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Skiing in Morzine

2/26/2014 9:39:59 PM @Dirty-flow already provided a good answer but note that some ski resorts occasionally extend their opening dates later in the season depending on snowfalls. It’s mostly for locals/week-end skiers as advertising it in advance and having people book expensive trips would be too risky at that time of the year. Mid-March on […]

Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for Canada?

2/9/2019 8:54:28 PM https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit/without-visa/airport-authority-airline.html The Transit Without Visa (TWOV) program allows eligible foreign nationals to transit through Canada without a visa or an eTA. At present, the TWOV program operates at the Vancouver International Airport in British Columbia, Canada, the Calgary International Airport in Alberta, Canada, the Winnipeg International Airport in Manitoba, Canada and Toronto’s […]

Based on departure/arrive local time, how to know if my flight will be entirely at night?

Based on departure/arrive local time, how to know if my flight will be entirely at night?

5/26/2014 4:47:41 PM I just found the right tool for you (SUN TIMES), it does exactly what you want, it shows the path along with the day/night status in the exact position of the aircraft. It is a Windows Application (from the days they used to call it program), click on the Aviation –> Flight […]

Where is the highest Bungee jump above sea?

Where is the highest Bungee jump above sea?

10/10/2013 7:43:35 AM This is Dalian’s Bungee jump (Dalian China). I heard from people that it’s the highest above the sea. I couldn’t find its exact height on Google. Landing midnightish in Russia: Am I stuck? 10/9/2013 12:27:06 PM The highest jump is at the Macau tower, at 233m, but it’s technically a controlled descent, […]

Landing midnightish in Russia: Am I stuck?

11/18/2013 11:05:20 PM Whether or not it’s advisable is totally up to you – it’s a subjective question and each person is different, so we can’t answer that aspect. It’ll be difficult, so accept that now and enjoy the ride 😉 I’ve flown into Novosibirsk, and there were taxis from the airport. So as long […]

Are there any space shuttles one can go inside of?

Are there any space shuttles one can go inside of?

4/24/2014 11:05:26 PM I have been in a space shuttle simulator, used at Spar Aerospace by the astronauts who flew the shuttle (they were practicing with the Canadarm) so I decided to see if any of the simulators are still around. One seems to be headed for Texas: Texas A&M University has the unique opportunity […]

Can I leave O'Hare airport during my layover?

4/24/2014 8:49:58 PM Getting through immigration usually takes at least half an hour and can often take an hour or more. Getting from O’Hare to downtown is another hour; getting back is yet another hour. You need to be back at O’Hare an hour and a half before your outgoing flight. That only leaves an […]

Is Legoland only for kids?

4/16/2014 5:11:01 AM I went to the German LEGOLAND near Augsburg last September with my 4 children (21, 18, 13, 6). It was a day out together. We have all played with lego in the past but none of us are ‘lego nerds’. The park was nice, the models well done and there are some […]

"Free Camping" in India

11/15/2015 11:39:27 AM Legally it is ok to camp almost anywhere in India. I am a local and have traveled a lot (especially South India). I’ve gone on a 2240 kms motorcycle journey through Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on my HERO HONDA PASSION PLUS(2003 edition-silver.) While you are in India, try do/not-to-do the following […]

How to deal with a full trash can for used toilet paper where you are not allowed to flush the toilet paper?

10/3/2013 2:22:35 PM This is very easy – paper in the trash bin is not stuffed tightly so you can make a lot of room by compressing it with your foot. If you’re afraid of staining your shoe – first throw a piece of clean paper on top first and then compress the pile with […]

Does the US Government shutdown make me stateless (like Viktor Navorski)?

10/2/2013 10:59:07 AM The definition of Statelessness is: Statelessness is a legal concept describing the lack of any nationality. It denotes the absence of a recognized link between an individual and any state. A de jure stateless person is someone who is "not considered as a national by any state under the operation of its […]

What's the quickest way from London Kings Cross to Euston, by foot or tube?

What's the quickest way from London Kings Cross to Euston, by foot or tube?

7/8/2019 11:02:41 AM I concur with the walking routes through St Pancras and then using the back streets, far quicker and less frustrating. However, consider taking a bus if going from Euston to Kings Cross early in the morning or late in the evening when the traffic is free flowing – don’t bother if going […]

Is it possible for tourists to enter/attend Japanese Game Shows?

3/25/2014 8:45:56 AM While I cannot pinpoint a specific show that sells tickets online to foreigners, I would like to give you a bit of background about what issues there are to join such shows in general. I hope this will give you a perspective and some pointers for what to look for specifically. Participation […]

Are there sleeper trains going from Northern Italy to the Rhine Valley (Germany)?

9/30/2013 9:55:24 AM The other answers are correct. There is no such train. As an alternative to Milan – Munich followed by domestic connections to the Rhine valley, you may also consider the Milan–Dijon(–Paris) sleeper, followed by a TGV from Dijon to Basel. To the upper Rhine valley in Germany, this connection includes a night […]

Temporary bank account in Ukraine for a foreign traveler?

12/19/2014 11:54:12 AM I can give a more precise answer. To open a bank account you require three things: Passport (they may require the original passport translated into Ukranian/Russian and notarised, you can get this done at any notary bureau). You need a tax number. This can be obtained from the central tax office. Need […]

Are there "Doctor Who" themed tourist attractions in the UK?

Are there "Doctor Who" themed tourist attractions in the UK?

3/21/2014 7:42:06 PM The new series were filmed in Cardiff, so most places you can see in the show are actually locations from there. That’s why the Doctor Who Experience center is based in Cardiff, where you can find Tardises, Daleks and other items from the show. It is located around Cardiff Bay, where you […]

Overnight train luggage safety concerns in Europe

9/17/2013 9:59:45 PM I would like to add some points to Mark Mayos already good answer: Imagine you are a thief: You cannot escape from a train which drives with a speed of over 160 km/h (100 mph). The very best case will break both of your legs, crippling you. You cannot hide either, because […]

How should I act if I'm assigned to a seat near an emergency exit?

How should I act if I'm assigned to a seat near an emergency exit?

11/5/2017 3:43:02 PM Your only responsibility is if you sit in an exit row, not near an exit row. I, too, like window seats — but not if they’re over a wing, which spoils the view. (My dumb BF at time once booked us for two aisle seats!) The one and only time I was […]

Are there any countries where modern devices that take 100-240V AC power won't work?

5/11/2019 2:29:27 PM “Universal” supplies are just that Utility power available to general consumers and travellers is going to be in the 85-265VAC/47-63Hz range that your average “universal input” SMPS is rated for. Reputable (read: listed) supplies are tested to every corner of this range (although some are only rated to 90VAC min). Not having […]

Are there any "extended stay" or "multiroom suites" in hotels in England?

1/2/2018 11:43:51 AM Most hotels in the UK offer family rooms for up to two adults and (typically) up to two children. It isn’t clear from your post whether you specified in your search that the third and fourth guests were children rather than adults – perhaps that’s why you didn’t get good results? In […]

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