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What happened to the Prime Meridian sculpture in Greenwich?

9/18/2018 5:40:52 PM A Facebook conversation with Royal Museums Greenwich reports the following: [T]he sculpture was returned to its owner ‘News Print International’ (sic) after its loan was complete. It went to their print works in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, although whether it is still there, we do not know. Designed by Christiana Garzia, the piece was […]

Why is there a towel on my toilet seat?

8/13/2018 12:54:24 PM They are the thick ones, I usually put these on the floor, wipe the floor with them (using my foot) in case it got wet. I could be using them wrong all these years, but hey! I love using them that way. "5 = 1€" for souvenirs in Paris, why do they […]

Implications of Temporary Internal Border Control in Schengen Countries

8/22/2018 11:37:12 PM By the way, this has existed in the United States for quite some time. Border Patrol is allowed to set up checkpoints in a number of places, including anywhere within 100 miles of the US border, counting the shores of Lake Michigan as a US border, as well as Puget Sound. They […]

Why do some countries want to track the location of tourists after arrival?

5/23/2016 8:54:06 PM Many countries try to keep track of their citizens and other permanent residents for purposes of taxes, voter rolls, military draft (where applicable), and similar purposes. For example, people can own several houses, but usually they can only vote in one place, and they must file their taxes once. Such a registration […]

Visit USA west-coast in camper

Visit USA west-coast in camper

4/22/2015 10:39:40 AM I’ve crossed the USA from New york to San Francisco in a motorhome a couple of times. I went throgh arizona, vegas, texas…well it was long way! Basically you cannot stop and sleep everywhere and less in a gas station. We did it but you might be visited by some police officer […]

What campsites exist between Gaborone and Windhoek?

1/11/2022 1:31:30 PM Many, many years later, but for future reference, there is a very nice lodge with a campsite, just north of Kang – Kang Kalahari Rest Stop. I always stay there when I overnight in Kang. There is a pool, and a restaurant (bookings recommended), the drinks are always cold: https://kalaharirest.com/ Nothing wrong […]

Would it be disrespectful for a Westerner to wear a thawb in the Arabian peninsula?

7/30/2018 8:24:27 PM Not at all! In fact, we see it as a sign of respect. It will also help you with the heat! these things are designed for the hellish weather in this desert. One thing to remember, be sure to use the right name in the right place, for some reason it has […]

"5 = 1€" for souvenirs in Paris, why do they write the price this way?

5/28/2018 3:26:44 PM I have been multiple times to Paris and if I remember correctly, the first time I was there I bought 3 for 1€ or so. But I’d expect merchandisers to adjust the price on the person asking. This is common in many places, they’ll purposefully set it in a confusing way and […]

Deutsche Bahn: Reliable wifi on train?

10/1/2019 1:30:55 PM Wifi is available on the majority of ICE trains (>90%), but it is not guaranteed to work (so you won’t get a rebate in case it does not work). Whether you get Internet on your trip also depends on the route that you are taking. A short search at bahn.de reveals that […]

Islands and similar where visitors cannot take a car

6/30/2017 8:10:00 PM The Aran islands in Ireland. Locals have cars, but AFAIK there’s no way to rent a car on the islands or drive a car onto them. Renting a bicycle is common. The islands are quite accessible and well toured. There are ferries several times a day, as well as flights. They contain […]

In practice, what is the distinction between ESTA and visas?

7/29/2018 3:35:50 PM If an ESTA were a visa, the US would be in violation of reciprocal agreements on visa-free travel. So they say an ESTA is not a visa, and since the ESTA is an American legal concept their voice is significant. Other states are not calling them out on the inconsistencies. – o.m. […]

Where and why are there metric road signs in Arizona?

5/11/2018 4:02:25 AM That photo looks like I-19 in Arizona, America’s only metric road (more from Atlas Obscura). Congress passed the Metric Conversion Act in 1975, the last time the US had a serious metric system push, and various tests were carried out to start the conversion process. I-19 in Arizona was one of the […]

Why is there a ticket office /after/ the ticket barriers?

5/17/2016 6:24:16 AM An excess fare is payable according to this operator’s typical conditions of carriage for various transgressions of the ticket actually used: (Summary) Travel in the right train(s) and the right part of the train(s) – otherwise you could be charged an excess or Penalty Fare. You may only change from standard class […]

Lisbon: Getting from the airport to city center

Lisbon: Getting from the airport to city center

3/4/2016 12:23:27 PM There are several options to travel from the aiport to city center. A few notes about terminal 2 Terminal 2 is departures only. Although you arrive officially at terminal 2 (the airplane actually stops near terminal 2) you will be transported directly to terminal 1 where the arrivals hall and the checked […]

Is it appropriate to enter a church while a chorus is performing?

6/14/2018 11:37:36 AM If it’s a Christian church on a Sunday, it’s likely to be a service. Interrupting those, at least as a sightseer rather than a member of the congregation, is likely to be unwelcome. If it’s not a Sunday, it may well be a rehearsal for a concert. As a semi-professional musician, I […]

How do I use the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao (HKZM) bridge?

10/25/2018 4:44:24 AM There are two types of scheduled bus service operating on the HKZM Bridge. Shuttle Buses “Shuttle Buses” are operated by Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus Co Ltd. They run like city buses: on a fixed frequent schedule with no reservations taken. You can take these “shuttles” between the border checkpoints (aka “ports”). […]

Do I pay for my ticket when I purchase it online or do I pay when I go to the airport on the day of the flight?

4/21/2015 2:52:52 AM It is possible to reserve without paying but this usually only lasts 24 hours. I have seen 48 hour offers but those are rare too. In this case what you are doing is reserving a spot which you can buy later at a set price. It does not last long because the […]

How can I use Global Entry lanes at Canadian airports if I don't have the physical Global Entry card?

6/3/2016 9:56:48 AM As said in the comments, the person you were talking to was probably confused. Chances are that you would never have the same problem again, but this should help if you did; Have a print off of the relevant documents Try and explain the situation of how you gained the Global Entry […]

Flight was rescheduled, now I can't make connection (flights have been booked together, same airline)

6/3/2018 6:17:56 PM It’s likely a mistake. Call the airline and they should be able to correct it, and offer you a new itinerary that is actually possible. Standard procedure when an airline changes their schedule is that they will update your whole itinerary, rebooking following flights as needed, to get you to your final […]

Why does cost of the travel from zone 1 to zone 3 in London depend on means of transportation?

11/24/2018 10:33:00 AM So to add further confusion to the mix, I think it massively depends on the ATOC. For GWR services, if you travel from a NR station say Drayton Green (Zone 4) to Paddington NR (Zone 1) the cost is £3.90 peak and £2.80 off-peak. However if you then interchange onto the tube […]

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