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Does Mastercard or American Express have more worldwide acceptance?

3/3/2015 4:50:48 PM I may relate to places where I travelled to or lived in. Around the world, Visa > Master Card >> Amex. In many places they don’t accept Amex at all. In Europe: Germany: they use Maestro circuit debit cards a lot. Those are really common, the next choice after cash. France: they […]

What's the courtesy: wipe off the wash basin?

5/23/2016 1:46:05 AM I have always felt that it is a subtle way of saying: “If you sprinkle when you tinkle, be a sweet and wipe the seat” Can I have a sword fight in Scotland? 3/1/2015 8:33:13 AM The courtesy is as simple as leaving the basin dry and tidy for the next passenger. […]

Going to gyms in Japan

12/30/2013 9:20:50 AM You cannot go to every shop as a visitor without getting a membership. check the website for the location where you want to go and look if the have a visitor (ビジター) package. Depending on the location, they might require you to speak Japanese. Since Gym facilities have a legal responsibility towards […]

How to choose a cafe/coffee shop when travelling?

How to choose a cafe/coffee shop when travelling?

12/16/2020 2:03:46 PM The first question to answer is if the people of the country normally do coffee. No – we don’t normally drink coffee here The best bet then is to look for an American-looking chain. This may still suck but is likely the best bet to get something decent. Even better (but rarer) […]

Can I have a sword fight in Scotland?

2/21/2015 6:37:02 PM Most reenactment societies wouldn’t be too happy with what you are asking, lot of training and tests involved….all about the safety etc. But there should be plenty of events on around Scotland, Edinburgh Castle on 3rd May have Waterloo. Check out Historic Scotland events or look up reenactment groups Scotland and most […]

How Safe are Train Rides in the U.S.?

3/10/2015 8:24:44 PM The trains are safe – at least they’re more or less as safe as the UK. I was going to cite some statistics here, but it turns out it’s complicated comparing modes of transportation. What you should know, however, is that they’re often ludicrously late. The railroads would rather not be in […]

What are the risks drinking tap water in Laos?

8/8/2022 11:42:55 PM Boil the water and the mentioned pathogens in the UN report won’t be of any concern. The locals all drink the tap water after boiling it and many don’t bother to even do that. Dual Colombian and US Citizenship – can I enter Brazil visa-free as a Colombian? 12/17/2013 5:32:43 AM On […]

Is there a standardised way to refer to a specific terminal within an airport?

2/11/2015 6:58:50 AM There are, unfortunately, no standards when it comes to naming the terminals. Numbers, letters, geographic direction, sub-letters/numbers, names are all in use somewhere. Even single-terminal airports get an identifier if they have to be shoehorned into a reservation system. I often travel through “Vancouver Airport, Terminal 1/Main”. CYVR has one building, the […]

Where to find microwave on the road in the US

2/22/2016 9:12:17 PM Whole foods almost always has public microwaves in the eating areas of the restaurant. Next sentence I also have found 7-Eleven sometimes have customer accessible cents next sentence I do that I’d eat healthy on the road all the time and I’m always looking for my Ruede since I bring my own […]

I am a dual Australian/British citizen with an expired emergency Aussie passport and a valid UK passport. What are my chances for an Aussie visit?

1/29/2016 2:55:23 AM Whatever you don – don’t show aussie immigration your expired aussie passport, use a photo or photocopy of it. Immigration officials are instructed to confiscate expired passports on the spot that have not been officially ‘disabled’, usually done when you send it’s sent in for renewal. Applying for a replacement passport without […]

Which digits should I eliminate when giving my number to foreign travellers so as to not confuse them?

12/12/2013 5:07:01 PM As others have said, a number with a “+” in front is probably the best form and should always work (certainly on mobile phones). Many people will have numbers in their directories that might not work outside of their home country like “01528889” or “0678294000” (those would be valid numbers in the […]

Searching for flights to "Anywhere" in narrow time frame

Searching for flights to "Anywhere" in narrow time frame

6/27/2016 5:25:46 PM @chx has already mentioned Skypicker (now Kiwi.com) but a bit more powerful I find azair which has very powerful search options (see the advanced options), including choice of return and departure day, length of stay, period within which the trip should happen and a range of departure and arrival airports, up to […]

Somewhere tourists can lightly study Mongolian calligraphy in Inner or Outer Mongolia?

Somewhere tourists can lightly study Mongolian calligraphy in Inner or Outer Mongolia?

2/21/2015 1:43:53 PM The first steps in learning to write calligraphy is understanding the basic writing system. For that @Bathrobe’s site is great. Also check out StudyMongolian.net. This is more intended for teaching spoken Mongolian, but all of the lessons include the traditional written script. You could use it to learn to read and write. […]

Dubai (UAE) visa requirements when staying in the airport for a French citizen?

2/5/2014 7:01:34 AM If you don’t have a UAE visa, the scheduled departure of the second flight needs to be within 24 hours of your arrival in Dubai. source: http://www.flydubai.com/en/plan/connections/ Non greedy hostel or guesthouse in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia? 9/2/2014 1:38:38 PM I found the following on the UAE embassy site in the United Kingdom: Stop […]

Did Finland's border authorities make a mistake?

1/15/2020 11:18:29 PM It sees to me that the first 180 day period was from July 1st to December 31st, and the next 180 day period was from Januar 1st to June 30th. She just stayed below the 90 days in the first period (July 1st to September 15th = 77 days, plus Dec. 21st […]

Non greedy hostel or guesthouse in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

11/28/2016 4:35:03 AM I stayed at the Golden Gobi in 2008. It felt a little cramped during late September not sure if it was the season or because of popularity. From where can I see the Iglesia De Los Remedios with the volcano Popocatépetl behind it? 12/5/2013 5:56:44 AM I stayed at first in Idre’s […]

How to avoid claustrophobia on a plane?

7/20/2017 6:09:53 AM Fear is real. I have a tip or two. My anxiety stems from being pinned in and not being able to escape on my terms. Middle seat and window seat are terrifying. Tray tables down, knees blocking my path, and any discomfort will amplify my fear. And don’t get me started on […]

Why is it forbidden to wear camouflage in some Caribbean Islands?

12/30/2014 5:47:19 PM The law’s genesis seems to be to keep the military identifiably military and everyone else civilian. As reported by Theresa Gordon of the Antigua Daily Observer, on July 23, 2013: Anyone caught wearing or selling military-type camouflage clothing will be arrested. The get-tough stance was announced by Staff Judge Advocate of the […]

From where can I see the Iglesia De Los Remedios with the volcano Popocatépetl behind it?

10/28/2016 3:13:26 AM This photo is manufactured. It’s a fake. It does not exist and cannot be taken as a single shot from any perspective with any type of lens. If you actually go to Cholula as I did today, you will realize that Popocatépetl is too far away to appear as it does in […]

Which travellers in Mongolia have to register, and how?

12/17/2013 7:59:52 AM The registration requirement for Mongolia is, as you say, and as several other sources quote, for tourists who plan to stay longer than 30 days there. They have to register within 4 days of arrival. Since you have got a thirty day visa, I can only assume that you do not plan […]

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