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Which brand of backpack should I carry so as to not stick out in Europe?

11/27/2022 11:43:02 AM At times some brands of backpack have a period of being in fashion. The brands named in the question have had their time of fame and are still used quite a lot by some groups and well used by the average European. But there are so many brands, and even so many […]

Why are there no waste bins on public transport?

6/25/2015 12:36:26 PM In London, at least, it is a security issue. On 18 Feb 1991, an IRA bomb exploded in a bin in Victoria Station, killing one person and injuring 38. As the Wikipedia article on bombings during the Troubles goes on to note: Since that time, there have been no litter bins anywhere […]

Ride a 125cc scooter in Indonesia if I only have a European car licence?

6/28/2015 1:27:15 PM Depending on which city you are visiting, generally speaking you can use international driving license (if you have one). The problem however lies on the human aspect. Local police doesn’t really know about this rule They don’t speak english that well. They can be bribed… I know many foreigners riding scooter without […]

Is it possible to fly near/over Mount Everest?

2/21/2020 10:46:04 AM now days you will get a lots of option for Mt Everest Helicopter tour and on top of that you will get a group joining options which is quite cheap and if you search online you will find lots of tour operator who runs this kind of tours, Is it possible to […]

Is it possible to hitchhike to Galapagos?

9/4/2015 7:55:34 AM I was in a first place trying a way to hitchike there. Now i know its regulated i contacted friends working on boatd they told me to join a crew on crewbay.com or arc.com or findacrew.com and You work on a boat for a week. But it gets u there 😊 enjoy […]

River swimming near Chinon in France's Loire Valley

6/26/2015 8:58:31 AM This site (in French) shows 11 bathing spots in Touraine on an interactive map. These include reservoirs (plans d’eau), converted quarries, riverside beaches, as well as lakes. Here is another interesting page (in French) from the departmental website, showing swimmable areas in Touraine. Lastly according to this other website, the closest swimming […]

Why does Google suggest roundabout routes in Berlin?

Why does Google suggest roundabout routes in Berlin?

6/8/2013 2:51:09 AM Michael is spot-on. On top of that, you have chosen “train” as your transport method, not “subway”. You need to consider that the “S” stands for “Schnellbahn” (fast train), the “U” stands for “Untergrundbahn” – subway. Despite the fact that they are both running underground downtown. To explain the difference: In most […]

May I swim in a direction parallel to the width of a swimming pool in Japan?

May I swim in a direction parallel to the width of a swimming pool in Japan?

7/2/2015 1:24:29 PM In my answer below, I use the Nagai Park swimming pool as a reference, but I think it is almost identical to other swimming pools in Japan. It is totally not allowed to swim in any direction parallel to the width of the pool. Almost the same as what was already mentioned […]

How to get from Heathrow Airport to King's Cross, London?

5/14/2017 1:14:24 AM I just travelled to London and here is my experience. At Heathrow Airport, in Terminal 2, go down to the Underground station and purchase a ticket at the machine; puchase the Travel ticket at a cost of 6 pounds per person. You need to take the Picadilly line. This underground train has […]

Presents for Japanese CouchSurfing hosts

3/31/2019 1:57:40 AM I brought a bunch of balloons for the children ages 6-8. They played with the balloons for days. After I got back i put together a photo album and mailed it to the family. What is appropriate attire for women in Muslim countries? 4/29/2013 4:29:45 PM So, if you’re just joining them […]

What can one do about the "Millionaire's Ride"?

6/20/2015 5:18:47 AM You are right when saying that you shouldn’t do anything especially if they are armed. The best option is obviously avoiding such situations entirely but there are some things you can do to prepare for it.I’d suggest having a low withdrawal limit on your card. Personally, my cards have a limit of […]

What is appropriate attire for women in Muslim countries?

5/20/2013 4:40:50 AM Clothing expectations are generally cultural and legal rather than religious. The best bet is to do some research for the country (or countries) you plan to visit. For example, in Indonesia (the world’s largest Muslim country by population), it is acceptable for women to dress casually in most places, bikinis on the […]

Why ITA Matrix is failing so much last months?

6/19/2015 12:55:19 AM It is not easy to give a complete answer to this problem. First, I see in your example that you are using the sales city of MAD. I presume you are aware that means you must buy the ticket at a travel agent in Madrid for the result to be valid. If […]

Is there a way to get to the top of Mount Everest without hiking too far?

4/22/2013 3:21:40 PM THere are two base camps – North and South. South is what is usually meant by the term. North is accessed from China / Tibet and you can, all going well / luck holding / YMMV / … , drive there. Without using a helicopter (as you specified) that’s probably as close […]

How can you take advantage of an airline needing to bump people?

4/13/2013 12:36:48 AM My experience in “bumping” is that of the onlooker, but I’ve seen it frequently enough. The first time it was while we were flying from Italy to Peru via Amsterdam by KLM. Once in Amsterdam the company realised there were too many passengers and they looked for volunteers to fly to Lima […]

Online comparison of currency exchange services in Germany

8/24/2015 2:00:04 PM When the exchange direction is EUR => non-EUR, there are no consolidated exchange rate sites based in Germany. You have your own bank and the Reisebank to choose from, that’s why they invented the Reisebank. Retail banks in Germany are regulated by the Bundesbank and need to follow their guidelines about what […]

What are the exact restrictions on night time Eiffel Tower photos?

10/13/2014 10:56:33 PM Travelot is arguably wrong. If not, there wouldn’t be over 300 free photos of the Eiffel Tower here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Eiffel_Tower_at_night The copyright owners would long since have formally demanded that wikipedia take them down, and they’d be long gone. In terms of what tour-effel.fr says, Relaxed is right. Would-be right-holders are generally not […]

How do I clear an incorrect red flag on my US visa for overstaying, when in fact my departure date has not been recorded in the database?

6/16/2015 12:20:57 PM It does not cover your exact situation (it’s mostly about the older I-94 form) but this page from the CBP describes how to get CBP records corrected. As of writing this answer, you have to mail all the evidence of your departure, together with a letter explaining the situation to a company […]

Can I travel to Paris for a day with a single entry visa for Schengen from Switzerland?

7/26/2016 3:15:40 AM Single entry means you are allowed to cross an external border between a non-Schengen country and a Schengen country once (i.e. it refers to the Schengen area as a whole). You don’t need a multiple-entry visa to travel through several countries within the area. I have recently seen more frequent passport checks […]

Traveling to the U.S. after a 10 Year Ban

6/15/2015 5:40:45 AM No, there is no specific thing you have to do. As always for foreigners entering, there is no guarantee of entry. It is at the discretion of the officer. Your past history of overstay can be a negative factor in their consideration. Berlin public transport apps (similar to jakdojade) Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

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