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Are there any man-only places in the world?

5/19/2015 4:21:06 AM Two years on :-). In Australia the Aborigine people designate areas which are for “men’s business” (their terminology) and others which are for women’s business and each are solely for the designated gender. It is also exceedingly unlikely that you will be admitted to these places (even though of the correct gender) […]

Will residents of New York State need an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) to fly domestically in the US in 2016?

11/8/2015 1:03:01 PM http://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/about-federal-real-id NY DMV claims extension until October 10,2016 Where can I find a map of the whole Japan railway system? 10/22/2015 7:46:07 PM In short, no, you will not need an EDL after the TSA begins enforcing the REAL ID act. You will be able to travel with your non-compliant license plus […]

USA F1 visa renewal before expiry

11/18/2014 6:14:29 PM According to the official FAQ on non-immigrant visas: Yes, one can apply early to renew, and yes it can be rejected inasmuch as it will be a new application. Below is the quote of the relevant part of the afore-mentioned page: Q: I have a nonimmigrant visa that will expire soon and […]

What's an easy way of making my luggage unique, so that it's easy to spot on the luggage carousel?

What's an easy way of making my luggage unique, so that it's easy to spot on the luggage carousel?

10/7/2016 12:17:22 PM So many good ideas :-). Table of Contents Hi Tech:Low TechGo big or go homePersonalize it with stickers / decals / patches! Hi Tech: Best of all (shields up) – a BLE (Bluetooth low energy) beacon in your bag. If you are concerned that the airline may be concerned by the presence […]

How can I find which European countries require headlights on during daytime?

3/5/2013 7:44:19 PM Required under certain conditions: Outside populated areas: Italy, Hungary and Romania Indicated roads only: Portugal Motorcycles only: Belgium, France, Spain Recommended: Germany, Spain, France Required at all times: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland (from 2014) Note that all […]

Where can I find a map of the whole Japan railway system?

8/26/2015 11:51:48 AM Railway tracé by number of tracks: http://www.itoworld.com/map/14?lon=140.62370&lat=38.79141&zoom=5 Railway tracé by clearance, gauge, number of rails: http://www.itoworld.com/map/15?lon=140.62370&lat=38.79141&zoom=5 What mobile network in Vietnam has the best 3G coverage? 8/26/2015 7:47:52 AM Here you go: 全国鉄軌道路線図 ￥1,296 from Amazon.co.jp. Here’s a blog review with some pictures of the map folded out. And yes, that’s entirely […]

How to start traveling the world by bicycle?

11/5/2014 10:52:11 PM There are many bike resources on the web. I recommend https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/, eg. Find the organizations in your country that focus on bicycle touring. In the US that’s Adventure Cycling Association. And just ride. Scrape together some gear and do some long day rides, then some overnighters. While you’re doing that, work on […]

What mobile network in Vietnam has the best 3G coverage?

12/24/2015 4:44:57 PM Just arrived in Hanoi. Bought a Mobiphone card. Was unable to data share towards a second phone with an USA number. A Vietnamese local advised that her phone with Vinaphone network does share data. Went back to the company at the airport that sold the Mobiphone card. Correct… You can not share […]

Does the new Doha Hamad International still offer "alcoholic left luggage", and how does it work?

10/24/2016 6:45:37 PM Hamad International Airport has: As a transfer passenger you may carry alcoholic beverages in your baggage. However these must be packed in containers of less than 5 litres. Please note if you intend to exit the airport and visit Qatar before continuing your journey, then alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into the […]

Tipping in Denmark

8/5/2016 8:15:09 AM In addition to the other answers: As Bent already stated, it’s sometimes extra work for the server to handle a tip, especially if you’re paying with a card (which, by the way, is much more common than paying with cash in Denmark). To avoid the extra hassle, many restaurants give you the […]

Is there a website for searching/booking European trains?

8/19/2013 10:39:19 AM www.bahn.de will show you prices, and sell you tickets for trips from Germany to most neighbouring destinations. Another good site is www.b-europe.com. This is the international booking site of the Belgian railways, an there is www.ns-hispeed.nl which is basically the same booking engine, but for the Dutch railways. www.sbb.ch is good for […]

Is there a comprehensive map of the Shinjuku station in Tokyo?

Is there a comprehensive map of the Shinjuku station in Tokyo?

1/4/2019 3:39:14 AM The trouble with Shinjuku Station is that it’s split between four different companies (JR, Metro, Odakyu, Keio), so there’s no one official map that covers the lot, and the very three-dimensional layout of the station means that flat/2D maps don’t come close to conveying the full complexity of this beast. This rather […]

Are there any advantages to selecting the middle seat in an airplane?

12/17/2014 3:57:35 PM If you are traveling alone it’s hard to come up with a good justification. But many people travel in pairs. One will want the aisle or the window for whatever reasons people want those seats (I’m a hard core window person myself) and the other wants the middle because it’s next to […]

Is it possible to get from France to England and from Denmark to Sweden human powered?

8/14/2015 6:25:07 PM It depends on what you consider ‘special skills’. With some excercise, paddling should be feasible for most people. For the English Channel, you can easily find operators and boat charterers offering planning support or equipment rent: http://www.fullthrottleboatcharters.com/kayak-across-english-channel/ Crossing the Øresund may not be much more than 5km (depending on where you cross) […]

Sources of Authenticated Official information about carrying camping gas canisters on UK public transport

10/24/2014 3:00:26 PM UK National Rail Conditions of Carriage Restrictions Any Train Company may refuse to accept an item of luggage, an article, an animal or a cycle, even though it meets the requirements set out in Condition 47 and 48 and Appendix B, if, in the opinion of its staff: (a) it may cause […]

Do hostels provide toiletries?

9/23/2013 1:57:50 AM Hotels are targeting businessmen travelling with a briefcase. You usually don’t carry soap or towel in your suitcase. Hostels are targeting backpackers which are expected to bring a lot of things with them. While all the hostels I’ve stayed in had soap in the bathroom, and they’ve also provided towels (some for […]

Abaya standards in Saudi Arabia

Abaya standards in Saudi Arabia

8/10/2015 8:57:13 AM Preface: I’m not a designer or a clotheshorse so these descriptions may be a bit rough Abaya just means “cloak”; there are many kinds of abaya, just like there are many kinds of jackets/coats. Just like most other things, the interpretation of the abaya varies differently from one region to the next. […]

Carrying confidential corporate data into US on laptop/Drive/device – how to prevent data theft?

10/17/2014 11:45:47 AM The best practice is not to keep sensitive and/or business critical data in a portable computer or device. The hard drive could fail anytime, the computer would be lost, broken, stolen. The best scenario is to host the data on any secure counter or server, which would be accessed either thought a […]

Will a UAE stamp in my passport cause problems entering Israel?

7/12/2016 4:26:11 PM Just as a follow up: Absolutely no problems arriving or departing Tel Aviv. Security was a breeze – definitely the best, most efficient, and fastest security I have ever seen in an airport, and indeed the only airport where I would agree their security is appropriate. And I loved my visit there, […]

Can I have a watermelon in hand luggage?

6/8/2016 6:47:10 PM Sharing my personal experience on the flight from Venice to Gdansk with three legs and thus three security checks (Ryanair uses cheap small airports where you can’t transfer) in Treviso (Italy), Beauvais (France) and Modlin (Poland). I have got a small watermelon (15cm in diameter) in my backpack, which I took as […]

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