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Holidays in Brazil without Portuguese

7/31/2017 8:20:56 PM This question has had an accepted answer but considering that I just spent a month in Brazil, I think I can add a fresh perspective. Before going to Brazil, I spoke 5 languages, Spanish being one of them but not Portuguese. Spanish is extremely helpful all over Brazil. When reading signs and […]

How cheap are the cheapest accommodations in Saudi Arabia?

2/19/2023 6:48:15 AM Here is the cheapest way to be something like backpacker in Saudi Arabia. I did it before couple of years 🙂 You should have membership of the "Saudi Arabian Youth Hostels Association" The membership is for 200 Riyal=53 dollar for a whole year. (There is no other options only whole year). You […]

Is it possible to travel the route Kamchatka-Kurils-Hokkaido alone at the end of Sept-Oct?

9/12/2013 12:01:24 PM The best I can figure there is not a route of any ferry that goes Petropavlovsk → Kurils → Hokkaido. It is possible to hop a ferry from Petropavlovsk → Vladivostok → Korsakov (Sakhalin) → Hokkaido using Sasco and Heartland Ferry but the schedule for both stop on September 30th. According to […]

Are flights (generally) cheaper on Friday the 13th, compared to regular Fridays or 13ths?

12/16/2013 8:40:41 AM It might be a bit difficult to define precisely what “cheaper flights” means. If people avoid or postpone trips, Friday the 13th would see a lower number of passengers, all other things being equal. Yield management and pricing in the airline industry being what they are, I suspect quiet days are also […]

What is typical (traditional) Lao / Laotian food?

What is typical (traditional) Lao / Laotian food?

12/27/2013 1:11:49 PM I think you were disappointed because the most famous Lao dishes have become popular in Thailand and a lot of the food you find in Laos without a local to help isn’t really Lao food but Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, and French food. The most famous Lao dishes have to be larb and […]

Should I avoid Shanghai because of air quality problems?

Should I avoid Shanghai because of air quality problems?

7/19/2016 11:36:11 AM I have asthma and spend plenty of time in China. Sometimes, especially in the winter in North China, the air is horrible (poor people burn coal for heat). Other times, things are ok. The last two years have been somewhat better. I have found it to be manageable. If you do not […]

Does the Lao visa on arrival at the Thai border require a full blank passport page for Australians?

Does the Lao visa on arrival at the Thai border require a full blank passport page for Australians?

7/10/2014 9:10:46 PM NOTICE: As you can see from the below comments, the answer MeNoTalk gave is the correct one. You will need at least one page the for the Visa, and likely more space for the stamps as you can see on the second image below. On google images you can find the same […]

Larger metal objects in hand luggage

Larger metal objects in hand luggage

8/31/2013 12:09:53 PM I think this is going to vary a lot depending on where you’re flying to/from, on which airline, and how recent the latest scare was or new rules were put in place. For instance I always used to travel with in-line skates and I always brought them on as one of my […]

How to get same-day emergency money in Thailand?

9/22/2019 4:19:09 AM Everex app, download it. you can fund your wallet with paypal, bank or crypto. you will need ID hopefully before you lose that as well. saved my ass, will save others im sure. best of all, you can cash out at an atm with no bank card or ID. As long as […]

How can I find good classical music concerts in Vienna?

9/13/2018 12:31:38 PM To avoid tourist traps I would definitely go for Musikverein or the State Opera. I can strongly recommend planning a little beforehand and book tickets in time rather than fall for one of the Mozart dressed vendors on the streets. The many touristy concerts tend to promise a lot but the quality […]

Tipping in hotels in Germany

10/9/2019 1:20:17 PM I think tipping for normal paid work is a bad habit to support and is not expected or traditional in Germany. I never leave tips other than (generously) rounding off. And none to housekeepers etc Where's the cheapest place in the world for a beginner to learn diving? 11/8/2013 9:50:28 AM In […]

Where's the cheapest place in the world for a beginner to learn diving?

7/22/2016 7:57:11 AM Try DJL on Koh Tao. www.davyjoneslocker.asia They were excelent. The equipment I used looked brand new and the instructor was really patient. Talking afterwards to friends who did thier PADI course elsewhere (and paid a lot more) I got the impression the training I got was much more detailed. How can I […]

Is there any departure tax to pay at the airport when leaving Thailand?

8/29/2013 5:32:54 AM According to Bangkok’s airport website: Suvarnabhumi International Airport Departure Tax (Bangkok International Airport Departure Tax) = 700 Baht BUT, note that it also says: Since February 1, 2007 the 700 Baht international departure tax was included in the price of flight tickets. (The international departure tax is usually included in the cost […]

Shipping motorcycles from Russia to USA

2/26/2014 3:09:42 PM I would recommend that you start with contacting the airport in Magadan to see if they have Cargo carriers landing there and which ones they are. Then contact them directly. No information is available online on the airport site. Given that you’re in Russia I would recommend contacting Aeroflot Cargo Services as […]

How can I reliably make myself a cup of coffee in my hotel room that doesn't suck?

How can I reliably make myself a cup of coffee in my hotel room that doesn't suck?

8/21/2015 1:10:47 PM Tried to figure this out for years. My polish girlfriend then told me a trick how they made turkish coffee in Poland when they had nothing else than hot water, coffee and one (two) cups. Put the coffee powder in one cup and fill it with boiling water as usual. Wait until […]

Required vaccinations for New Zealand

8/29/2013 4:14:17 AM There are no required vaccines to enter the country, either as a visitor or with a work visa. In the second case, along with your application you will be asked to provide a couple of medical tests and in some cases a chest X-Ray (but only if you come from a high […]

How could I have traveled to the US without having my ESTA checked? Is it really needed?

9/3/2013 12:08:16 AM ESTA stands for “Electronic System for Travel Authorization”. The key word here is “Electronic”. This refers not only to the fact that the ESTA is applied for online, but also to the fact that it is checked electronically. When you checked-in for your flight to the US, the airline would have electronically […]

Can you travel 'above' the control of a country?

1/21/2015 5:42:50 AM While there is no international legal agreement as to a specific altitude at which space begins, international law defines the lower boundary of space as the lowest perigee attainable by an orbiting space vehicle. The term “orbiting” implies unpowered flight, which given atmospheric drag means an altitude of around 150 kilometres. Alternatively, […]

How to ask drivers not to take me to the bus station when hitchhiking in Thailand?

10/28/2015 8:17:37 PM I had this problem constantly while I was hitchhiking in Thailand. What I did was save several phrases in Google Translate for offline use. First, I would approach someone (or someone would pull over) and show them the “I am trying to travel {north|south|east|west}. Can you help me?” message. If they agreed, […]

How can an EU citizen (Poland) obtain an Australian tourist visa from Saint Petersburg, Russia?

8/14/2013 5:50:13 AM Visa applications for Australia can be done completely online! (For Australia) So firstly, to confirm, yes Polish citizens do need a visa for Australia. Then, apply for it online. There are sites explaining the whole process. Travelers are not required to visit the Australian embassy nor send in their passports. Once online […]

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