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In which countries in Asia is Mandarin more understood than English?

5/29/2017 9:46:33 AM Singapore At least in Singapore there is a huge difference between an official language and what people actually speak and understand. Although English is the first official language, many (especially working class) people have a very very limited English level and barely speak a few sentences with terrible pronunciation. This e.g. includes […]

Why is public transport from/to the airport so expensive?

6/17/2016 5:51:42 AM Another reason, beyond the excellent ones already discussed here, is that public transit is typically subsidized by government, often both by direct annual contributions to the transit agency’s budget, and by issuing debt for capital expenses that is slowly paid off by some combination of the agency and the government. For operating […]

Do any hotel chains do something like a Europe Pass? Like the Eurail pass, but for hotels

6/23/2016 10:04:52 AM European (or even single European country) hotel pass: I could not find any examples of this existing for Europe (there seem to be some hotel and hostel passes in NZ and Aus). I tried generic serach terms, and also dug around the websites of: Marriot, Hilton, Accor, Ibis, Best Western, HostelingInternational, HostelWorld, […]

Author visiting the USA for vacation under the Visa Waiver Program – Can they write?

5/11/2016 4:31:19 PM To travel under VWP, travel purpose must be permitted on a visitor (B) visa, as mentioned as the first point in the Visa Waiver Program page. This means, your ESTA is basically a simplified B1/B2 visa, same rules apply, the difference is the process only. Now, checking the rules for both B1 […]

Who has liability for a car accident in Germany and how to claim on insurance?

1/14/2017 1:37:44 AM In addition to both answers there is no big difference in handling an harmless traffic accident in your home country and abroad. Before you drive, you need to ask your insurance if the car is protected abroad, they will also inform you about the papers you need to carry. If you lease […]

I was born in Yemen, but to British parents and never had Yemeni citizenship. Can I travel to the USA under the Trump ban?

2/9/2017 8:36:38 AM CBP put out a series of questions and answers on February 1, which said that the ban on entry and visas will only be enforced based on the passport that is presented by the traveler. Even if you had dual nationality with one of the 7 countries, it wouldn’t matter as long […]

Do you have a GPS signal on board a plane?

Do you have a GPS signal on board a plane?

4/18/2020 4:35:34 PM Seems like recent phone GPS chips work pretty well to give you some rough estimate. I’m able to reliably get GPS fix when holding the phone next to the window (Samsung S9). You can see some pictures I took in the past (GPSTest app). The pictures were taken 9 seconds apart. There […]

Can I travel to the UK unaccompanied on an accompanied child visa now that I am over 18?

5/12/2016 3:30:34 PM The controlling technical reference for this situation is spelled out in Paragraph 321 of the rules… A person seeking leave to enter the United Kingdom who holds an entry clearance which was duly issued to him and is still current may be refused leave to enter only where the Immigration Officer is […]

Which is the largest train in terms of passengers?

Which is the largest train in terms of passengers?

11/24/2018 7:11:26 AM According to this poster, it’s the E4 shinkansen in Japan. It’s a double-decker high speed train that carries up to 1634 passengers. Will the wearing of a silicone butt plug be detected by Security? 1/9/2017 3:00:03 PM Z 8100 operating on Paris RER-B has a capacity of 850 passengers, or 1700 passengers […]

OK, we are all adults here, so how do the doors and controls work on an airplane toilet?

OK, we are all adults here, so how do the doors and controls work on an airplane toilet?

12/24/2016 10:44:57 PM Airplane lavatories can be a bit tricky to use if you’re not used to them. You may also find one of the many videos on YouTube on this topic, such as this one, helpful. First, the door usually has an indicator, which tells you if it is locked. If it is green […]

Sales tax rate for hotel in Washington DC

Sales tax rate for hotel in Washington DC

12/4/2016 2:34:57 PM Visiting the United States often confuses anybody from anywhere else in the world, is their taxation in most states. In the U.S., if there is a “sales tax” on purchasing items, it is not marked as such on the label or menu. The tax normally will be added to the price at […]

When my train is cancelled and I choose to travel the day after, what compensation am I entitled to?

3/21/2017 12:26:12 PM I’m going to attempt to answer this as best I can, as I’ve had similar issues in the past; but I don’t believe there is a single straight answer. In cases where I’ve vastly changed my travel plans (but still travelled) as a result of delays, I’ve contacted the operator’s customer services […]

How can I exchange Rs 500 & 1000 notes in India as a foreigner?

11/26/2016 8:09:45 AM In preparation for leaving India after a 30 day trip and changing my leftover non-useable 500-1000 bills, I took with me the copy of my official bank approved change voucher of $3000 US changed legally changed into rupees early November, to the Delhi Reserve Bank of India,Main Bank, (research showed late afternoon […]

Will the wearing of a silicone butt plug be detected by Security?

1/7/2017 4:04:05 PM Full body scanners image the (outside) outline of your body, going through (most) clothing. Depending on how much it adds to your outline, it can or cannot be detected; if it is relatively flat, they cannot see it. Metal detectors will not find it for sure, as it has no metal (you […]

Car rental vs. buying a car for 1 month, when visiting the USA?

11/2/2020 10:04:19 PM As a previous person suggested joining a loyalty program could help reduce the cost. National give you a free day for every 7 rented. You could also try to use a combination of renting a car, and a discount airline like southwest. Kind of a hub and spoke method. I also noticed […]

How can I go from Europe to Boston by boat (ship) in exchange for work?

6/5/2016 6:46:04 AM So I’ve answered a similar question somewhere on here before, but it was for freighters, so arguably different. Anyway, when I was looking into this a few years ago, I based my search on real travel a friend of mine did. She cycled from London to Christchurch, NZ by bike, and had […]

Is it legal to visit the US on a tourist visa for the purpose of giving birth?

11/11/2016 7:13:24 AM Yes, it is legal. The issue is merely one of medical costs and who pays for them but: The B-2 Tourist Visa is a non-immigrant visa meant for persons entering the U.S. for pleasure or medical treatment. Or from the US Department of State: Tourism and Visit (B-2): tourism vacation (holiday) visit […]

Can I put new wrist watch in checked or carry-on bag?

5/5/2016 12:19:14 PM They can put the watch wherever they want. Watches are not safety relevant items (like laptop batteries) which can not be put into checked luggage. Your parents may have to declare the watch at customs and may have to pay duty or taxes on it. But that’s completely independent of what luggage […]

What is the closest free street parking to London city center?

1/26/2017 7:00:59 PM The closest place you can find parking with NO RESTRICTIONS is East Finchley on a residential road. From there you can hop on the Northern Line down into central London in roughly 20 minutes. Forgot to add one year old child's details while booking an Indian Railways ticket 1/26/2017 3:48:45 PM I […]

Web Sites: Disneyland vs Disney World in the United States

7/27/2020 7:44:34 PM I had the same exact question and after a little bit of searching I did find a resource online that helps explain the difference. Disneyland Resort is much smaller than Walt Disney World Resort it. Disneyland is made up of 2 parks and a shopping district. You can walk to all 3 […]

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