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How to protect one's lungs while driving a motorcycle through heavily polluted cities?

How to protect one's lungs while driving a motorcycle through heavily polluted cities?

1/18/2018 8:30:29 PM Filters will only protect you from particulate matter (the visible smoke), which is a large part of street-level pollution. But to protect you against harmful vapours (e.g., carbon monoxide) you would need some sort of gas mask. Contrast a respirator with a full gas mask. Removing the majority of particulate matter will […]

Customs for two new laptops bought in USA

5/26/2014 7:23:09 AM You are entitled to bring 1 laptop over and above your individual allowance of Rs.35000, So your first laptop is cleared. For the 2nd laptop which is Rs.41500 at current exchange rate is above the customs limit. you may be charged for the difference of 41500 minus 35000. which is Rs. 6500. […]

From Zambia to Zimbabwe: How easy to cross the borders?

10/24/2018 11:28:11 AM As @MastaBaba said above, the roads are in decent condition, but not perfect either. Nothing to worry about really. I would suggest a Kaza Visa, which gives you access to Zimbabwe and Zambia, as well as a few other neighboring countries. This is the most efficient and effective way to gain access […]

What coast or river-adjacent city is in this photo?

What coast or river-adjacent city is in this photo?

10/24/2016 3:21:23 PM This is New York City – looking east across the Hudson from New Jersey. A similar viewpoint is available from google maps Probably from around Port Imperial Blvd just north of the Lincoln Tunnel. Your photo seems to be from a position a little further south than this one though – a […]

Can a non-US citizen drive my US car in Mexico?

5/19/2014 6:45:00 PM The vehicle temporarily imported by the owner may be driven in Mexico by the spouse or adult children, as long as they have the same immigration status. Other persons may drive the vehicle as long as the owner is in the vehicle. http://www.mexonline.com/drivemex.htm How can I search for French trains (only – […]

How to search for a late checkout hotel?

10/23/2016 11:10:49 AM As far as I could find, there isn’t any search engine that can specifically find late-checkout rooms. Some hotel chains offer it on their websites or list the late-checkout in their description, but you’d have to manually go through the list of hotels in the area. For example, you can search for […]

How can I search for French trains (only – no buses)?

How can I search for French trains (only – no buses)?

5/16/2014 4:07:56 PM The French railway network has suffered from underinvestment during the previous years and is now undergoing extensive repairs. Logically, when track repairs happen, depending on the cases, trains are delayed in the schedules or bus bridges are set up. In your case, the line used is a “small” regional line, with no […]

How to apply for an Indian passport without school leaving and birth certificates?

12/26/2016 4:58:12 AM Although this is a bit late for you but Ministry of External Affairs has recently issued a notification announcing an amendment to proof of birth and other rules. The official release is here. From the release (emphasis mine): It has now been decided that all applicants of passports can submit any one […]

Is Sydney – Papeete – Easter Island – Santiago possible on a round the world ticket?

1/11/2020 4:23:47 PM (This answer will become invalid for trips commencing after LATAM leaves oneworld.) Answer. Yes, but you have to purchase a particular fare that is not usually advertised (a oneworld global explorer fare, sometimes called a xGLOBx fare, to be distinguished from the more usual oneworld explorer fare, an xONEx). Any competent travel […]

Can you buy Eurostar Brussels-Lille tickets on the day, for the same price as in advance?

6/9/2014 9:27:00 AM Other answers have detailed what is going on with these tickets, let me explain why. These tickets are strange because of the so-called “Lille Loophole”. Passengers from Brussels to Lille are making an cross-border intra-Schengen journey and therefore do not have to show their passport to travel. This means that people who […]

What is the procedure to book luggage with Indian Railways?

9/25/2016 11:58:06 PM There are two ways you can do this : Parcel booking and Luggage booking Parcel booking : I am not sure how they (Indian railways) came up with those terms but those are the two ways you can do this. Parcel booking can be done by going to your nearest station and […]

Are alcoholic beverages more expensive at night in Japan (in bars)?

9/24/2016 1:09:24 PM No, it’s not true – but perhaps you misunderstood? Bars in Japan very commonly have a cover charge, typically in the 500-1000 yen range (per person), that could well explain the difference. Is it possible to walk from Stansted airport to the Holiday Inn Express at Stansted airport Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Are there any websites or other resources that lists discounts or special conditions for seniors in Europe?

Are there any websites or other resources that lists discounts or special conditions for seniors in Europe?

8/16/2015 8:50:54 PM I have not found a site concentrating them into a list, but that is because the reductions are so common. Everywhere I have traveled in Europe people over 65 get reductions on museums and often on attractions. The age limit can be as low as 55 in some countries. Most of the […]

Where is the world's largest commercial elevator?

7/18/2019 5:27:33 PM The 3 Gorges dam boat lift is now operational. It can lift ships up to 3,000 tons up by 113 meters. Does Solvang, CA have Dutch roots? 5/6/2016 5:27:31 PM There are freight elevators capable of lifting army tanks. One such was used during WWII in Kansas City. It’s still in operation. […]

Is it possible to walk from Stansted airport to the Holiday Inn Express at Stansted airport

10/2/2017 6:57:14 PM I have walked from Stansted Airport to “Premier Inn Stansted Airport” several times. Which is very close to “Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport” But have in mind that I only travel very light. I am a backpacker that hate to waste good money on services not needed. Entrance fee for Zion National […]

Does Solvang, CA have Dutch roots?

5/7/2014 1:40:19 AM I wouldn’t read too much into it. First and foremost, Solvang is a big tourist trap. This “Danish” town prominently features, for example, a store famous for its collection of German cuckoo clocks and a museum of mostly British motorcycles. You’ll no doubt find Delft plates for sale there for the same […]

Personal enrichment course for 90 days after 20 days stay under Visa Waiver Program

6/26/2014 7:03:06 PM You probably figure it out by now but since it’s stated as unanswered I’ll share my experience. I’m Brazilian and I have visited the US for the first time in january (NYC as well). Second time I went there (end of april) I was faced with a bunch of questions like: “Do […]

Entrance fee for Zion National Park: Paying for a car vs. paying per person

8/25/2016 8:17:36 PM As a Utah native who loves Zions, has lived in Southern Utah and well, generally treats that area as his backyard I can’t help but answer this. Answer: We are at the end of the summer season and school in Utah has already started, if your planning to go in the next […]

If the Ankara-Tehran train is full, is it worth showing up at the platform hoping for cancellations?

5/3/2014 7:20:31 PM I don’t know how you could check their availability because as I know there is not online booking option for those lines or if there is, it must be very weak and unreliable. Let me know if you checked in Internet or an agency. Another point, there are also buses going to […]

Is it possible to rent a Volkswagen T1/T2 in Iceland?

12/18/2014 12:48:36 PM I’ve searched repeatedly, and even contacted a couple of car rental companies in Iceland on twitter. The answer definitely seems to be no, or if not, very, very rare – rare enough that’s it not possible to find. Where can I buy US prepaid credit card outside US? 12/16/2014 10:00:41 AM I […]

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