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Can we travel from Gatwick to Paddington Station with bags and NOT use stairs?

12/7/2017 1:47:00 AM As a slightly (read very) left-field option, National Express coaches run from Gatwick to Heathrow Airport, and the Heathrow Express train service connects Heathrow to Paddington Station. This journey won’t score highly in terms of speed or cost, but does avoid crossing central London with luggage, and makes maximal use of the […]

How to pay German traffic ticket from the USA?

How to pay German traffic ticket from the USA?

10/18/2018 2:02:19 AM I figured it out! tl;dr: Find a SEPA slip to pay the ticket fee to get the bank account details, use a inexpensive international wire transfer service like TransferWire (I have links to others below) to send the money via the internet from your bank account or a credit card. The full […]

What are the name and purpose of this domed building in Los Angeles?

1/31/2019 10:22:48 PM As others have said, it’s the Griffith Observatory. It is situated in Griffith Park, which is home to many other attractions. One can reach the observatory via shuttle, driving your own car (though parking is very minimal), or hiking up one of several hiking trails in the park. The larger center dome […]

Can I travel multiple one-way back-and-forth flights to the same destinations on one day?

9/12/2017 12:54:22 PM Yes. The airline is a business, they are happy to receive your repeat custom. Your concern should be whether this is feasible: if the same aircraft is used to operate all flights, then one flight delayed will not impact the rest of your itinerary, because the subsequent flights will also be delayed. […]

Is wifi available on the Amtrak Southwest Chief?

11/22/2017 3:14:23 PM Currently wifi is not available on Amtrak Southwest Cheif. Elsewhere on the Amtrak website you can find this list which shows the most upto date list of the trains that have available Wifi. https://www.amtrak.com/onboard/journey-with-wi-fi-train-station.html?content= Having used the Wifi system on several routes it is worth noting that service can be slow/sporadic Why […]

Can two people use one Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard in New York for one ride?

8/30/2017 6:57:52 AM Yes, up to 4 people can use one Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard. So my question is, if I use “Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard”, does it only cost $2.75/ride for both of us? Because it states that “up to 4 people can use one Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard”. One card can be used for 4 persons but it needs […]

Are there any places on earth completely barren with nothing on the horizon in any direction?

Are there any places on earth completely barren with nothing on the horizon in any direction?

7/26/2017 3:05:44 PM A lot of Saskatchewan is like that (photo from here). You can see just how flat it is from the topo maps. In some places it’s yellow rapeseed (canola) to the horizons. What kind of behaviours must we avoid while staying in Singapore? 7/27/2017 5:51:51 AM In Botswana the Makgadikgadi Pan qualifies, […]

Why does National Rail suggest an Off-Peak Return for a Friday morning into London? Is the ticket valid?

12/9/2017 1:00:55 AM Looking up the Reading to London journey on the BR Fares website (not an official website, but contains details of ticketing restrictions in the national fares database), and querying that fare, you find under the Unpublished Restrictions section of the Off Peak Return ticket (5B): Restriction Code: 5B OFF-PEAK This restriction code […]

Where in Shiraz, Iran can I find "The Pause"?

11/17/2017 9:07:09 AM It is at this exact location, inside Afif Abad Gardens, between the end of Afif Abad St and the military museum. It is tricky to spot in Satellite view, but this planning diagram from your article points to a a structure of pathways that is clearly visible, and The Pause can be […]

What kind of behaviours must we avoid while staying in Singapore?

What kind of behaviours must we avoid while staying in Singapore?

8/25/2019 2:13:00 PM This question is indeed very broad. But I can understand where it comes from. I have lived in Singapore for the last couple years and often do I get this kind of questions, given the reputation that the country has in the West. Just to get something out of the way: You […]

UK visa overstay

11/8/2017 1:47:02 AM No problem leaving the country, the UK will want you to depart and will do what they can to push you along. The real problem will arise when you try to later re-enter the UK, or enter a country with which the UK shares data. This overstay will be a big mark […]

Can a naturalised Japanese citizen enter a Japanese-only establishment?

7/15/2017 5:09:27 AM Depends entirely on the establishment. Those businesses set their own policies and get to choose who’s allowed in and who’s not based entirely on their own whims. Some allow people who speak Japanese, some won’t let anybody who looks foreign. And prejudice doesn’t have to make any sense: a while back, in […]

Trying to go to Turkey in spite of the visa ban between US and Turkey

12/31/2017 3:14:23 PM UPDATE (as of December 2017) : The Turkish government is once again issuing e-visas (US$20) and visas-on-arrival (US$30) to US Citizens. The details below are, at this point in time, incorrect but left for historic reference. The other answer is wrong. As stated in Timatic, the database used by airlines: Visa required, […]

Where does the international bus from Yerevan to Tabriz drop passengers?

11/24/2017 4:00:38 PM All International busses now terminate in the new Central Bus Terminal, Manziriyeh, Tabriz. It is located in the Southern part of the city. Is it okay that I have a container a little over the limit? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Can you give your Swiss motorway vignette to a friend after using it on your car?

7/13/2017 1:27:13 PM 900 caught 2012. Article. 7 Motorway sticker: (i’ve double checked this translation, i’m a translator) 1 The motorway charge is paid by the purchase of a motorway sticker (sticker). 2 The sticker shall be affixed directly to the vehicle before the use of a national highway subject to the charge. 3 It […]

Is it okay that I have a container a little over the limit?

10/23/2017 6:54:15 AM I have gone through security mindlessly with a 2L water bottle in my backpack and nobody said anything. I’ve also had 125ml containers confiscated, because they’re over the limit. If it’s worth a lot of money, don’t take it, if not, just put it in the plastic bag with a few other […]

Is an ESTA valid for 90 days in total or 90 days at a time?

7/5/2017 5:42:17 AM It is #2. An explanation of the concepts involved will hopefully make this clearer. ESTA stands for “Electronic System for Travel Authorization.” It is not a visa, but is rather a system that screens people who seek to travel under the Visa Waiver Program to ensure they are eligible. The actual program […]

My Swedish residence permit is in processing and I therefore don't have a valid Schengen visa. Can I exit the Schengen area from a different country?

11/17/2017 1:14:23 PM If you can get a letter from the Swedish authorities certifying that you’re OK in their eyes and will apply for an extension back in Nigeria, you should have no problems showing that and the expired residence permit. Otherwise, to be safe, book a flight through the UK or Turkey (for example) […]

What language should I address a letter?

6/22/2017 2:01:14 PM Back in the days, when you couldn’t just post a selfie on a social network, so that sending postcards was way more common (not to say that it was the only option), all postcard we received at my parents home in Italy where addressed in Italian, and no post office ever complained […]

How can I find flights that let me see the 2019 solar eclipse from a plane?

3/6/2018 5:07:15 AM The Alaska flight mentioned in the article was a special invitation-only event. The only way for a member of the public to get a seat on it was to win a contest on the airline’s social media. There are a number of eclipse-chasing clubs around the world, and from time to time […]

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