for hotels to offer two single beds pushed together when a double bed is booked?

8/22/2020 10:57:22 AM Since you mentioned this is Romania, I found this guide for you. https://www.esky.ro/ghid-de-calatorie/hoteluri/cazarea-la-hotel/tipuri-de-camere It says that a double room can have accommodate for 2 people, with 2 beds (joint or separate). The matrimonial is the one that has the big bed rooms, so it might have been a simple case of lost […]

Is a naturalization certificate required as well as a valid passport for reentry into the United States from the Philippines

6/19/2015 5:41:07 AM I found this document online which I think would answer your question. Click the hyper link to direct you to the exact document. What is required to re-enter the U.S.? All U.S. citizens, including children, must present a passport or other approved travel document when entering the U.S. by air. U.S. citizens […]

When travelling to Austria, do I need to prove that I haven't been in High-Risk Areas in the last 10 days and if yes – how?

7/30/2020 9:20:50 PM Just checked this with the Austrian border policy section. In case of doubt, you may be asked for proof of residence in Germany (not because residence in Germany is required, but to support your claim that you haven’t been to a high-risk country). This can be a Meldebescheinigung (if having lived in […]

UK Visitor (standard) With Family Situation

5/30/2015 1:42:08 PM If you want to visit your sister in the UK, you should apply for a UK Visitor (standard) Visa (family visit visas were recently abolished). Your question is about accommodation arrangements. When assessing accommodation, the ECO is obliged to consider the various provisions in the Housing Act 1985 and subsequent amendments to […]

Can I use a Thomas Cook headset on a British Airways airplane?

6/28/2020 6:50:47 PM There was a time when airline headsets had two prongs. These couldn’t be used with your computer, phone or other headset-accepting devices. These days, most airline headsets have a single prong. If Thomas Cook provided you double-prong headsets, and the BA plane has single-prong jacks, then you won’t be able to use […]

My girlfriend lives in the UK and I want to be able to come and leave as I please for next 3 years—which visa should I get?

6/21/2020 5:07:18 PM To do what you’re intending, I think your only available option is to get pre-settled status in the UK via the Surinder Singh route. Essentially it involves: Move to Germany with your girlfriend Stay until end of year Apply for EEA Family Permit, so that you get it before end of 2020 […]

Traveling without paying lodging fees in America

5/26/2015 5:55:33 PM As with most things about travel in the U.S., the answer varies from state to state and from city to city. Yes, broadly speaking, it’s possible to travel in the United States without paying for lodging, but I would not say it is especially easy or comfortable. There are many campsites where […]

If denied entry to EU, what US city do they send me to?

5/20/2020 9:16:46 PM Yes. Thousands of dollars. First, the airline won’t let you board unless your papers are in order (or they pay a harsh fine). But even then, you can botch the entry interview or have a visa problem the airline can’t foresee (the airline isn’t fined in that case). At that point, the […]

Over the counter pain killers in SE Asia?

6/16/2023 4:30:14 PM 2023 Update: We’re headed to SE Asia again for about a month. My arthritic knees have both been replaced with shiny new artificial knees, so that pain’s been eliminated, but since you can’t go unpunished, I’ve now been diagnosed with "severe degenerative bone disease (arthritis) in L1-L5". I can generally manage the […]

Should I insist on a refund or take Ryanair's offer to move travel date free of charge?

4/10/2020 7:29:30 AM My principle is to always get a refund. Money in your pocket is money in your pocket. If you accept a voucher, you must check its terms and conditions very, very carefully. Unlike a refund, it can have an expiration date (and do you know, for certain, how long the crisis will […]

Are all AirBnb listings public?

4/1/2020 7:58:31 PM can Listing be private and only be accessible with the direct link ? Yes, according to https://community.withairbnb.com/t5/Hosting/private-listing/td-p/8585: If you dont’ want the general public to see your listing, yes, you can "hide" it by either unlisting or snoozing it (go to manage listing, then click on menu bar on right side, and […]

Schengen visa expires before travel ban ends, can I ask for an extension instead of reapplying?

3/26/2020 9:43:44 PM Right now, you must apply for a new visa, and it doesn’t look like fees are refunded or waived: Is a visa fee refundable? Visa fees for visas that have not been used by COVID-19 cannot be refunded. A new application must be submitted. I have not travelled to the Netherlands yet. […]

How early before departure can I reserve train tickets in Germany?

7/22/2018 9:18:59 AM Railway tickets by Deutsche Bahn can be booked up to 180 days in advance (approximately six months). However, when a timetable change is upcoming – usually in mid-December –, bookings for trains after the change may be disabled until the new timetable is finalized. (The booking period was extended in 2016; it used […]

What are my EC261 rights during the COVID-19 pandemic?

11/10/2020 11:54:55 AM The full communication can be found here in English: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/legislation/c20201830_en.pdf The parts I think will be of most interest to the most people are those concerning cancellations by the airline, cancellations by the passengers themselves and compensation for delays and cancellations. Flight Cancellations by Airline In the case of a flight cancellation […]

How can I know ahead of time whether the Taiwanese immigration and airline flying there will accept my passport?

5/4/2020 3:24:43 AM It really depends. Airline checkin agents are overcautious as in remote case of you being denied, Airline have to pay the fine. From talking to a checkin agent, if the fault is the agent’s, the fine will be coming from their paycheck (may vary with airlines). You have three options. Get a […]

Is it safe to knowingly buy an oversized (67-inch) suitcase? Are size limits enforced?

5/20/2016 10:26:59 PM I recently flew with KLM from Amsterdam, where self-checking luggage is possible. Apparently (the screen tells you so) it will measure the size of your luggage, so it seems to get enforced at least somewhere. It tells you to make sure handles are down etc. Then it will take a few seconds […]

How does Flixbus get between London and mainland Europe?

How does Flixbus get between London and mainland Europe?

2/24/2020 6:52:34 PM As of 2020, it varies between services; in order to read about a specific bus, search here (selecting your destination first). Information will appear for both directions. FOCA and CAFO means the Eurotunnel is used; otherwise the ferry is used. KLM canceled a flight from China back to Europe that we had […]

List of street art in George Town (Penang)

9/8/2015 2:52:25 AM I am back from Penang and want to report on which resources were useful to find the street art in Penang. There are several maps available locally. I picked one up at the airport, just before customs, but we also saw them at the hotels and some of the mayor attractions. The […]

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