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Which European cities have bike rental stations for tourists?

Which European cities have bike rental stations for tourists?

3/6/2013 9:28:05 AM In Barcelona you can rent the Bicing or private companies. https://www.bicing.cat/ And here you can find the private ones: http://dicasdomundo.com.br/c/barcelona-bicicleta-13.html When and where do I have the highest chance of seeing auroras? 3/6/2013 3:03:12 PM In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (part of Europe politically), there is biciambiental, which seems to be […]

Do you need a valid visa to move out of the country?

12/14/2020 9:53:41 AM You should have a valid document which allows you to stay in country A on the day you are leaving it. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a visa (you could get extensions, residence permits etc. while you reside in the country, it could even be the passport of the country B […]

In the USA, how are electronic tolls handled for a rental car?

4/13/2022 9:48:14 AM If you are renting a car in Florida, and are flying into Orlando (MCO) you can use the Visitor Toll Pass. This is a combination of an app and a physical tag with a barcode that you hang over the rear-view mirror. This will cover you for all the tolls in Florida […]

How can I find cheap first class flights?

4/5/2022 8:26:06 AM I think your best chance is smart usage of miles and points. If you accumulate them wisely over time, and use them wisely, you can get great value. I’d start with blogs. There are many miles&points blogs, my favorites are Live and Let’s Fly and One Mile at a Time. They have […]

Where is the shown sleeping area at Schiphol airport?

12/7/2020 4:32:04 AM I’m pretty sure, based on the trees and similarity to other photos, that picture is from the Airport Park area at Schiphol. Here’s a 2011 photo that shows the beanbag chairs, trees, and semi-reclined chairs from a different angle. However: Important: Due to the measures to prevent the spread of the corona […]

Ryanair using "unauthorised screen scraper" argument to refuse refund

1/11/2021 11:31:56 PM I’ve had the same thing and have been driven mad trying to figure out if I inadvertently booked through an OTA… was so sure I hadn’t! Anyway, after not being able to submit the OTA form (it said it didn’t recognise the details) I went on their online chat and said "I […]

Is there a limit as to what distance airlines deliver delayed baggage?

2/20/2022 10:41:29 AM Good read on the overall topic https://thepointsguy.com/guide/lost-delayed-luggage/ A few conclusions There is no single standard, every airline has their own set of rules and are governed by different set of local legal standards Most airlines will go through some significant effort to deliver your bag. My record was 120 km. As far […]

United Airlines cancelled my flight less than 24 hours after I booked it via Expedia – what are my options?

1/31/2022 5:17:48 PM What should happen here is that, once you ask the airline for a refund, they will refund Expedia, and then Expedia should refund you. That may happen automatically once you call the airline. One thing you do not want to do is dispute the charge, unless you’ve tried everything else first. Expedia […]

When and where do I have the highest chance of seeing auroras?

9/13/2012 8:37:50 PM None of this suggests where you should go, but hopefully help your chances once you have picked somewhere. So earlier this year I was in Tromsø, and I got talking to a professionalism northern lights photographer who lives up there, on the flight from Oslo. He had some useful tips for trying […]

Is it possible to go through the Otay crossing as a pedestrian without taking any stair (e.g., in case of wheelchair or heavy luggage)?

Is it possible to go through the Otay crossing as a pedestrian without taking any stair (e.g., in case of wheelchair or heavy luggage)?

11/22/2020 10:37:23 PM There are ramps to/from the bridge over the freeway. Ramp up to bridge: Ramp down: The rotating gate might seem like an obstacle, but I believe it is quite large/wide. There are a lot of people who pass through these with large parcels, crates, trolleys, luggage, strollers, etc. I imagine a wheelchair […]

What does i.i stand for in a menu in Costa Rica

1/18/2022 1:55:52 PM Most likely it stands for impuestos incluidos, or "taxes included". The increase from the base amount to the "i.i." amount is 23%, which includes both the IVA (a value-added tax) and a gratuity for the server: A notable question came from a reader named Stacy who told us about the time she […]

Zones map of Switzerland SBB

Zones map of Switzerland SBB

9/3/2020 7:51:26 AM I don’t think there are any "SBB zones". This is not an SBB zone or ticket. It’s a Z-Pass travelcard. Z-Pass is a grouping of several unified fare networks around Zürich’s ZVV: Zürich’s ZVV A-Welle Ostwind Schwyz-Zug Each of those fare networks/regions cover public transport in their respective regions, usually operated by […]

Can I receive a refund for a Ryan Air ticket that can't be used because of the next flight being cancelled?

8/31/2020 6:28:26 AM Can I claim a refund for the unused flight City A to City B, based on the cancellation of the flight City B to City C? If yes, Generally no. Each itinerary is a different contract and they are not coupled in any way. Ryan Air sold you ticket from B to […]

What airlines offer or used to offer birthday cakes?

8/18/2021 3:43:37 PM In this list from Amadeus, a company that sells travel booking software, I can see two cake listings: Air Austral – Birthday cake (BDML) Niki (no longer exists) – Niki special cake (HPML) Scandinavian is listed there but with no cake listing. I couldn’t find any cake listings on other systems either. […]

Can I get a refund from Thameslink for a flight I missed because of their train's delay? How?

6/25/2021 1:33:33 PM You’ll certainly be entitled to some refund of the train ticket – https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/help-and-support/journey-problems/delay-repay – exactly how much you’ll get will depend on how late you ultimately were at the airport. Claiming a refund on the flight tickets will be a lot trickier, but not necessarily impossible. For example a different company – […]

United Travel Ready Center rejecting COVID-19 Vaccine Documentation

10/23/2022 4:51:57 PM You may notice that your first and middle name is merged in the name field they’ve forced upon you. Bad programmers. This will obviously not match a US COVID-19 Vaccine Record Card, and so your card will be rejected. To solve this, in the United Airlines app, upload your vaccine documentation in […]

What happens if a UK digital passport photo is rejected?

4/20/2021 12:50:17 PM Several non official sources (1, 2) indicate that you will receive an email telling you that the photo has been rejected and the reason why, and will ask you to submit a replacement for the photo. There is a possibility you would lose your money if you don’t submit by the date […]

Why is Lufthansa cancelling flights to India?

9/30/2020 6:20:29 PM Answer on Indian Express (mirror): In a fallout between authorities in India and its air-bubble partner Germany, the European country’s national carrier Lufthansa said Tuesday it will have to cancel all planned flights between India and Germany between September 30 and October 20 because of an “unexpected rejection” of its flight schedule […]

Is there still a ferry between Gozo and Comino?

12/7/2020 2:15:48 PM Belated, but yes: there are different options to reach Comino island either from Malta or from Gozo, and obviously for the way back. Ferries or – more easily – smaller touristic boats are chartered or scheduled by private companies, often offering both the choices of a "taxi" service (only taking passengers to […]

Why is the bathroom's light switch outside the room in some countries?

2/13/2022 3:22:46 AM This is also common enough in the United States. I lived in several 1900-era Victorian homes and a 1924 Arts & Crafts home, and they do the same thing. In the latter case, the bathroom layout did not provide a workable place for a switch inside. Needless to say, all these installations […]

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