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Can I visit vineyards in Stellenbosch without booking a tour in advance?

3/6/2012 12:42:08 AM The Tour I went on was organised by Cape Town Backpackers, and was a small group with a driver/guide. We visited four vineyards of which I can sadly only find the details of three: Backsberg, KWV, and Tokara. I wouldn’t trying to squeeze more than four into a day as they’re not […]

Last fuel stop before airport

7/15/2016 2:30:22 PM I don’t know about the UK, but in the US there are several apps like GasBuddy which specifically list fuel stations. While they’re not sufficiently specific to show ‘last stop’ only, if you simply search for the airport or somewhere nearby and then look on the map, it will show you all […]

Can I take knitting needles on an international flight?

5/6/2019 2:56:40 AM I just contacted Air New Zealand about taking knitting needles on International flights. According to them you can take knitting needles on board as long as they are no longer than 6 inches long. Perfect for Knit Pro needles! Where to buy an Oyster card and where to get the refund after […]

Does flying east to west generally take longer than west to east in America?

Does flying east to west generally take longer than west to east in America?

3/3/2012 12:56:22 AM Because of the way the earth turns (the sun “rises” in the east), there are prevailing winds going from west to east over most of the earth. On a trip from the East coast to the west coast of the United States, the time difference between a tail wind (flying west to […]

Where to buy an Oyster card and where to get the refund after a short time of use

2/9/2017 8:13:32 AM You can get an even cheaper version of the Oyster Card if you’re buying it online before arriving in London. Check this guide (to airport transport from Stansted) where there’s some info about the online version of the oyster card: http://londontravelhacks.com/transport-stansted-airport-london/ Hiking across Iceland 7/7/2016 4:54:24 PM If you are eligible for […]

Hiking across Iceland

Hiking across Iceland

2/28/2023 5:25:37 PM Warning, OP might have been lucky with the weather, do not assume that one successful hike means that you can do it as well. I never answered my own question here. Having done the thru-hike accross Iceland, I guess that now I’m qualified to make a response. The answer from @gerrit was […]

Possibility and price of getting to Lord Howe Island by sea?

8/27/2018 12:40:23 AM Just contacted Island Trader, they said NO. Insurance etc was too difficult, and they no longer carry passengers. What a shame as this would be an awesome boat trip! Activities in Montreal for a Bachelor party 2/11/2016 12:43:40 AM I rang the Islander Trader and there is no passenger cargo. Maybe you […]

What was the meaning of this Indian gesture/greeting?

What was the meaning of this Indian gesture/greeting?

7/3/2016 8:20:45 AM Agree with what Sundeep says. Here is my 10 cents to it. Normal Hi Across the world, people say hi by raising their hands with palm facing you. This is mostly between acquaintances and friends. So no respect factor is involved in this. It is more of a friendly gesture. Namsthe Formal […]

Activities in Montreal for a Bachelor party

4/19/2013 1:06:52 PM As a bachelor party this would probably be…. I am not sure but let me get some stuff out there to see if this will work. There was nothing much in Quebec from the Heritage Canada Foundation but one was of interest: Maison Historique George-Etienne Cartier There is a whole bunch of […]

What can I do at Hong Kong Airport for 13 hours?

11/29/2019 7:54:31 AM Definitely worthwhile to look into the airport lounges. Depending on your budget, some offer very comfortable seating, where you can even take a nap, a hot shower, free snacks and beverages, and even a meal. The lounge I used had facilities equivalent to a luxury hotel. Certain credit cards give you benefits […]

How do you use a traditional hot-air hand dryer so your hands are actually dry afterwards?

6/6/2016 3:42:31 PM Before you start, shake water off your hands. Faced with a drier I know to be feeble, I use a flicking motion where I tuck all fingers under the thumb then spread them wide, several times. Do this over the sink, not the floor 😉 While under the air, your hands should […]

Visiting a lounge in T1 at Dubai International Airport, during a layover at T3?

2/22/2012 4:33:37 AM The answer is that it can be done, and without too much stress! There seem to only be a few places where you can get from the lower level of T3 to the transit security check, before you’re allowed into the main bit of the terminal. This meant a bit of a […]

Do you need a Vignette to travel the roads of Switzerland, and how can I obtain one?

Do you need a Vignette to travel the roads of Switzerland, and how can I obtain one?

8/23/2016 7:04:25 PM Buying a Swiss Vignette is actually very simple and it may be possible to obtain a rental car with Vignette already but usually that will only happen if someone had purchased one when driving to Switzerland. Having said that to obtain a Vignette all one needs to do is purchase one at […]

What is a married segment and how can I identify them?

5/24/2016 11:11:39 AM When determining a price for a journey, the price is a function of the availability on each individual flight. The availability loosely corresponds to the number of seats that have been sold and to the number that are still unsold. But really it is a tool that can be actively used to […]

User Group meetings in India?

8/16/2012 12:15:39 PM A place for startups and entrepreneurs to meet in Pune is Pune Open Coffee Club (POCC) You can find the details here. They have events scheduled on a regular basis. You can drop in for a 1-2 hour talk which interests you. You can find the calendar for PuneTech events and agenda […]

Does time spent in non-Schengen European microstates count against the available 90-day Schengen time?

6/4/2019 6:41:08 PM Since the implementation of the 90/180 rule is based on Schengen entry and exit stamps assume that the full days in these microstate countries will be included in the Schengen clock where no Schengen exit/entry stamps exist when checked by any border or consulate official. EU relations with Andorra, Monaco and San […]

Why are compartments in western European day trains falling out of fashion?

11/27/2019 4:47:48 PM First time poster, just one point to add in addition to the other answers, the change between compartments and corridor style rolling stock in the UK was accelerated by the murder of Deborah Linsley, and concerns surrounding the vulnerability of isolated passengers, particularly in stock with compartment access only from the platform. […]

Rental car insurance in the UK

5/6/2018 7:36:12 PM You can buy collision and loss damage waiver cover for rental vehicles from insurers other than the rental firm or your own insurer. They normally are cheaper than either of those. Here’s an example. I don’t have any experience of using them though https://www.icarhireinsurance.com/insurance-information-centre/cdw-ldw-collision-loss-damage-waiver Any travel booking sites that let you search […]

Any travel booking sites that let you search for a mixed itinerary?

6/12/2013 8:21:52 AM Waymate is attempting to do this. As of June 2013, they advertise: “Seamlessly search and compare the time, duration and price of various transport options in one an easy-to-read timeline – ranging from trains and flights to travelling with your own car.” Also, on the results page, Skyscanner has an option called […]

Which websites allow "search by country" for a flight?

5/11/2016 2:21:27 PM Google flights can do this, you can select airports, places, countries, continents or just “Everywhere”, you can also select interests (eg, Outdoor, food, etc) You can set a price range, and then see on the map where you can go. I spent a day in Copenhagen for about £20-30 thanks to this. […]

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