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Anything to do for 8h layover in Amsterdam at 1am on a Monday?

7/3/2016 3:39:15 PM The buildings will be as beautiful in the night as during the day, maybe even better if still having the lights on them, and you can find some activity still in the red light district, but it will be the last little bit and depending on the weather it might have stopped […]

Is an OysterCard worth it for occasional 1-day visits from outside London?

7/25/2015 6:52:04 PM I wanted to add a comment to @user568458 answer but I don’t have enough reputation points yet. Until recently I used contactless credit cards, but recently I have had trouble with this system. On one occasion I was charged an extortionate amount for a single journey (yes I ‘tapped out’). On another […]

Non-seafood food options in Tokyo?

Non-seafood food options in Tokyo?

7/21/2015 11:29:54 PM Curry is an option (my favorite being ‘Go Go Curry!’), they will have different meats available that isn’t seafood. I won’t repeat all of the other options listed, but don’t knock eating western food. When I visited Kyoto, I went to McDonald’s just to try another culture’s take on something that was […]

After a refusal (V4.2(a)(c)) proving I have sufficient funds when applying for a UK Standard visit visa

8/3/2018 4:39:48 PM As per what I’ve read above..you should only apply again if your current circumstances change drastically otherwise whatever documents and country ties you show wouldn’t mean much to the visa officer. A drastic change could be getting married becoming the owner of a property that you haven’t already told them about starting […]

Do I need a transit visa for a Russian overflight?

7/9/2015 4:33:03 PM If you were to land and connect to another flight a few days later you will in general need a visa, but in some cases even that is not necessary. If you land in Moscow, you can stay in the Novotel Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Hotel without a visa: The Novotel Sheremetyevo Airport […]

Should I tip at "full serve" gas stations?

2/26/2016 5:21:18 PM I am a gas attendant, in Maine, winters are rough facing negative temps, howling winds and knee deep snow. No matter what the condition I am always there to pump your gas with a smile! Whether it be a full tank, 10 gas cans or as little as $1, there is no […]

Not getting passport stamped when entering USA from abroad

6/20/2015 7:36:23 AM Stamping is not a must. These days technology is catching up fast, everything is recorded electronically. The moment you, airline or the passport control officer scan your passport, the job is done. Stamps are a mess, though it looks good it consumes space in passport for frequent travelers. I have traveled to […]

Traveling in South Korea's countryside as an English speaker

Traveling in South Korea's countryside as an English speaker

10/30/2015 5:11:46 AM It’d be helpful if you indicated which locations you plan to visit as the situation can vary depending on whether it is a popular tourist destination or not. But here’s more or less a general answer: Unless if you plan to drive to a remote location with few population, booking a hotel […]

Why have they announced to turn off phones while they are explicitly allowed?

5/20/2015 11:04:08 AM People sometimes get things wrong. Rules sometimes exist which have no purpose, either because they used to be valid, or because they are a ‘cargo cult’, or because it is seen as desirable to enforce some form of authority in certain situations, and it doesn’t matter what form that authority takes. People […]

What does a CharlieCard cost?

10/24/2015 12:30:30 PM Charlie Card is free. If you approach any MBTA employee in South Station or Back Bay Station they’ll just give you one and you can load it with your credit card at the machine. I have seen dedicated employees handing them out during rush hour. You can’t get one in Logan Airport, […]

Road-trip in USA: can a foreigner buy a car?

10/31/2019 6:33:22 PM People visiting on a tourist visa will have no problem buying a car. Registration and insurance are more difficult. (Full disclosure: my company, visitor.us, helps international visitors buy, register, and insure vehicles as an alternative to renting.) Vehicle registration is regulated by the 50 US states, so there are 50 sets of […]

Comparison website for scuba diving prices?

12/13/2015 5:31:30 PM Shamelessly converting @RoflcoptrException’s comment in a answer, Book Your Dive is a website which allows you to compare diving prices by location (say for example in Indonesia), and by package deals. They even have a blog post comparing resort packages with liveaboards. How to go from Vladivostok to Beijing by land? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

How common is open carry of firearms in the USA?

How common is open carry of firearms in the USA?

5/12/2015 3:56:26 PM You mentioned Arizona. I don’t live there anymore, but I grew up in Arizona and lived there for over 25 years. I hardly ever saw people openly carrying guns. Every now and then I’d see someone with a gun on their belt, it was not common- maybe a couple of times a […]

Where can I learn about the earthquake and reconstruction of Christchurch?

5/16/2021 9:06:38 PM I’m from Christchurch. Yes, certainly. The museum has reopened and has some stuff about the city. There’s an information center with a lot of info on the history. It’s coordinated by the museum, and (I gather in collaboration with them), an exhibit/place called Quake City. It has an interactive exhibit on the […]

How to go from Vladivostok to Beijing by land?

10/7/2015 4:24:03 PM Rome2Rio says it can be done by bus via Harbin, China. From there you take a train to Beijing. The information presented by Rome2Rio is taken from the Lonely Planet getting-there webpage on Vladivostok which states: Bus Buses to Harbin, China, depart daily (except Sunday) around 6.30am (R2900, eight hours) from the […]

How reliable is the Cuban public transport network?

How reliable is the Cuban public transport network?

5/7/2015 5:39:08 PM Table of Contents Coaches in Cuba – Astro and ViazulTrainsHitch-hikingMore Information Coaches in Cuba – Astro and Viazul There are two main coach companies providing island-wide transport in Cuba: AstroBus and Viazul. Astro caters mostly to Cuban residents and intrepid travellers. Most of the seats are available for purchase only to residents […]

How do I prove excessive quantity of goods are for my personal use?

9/30/2015 2:48:09 PM The official website from the EU Commission mentions several criteria: The commercial status of the holder of the products and his reasons for holding them; The place where the products are located or, if appropriate, the mode of transport used; Any document relating to the products; The nature of the products; The […]

Best way to leave EU with expired visa

2/16/2015 1:19:20 AM I don’t know precisely what your chances are and I suspect there is no official public statistics on this so that the people who do know would have learned that in the course of their duty and would be reluctant to provide many details on the record. Also, I don’t know Spanish […]

Is China going to be added to the list of countries eligible for working holidays in Australia as part of the upcoming visa changes?

9/30/2015 5:32:09 PM Well this is a shocker for me but it seems like Australia got around to implementing this much more quickly than I would’ve expected. An article I just found on an expat forum states that China was added to the list exactly one week ago: Australia has added China to the list […]

Is there a direct train from Brussels Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal?

5/28/2018 12:56:30 PM There is actually an express bus I’ve used on several occasions. http://www.airportexpress.be/page?pge=4&ssn=&lng=2 It takes a bit less than an hour and arrives at the central station in Antwerp and costs 10.00 EUR. Seat availability on DB ICE train Brussels – Cologne 9/22/2015 1:30:27 PM Yes, there are direct trains but I would […]

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