Travel Tips

Number of hours before the departure, that is safe be at an airport for an international flight

3/23/2015 10:04:25 PM Some airlines actually publish recommendations per airport. See http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/check-in/requirements.html https://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/checkingIn/arrivalTimes.jsp?anchorLocation=DirectURL&title=arrivaltimes In general I have found that 2 hours works fine for most airports in the US, Europe, and China. Early online check-in can speeds things up considerably and also gives you a bit of wiggle room if the airline has bungled your […]

Interesting walking activities in Narita on an overnight stop

3/23/2015 2:37:20 AM The Narita Shinsoji Temple is quite close (8 minutes by train) to Narita airport and is quite delightful. Before Narita Airport was made, it was the main attraction in the area. You want to take the JR or Keisei train from “Narita Airport” to “Narita Station”. You can access the temple website […]

Do American cellphones work in Europe?

8/2/2011 10:41:21 AM If your phone is not GSM it won’t work. You could buy a cheap prepaid phone over there for about €50→€100 or so (I’m guessing here) and use that. Might be cheaper/easier than sorting out a phone in the USA. Do infants need their own seats on long flights? 6/29/2013 1:02:43 PM […]

Is it cheaper to buy flights from abroad?

5/11/2017 10:05:02 PM But I got to wondering, is it ever cheaper to buy tickets online from another country (possibly in a different currency)? The online flight sites often geolocate you but there are plenty of free VPNs. If you are talking about buying exactly the same ticket but purchasing from an alternative sales location, […]

In Perth, Australia for one month: rent car or buy car?

9/19/2018 6:27:43 AM For any one reading this thread. Just updating based on the recent rental car rental prices. I have calculated a the cost for one month for rental from one rental company where you can rent a manual car for $600 and an automatic car for $750. You might be able to get […]

"Flight mode" phone use banned on Ryanair. Is this a worldwide phenomenon?

9/21/2011 9:00:42 PM It’s certainly not a policy or trend that would affect most companies. On some airlines (at least Finnair, if my memory serves) the pre-flight security info now specifically mentions flight mode, and instructs you to activate it at that point, i.e. before (turning the thing off for) takeoff. In the last year […]

Transfer from Incheon airport to Gimpo and vice versa

8/8/2017 7:13:29 PM Take the train. The A’REX will whisk you from Incheon Airport straight to Gimpo Airport in 35 minutes for just 3,750 won (~US$3.50), with trains every 10 minutes or so. Note that you’ll need to take the regular “All Stop Train” (commuter) service; the express goes straight to Seoul Station. There are […]

Paris Gare du Nord to Gare Montparnasse, by public transport but without lots of walking?

12/13/2013 9:48:56 AM Line M4 went fine for me as a direct connection between the Gare du Nord and the Gare Montparnasse. I did not have much luggage with me though, just a rucksak, a laptop and a small trunk. But enough space in the metro M4 to carry all that. Just take care that […]

What's a good alternative to Dopplr?

3/11/2017 3:13:56 PM I wrote InTractu service to keep not only places, but also ways I’ve been traveling. It remembers the ways and is able to visualize them all on the map. For now it works only on mobile devices, but sometime soon I will release www version, showing traces of flights, visited cities and […]

Can I use my passport even though it has the wrong place of birth

3/12/2015 10:36:24 PM An incorrect country of birth is a fairly major error on a passport. You should definitely get this error corrected before attempting to use your passport. To correct a US passport, you would submit form DS-5504. Q. IS THERE A FEE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FORM? A. There is no fee associated with […]

How far into Washington, DC should I drive before taking the Metro?

4/11/2019 5:18:06 PM I lived out by Dulles Airport for about 4 years. If you know when to go, and some alternative routes, you can make it into the city and find parking with relative ease. That being said, 4th of July weekend is unique, and everything goes off the rails. For starters, most of […]

Do you need to submit an itinerary to get a Russian visa? And do you have to stick to it?

7/14/2016 2:29:37 AM I think business visas are a great option, although obtaining one is more costly. What is important to note, as already suggested by Mark Mayo, is that you are entitled to do tourist travels with your business visa, that is once you obtain it. While consulates demand a Letter of Invitation (LOI) […]

When traveling to Japan, which problems can one encounter for not speaking any Japanese when it comes to reaching all major tourist attractions?

10/30/2017 8:18:08 AM Though Fifaltra’s answer is very good I want to add some stuff as someone who lived in Japan for several years: 1: English announcments are not quite universal. Get outside central Tokyo and they stop. English signage is quite universal around the country however (IIRC there’s maybe one private line out in […]

Can I take a bicycle when boarding a VIA Rail train at a small (flag) stop?

3/11/2015 2:30:51 PM It seems the answer is maybe depending on if the train has checked baggage service or not and if your bike is a folding bike or not, according to the website from your post. http://www.viarail.ca/en/travel-info/baggage/checked-baggage The following articles can only be transported if checked baggage service is available on your train. If […]

Is there a definitive reference guide to cell phone standards by country?

6/29/2011 11:55:53 AM The USA is a special case here. In nearly every other country, GSM & SIM cards are the only type of mobile phone network used. Most mobile phones you buy are ‘locked’ so they only work with SIM cards from that mobile phone network. You can ‘unlock’ phones. Make sure your GSM […]

Is it Reasonable to book Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos in Advance?

5/10/2017 1:03:20 PM Well, we usually book in advance in Greece for any boat trip we make so I would advice you to book at least a month earlier. I should also remind you that even though September and October are not considered full season in Greece, there are lots of tourists roaming the country […]

What is the highest altitude town or village with accommodation in Cambodia?

4/15/2015 1:12:35 PM There is a very good article in the PPP about Kirirom Mountain; “Magic lives on at old royal retreat”. Probably one of the few places in the kingdom to find pine forests. “On top of Kirirom Mountain are the 1960s-era ruins of a once grand getaway for the royalty and urban elite […]

What part of Great Wall of China is easier to visit, starting from Peking?

1/25/2017 6:21:31 AM There are a great many locations on the Great Wall that can be visited. Narrowing the choice to those within day trip or single overnight stay from Beijing, we get the following list. I’ve added my comments as to their merits. Miyun County Simatai ( 司马台; Sīmǎtái) a popular but remote. Quite […]

Why do airlines (typically?) require customers to phone for special meals, and not provide this option online?

Why do airlines (typically?) require customers to phone for special meals, and not provide this option online?

3/4/2015 4:16:06 PM Either you’ve been misinformed, or we’re travelling on different airlines… For a flight I have next week, I’ve just logged into the “Manage My Booking” section of the airline’s website (BA). Once I pick the flight, I see this: By picking the Special Requirements link, I can request a special meal, and […]

What is the safest way to travel from Tehran to North-Pakistan?

2/25/2013 12:02:19 AM I am local resident of Hunza living in Berlin. I think the best way is to get a local contact/guide who can travel with you from Quetta to Hunza. I would prefer to hire a local to and take public transport to travel. Once you are in Gilgit, you can travel all […]

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