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Choices for prepaid GSM data with laptop tethering in Europe?

3/8/2012 2:24:10 AM At the high end of the market, unlimited internet is available via iPhone trip for many countries both in Europe and the World. You can either purchase 1GB in total or “unlimited” (really 7GB per day). For Europe the prices are $8.99 per day (1GB) or $13.99 per day (unlimited). For World, […]

Flying within the United States, Passport required?

Flying within the United States, Passport required?

5/28/2020 11:02:26 AM Beginning October 10, 2018 A driver’s license from a State that does not meet “Real ID” requirements is not sufficient to fly between destinations in the US. Before you fly, check your drivers’ license. “REAL ID”-compliant driver’s licenses are indicated by the presence of a star: If your ID does not have […]

How different are US weigh stations for trucks than Canadian ones?

8/6/2016 2:15:28 PM It varies from state to state. Most probably have a bypass lane. But there are some like the one on I-80 in NJ where bypass signal is on approach lane and it will direct you whether or not to enter a weigh station or re-enter the highway. There are also bypass rules […]

Can you travel to the US prior 1 months of tourist visa expiry?

2/23/2017 7:56:19 PM Such an old post, sorry for such a late response. You can use your visa until the day it expires: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/visa-expiration-date.html Are some parts of Iraq currently possible to visit for the brave, adventurous, and open-minded traveller? 6/20/2016 6:26:03 AM I traveled with my minor son this year. His visa expiry date […]

How to find an authentic curry in Aarhus Denmark

8/5/2016 4:42:02 PM Asian Wok Restaurant advertise Tamil / South Indian dishes that are not especially known in the west, and they appear to have the seal of approval of Aarhus’s Indian community. From the way they advertise it, it looks like they do authentic south Asian food as a special rather than routine. I’d […]

Are some parts of Iraq currently possible to visit for the brave, adventurous, and open-minded traveller?

5/10/2012 3:41:11 PM You can cross the Turkey-Iraq border at Silopi-Zakho and travel throughout Kurdish Iraq without any problems. In the past (before 2008), the border was a bit more difficult as the Turks and Iraqi border guards were much more suspicious of non-locals crossing, but now they don’t even look twice. You’ll get a […]

Tourist Visa while returning to India from Sweden

9/16/2016 5:00:43 AM You were eligible for an e-Visa for Turkey before use of your Schengen visa because you were able to confirm: I have a valid Supporting Document (Valid visa OR valid residence permit from one of the Schengen Countries, USA, UK or Ireland). E-visas are not accepted as supporting documents. Since that visa […]

What is the price of ferries between Bulgaria and Georgia?

3/6/2015 10:01:10 AM May be it’s too late, but here is the result of my research. I haven’t found the price for the line Navbul mentioned by the op, but there is another company that connects Varna (Bulgaria) and Batumi/Poti (Georgia) ports: UKRFerry The price for this route is from 120 USD per person (depending […]

Traveling from JFK to Manhattan with 6 bags

8/4/2016 4:17:45 PM With that much luggage, the train or the subway isn’t really practical; there’s just no way to carry that much and lug the bags up/down steps and escalators. I’d probably just take a taxi. It’s a flat rate, so you know what you’re getting into, where Uber will charge you partially based […]

Which transportation is best from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin?

Which transportation is best from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Hin?

1/26/2016 11:45:35 AM there is actually no question of what is the best way. The best way is CLEARLY by Bell Travel bus (http://airporthuahinbus.com) easy online booking new 24 seater bus 3 super wide fully reclining seats in a row smooth ride 3.5 hours travel time price 270 baht The second best way can be […]

Are there websites for fuel price comparison for France and Spain?

8/2/2016 2:17:21 PM For Spain, the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism publishes data about fuel prices here: http://geoportalgasolineras.es/#/Inicio What's a reasonable booking fee percentage in a Thailand travel agency? 8/1/2016 3:06:30 PM A partial answer for France : the government website http://www.prix-carburants.gouv.fr/ does maintain a data set of fuel prices around France. (Notice that […]

Where in the Balkans is free camping permitted?

12/2/2018 1:07:56 PM It’s actually not easy at all to find actual official legal information about some of these countries. In general, it seems that wild camping is mostly tolerated, however, technically illegal. As long as you are smart about it, you should not find yourself in any kind of trouble. Make sure to pitch […]

What's a reasonable booking fee percentage in a Thailand travel agency?

8/2/2016 1:29:27 AM What it is worth depends on what is involved and what you are saving. In many cases the travel agency calls in the ticket reservation, then has to send a staff or courier to go get and pay for the actual ticket. So how much it would cost you in taxi fare […]

How can I get a great view of Shanghai?

How can I get a great view of Shanghai?

1/9/2012 4:17:47 PM For a quick but free view go to the lobby of the Shanghai Grand Hyatt inside the Jin Mao Tower. It is only on the 54th floor but you get a great view over Pudong, the Pearl river and Shanghai. Dress up as good as you can and then inquire about a […]

How can I fly with a guitar?

7/17/2011 4:13:44 AM How an airlines handles musical instruments like guitars depends on the one you are flying with. Some require you to put it into check-in luggage. Some allow you to carry it on-board; either by paying an excess baggage fee or by buying an extra seat (perhaps at a discounted rate). Many low-cost […]

Is the possibility of a cabin sized trolley bag being damaged when checked in high?

8/1/2016 5:06:37 AM The size of the bag will make almost no difference in how the ground crew handles the bag. In fact, the bag will be ‘handled’ far more by airport’s baggage systems than actual humans. Also, that it is cabin sized baggage makes little difference in ruggedness compared to larger baggage. So, I […]

Can I pay for my Turkish visa on arrival at the airport in Euros?

4/3/2014 3:59:15 PM The visas used to be 15€ or 20$, and paying in Turkish liras was not an option. There was an ATM right next to the visa booth. However, as of the 10th of April this year, visas are now applied- and paid for online at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/. EU citizens can get the visa […]

What's the cheapest transport to get from Ataturk International aiport to the Taksim Square area of Istanbul?

8/13/2014 2:28:26 PM Using the Istanbulkart (Istanbul’s Oyster Card) you can make it to Taksim with 4.75 TL. Atatürk – Zeytinburnu (M1A): 2.15 TL Zeytinburnu – Kabatas (T1): 1.45 TL Kabatas – Taksim (F1): 1.15 TL Buying 3 Jetons would make 12 TL instead. Using the Istanbulkart is only useful if you use public transportation […]

Getting around Les Arcs when the lifts are closed

7/31/2016 4:49:06 PM If you’re staying in Arc 2000, then you need to keep your evening’s entertainments to places in Arc 1950 or Arc 2000. You can walk between the two of them. From Arc 1800, you can (with great care + some torches + the odd bit of walking uphill) get down to Arc […]

How good is Public Transport In the USA?

12/1/2018 1:11:38 PM Washington DC: how to get around in the city: Circulator buses: 1 $ (operate on central routes – such as Union Station to Georgetown) Metro Buses: look up “Next bus” app ride share apps: Lyft, Uber, Via; dockless e-scooter apps: Lime, Bird, Skip, Spin (dockless means you can leave them anywhere without […]

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