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Are there cultures in which walking in the nude in public is not frowned upon?

5/13/2014 1:19:29 PM Yep, a good friend of mine lives in Ghana. He says that, when out and about on particularly hot days, he meets Ghanaians who have neglected to put on clothes before leaving the house. What precautions should I take on a trip to Japan with a person who is allergic to shrimp? […]

Can an Indian national (with a 2 years valid UK visa) visit Montenegro without visa?

Can an Indian national (with a 2 years valid UK visa) visit Montenegro without visa?

10/18/2016 5:54:48 PM According to TIMATIC, that is correct, you do not require a visa to visit Montenegro when you are: Passengers with a visa, valid for the period of stay, issued by Ireland (Rep.), USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 30 days. IATA Timatic is what airlines […]

How can I get a visa for India on a 2-day notice?

How can I get a visa for India on a 2-day notice?

10/18/2016 6:13:30 PM I guess for your question "How can I get a visa for India on a 2-day notice?" the literal answer is: There is absolutely no way to definitely/guaranteed get an Indian visa within 2 days, because: the eVisa process makes absolutely no guarantees, indeed it does not even mention, in any way, […]

Which non-stop passenger flight connects two cities with the largest temperature difference?

Which non-stop passenger flight connects two cities with the largest temperature difference?

12/23/2019 11:51:11 PM I have done some more research and found a rather obscure one. Pegas Fly operates a seasonal charter EO 2479 from Chita to Phuket, every two weeks, from January to May. Full schedule can be found on the Pegas Touristik website. In January, there is a staggering difference of 28.1-(-25.2) = 53.3°C. […]

What precautions should I take on a trip to Japan with a person who is allergic to shrimp?

2/26/2015 10:52:06 PM I went to Japan on Feb. 2014, I am allergic to shellfish. I did a lot of research. First thing, it is illegal to bring an epi-pen to Japan and almost impossible to get a special permit to get them in the country. I got the printed card and also a pandora […]

How to get itemized receipt from booking.com?

10/17/2016 9:02:46 PM In cases where you need to show lodging charges for reimbursement or similar expense purposes, you would not use anything from booking.com or any other online site. Instead, you have to get the final bill/receipt/folio from the property itself when you check out. That will be itemized showing the room rate, taxes, […]

Does the traditional Arabic greeting (As-salamu alaykum) have religous meaning?

10/9/2022 9:35:47 PM As other posters have mentioned, in many countries, these greetings are standard and it is entirely polite for everybody to use them, with no religious connotation. However, in malaysia, this is more controversial: some Muslim people may take offense at the use of these phrases (as they are spelled locally: assalamualaikum and […]

Is there currently train service between Turkey and Iran?

10/15/2016 9:50:30 PM The comments basically already spell out the answer, but, no. The Trans-Asia Express was the only train connection between Turkey and Iran. Depending on your actual objective, I think you would be able to get a train up to the Iranian border in Azerbaijan, entering Azerbaijan via Russia. Do boarding passes show […]

Do boarding passes show passport number or nationality?

10/14/2016 11:11:54 AM To answer the second part of your question, boarding passes sometimes do show passport numbers. Examining my collection of old boarding passes, a self-printed easyjet boarding pass, as well as boarding passes from Air New Zealand and KLM, all show my passport number. Also, I have a Lufthansa boarding pass that while […]

What are these boxed doors outside store fronts in New York?

4/5/2019 11:22:03 PM That is a sidewalk vestibule. The idea is to have an extra door between the building’s interior and the outside, so as to reduce the amount of air exchanged when people go in and out. In winter, warm air stays inside and cold air stays outside, reducing the building’s heating costs and […]

How to behave on a US visa interview?

5/12/2014 4:20:33 PM Here’s a complete list of instructions attached to the “appointment confirmation” document: Instructions Welcome We look forward to seeing you at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate. For your safety and convenience, we ask that you arrive at the time of your appointment, and not earlier. We don’t want you to have to wait on […]

Is there any region, island, mountain, or village in Japan known for hot spicy local cuisine?

Is there any region, island, mountain, or village in Japan known for hot spicy local cuisine?

7/30/2014 10:24:22 AM Yes, there are. Hachijo islands and Ogasawara islands are famous for spicy food. Islanders put their chilli peppers literally anywhere and they are REALLY hot. I am not sure, but could be a variation of Thai Birds’ Eye Chili peppers. Islanders make spicy vinegar-based sauces similar to Tabasco sauce (just few times […]

Is there any way I can book separate airline's tickets on single ticket, without the help of travel agent?

10/13/2016 11:51:58 AM The answer is YES, but only for certain airline combinations. What determines if this is even possible is the type of Interline Agreement the airlines have and if it allows them to book each other’s inventory. Most ‘major’ carriers have interlines, but not always, AA and DL for instance. Some airlines don’t […]

Do Americans/Brits/Canadians need a guide and/or visa to travel Qeshm Island (Iran)?

11/25/2016 9:09:39 PM I am an American. I have also been to Iran. This summer, I would like to go to Qeshm because I don’t want to travel with a mandated tour guide. I contacted a travel agency in Iran (https://1stquest.com), and I have exchanged several emails with Mona, who is a travel agent there. […]

Is there any app that notifies me when there is a flight from my location to the rest of the world under a fixed amount of money?

Is there any app that notifies me when there is a flight from my location to the rest of the world under a fixed amount of money?

11/18/2016 9:27:30 PM Not an app, but a website that does what you want: Adioso. You can choose ranges for the starting date and duration of the trip, and generic destinations such as “anywhere”, “international”, “Europe”, and even “somewhere warm”. For instance, try http://adioso.com/uy/montevideo-uy-to-europe-return-about-2-weeks-later UK visa refusal on credibility grounds (longer visit than originally described) […]

How to identify international flights likely to have fewer passengers

3/24/2017 10:39:42 PM As a general rule, positioning flights, which are flights an airline schedules more to get an airplane from one airport to another than because of demand, are most likely to have low loads. To identify those, you’d need to analyze an airline’s schedule, but these are often domestic overnight flights. Also, domestic […]

Why are some specific seats marked as prioritized for people in need?

1/5/2019 4:53:14 PM Certainly, any citizen of competent parentage should cheerfully give up his seat for a person in need. Meanwhile, in the real world… It’s a (planned) knock-on effect of ADA or similar laws ADA stands for “Americans with Disabilities Act” but the EU and most civilized countries have a similar law. It requires […]

How can I effectively haggle for a decently-priced auto ride?

10/25/2016 6:52:47 PM Fast forward to 2016, and things have gotten easier. The method I’d recommend now is to install a few of the popular taxi booking apps, and book a ride on whichever has a vehicle nearby. The popular apps here seem to be Uber, Ola, and Meru Cabs. Of these, Ola lets you […]

UK visa refusal on credibility grounds (longer visit than originally described)

10/3/2016 9:03:24 AM If I understand your question correctly, it goes along the lines of… If the Standard Visitor Visa is good for 6 months, why do people get refused when they have previously stayed for 2 or 3 months? Surely if the person leaves before their 6 months is up they cannot be an […]

Are there tips and tricks to overcome a fear of flying?

3/16/2016 5:37:21 PM I remember reading a great answer by a pilot on a Delta non-rev forum addressing fear of flying. Can’t find the link now, but basically it said that you need to think about the pilots as people, with families, life goals, etc, just like you. They have had lots of training and […]

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