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Do I need to keep petty cash on me for bribes in Zimbabwe?

3/8/2013 4:02:08 AM I was in Zimbabwe a long time ago at a better time… While in South Africa, a police officer tried to extract money from us by a “fine” for a non-existing offense, but my brother (who is in a wheelchair) was able to convince him to let us go. So, bribery can […]

Are there low cost airlines to travel within the US?

5/23/2017 1:34:45 AM I always thought that the concept of low-cost airline, or no-frill airlines originates from the US. According to Wikipedia, the following low-cost airlines can be found in the US. [updated 22/May/2017]: JetBlue Airways – Domestic, Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America Southwest Airlines – Domestic, Mexico, Caribbean, and Central America Sun Country […]

Tipping for pre-paid shuttle service in the US?

2/10/2016 3:12:39 PM I drive people 100 miles from ski resorts to the airport. Tips are a large part of our compensation(we make little more than minimum wage). When I started driving I expected 10 to 20% or more. It is not uncommon to get Zero, $2 or $3 for driving people 100 miles in […]

Website resources for 'out there' jobs related to travel

10/30/2012 5:51:41 AM Here are some links to travel jobs to get your started: http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/shortterm/tourism_hospitality_gap_year_jobs_abroad.shtml – all sorts of jobs, however not particular South America related http://www.tefl.com/jobs/search.html – currently only 4 language jobs in Mexico; but a lot more in other countries. This job here pays $2000 pesos per month: http://www.tefl.com/jobs/job.html?jo_id=47956; 90km north of Mexico […]

US debit/ATM card with lowest fees for travel

5/3/2016 1:24:27 AM The conditions for the Charles Schwab card remain almost as good as indicated in @holden’s answer from 2011. There are still no fees, and still total reimbursement of ATM fees. However, the fine print says that the conversion rate will be between 0.10% and 1.0% in their favor relative to some benchmark, […]

Visiting Abu Simbel in Egypt for independent travellers

2/11/2014 2:12:06 AM Simple as that, the road itself is dangerous for the fact that you are driving between mountain and deserts, otherwise you are going to one of the most safe places according to its value and history to Egyptians so the government making sure these kind of tourist places are safe for tourists […]

Offroad experience in Germany

3/3/2013 11:38:01 AM OK, no ATVs. How about the other side of the spectrum, tanks? A place where you can drive Panzer has been in the news a couple of times. It is close to Berlin. I believe it must be Panzerkutscher. They have a big terrain, some old cars (to crush), and various tanks […]

What time of year is best for taking the Trans-Siberian Express?

7/3/2011 1:37:49 PM First of all, you must be prepared to such trip – it is 4 days long from Moscow to Mongolia (with changes), and you should get some stuff like electronic books or films. Also you should think about possibilities of recharging your electronical devices – charges are available not in all trains […]

Climbing Adam's peak (Sri Pada) in Sri-Lanka

Climbing Adam's peak (Sri Pada) in Sri-Lanka

2/25/2013 5:09:55 PM Hikr.org is a popular hiking portal mainly for the Alps, but there are also two reports about Adam’s peak. Both of them state that it isn’t a very difficult hike, and one of them even classifies the route in the official hiking scale. The report states it is a T2, which means: […]

Are San Francisco Muni tokens still valid?

2/24/2013 11:16:36 PM Yes, Muni tokens are still valid on SF Muni buses and trams as of February 2013. When boarding a bus or a streetcar, put a token in the cash farebox and get your proof of payment from the driver. In the Market Street tunnel, you can use a token to purchase a […]

Which credit cards have global coverage?

1/30/2012 8:55:20 AM Both Visa (Plus) and Mastercard (Maestro/Cirrus) have features on their websites where can you search a specific city anywhere in the world to find ATMs that will work with any Visa/Mastercard cards. Presuming your ATM card is marked with either a Mastercard, Maestro or Cirrus logo then it should work at any […]

Will Armenia and Azerbaijan permit a tourist to enter if they have the other country's stamp in their passport?

8/2/2017 12:23:06 AM Actually visiting Nagorno-Karabakh Republic is a crime in Azerbaijan, but you won’t get in any kind of problem in Armenia because of visiting Azerbaijan. I visited Armenia with a friend who had an Azerbaijani visa in his passport and in Armenia they asked a couple of questions regarding his visit from Azerbaijan […]

What non third world country would allow me to work temporarily?

12/18/2017 5:00:05 PM As far as I’m aware, the only country outside of the EU/EEA which allows for unrestricted work by citizens of other countries is Georgia. As outlined in a related question there aren’t any restrictions on working there, at least for citizens of countries which don’t require a visa to enter Georgia. On […]

How to visit the Pantanal (Brazil) without a multi-day tour?

How to visit the Pantanal (Brazil) without a multi-day tour?

4/1/2014 8:56:10 PM I suspect you’ve already been on your trip and, if so, had a great time. I’ve done the trip a few times before and its probably my favourite place for wildlife. You can see lots of animals and sights without a guide – travelling along the transpantaneira in a rental car, for […]

What is a good hydration system for hiking Kilimanjaro?

7/27/2011 2:11:19 PM Camalbacks are great for trecking, but they have two problems when climbing Kilimanjaro. At high altitudes drinking from the tube can leave you breathless as the time spent drinking while walking is time that you aren’t breathing. This sounds surprising but it does make a difference with the low oxygen levels. On […]

Magnetic stripe or EMV (chip-and-pin) credit cards in France?

2/22/2013 2:55:26 AM In my month or so split between riding a motorcycle and taking trains throughout France in the past four years, here’s what I’ve found: Takes magnetic strip + signature: Any place that takes credit card and has a live person collecting payment (e.g. cashier, waiter, etc). This means just about all stores, […]

How to insure checked luggage?

12/30/2012 6:21:57 PM Traveling with and insuring valuables is tricky. Unless you can carry the valuables aboard with you in either a backpack or carry-on, it readily turns out to be impossible or, at best, prohibitively expensive. Travel insurance companies generally limit liability on checked luggage/personal belongings to $3,000 – $5,000 US, and delivery carriers […]

Attend a lecture in computer science while travelling in the UK

2/21/2013 10:26:28 PM Some ideas: MeetUp.com – here, you will, at least, find many events to register for attending, particularly in modern applications of Computer Science: various programming languages, concepts and hardware. Some hot topics you will find there are: Big Data, various web “camps” and coding sprints, hacker (the nice type – the ones […]

Canadian tourist visa refused due to lack of family ties to and immigration status in country of residence. Can anything be done?

3/10/2023 3:12:31 PM In addition to starting your own family, the following factors could be seen as proof of your ties to the country of residence: obtaining a citizenship (as opposed to a permanent resident status you have now) becoming a landlord and submitting a proof of property ownership alongside your visa application expanding your […]

Why do travel sites always show per-person accommodation price on the basis of two sharing the same room?

Why do travel sites always show per-person accommodation price on the basis of two sharing the same room?

10/17/2013 9:45:07 AM There is a small distinction between assuming people travel in pair and showing a price per traveler. I don’t think an assumption that people travel in pairs explains why price are displayed in this way because even in this scenario, I like to see the total cost of the booking as soon […]

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