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What parts of the Central or South Coast of California should I consider when looking for a surfing beach with beachfront hotels?

10/31/2011 8:05:24 PM South Coast cities famous for surfing and great beaches: Malibu – you must check out the regional classic point break at the Malibu Lagoon. Contests are held throughout the year and surfers are crowding for the best waves at other times. Finding affordable accommodation is tricky, but the Calabasas Good Nite Inn […]

Why do Eurotunnel do cheaper fares for shorter trips

3/16/2015 4:30:52 AM Traditionally it’s so that people can drive across for the day to load up on cheap booze in Calais, either for themselves or (illegally) for resale. That’s been a source of business for the tunnel and ferry operators for many years. (People on day shopping trips are highly price sensitive as they’re […]

What are the best day-trips for a single traveler staying in Cairo?

10/19/2011 11:37:54 PM Museums: Cairo have a lot of museums, just to name a few. The Egyptian Museum is a MUST SEE. Khan Elkhalili: a major old market area. They sell a lot of antiques and souvenirs. Better to go at night. Pharaonic Village: a village, which simulate a lot of ancient Egyptian activities. Cairo […]

Do I have to fill out a form when submitting a blood test for a Kurdistan residency permit? If so, what details does it request?

2/9/2017 11:24:57 AM According to KRG guidelines, anyone travelling to Kurdistan is required to include an evidence of the blood test undertaken with the application. You will have to obtain a form for the blood test and then make an appointment with the residence office. Remember that the KRG guidlines say that obtaining blood test […]

What can I do with a plane ticket that won't be used?

11/19/2015 2:02:51 AM Cheap tickets are often not refundable, and certainly not transferable. But there are a lot of taxes that have probably been paid for, and being that there are two countries involved and possibly three given there’s a stop somewhere, you probably would be entitled to some form of refund on fees and […]

Is there a site like Jetsetter for France/Europe?

10/20/2011 4:32:55 AM I use TravelZoo – they have a ‘top 20’ weekly deals newsletter, plus flash deals, for generally sites in Europe. Some incredible offerings in there sometimes. What's the absolute cheapest accommodation in Ioannina Greece? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

From what point could you view the most countries?

From what point could you view the most countries?

4/30/2019 6:20:46 AM Being from the Caribbean (Curaçao) and with a rough knowledge of the area’s geography I figured one of our neighbors might come close to the 7 countries in Jørgen’s answer. It’s all small mountainous islands close to each other with only the flat sea in between. So I went exploring on HeyWhatsThat. […]

What's the absolute cheapest accommodation in Ioannina Greece?

What's the absolute cheapest accommodation in Ioannina Greece?

6/18/2015 12:23:47 AM I went there in the summer for a couple of nights and I slept under a kiosk, right outside a church. 100% free! 😀 I have done this in Greece quite often. For some reason I get the feeling of the area that says me if it’s safe or not. Still alive! […]

Danger zones in Austin, Texas

12/29/2014 9:45:28 AM I’ve lived in Austin for about 15 years, so I have a pretty good idea of areas that are dangerous. Thankfully, most of the city is quite safe, especially the places where a visitor is likely to be walking around. The following crime heat map should be helpful: http://www.trulia.com/real_estate/Austin-Texas/crime/ However, that map […]

Is there a map with the most popular natural attractions on it?

10/16/2011 2:11:50 AM Another possibility is the FunTouristAttractions map of Europe – but again, not many natural attractions on it. How much should a taxi between Budapest airport and Szechenyi Baths cost? 10/12/2011 2:01:28 PM UNESCO World Heritage Center provides a list with a map. Square bullets denote cultural heritage whereas round bullets denote natural […]

Can US citizens go to Cuba freely and vice versa after the recent diplomatic relation restoration?

12/21/2014 11:46:45 AM No, travel is still not completely free. However, you are now allowed to travel to Cuba and spend money there legally under the following 12 categories: family visits official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations journalistic activity professional research and professional meetings educational activities religious activities public […]

Renting a Manual Car in the US

5/13/2015 1:24:14 AM In North America the percentage of drivers who can use a clutch and manual transmission without burning one of them out inside a week is rather small. Driving schools teach with automatic transmissions, not all that many drivers bother to learn about anything other than D and R. The rental car companies […]

How much should a taxi between Budapest airport and Szechenyi Baths cost?

How much should a taxi between Budapest airport and Szechenyi Baths cost?

1/1/2013 11:08:10 PM Tripadvisor has an extensive description on how to get from the airport to anywhere in Budapest. Your friend might be specifically interested in option 4: Taxi Option 4: Arrange with a Specific Airport Transfer Service to meet you inside, as you exit the secure area, with a sign with your name on […]

No exit stamp on leaving Schengen area from Budapest to UK

1/1/2019 4:28:48 AM With today’s technology and chipping passports not nessessary to obtain stamps People do however to say that they have actually been to that particular country In reality your passport is scanned on entry and exit. JOB DONE Traveling to Amish country 12/19/2014 12:07:18 AM In theory, there is indeed a way to […]

Can an airline really refuse to depart when overbooked?

3/9/2015 8:31:03 AM To answer the title question directly, a pilot can refuse to take off for pretty much any reason. Similarly, an airline can cancel a flight for pretty much any reason. So, the short answer is: Yes, they can. Longer answer: In the specific situation described here, it sounds like the aircraft originally […]

Can I cross the Albania/Greece border on foot?

11/16/2011 4:07:58 PM A couple of months ago i crossed the Albanian-Greek border not at Konispol/Sagiada, but another one. It worked out fine, so i guess there shouldn’t be a problem for other border crossings from Albania to Greece. Help remembering name of hotel in near Łódź, Poland? 10/12/2011 9:02:14 AM My hostel owner here […]

Help remembering name of hotel in near Łódź, Poland?

Help remembering name of hotel in near Łódź, Poland?

10/31/2011 3:06:21 PM I finally managed to find a picture of the hotel. As you can see, the name is written on the house. It is called Zajazd Lesny. Travellerspoint provides some more detailed information about the hotel. Are there any trans-Pacific budget airlines? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Traveling to Amish country

12/10/2014 4:56:17 PM Having grown up in a similar conservative Anabaptist community and now living near a large Amish community, here is my $0.02. Rental car–absolutely! As other answers point out, members of Amish communities own their homes/farms but not the roads. Of course, be aware of the alternative transportation modes you will see, and […]

Are there any trans-Pacific budget airlines?

3/28/2013 1:47:04 PM Most budget airlines rely on short turnaround times for efficiency which you just can’t do on long haul flights and fly A320s or Boeing 737s (most budget airlines use aircraft of this class) which top off at 5-6 hour flight duration range. So I’d be surprised to hear of a ‘budget’ long […]

How do custom officers determine if the imported goods of a passenger are old or newly bought?

10/10/2014 10:35:20 AM To add the other answers (the one by Relaxed is spot-on – customs officers use their intuition), here comes some information about the legal situation, adapted to your case (Germany). Note that IANAL – so this is information is all only to the best of my knowledge. Legally, it is enough for […]

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