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How can I get a flight with a supersonic plane?

12/22/2011 8:47:54 AM Fly a Russian MiG-29 There is a company MigFlug that offers flights in Russian MiG-29 fighter jets. They offer five locations within Europe, but with the prevention of supersonic flights in Europe, you may have to go for their central Russia location. They actually only advertise near-supersonic speeds, but maybe a few […]

Why does it take so long to check in at the airport?

10/6/2014 9:16:59 AM The exact steps vary based on the type of flight (international, domestic), but the agent has to check the following: Your ID matches who you are. Your flight is actually opened for booking. Your reservation is still valid. The conditions of your fare. Are you authorized to travel? (visa check, passport expiry […]

Sarajevo to Budapest

4/1/2019 3:17:06 AM Wizz Air flies SJJ-BUD these days Monday and Friday. Car share is a popular optinon. https://www.motar.eu/ and https://www.blablacar.com/ How do I address a vertical postcard? 12/12/2018 11:49:07 AM This answer comes super late, but these are my suggestions. Take a bus to Belgrade, then either a bus or a train to Budapest […]

Hearing protection on the road in China

Hearing protection on the road in China

7/10/2015 3:14:56 PM Almost all earplugs sold for work situations. When working you are not supposed to block out all sounds and responsible employers will supply earplugs that take out the hard edge of sounds but not all of it. The plugs you see for sale for travel are OK as well as long as […]

Tips for getting a visa when there's no embassy in one's country of residence

11/16/2011 11:36:43 PM Quite often there are agencies that can deal with the problem for you (you see a problem, they see a solution!). For example, it’s quite likely that you may live in a country that doesn’t have an Uzbekistan embassy or high commision. Or Tajikstan. Or Kazakhstan. If you’re headed to central Asia, […]

Why are there holes in ice cubes in airplanes?

3/5/2015 4:00:21 AM The surface area is bigger when it is hollow. More the surface area means that it helps cool the drink faster. Travelling as unmarried couple in Dubai 5/20/2014 9:19:11 AM It’s because the machine that creates the cubes has metal prongs that the ice ‘grows’ around. How to successfully haggle / bargain […]

Is it true you must not stop at Red lights in South Africa while driving?

7/9/2015 8:16:12 AM I was born in Johannesburg, and lived in South Africa for 22 years. I drove my self around since I was 18. I have spent time in all the major cities and driven the Johannesburg-Cape Town road (~1500 km) at least 10 times. From my experience, you certainly should stop for red […]

Alarm Clock without Noise? To wake up in common sleeping rooms and airports without noise?

Alarm Clock without Noise? To wake up in common sleeping rooms and airports without noise?

3/24/2014 1:33:51 AM I own a “sonic bomb” alarm clock. In addition to a loud siren, it is also equipped with a vibration motor that goes under the bed. You can use one or both at a time. How can I travel between US towns without flying? 5/14/2012 8:59:14 PM The “Shake and Wake” looks […]

How do I address a vertical postcard?

How do I address a vertical postcard?

8/29/2014 9:13:49 PM Presuming you actually want the postcard to arrive, I’d suggest putting it in an envelope and addressing as per a normal envelope. It will depend on the specific countries, but as shown (ie, vertical) that is NOT a valid postcard/letter as far as USPS is concerned, and at a minimum that would […]

How can I travel between US towns without flying?

How can I travel between US towns without flying?

1/25/2012 10:32:25 AM If you’re talking LONG distances – say Chicago to Seattle or similar, something that will take over a day however you travel (bus/train), then train will be far far far more comfortable, and may well be an enjoyable experience in its own right. On long-distance lines, buying a sleeper is optional: the […]

Travelling as unmarried couple in Dubai

5/23/2016 8:00:56 PM Although me(Arab) and my girlfriend(New Zealander) hold different passports, we lived together in hotel in Dubai. No problem. But try to not bother anyone. Is it culturally acceptable for an American to visit the memorials in Hiroshima and Nagasaki? 5/5/2014 4:15:46 AM Various online sources (Lonely Planet, Tripadvisor, USA Today, Dubai FAQ) […]

Schengen visa refusal twice: appeal process?

9/9/2014 12:13:12 PM Judging by the reasons listed in your denial I would wager that one or more of the following are an issue: Insufficient means of sustenance This primarily means that the proof of your bank balance is either not considered proof enough, or more likely is considered insufficient. Check the website below for […]

Exit stamp on passport when leaving US by bus

7/5/2015 10:23:46 PM CBP provide the following advice for visa waiver nationals who enter on electronic I-94 forms and exit by land. Also, some land border departures may not be recorded in CBP systems. Land border departures on the Southern Border are not always documented. A departure will be recorded if you depart via land […]

How/where to buy mixed-class tickets for a flight?

8/25/2014 6:27:27 AM As was explained in the comments: The way that all the airline booking systems work, it is not possible to have people on different booking (fare) classes on the same ticket. If you have two people on the same flights in the same booking classes, it’s fine. If you have two people […]

How bad is baggage theft at Johannesburg airport?

11/30/2011 3:16:54 PM Last night we had a story on Carte Blanche (a South African investigative reporting program) where they said that there are about 140 000 incidents of theft at OR Tambo per year, so the situation is still really bad despite lots of measures put in place. They showed CCTV camera footage of […]

Didn't purchase an Expressway / vignette before driving on highways in Czech Republic. What can I expect?

7/6/2015 4:15:10 PM This site is arguably the most up-to-date source of information on the Czech motorway network and its regulations. To date it only mentions police checks. Never does it talk about automatic checks. Indeed the motorway vignette is a 2-part sticker. One part is to be stuck to the windshield, whilst the other […]

Is it culturally acceptable for an American to visit the memorials in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Is it culturally acceptable for an American to visit the memorials in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

8/18/2015 5:44:57 PM As far as I see it, it won’t hurt any Japanese citizen’s feelings if you visit the Hiroshima & Nagasaki memorials. It rather depicts some sign of empathy towards the victims (unless you end up doing some random foolish act at a place of such deep meaning for the natives). First off, […]

What are police procedures in France when the victim is a traveler?

9/11/2014 10:42:19 AM It turns out it was a scam to garner money from me, what I wasn’t expecting though was that my “friend” was the scammer. She was shaving her hair to tell people she had cancer She was mutilating herself to say she was agressed She took some drug to make her breasts […]

How common is complimentary drinking water upon request in restaurants in Europe?

10/24/2022 5:35:50 PM In my travels there was no free tapwater available in restaurants/cafes in UK (1997-2011), Belgium 2010, Netherlands 2019, Greece 1998, Cyprus 1998. Buying bottled water for 2-3 £ or €, seems like a bit of a ripoff as one needs at least one bottle per adult for a meal. What dangers should […]

How to pass customs in time in case of a flight delay

8/11/2014 7:05:10 PM In U.S. airports, in the after-security area, there is usually a customer service area for each airline. This is for re-printing boarding passes for people who lost them, and for re-booking for people who missed the flight while in the after-security area. You can talk to them in this area. If you’ve […]

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