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Can I tell if the airline sold "my" seat after I cancelled the return leg after partially traveling?

Can I tell if the airline sold "my" seat after I cancelled the return leg after partially traveling?

7/31/2016 11:41:32 PM Can I tell if the airline sold “my” seat after I cancelled the return leg after partially traveling? No, and I won’t go into details since that is not your “real” question. You are looking for facts to go to court. The question who sat on your seat does not factor into […]

Go from Lombok to Labuan Bajo by bus & ferry, how to?

Go from Lombok to Labuan Bajo by bus & ferry, how to?

8/12/2017 1:54:21 AM Answering this myself as this information is very hard to find online & offline. After doing this rather epic journey, I gathered some quality information that can help you save time & optimize it to your likings. You have 2 options: Pay for transportation for each leg of the journey. Buy a […]

What are the hidden fees for using booking.com

9/16/2020 7:00:24 PM As booking.com states, requirements made directly to the hotel, like extra beds, cots for babies or pets allowed at extra pay, will be charged by the hotel. Those are charges you should know about as you requested them or agreed to them. Tourist tax is also to be paid directly to the […]

Taming the nightmare of public toilets in the UK

7/16/2016 9:12:14 PM There is a smartphone app called ‘Flush’ that is free and shows most public toilets. If you have some kind of disability, you can apply for a RADAR key and also a (paper) guide. (I think there may be an app too but you would need to Google that.) RADAR keys are […]

Are there any advantages to living near an airline hub?

7/15/2016 3:07:48 PM As with most things there are things that are good and things that are bad about a hub. Hub airports offer more non-stops but they also tend to be significantly more expensive. In fact, a non-stop alone is often much pricier than the exact same flight as part of a connecting itinerary. […]

What are those structures in Sudan?

7/20/2020 11:51:07 AM This area is called "Fushqa" (Arabic: فشقة), it’s a border area between Sudan and Ethiopia which was disputed, now it belongs to Sudan. The structured area you see is a "modern" village, built by the government of Sudan for the local farmers to encourage them to stay since the land is fertile […]

Where can I buy authentic cheongsachorong (청사초롱) – traditional lanterns – in Seoul?

1/28/2016 8:21:43 AM While I couldn’t locate any permanent shops online, there’s one event where you can certainly get a lantern: Seoul Lantern Festival. It’s an annual festival held every November in Seoul. The official website lists prices for many different kinds of lanterns: Rectangular lanterns: KRW 15,000 / Hanji lantern (3 types): KRW 10,000 […]

Are Israeli dual citizens allowed to cross via the Allenby Bridge?

11/17/2016 7:57:19 PM The website of the United States Department of State suggests that this is not possible: Individuals with Israeli citizenship, regardless of other nationality, including U.S. citizenship, are prohibited from entering Gaza, entering or departing Jordan via the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge, and are generally prohibited from traveling to parts of the West Bank […]

The screen on my laptop I checked in has stopped working. Could I claim something?

7/24/2015 11:12:28 AM First I would say you should contact your insurer, although it is unlikely it will cover you checking in a laptop. Your alternative recourse is to threaten to take BA to a small claims court. I will give a brief explanation of why you are entitled to do this (despite the contract […]

Which defunct countries still have valid passports

Which defunct countries still have valid passports

7/1/2020 3:02:34 PM Another example: Hong Kong is no longer a British territory, but the British National (Overseas) passport is still valid despite its associated entity "British Hong Kong" being defunct. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_National_(Overseas)_passport Is some remote work now permitted for travelers admitted to the UK on a tourist entry? 7/1/2020 4:59:55 AM The order of Malta […]

Cheapest ATM strategy in Brazil

1/28/2021 9:49:53 PM Santander was my best option. R$20 fee for the withdrawal, and not the exact exchange rate, but consumer mostly takes a small hit. Often times, the ATM machines are out of money or malfunctioning. Like others noted, card cloning is endemic, so monitoring your banking online is prudent. What (and where) are […]

Layover at Vienna for 6 hours – enough for some sightseeing?

7/22/2015 10:36:41 AM Note: Vienna is not very efficient airport, and there can be long walks involved between areas since it is badly planned and security can take some time if you are unlucky. As much as people here advise for the train to get to the city, If you want to go to Schönbrunn […]

What (and where) are these points of reflection I saw from a flight?

What (and where) are these points of reflection I saw from a flight?

7/13/2016 8:19:49 AM Other answers suggesting a solar farm match well with your image. Based on your estimates of 1.5 to 2 hours before arrival you were probably somewhere between the green lines shown on this image of the flight route. Wikipedia advises that Colarado has: Antonito Southeast 9,712 acres (865 MW – 1,557 MW) […]

Is some remote work now permitted for travelers admitted to the UK on a tourist entry?

2/20/2022 5:57:46 PM Remote working while in the UK as a visitor is explicitly covered in the Visit Guidance published in Oct 2021 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1019544/Visit.pdf#page31 Remote working Visitors are permitted to undertake activities relating to their employment overseas remotely whilst they are in the UK, such as responding to emails or answering phone calls. However, you […]

Labuan Bajo to Ruteng to Bajawa by motorcycle, possible?

Labuan Bajo to Ruteng to Bajawa by motorcycle, possible?

6/21/2017 12:58:48 PM Myself and two friends just returned from a trip to Flores a week ago. We rented Honda Tiger motorcycles , 200cc. in Labuan Bajo and went to Maumere and back. The roads are mostly good but very windy which motorcycle riders love. Be ready for rain, torrential rain, rocks on the road, […]

Will getting a refund from an ESTA scam site cause me to be blacklisted from the US?

3/8/2020 6:00:12 PM Update: the Customs and Border Protection website now says: You may also have a third party, such as a relative or travel agent, pay the associated fees for each application. CBP is not responsible for third party fees. Your application will not be submitted for processing until all payment information is received. […]

Is it cheaper for an Australian to obtain a Russian visa in Cambodia than in Australia?

8/2/2016 1:34:25 AM Wow I got a reply from the consular section of the Russian Embassy to Cambodia already! For all types of visa for Australian citizens: Single Entry Visa 100 USD 7 business days processing 200 USD 3 business days processing Double Entry Visa 200 USD 7 business days processing 335 USD 3 business […]

Use United Airlines travel certificate for another passenger?

9/11/2015 9:05:52 AM So I ended up going to the source, tweeting United Airlines directly. They’ve just replied, saying that YES, they are transferable, and provided a link with more information: The link is basically instructions on use of one of these certificates, and from those instructions it’s merely a code, so not bound to […]

Getting a refund from TAP Air Portugal related to COVID-19

3/24/2020 2:42:19 AM I inquired on March 20 too and they said a 70euro per person to cancel a full fare, refundable First class ticket. I was holding out for a cancellation & full refund. today, I checked and flight is now cancelled and only a voucher for full amount, with travel started by 12/31/2020. […]

Obtaining insulin in California as a foreign tourist

9/3/2017 6:22:52 PM Some forms of insulin are available Over-The-Counter (OTC), i.e., without a prescription, in the USA. Also see this article. Insulin syringes are also available OTC, and Walgreens (a major pharmacy chain in the USA) mentions that California is one of those states that permit it. Before relying on OTC insulin, speak with […]

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