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Longest uninhabited road segments

Longest uninhabited road segments

4/28/2018 2:00:45 PM On questions where all answers are nearly equally good it is hard to pick the "winner" for the "accept". So, I’m accepting the most upvoted answer. Also, as I promised, here is a compiled list (from the answers) plus some other roads from other sources. For most roads I googled some links, […]

Flight rescheduled, what are my options?

4/20/2015 2:24:35 PM To add to Kate’s answer, if you booked through an IATA accredited (and/or similar national trade body) travel agent they may be able to arrange accommodation or alternate flights at no extra cost to you, as part of the “guarantee” that comes with your package. They might even be able to compensate […]

Is entering the USA at Hyder, AK actually legal, or only tolerated?

4/24/2018 9:50:42 PM The US really treats Hyder as part of Canada in a lot of ways. Even its flights to US airports are considered to be international flights. Aside from by air, or by a dangerous overland journey through the mountains, there is nowhere to go from Hyder except to Canada, so on a […]

Single-entry visa issued to the US – question about flight layover

2/17/2018 1:27:49 AM When you land in Houston You will be directed/routed onto only one possible path: to customs and immigration. There, you will tell them your story, declare anything you are bringing in… if they deem necessary they will pull you aside for further inquiry and bag inspection, just like you see in the […]

Schengen visa refused ("threat to internal security […]"): I don't need the visa anymore but want to clear the misunderstanding, what can I do?

4/27/2016 1:29:59 AM As I understand it, you have been refused a Schengen visa for the formulaic reason… One or more member state(s) consider you to be a threat to public policy, internal security, public health as defined in Article 2(19) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 (Schengen Borders Code) or the international relations of one […]

Why is air travel between South American countries so expensive?

Why is air travel between South American countries so expensive?

3/22/2018 3:16:25 PM Have you looked at two-way flights? There may be cases where two-way flights are several times cheaper than one-way. Some agents know this, they will sell you a two-way flight even if you’re just buying one leg. Also, some European airlines can offer one-way flights for a fraction of price because they […]

Guide for how to behave or what to expect at a Panto in England?

1/1/2018 12:49:34 AM It’s not that hard. The audience at pantomimes is mostly children (and their grandparents) many of whom will be going to the theatre for the first time, so the performers keep it simple. The heroes are good and the baddies are obviously bad. The “fourth wall” is not just broken, but largely […]

Are the luggage storage lockers at Brussels-Midi still available for use in April 2016 after recent security clampdowns?

4/26/2016 4:42:57 PM Yes, both automatic lockers and manned storage of left luggage are available as of today. I just went to check myself. Everything is accessible and there is no sign whatsoever indicating anything particular. At the automatic lockers some were occupied (red light and locked), others were available (green light and I could […]

Want to go to Visit Russia but Can I board the plane from Delhi, India, instead of Dhaka Bangladesh?

5/21/2019 8:11:12 AM Yes this is allowed. Before 2017, Bangladesh passport holders were required to exit from the same point by which they entered India or apply to have it changed. This restriction was relaxed in 2017, so that major points of entry/exit were excluded from this requirement. As per new rules, Bangladesh citizens having […]

How to take various plants, used for religious reasons, on an airplane?

10/9/2017 2:47:48 AM Per the incredible article Etrog-runners held at Ben Gurion, Israel imposes an import duty and requires “permits from the ministries of health and agriculture” for these items. At least as of 2011, lulav imports by individual tourists were banned. This 2015 article, from an official government site, states (via Google Translate): The […]

Can I stay in Zurich airport If I get there before my visa starts?

4/17/2015 3:05:34 PM We recently had a question about a transit hotel in Zurich airport. So you should be able to sleep in that hotel before crossing the border and then, in the morning, go cross the border and enter the Schengen area. However, as @pnuts commented, the issue might be on the airline side. […]

Can I use a document other than a passport to book Russian railways tickets online?

1/27/2017 6:59:28 PM UPDATE: Ended up putting my ID Card on the domestic tickets (including the Sapsan), and my passport on the ticket to Kazakhstan. The lady guarding the entrance to the Sapsan train asked me to point to the “document number” on the ID card, but that was it. Similar with the local trains […]

How to handle possible cancellation of my Ryanair flight?

10/2/2017 2:44:08 PM From my experience, RyanAir will not provide any compensation beyond rebooking the flight or a refund. Good luck in getting any service from RyanAir beyond that. Airlines are supposed to provide some basic compensation for delays over x hours in Europe, but that is fairly limited and not covering the total cost […]

Can I insist on the original routing upon flight cancellation?

9/5/2017 9:43:09 PM In my experience, following a major schedule change, most airlines will happily permit you to readjust your itinerary as you see fit, for free, regardless of the original fare rules. For instance, that may include travelling earlier or later, the insertion or removal of a stop or layover, rerouting via different points, […]

Is it legal to wild camp (with a car) in Ireland?

4/26/2016 6:26:34 PM Camping wild is illegal but tolerated, as in Wales & England (here, here and here). Sleeping in your car is legal (here). Enter Van Gogh Museum restaurant Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

What is good accommodation for festival (camp or hostel)?

4/13/2015 9:13:49 AM You best option is to stay at the camping of Rock Werchter (camping tickets should be bought separately, since they are not included in you combi ticket). Camping & food You’ll most likely arrive at Leuven station by train. There are a lot of free buses from Leuven, which brings you near […]

Is "departure time" when the plane leaves the gate or when it takes off?

1/3/2018 11:25:38 PM 1:10, but that’s not the end of the tale. Airplanes can make up time and post an improved arrival time… but not so likely in your case. Regardless, it’s not over til it’s over. I have seen airlines intentionally pad the schedule: an uneventful on-time departure usually results in an early arrival […]

Enter Van Gogh Museum restaurant

7/21/2016 6:21:43 PM I had a quick look at the van Gogh Museum website, found a link to the restaurant and it says The café is open daily during museum opening hours and can only be accessed via the museum From that I read that you can only visit the restaurant as a ticket holding […]

Do you go through customs when returning to your country if you never entered any others (by sea)?

8/24/2017 6:24:58 AM Not in the UK. If you don’t land in another country, you don’t fly a Q flag and clear customs. They could still board and ask where you’ve been, but yachtsman sail offshore all the time without clearing customs. (There are several races, such as the Fastnet, which round marks offshore and […]

Is there a map of all the Umweltzones (environmental zones) in Germany?

Is there a map of all the Umweltzones (environmental zones) in Germany?

5/20/2018 4:22:43 PM You can eventually use the Umweltzone app for Android which I develop as an open source project since some years. The app works both on tablets and smartphones. What is France's traditional costume? 6/13/2017 8:52:56 AM I just found this site that offers zoomable maps for all(?) German environmental zones (need to […]

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