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What is the difference between Eurostar first class and French TGV first class?

7/4/2019 9:38:17 PM I think these answers are missing the most important benefit: savings of time and flexibility with respect to time. If you have a business premiere ticket, there’s a special ticketing queue and it’s open up to 10 minutes before departure. Who pays for rewards when US credit cards are used in Europe? […]

Which Operating Ontario Parks lack gatekeepers?

7/30/2016 2:09:20 AM I don’t believe this is going to be a fixed list. Whether or not the gate is manned (no sexism intended) will probably vary with time and day, and will depend on the expected level of business and available staff. A gatekeeper won’t add a whole lot to security. Even at the […]

Who pays for rewards when US credit cards are used in Europe?

5/26/2023 8:05:24 AM In the U.S., credit card rewards (e.g. cash back) are funded by high credit card interchange fees, which are paid by vendors on every purchase. Other than what has been mentioned, i.e. higher fees for international cards and explicit and hidden (exchange rate markup) foreign transactions fees, it is not necessary that […]

Is it legal to exceed the Advisory Speed Limit?

5/16/2023 10:59:31 AM Traffic related laws are provincial in Canada. It is probably more productive to ask legal questions at the law stackexchange. This 2016 Globe and Mail article corresponded with the transportation ministries of various provinces in Canada. Their finding was that it is legal to exceed advisory speed signs — commonly found at […]

How to get to the Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička) in Prague?

7/30/2016 11:44:40 AM The Golden Lane is technically a street but there are only shops/exhibitions there, not actual inhabitants. You can enter the street for free between 16:00 and 22:00, however the shops would be closed at that time. Otherwise a ticket is 250 CZK (~10 EUR) Actually getting to the street is easy, just […]

What visa covers me for remote working in the US whilst on holiday?

4/18/2023 10:18:50 PM Let me share my case. Maybe it will help. I used to spend a year in total in US business trips on B1 visa during 2011-2013. I confirmed at embassy interview and on the border control I will continue work for my company while in US and continue to get salary. I’ll […]

Are people wearing bright blue clothes considered gay in Russia?

7/25/2017 10:10:30 PM No, it’s not considered gay at all. Maybe schoolkids draw these comparisons, but it’s not even a material for a friendly joke/mocking. Earlier, in ’90s or ’00s, pink clothes could be considered gay, but with hipster fashion having reached every big city in ’10s, it’s also absolutely ok now, unless you’re one […]

Can a US citizen be held by US immigration due to a lack of passport stamps?

12/22/2022 6:53:18 PM In a general sense, no, they can NOT do that. A US citizen can not be denied entry to the US. They can be detained if US Border Patrol believes that they may not actually be a US citizen and are presenting falsified documentation in an attempt to enter the country, but […]

Can a non US resident (international billing address) rent a car using Priceline bidding?

Can a non US resident (international billing address) rent a car using Priceline bidding?

10/18/2016 6:57:14 PM NO,a non US resident (international billing address) cannot rent a car using Priceline bidding, the only option is available to choose a reservation where payment is not required until you pick up the vehicle. Answer is from official priceline website : https://www.priceline.com/home/ For how long is a UK invitation/sponsorship letter valid? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

What happens if the remaining balance on your Oyster card is insufficient for the route you took?

11/23/2022 12:30:45 PM Short answer: You will be allowed to exit. Your Oyster card balance will become negative and you will need to top up before being able to use it again. Strictly speaking, customers are supposed to ensure they have a sufficient balance on their card for their entire journey. It is hard to […]

Suggested attire to wear for European trip in September

Suggested attire to wear for European trip in September

9/7/2022 11:34:57 AM Such questions are usually answered with historical climate data – which became quite useless with recent years climate change. You might have days as cold as 5°c and as hot as 30°c. So bring a multitude of options. Night train booking cancelled by SJ — any rights to alternative transportation or accommodation? […]

For how long is a UK invitation/sponsorship letter valid?

8/14/2016 12:56:17 PM Can I send the invitation/sponsorship letter today, knowing that my friend is going to apply for the visa after two months? Yes (on the basis I know no requirement otherwise). Would the invitation letter be still valid, specially the bank statements? As above. Is it going to increase the chances of rejection? […]

Travel to Romania with a residence permit of Germany

3/22/2017 12:37:57 PM Your residence permit is not a Schengen visa. However, as stated in Timatic, the database used by airlines: Visa required, except for passengers with a residence permit issued by Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus or a Schengen Member State So no, you do not need a visa for Romania, just present your passport and […]

Night train booking cancelled by SJ — any rights to alternative transportation or accommodation?

8/27/2022 1:05:51 PM As you are travelling on an SJ cross-border train, Section D.1 of SJ’s T&Cs of Travel applies to this journey, which states that SJ will compensate for any lodging expenses (Section 13.2d), as well as give the passenger the choice for SJ to arrange alternative travel, receive a refund, or a few […]

Getting from Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau airport to downtown Montreal

Getting from Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau airport to downtown Montreal

7/26/2016 7:46:00 PM The simplest choice is taking the 747 bus line. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. It also features WiFi service on lots of the buses and luggage racks. The bus stops at many places between the Lionel-Groulx […]

What’s with the Frankfurt ‘police roundups’?

8/15/2022 12:39:31 PM A few more comments in addition to put it into context: The area just east of Frankfurt main station ("Bahnhofsviertel") is well known for its large number of drug dealers and users and a high likelihood of aggressive behavior against officials of any kind. Police currently tries to get the amount of […]

What is the cheapest way to get from Kansai International Airport into downtown Osaka after 10pm?

7/27/2016 10:20:07 AM If you include Namba in “downtown Osaka”, then the cheapest option is a local Nankai train to Namba. Cost is 920 yen, last departure is (currently) at 23:40. If you want to go to Osaka station or somewhere farther north, then it really depends on where exactly you are going, but if […]

How do small local Malay restaurants in non-touristy areas in Malaysia work?

6/23/2022 8:10:41 PM The best thing to do is act like you know the language, ask anyone who is passing by "Kerja di sini?" which means "do you work here?". This will usually get their attention and even if the person is not working there he/she will at least point you to the right direction. […]

Can I drive my British car in the Netherlands using my Dutch drivers license as a UK resident?

7/26/2016 1:30:09 AM What matters is the country of residence. You did not write that explicitely but it sounds as if your friend might have been a Dutch resident (possibly “borrowing” his or her parents’ car regularly). I have heard similar stories about German citizens driving a German car with a German driving license (not […]

How to sleep on an overnight layover in Kotoka Airport, Accra

7/25/2016 3:02:19 AM The Ghanaian embassy in the UK confirms that a transit visa for UK citizens is available and will set you back 20 quid for 24 hrs. As a UK citizen, it seems you can secure this visa online to boot. See the link below to both read about the visa (transit is […]

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