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Knock-on of different airline flight being cancelled on same booking

3/2/2012 4:38:09 AM What matters here is your last statement – the fact you’re booking it as a single ticket. When you book a single ticket – regardless of how many airlines you are flying – your ticket is issued by a single airline. In this case that would probably be LAN Chile (as they […]

Will I pay additional guest fees if I have an overnight guest in Massachusetts?

8/17/2016 1:29:06 AM Charging fees per guest is very unusual for the US hotels. Most charge per room, and as long as the room legal max occupancy isn’t exceed, they don’t care how many people are there. Typical max occupancy is two adults (sometime two adults and two children), and when you book your hotel, […]

Using trains and buses in India without advance booking?

2/4/2012 11:07:24 PM Just to clarify first, travelling on rooftops happens on small train routes – local trains that stop at each and every small station, typically not run using electric engines, slow routes et al. For most long distance travel, this will not be the case. The stereotypical image of people hanging out of […]

What is the cheapest metro system in the world?

What is the cheapest metro system in the world?

9/11/2019 11:18:32 AM Using metro in Caracas (Venezuela) is for free now. With sky-rocketing inflation, printing the tickets costed more than the ride so they made it free. To which country in Europe should I travel to if I want to see a lot of lighthouses? 1/6/2018 5:05:54 PM As of Jan 2018 exchange rate […]

Opening times of the border between Greece and Albania

8/17/2016 8:12:12 PM The duty free shop at the Greek side of the border is open 7am – 9pm, so these hours should be a safe bet for the border control to be open as well. Contact details (page in Greek) of the border control offices here. Lastly, I found a photo of the border. […]

To which country in Europe should I travel to if I want to see a lot of lighthouses?

To which country in Europe should I travel to if I want to see a lot of lighthouses?

4/20/2016 4:05:29 PM If you want to combine several (or many) light houses, you may not be the best off with the country with the most Light houses but may want the stretch of coast where the most are easy to access. If you look at a map of the Netherlands with the light houses […]

Can I get on Airport Express (return) from a nearer station in Hong Kong?

8/16/2016 2:52:08 AM Apparently no, according to Hong Kong MTR Round Trip tickets are station-specific and can be used for 1 return journey on the Airport Express between Airport and the station specified. On the other hand, why would you want this? Roundtrip from airport to Hong Kong is 180 HKD. However two one-ways airport […]

Websites to buy complex air tickets

7/11/2014 6:25:51 PM Of course, a little biased, but I’m working on this travel search website that helps planning more complex routes by including the driving aspect: http://www.travelwits.com Let me know if it helps. Are bluetooth headphones allowed on flights in the US, particularly on United Airlines? 10/23/2012 10:26:18 AM Definitely try flightfox.com and let […]

Optimum fares for transportations inside and around Barcelona (metro/trains)

10/18/2016 3:11:38 PM In addition to Edd’s great answer, I would point that: Cards are sold by numbers of zones. Zone 1 includes Barcelona and neighbouring cities. The most used card by local people is T-10, since it’s not worth moving to a more expensive card if you aren’t doing more than 10 trips a […]

What types of swiss army cards can you take onboard a plane for international travel?

8/24/2016 7:41:25 PM Checked: any one that you like. Carry-on: nothing with a knife/knife-like/blade for Australia. In the US, you can generally get away with something that has a blade less than 4″. Practical: I commuted between Sydney and USA (Texas) every 6 – 8 weeks for three years, making dozens of trips. I had […]

Are bluetooth headphones allowed on flights in the US, particularly on United Airlines?

Are bluetooth headphones allowed on flights in the US, particularly on United Airlines?

9/26/2016 9:37:56 PM Yes, you are fine (now)… http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/all_infos/media/2013/info13010.pdf -George Hiring a Ferrari in Italy 1/6/2014 7:59:00 PM Yes. Short-range Bluetooth devices including typical headphones, keyboards and mice have been allowed on flights for some time. (Probably since airlines began to provide and sell Wi-Fi internet access.) There have been recent developments that expanded the […]

Travelling to US with a US visa with wrong date of birth

8/15/2016 9:15:24 PM **Edit: it is a serious issue ** From what you said it appears that in past you used the document, which you knew had clearly invalid personal data. You presented this document to the US consulate, received the US visa, traveled to US using this document and used it until the expiration […]

Hiring a Ferrari in Italy

Hiring a Ferrari in Italy

1/23/2012 11:37:07 AM I’d want to hire it as far from busy big cities as possible. The idea of damaging one, even if insured, would be so upsetting. So to maximise this, you’d want to do it during term time (kids in school, less people on holiday), when there’s good weather. You’ll want to pick […]

Why can't I book this flight?

8/15/2016 3:27:50 AM Basically, it’s because the the fare rules for these flights explicitly disallow what you’re trying to do. Firstly, AT don’t have a specific fare published from SID to NSI. This isn’t surprising, and doesn’t in itself normally stop you from booking a ticket between them as you can (normally) just book it […]

Stopping at a rest stop while traveling with a dog in the US

8/13/2016 4:14:40 PM There’s no real best way, you have to adjust to circumstances. This is a bit complicated by various Good Samaritan laws which allow the rescue of a distressed animal.** (Assuming you are traveling alone.) Here are some options depending on the prevailing circumstances: Leave the dog in the vehicle with the engine […]

Is there a nudist / FKK backpacker hostel anywhere in the world?

2/3/2015 8:28:41 PM The Gazebo Golden Bay Backpackers in Takaka, New Zealand is clothing-optional, open December through March each year. Close to the nude beaches and a promoter of the local Naked Bike Ride. Quote: All levels of dress are acceptable. How far north from Vancouver can you get by train? 2/3/2015 8:36:09 PM We […]

Minimum age limit for a tourist from UK to drive a rented car in Florida?

8/14/2016 1:01:40 AM This adds to what others have said. This may not apply to UK driver / USA rental but is well worth looking at. Summary: Taking out rental cover in your own country on a vehicle being rented in a foreign country BEFORE commencing the actual rental may result in far more favourable […]

How far north from Vancouver can you get by train?

How far north from Vancouver can you get by train?

2/7/2019 7:18:21 PM There is a train running north west from Prince George up toward Nations Lakes. Avoiding or minimising altitude sickness? 12/29/2011 3:38:13 PM The Pacific route is a beautiful route! Expensive, but beautiful none the less. From the West Coast of the U.S., you can take Amtrak’s Cascades train (tel. 800/USA RAIL; www.amtrak.com) […]

Avoiding or minimising altitude sickness?

12/13/2013 1:23:36 AM Since no one has said the obvious yet, I’ll go ahead. The best way to avoid or minimize altitude sickness is to avoid high altitudes. Thank you, I’m here all week. I did actually want to add one other traveler-related piece of advice on this topic. Don’t go scuba diving within the […]

Vladivostok customs clearance for Eastern Dream

9/21/2016 6:34:58 PM There is very little information about driving a car from Korea to Russia on Ferry. There is much better information about going in the opposite direction (though in Russian only) But you can look at Customs Expert (Russian) website regarding the temporary import and export of the vehicles to Russia. The gist […]

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