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Will I be able to catch a connection in the Austrian train in 2 minutes?

1/25/2013 1:54:55 PM Generally, Austrian trains are quite punctual and on time. However, two minutes to change a train is really tight, and 4 minutes isn’t really better. The train station in Schwarzach-St.Veit is quite small and this will enhance your chance that you will catch the train. On the other hand, the train station […]

Child travelling abroad and money

1/28/2021 12:44:49 PM Check with the school. They will likely provide guidance on this nearer the time anyway, along with information about what your child needs to bring with them (and what they should not – e.g. expensive electronics or jewellery). Many school trips recommend cash and operate a bank system. Before departing, each child […]

Tourist destinations from Frankfurt-Hahn airport besides Frankfurt

Tourist destinations from Frankfurt-Hahn airport besides Frankfurt

1/25/2013 11:17:36 PM Frankfurt Hahn is in the middle of the Hunsrück, a beautiful area with small forests and hills and countryside typical of the region. A good destination for family cycling trips. For example, there are a number of rail trails in the area, where former railways were converted into cycling tracks. Photo from […]

Identify location of old paintings – WWII soldier

Identify location of old paintings – WWII soldier

1/18/2021 12:17:08 PM This might be the "White Tower" of Thessaloniki, Greece: Anonymous photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Destinygreece, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Can I bring a single shot of live ammunition onto the plane from US to UK as a souvenir? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Advantages of traveling from Lima to Cusco by bus vs. plane?

11/27/2016 8:14:42 PM Best way to see country is via bus and the first class buses have bed like seats and you can see Nazca lines along the way and fly back via TACA Airlines to Lima. That does lessen chance of altitude sickness. And you will see spectacular scenery via air on way back. […]

Is it possible to go from South Korea to Hong Kong by sea?

2/5/2015 12:19:37 AM Building up on one of Andrew’s answers (+1), there are many freighters on this route and some of them do take passengers. There are a number of agents selling these trips and while they often focus on long transcontinental trips, it’s sometimes also possible to book “partial journeys” between two ports on […]

Can I bring a single shot of live ammunition onto the plane from US to UK as a souvenir?

Can I bring a single shot of live ammunition onto the plane from US to UK as a souvenir?

1/16/2021 9:07:27 PM No. You may not carry live ammunition on to an aircraft in the US. (This is what you ask about – bringing onto, not checking in.) You may not bring live ammunition into Britain unless you have a permit, and I strongly doubt that "wanting a souvenir" would be considered a legitimate […]

Do I need to take any precautions regarding smog when travelling?

Do I need to take any precautions regarding smog when travelling?

1/15/2013 7:39:43 PM Smog is becoming more of a problem with urbanization, especially in developing countries with fewer restrictions on emissions control. (Mexico City smog (from Wikipedia)) In cities like Beijing, where it’s a serious problem, there’s often a government or city board that monitors it and provides warnings. In Beijing, that’s the The Beijing […]

Where is this chained man statue, photographed a century ago?

Where is this chained man statue, photographed a century ago?

1/4/2021 4:48:17 PM This is the Sculpture "Nègres marrons surpris par des chiens" by Louis Samain. In the context of Slavery, the term "marron"French Wikipedia refers to fugitive slaves (cf. the english "Maroons"English Wikipedia for descendants of enslaved Africans in the Americas who escaped and formed free settlements). The sculpture dates from 1895; nowadays, there’s […]

Is it possible to obtain a Brazil visa without confirmed travel plans? (US citizen)

1/10/2013 1:39:16 PM Why not just get a Brazilian visa at the Brazilian embassy in Buenos Aires or at one of the consulates in Cordoba, Mendoza or Puerto Iguazu while you are staying in Argentina? The entry requirements and costs will be the same as if you were applying in the USA. Note, if you […]

May a cyclist or a pedestrian cross from Switzerland to France near the Basel EuroAirport without going into the airport?

May a cyclist or a pedestrian cross from Switzerland to France near the Basel EuroAirport without going into the airport?

12/27/2020 5:16:56 PM I don’t live in Basel anymore, so I cannot completely vouch for this. But there used to be a small pedestrian/bicycle path branching off to the left from Flughafenstrasse (coming from the Basel side; 47°34’29.2"N 7°33’44.0"E), right at the border. Following this path for about 100 meters you can then turn right […]

Do I have wifi on the main Peru bus companies, such as Cruz del Sur, Ormeño or Oltursa?

3/8/2013 4:13:06 PM I have called the bus companies and checked some testimonies on web and of my friends regarding the WiFi on this buses. I’m glad to tell you that the 3 of them have the service, however it is not available for all the routes. Cruz del Sur: It has WiFi available for […]

With the border currently closed, how can I get from the US to Canada with a pet without flying or owning a car?

With the border currently closed, how can I get from the US to Canada with a pet without flying or owning a car?

12/21/2020 5:56:24 AM Renting a car in the US and then returning it in Canada may not be possible, however you should have no issues driving a US-based rental in Canada and then returning it in the states. So perhaps you drive your rental car to Vancouver, drop off your cat at your new residence, […]

What is the current situation at Bokor Hill Station, Cambodia?

What is the current situation at Bokor Hill Station, Cambodia?

1/28/2013 8:29:52 PM Overall, it sounds like a lot of the new development is happening, and the ruins aren’t much to see any more. This blog post about going there rates the scooter trip there and back as the highlight, and as he cynically puts it: Because if there is one thing Cambodia needs more […]

Can I (a US citizen) travel from Puerto Rico to Miami with just a copy of my passport?

12/1/2020 4:24:49 AM No, but also yes. A photocopy of a passport is not a valid ID, according to the TSA. But, also, it is sometimes possible to fly without an ID if you have lost yours. In such cases, be prepared to undergo extra security screening and identify verification, and be sure to get […]

How to get a Taiwanese visa as a Pakistani citizen?

4/14/2016 6:39:24 AM Hoilding Pakistani Passport are not eligible for any kind of visiting visa taiwan but they may apply for bussiness visa for business visa you may also require orgional copy of invitation letter you may also needed a OPV IPV or yellow card copy of tickets and then taiwan embassy will decided for […]

Biathlon World Cup in Russia: Sochi or Khanty-Mansiysk?

10/30/2013 2:06:17 PM First of all, it’s definitely Sochi (but sounds more like TCH), this is official transliteration of the Ч. Secondary, as others mentioned, you must do a stop during your flight at Moscow – unfortunately, in Russia many flights are made with such stop. I suggest you to stop for a day in […]

What happens with code share tickets when an airline becomes insolvent?

What happens with code share tickets when an airline becomes insolvent?

9/7/2020 9:33:38 AM The issue is extremely complex and it might need a court decision. To begin with, now that you no longer get a paper ticket most people have no idea about who their issuing carrier (also known as validating carrier) even is. And your issuing carrier is the only one who can help […]

Where's this town that a cruise ship is passing, beside fjord in Norway?

Where's this town that a cruise ship is passing, beside fjord in Norway?

8/27/2020 4:27:49 PM This is Norangsfjorden which branches from Hjørundfjorden to the East. The small village in the foreground is Urke. I assume the pic was taken from or near the summit of Leknesnakken, a mountain directly west of Urke. See this pic from Google Maps: Here’s another pic, showing both Norangsfjorden (left) and Hjørundfjorden […]

EU passenger rights for change in departure time announced on short notice

8/13/2020 11:55:55 AM No, you don’t forfeit your rights. They notified you, so you can now cancel your travel (if the delay makes it no longer useful, full refund) or just, now you are informed, so you can plan the arrival better (e.g. cancelling or notify the hotel, transport, etc.). I really like when the […]

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