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What facilities are there in the Thalys Lounge at Brussels Midi station?

10/12/2011 12:59:02 PM I’m in the lounge now, so I can confirm that the Qype review is largely correct. The lounge is at the other side of the station from the main cross-concourse, so you either need to take the lift down from the south end of the Thalys platform, or walk down the westerly […]

What happens if you are caught (accidentally) not declaring something at customs?

7/13/2014 10:17:50 PM In Israeli customs, you would be required to pay a fine (equal to the duty) regardless of whether you take the item. If you wish to take the item, you’d have to pay the duty too (so effectively you’d be paying double duty). For example, for a 400 ILS bottle of Whiskey, […]

Are the Paris Catacombs currently open for visiting?

5/20/2014 7:17:47 PM It depends what you are talking about. The “Ossuaire Municipal” where bones from thousands of people are stored just reopened according to their Facebook page. The official site is still saying it is closed but official stuff in France tend to be a tad slow. Parisian people also use the word Catacombes […]

Can I use Korean Air's mileage for Delta domestic flights?

9/21/2011 2:03:43 PM As a general rule, you should join the mileage program for the airline that you want to fly when you redeem your miles. While it is possible to redeem miles on partner airlines, there are several disadvantages: Availability is typically much more limited when trying redeem miles on partner flights. Also, it’s […]

Saving leftovers from restaurants in Paris

1/11/2019 8:36:54 AM Honestly I don’t think it’s so uncommon to ask for a doggy bag also in Europe, in my case in Italy. I saw it a lot of times, and no problem at all for the restaurant to give you a box for the food you paid for and that will be garbage […]

Travel with a baby from Eindhoven to Maasbree in the Netherlands

8/25/2011 10:27:41 PM We ended up borrowing a car seat. In asking around to find a place we could hire one, we found a friend that could loan us one for the weekend. This turned out to be the best option as we can travel with the arranged taxis with the rest of the group. […]

What is the proper etiquette at Japanese onsen?

5/12/2014 2:43:56 AM In addition to codinghands’s great answer I would like to add a few pointers: Make sure the onsen provides a large and small towel for visitors or bring your own While you can’t wear any clothing in the bath, you can cover up with a small towel When in Rome, do as […]

China Airlines, safe?

8/7/2012 9:03:52 AM The flight which occasioned this question will be long in the past, but this answer may reassure others in a similar position. Even though China Airlines do not have quite as good a record as one would hope, on any short trip to China (say 2 to 4 weeks) you are far […]

Can I use my Schengen visa for a completely different purpose and entry point?

5/9/2014 2:39:31 PM The visa is not specific to a country or purpose, it’s valid for all short stays in the Schengen area. It’s also perfectly fine to enter the Schengen area through another country (say connect through an airport in France or Germany) if your main destination is Norway. Where things get complicated is […]

Is there any reason not to do laundry with bar soap?

8/19/2015 3:05:47 PM Why not? They do a pretty good job too. I ran out of laundry detergent while away for a 2 month travel and unfortunately nearby shop ran out of laundry detergent (it was in an isolated area). I substituted by using Lux bath soaps (they are all that’s available). Leave my clothes […]

Do I need Gravel, Sand and Ash insurance when renting a car in Iceland?

5/2/2014 1:04:48 PM Yes. Anything off the main drag is going to have loose impediments, and a single nick/dent/ding is going to cost a LOT more than the insurance itself. Better safe than sorry, and I learned this the hard way during my trip to Iceland in Jan 2013. Is it normal/expected to tip taxi […]

How safe is Morocco? (2011-2012)

2/20/2012 11:37:25 PM Actually according to Wikipedia, the Arab Spring did indeed arrive at and affect Morocco. To quote: In early February 2011, protests were held in Rabat, Fez and Tangier in solidarity with the Egyptian revolution. Subsequently, a day of protest in favour of Moroccan constitutional reform and social justice was planned for 20 […]

Getting to Terelj National Park from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

12/16/2020 4:18:56 AM There is a bus going from UB to Terelj. If I remember correctly, it runs once every 2 hours? (at least several times a day). We got our info in one of the bars/cafes that is run by an expat. (I don’t remember the name , it is a cafe that kinda […]

Is it normal/expected to tip taxi drivers in the UK?

7/24/2016 9:39:12 PM 10% is normal here in London. It is polite to tip 10-15% of the taxi fare for black cabs and licensed minicabs in London. However, most people simply round up the fare to the nearest £1 and tell the driver to "keep the change". If you’ve had a longer journey and the […]

Is tea and coffee on the street safe to drink in India?

2/8/2021 6:07:15 AM Some 30 months since it was part of the accepted answer I’d like to disagree with A dirty clay cup would not cause a disease either as that’s not the route for transmission of most of those diseases The good news: It is not generally appreciated that just bringing water to about […]

Why would Boarding Time be a whole hour before Departure Time?

12/23/2016 4:30:42 PM Unlike other airports, the security checks are at the boarding gate. This cause boarding time to be must longer for singapore airports I lost my Chilean tourist card! What do I do? 3/25/2014 11:33:12 PM The airlines track the number of on time departures (and arrivals). It is a key metric both […]

How much is it appropriate to tip in Palm Beach?

5/5/2017 2:26:48 PM My sister lives in WPB, so I have experience with visiting this area. Don’t let the fact that it’s Palm Beach affect the amount you tip – just because it is a wealthier area, tipping should be consistent to other parts of Florida because the amount will be in proportion to the […]

Does the Disney Dining plan impose any restrictions on the food I can order?

4/27/2013 10:55:10 PM Just to add some more up to date info: There are different levels of dining plan. The main one includes 1 table service and 1 counter service per person per day of your vacation. This dining plan no longer includes an appetizer, and it does not include gratuity. Also, the dining plan […]

I lost my Chilean tourist card! What do I do?

8/29/2022 6:56:50 PM August 2022 – We also lost our tickets. Dont worry, you don’t need it to leave. As long as they can see the stamp in your passport for when you entered Chile, they simply wave you through. This was Santiago Airport. Finding public toilets in Taiwan 2/15/2020 8:52:32 PM Lost my tourist […]

Swiss mountain peaks in February – suitable weather conditions?

1/13/2012 11:35:36 PM I went to the top of Jungfrau in January 2007 (almost the same temperature levels as February) and kind of liked the adventure, as it was snowy and stormy. Although most part of Switzerland is mountainous, they have pretty good infrastructure. This applies to Jungfrau too, where they have bore into the […]

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