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Do I really have to register with the police when staying with a friend in Croatia?

5/8/2016 2:15:33 PM EU-Bürger müssen sich bei einem Aufenthalt von bis zu 90 Tagen nicht mehr bei den örtlichen Behörden registrieren lassen. source: http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/DE/Laenderinformationen/00-SiHi/Nodes/KroatienSicherheit_node.html#doc358506bodyText4 translation: EU citizens no longer have to register locally during a stay (in Croatia) of up to 90 days. What is the most expensive train ride in India? 5/30/2012 6:32:47 PM […]

Can I fly domestically in the US using my university ID?

1/28/2015 12:57:08 AM Yes, I have used a school ID before. It helps if you have a debit/credit card to have along as well in the same name. I have also used a credit/debit card before too. They may take longer and ask more questions but it works. Waiting time in queues for Empire State […]

What is the most expensive train ride in India?

What is the most expensive train ride in India?

5/4/2012 10:06:57 AM I see that every answer here is going on and on about special, luxury trains. This is specifically what the OP does NOT want. Trains in India have a hierarchy, trains higher up in the hierarchy are usually costlier. There are some exceptions, such as ‘Garib Raths’ where the air-conditioned fares are […]

Waiting time in queues for Empire State Building

6/9/2014 7:32:18 PM I’m just back from NYC and I will say on a weekday it should not take more than 45 minutes to get inside except evening. Everyone tries to go evening around 7pm to watch NYC in daylight and sunset time. We were there by 6.30pm and reached top by 7pm. Volunteering for […]

Volunteering for an archaeological dig

1/2/2014 8:25:20 PM There are lots of opportunities around the world. There are some digs that are very relevant.One interesitng website to check some of the most interesting and particular archaeological digs is www.archaeobarcelona.com. On this site its offered archaeological digs and cultural tours in Barcelona. Hope it will help you! 🙂 Public Transport planner […]

Entry into US with unpaid medical bills and ticket for careless driving

4/12/2012 6:22:00 AM Unpaid debts are not an issue for immigration, so even if there are some bills still outstanding immigration are neither going to know that they exist, or care at all about it. The careless driving ticket may show up on your record that immigration can see, but presuming it is just a […]

Public Transport planner for Hanover (Hannover)?

5/27/2013 9:01:59 AM The responsible organisation for Hanover is the GVH Hannover, their site in English can be found here. The overview of the underground/tram. The overview of all buses. If it is too much info, here it is in parts. The trains should not be forgotten. For convienience you can buy a city planner […]

How can roadside cafe quality be measured in Greece or Turkey?

How can roadside cafe quality be measured in Greece or Turkey?

1/8/2018 2:54:32 PM In Greece, you can find many coffee shops in every city. On the other hand, when you go on a road trip, this luxury is not easy… So, I suggest you get your take away coffee at the beginning of your trip or when you make your stop at the big resting […]

How can I avoid being overcharged when taking a cab?

4/10/2015 9:05:13 AM In addition to the answers specifically about taxis, you may want to do some research on alternate taxi-like transportation: Uber, Le Cab and similar. Seeing Penguins "in the wild" in Sydney 4/17/2012 1:11:19 PM Depends on the country. Generally, in a place you’re visiting for the first time and where scams are […]

Seeing Penguins "in the wild" in Sydney

Seeing Penguins "in the wild" in Sydney

6/18/2016 10:44:45 AM I was in Sydney last month and was lucky enough to see one of the little penguins in the wild, during the day, on a rock, looking out to sea, about 10 metres from a pathway that is part of the coastal walk near Manly, a little West (closer to Manly beach) […]

From whom can I buy travel insurance if I don't "live" anywhere?

4/3/2012 4:13:50 AM Oh I know this pain. As a citizen you can presumably count as a permanent resident (as you’ve not officially emigrated to any other country) of Australia, meaning that you could look at the policies of World Nomads Travel Insurance. I used them during a similar period in my life (Kiwi here). […]

Is there camping gear specifically designed to fit modern air traveling?

Is there camping gear specifically designed to fit modern air traveling?

5/19/2013 11:00:44 AM We go with 2 smaller tents plus smaller compressed sleeping bags. The backpacks are outdoor sports stargazer and big bear 63 (Jansport) from www.hurricanecamping.com and were less there than at Walmart. All other items we put in a Coleman extreme cooler with a TSA lock so when we arrive we have a […]

Which visa will I be entering under?

5/14/2013 9:37:36 PM Not being a lawyer and being myself a citizen from a Schengen and EU member state, I don’t have any direct experience with this kind of issues so that everything I will say should be taken with a grain of salt. Still, I am wondering if it makes any difference in practice […]

Is it better to ship bicycle from Egypt to Leipzig, Germany or to buy/rent one?

7/27/2019 2:09:33 PM You could pay 10 EUR a month to the Leipzig based company Nextbike for using their rental fleet within the city as often as you like (30 minutes of biking included in every lending process, afterwards extra fees apply). (No affiliation) If you are interested in taking longer trips outside the city, […]

Fastest route around the world on regularly scheduled transportation?

Fastest route around the world on regularly scheduled transportation?

4/3/2018 10:37:45 AM I’d say, Singapore Airlines London to Los Angeles Via Singapore then flying back to London by United/Virgin Atlantic. Finding drinkable water while travelling 2/29/2012 1:01:05 PM Per your specifications, the fastest route “around the world” is Hong Kong-New York-Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific, scheduled at 32 hours round-trip. Approximate routing: The flight […]

Do any of the ski resorts near Zurich offer late season (May) skiing?

5/6/2013 10:22:30 AM Thanks to Jonas’s answer I discovered the Bergfex Swiss ski resorts list. With a bit of fiddling, I was able to get up a map showing all the resorts that still had lifts running this weekend. Based on that, the only sensible looking one was Engelberg/Titlis, which still had its high red […]

Finding drinkable water while travelling

Finding drinkable water while travelling

10/30/2020 4:06:17 AM In my experience bottled water purchased in grocery stores isn’t all that expensive. If I were going to do appreciable travel in areas where that would be a problematic solution I would take the filtration approach–check out your local REI for options as those of us who venture into the backcountry expect […]

What do travellers to England need to know about social class?

6/7/2014 4:24:52 PM In the abstract and en masse, class distinctions in Britain are acknowledged and of wide concern. Media and politicians are always talking about “middle class people”, “working class people”, “a growing underclass”, and so on. These are general terms. There aren’t specific recognised definitions of classes within which every person can be […]

Trying Hungarian Cuisine in Budapest

8/21/2016 9:05:01 AM This is one of the more controversial topics in Hungary. You need a little historical background: as you might know, Hungary was under Soviet occupation between 1945 and 1989 and had this system which is usually called socialism. In this era Hungarian gastronomy was destroyed, anything but the most basic ingredients were […]

What to do with (small) children in Lisbon on a 5-7 hour transit layover?

What to do with (small) children in Lisbon on a 5-7 hour transit layover?

8/4/2015 12:14:18 PM You have several choices: You currently have subway from the airport which will make life easier. But still, depending on the time you arrive to Lisbon and how old the kids are I would or not risk go downtown. The subway can be very crowded at rush hour. If you have a […]

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