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Is there a list of trains to and from a UK station?

Is there a list of trains to and from a UK station?

3/14/2023 5:25:44 PM If I understand your question and comments correctly, you want to customize your journey on the basis of stopping off at places of interest along the way. I think the easiest way to do this would be by looking at the UK rail map. There are a lot of lines, but not […]

Are there any luggage lockers in Ho Chi Minh City?

4/6/2019 9:29:23 AM SG Capsule at 36 le Loi, district 1. It is a hostel but also supply professional luggage storage service. You can search and make an appointment with them on their Facebook. Are there any power outlets available in SNCF's Intercités de Nuit? 6/30/2016 10:26:26 AM There are definitely luggage lockers at Ho […]

What’s this symbol in Europe that looks a bit like an upside-down V, or ⩘?

What’s this symbol in Europe that looks a bit like an upside-down V, or ⩘?

1/28/2018 10:15:51 PM Because the writing of numbers varies between anglophone and continental countries, I have written down the different variation of numbers I myself encountered in Europe (The third 6 is a write error): As you can see, most of the problems arise with 1, 4, 6, 7 and 9. The first column is […]

Are there any power outlets available in SNCF's Intercités de Nuit?

5/19/2016 6:01:17 PM According to this post on the forum of the french railway company SNCF, you can find power oulets in the hallway. Even the incleanable seats do not feature power outlets. If you plan to use the plugs in the hallway, a good idea suggested by this blog is to take a power […]

How can Americans visit Europe with as much flexibility and convenience as possible?

5/9/2016 2:55:47 PM There’s several approaches you can take. They all involve some planning, and there are some extra marks of caution. Mix Schengen and non-schengen stays. The actual Schengen rules say for any given day in the Schengen area, you must have spent less than 90 out of the 180 preceeding days in the […]

Airline fares – meaning of "plus fare difference" for refund

1/21/2018 6:35:44 PM The wording on that is a little odd – but not unexpected given that it’s likely a German -> English translation of the fare rules. As you’re probably already aware, airfares – even on the same route – can vary dramatically depending on a number of factors, including when the ticket was […]

Where in Kyoto can I visit a traditional wood workshop?

Where in Kyoto can I visit a traditional wood workshop?

2/22/2019 8:07:56 PM Disclaimer: This isnt specifically in Kyoto. It’s about 1h by train/car from Kyoto Station. The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum could be what you’re looking for. It’s located in Kobe, near Osaka. (source: dougukan.jp) The museum features LOTS of information and displays on how woodworking and carpentry evolved from prehistoric Japan all the […]

Why does Google Maps show a boat route as a European road?

12/28/2017 10:39:59 PM This happens in a number of places, due to the way European Routes are numbered. They’re more of a concept than an actual road, and as such, they’re often disconnected. For example the E20 consists of several segments that would not normally be considered a “road”: a ferry between Dublin(IE) and Liverpool(UK) […]

How much, if anything, can I get in compensation for being wrongly denied boarding on a flight Turkey-Italy?

8/18/2019 11:55:43 PM UPDATE TUrkey has introduced regulations influenced by EC261, meaning EC261 compensation applies even when departing from outside EU/Schengen. As such I was able to retroactively claim €400 for the incorrect denied boarding How can I avoid Airbnb's sneaky 3% foreign currency fee? 12/25/2017 10:01:15 PM If I was you, I would issue […]

How can I avoid Airbnb's sneaky 3% foreign currency fee?

3/21/2021 7:13:20 PM Yes always pay in local currency! I made the mistake of booking an apartment in Spain using USD, my credit card currency. My host told me he would charge me 150€/ night. Airbnb charged me US$184/ night which was much higher than any rate I found on the internet. When I took […]

How are combined dimensions calculated for checked baggage on Ryanair?

How are combined dimensions calculated for checked baggage on Ryanair?

5/15/2016 5:21:38 AM Ryan Air’s size limits are based on physical limits of their aircraft. The 737’s baggage compartment door is 122 x 89 cm. And the weight is fairly universal limit imposed by most airlines for something to be lifted by a human (anything heavier is supposed to be lifted by machinery). So their […]

Buying a car in Australia or New Zealand as a non-resident?

5/6/2016 4:58:12 AM I bought a car a week after arriving in the country. I was on a WH visa, but at the moment of purchase/registration the visa status was never mentioned/asked/inquired. I bought my car in a fair, so I can’t be sure what the process is with a car dealer. If you decide […]

Am I OK with Euros in Cape Verde?

12/1/2017 4:41:03 PM On Sal, Euros are accepted pretty much everywhere. On one of the other islands, there may be difficulties using them. CVE’s (Escudos) are on a fixed 1 Euro = ~110 CVEs. If you exchange at the bank or airport, this is the rate you’ll get. If you use Euros in local stores, […]

How does the urgent processing service work at Canadian passport offices?

9/12/2018 3:29:45 AM I can agree on the approach stated above. I needed to renew my passport in less than 12hours (my plane was leaving the next day in the morning and my passport did not qualify for the 6 month rule of Nicaragua). I arrived at the passport office before it opened (7am i […]

I was denied entry to the UK 22 years ago. What's the best strategy for applying for a new visa?

11/21/2017 6:08:08 PM An answer to this question has been posted by Gayot Fow, a former immigration lawyer, on his blog: This type of question solicits an opinion-poll. Some people say ‘yes’, some people say ‘no’ and all of them are right because everyone is entitled to an opinion. So we can give an opinion […]

Can I import a gun-shaped console controller‎ from the United States into the UK?

4/29/2016 8:39:27 AM IMHO the problem here is that the UK law forbids importing imitation firearms. Quoting from the Guide on Firearms Licensing Law found on Gov.uk: Section 36 of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 makes it an offence for a person to manufacture, sell, import or cause a realistic imitation firearm to be […]

Can a 15-passenger van use the bus lane in Montreal?

10/22/2017 3:56:51 PM There reserved lanes are not just for buses. Taxis are allowed too. Here is the official statement which is valid for the greater Montreal region. As you can see, it does not say minibus which are a different category of vehicle. Considering that a taxi as bus is allowed but both are […]

Extending Oyster card trip outside the Oyster card validity zones with valid ticket outside zones and without changing trains?

12/21/2016 9:19:37 AM The answer to your question is no. Practically, your option is to tolerate the maximum fare [in breach of the TfL conditions of carriage] and claim a refund, which will be granted unless you make a habit out of it. 6.8.5 […] If you do not touch in at the start and […]

What are the steps to claim/recheck baggage on international layover via non-partner connecting airline?

1/23/2018 1:09:05 AM “Transit” in immigration terms refers to travelling to a country for the purpose of travelling on to a third country. Transits can be divided into two categories, “airside” and “landside”. In an airside transit you never pass through the country’s immigration controls. In a landside transit you enter the country like any […]

Are towels in hotels always replaced at the end of the stay?

4/27/2016 12:59:33 PM Yes, all towels are replaced when a customer leaves the hotel even if they look untouched. This is a common procedure in hotels. You can find some hotels where the management is trying to save money and will eventually not replace all but by default, in the vast majority of hotels, they […]

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