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What is the purpose of this cage on the wall of hotel room?

What is the purpose of this cage on the wall of hotel room?

2/28/2021 3:43:34 PM Old fashioned wall mounted drying rack Usually wooden devices like this on walls open up and hinge down, and are old fashioned drying racks. Here is one with arms that open, and is not a lean out rack like the one in your room. Clothes Drying Rack – Old Fashion Design Copy […]

What's the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Barcelona?

12/30/2020 3:06:24 PM Here an up-to-date answer 3 years after the question, just for further reference. I liked how fedorqui compared it, so I’ll follow the same approach. I am surprised that flights were rarely mentioned, they can get very cheap sometimes! The search is done for the 17th of August 2018, about 1 month […]

Map of hiking routes in the Polish Tatras?

10/19/2018 11:13:28 AM A good guide in English is A Ceper’s guide to Tatra Mountains in Poland and Slovakia Opening a bank account with a quick debit card in Europe 8/21/2016 11:32:22 AM Take a look here: https://mapa-turystyczna.pl/ – it has a map with all routes How to get an impression of the average price […]

Does it take one hour to board a bullet train in China, and if so, why?

1/20/2021 11:26:17 PM it doesn’t take anywhere close to an hour. security check is perfunctory. first they check your ticket and your ID to make sure you’re using your own ticket and that your ticket is valid. yes, you go through a metal detector and you get patted down, and your bag gets x-rayed if […]

From Switzerland to France

5/29/2015 5:04:47 PM Welcome to Grenoble! It’s a beatiful city. To answer your question, there is a very cheap GenevaGrenoble bus, and I have never ever seen checks conducted on it. I have taken the train as well, with the same result. EDIT: Clarification on the bus. The bus in question is http://www.aerocar.fr/en/, departing from […]

Should I leave cash tips for housekeeping each day of a multi-day stay?

5/28/2015 12:38:22 AM Simple: tip daily, if you can. If you tip daily, your tips will definitely go to all the people who clean your room. If you tip at the end of your stay, your tip may or may not go to all the people who clean your room. Also, by frontloading your tips, […]

Opening a bank account with a quick debit card in Europe

4/18/2016 9:06:29 AM My experience with Belgian Banks whilst trying to get an account for an Italian: Despite a banking union thas has been in vigor since years, you have to apply for specific non-residents services. When I looked for an account for an Italian, ING was the only one to offer these services. More […]

Authenticating a denial by UK embassy

12/21/2020 7:03:44 AM You should request what information the UK Home Office holds on you, which will give you an indication as to whether the application you talk about was real or indeed a scam. You can do this by submitting a "Subject Access Request", of which there are a few types depending on how […]

Which countries can punish you for doing drugs elsewhere?

2/26/2020 6:40:15 PM You mention EU countries. Belgium doesn’t care about drug use in other countries. However, it’s illegal to drive a car in Belgium if there’s any trace of previous drug use in your blood, and obviously the country of drug use doesn’t matter. Random roadside tests are uncommon, but they happen, so it’s […]

Can I leave the airport during an international layover if I am not 18 years old?

5/27/2015 4:38:40 AM If you are flying from the US to Spain via Düsseldorf, you will clear immigration for the Schengen area on arrival in Düsseldorf. After that nobody is going to stop you from going wherever you like. For instance, you can take the SkyTrain directly from your arrival terminal to Bahnhof Düsseldorf Flughafen […]

Future consequences related to a charge of criminal offence: Drinking and riding bicycle in Germany

10/14/2020 1:35:25 AM OK. Literal interpretation. You can truthfully answer no even if you do not intend to pay the fine. You have not been convicted. But… if you don’t pay the fine and you are ever asked again, such as upon entry, you might have to answer yes. So yeah, answer quickly and pay […]

What happens to checked luggage when there's an overnight layover?

6/15/2014 9:27:28 PM Does the airline store the luggage overnight? It depends. If your bags are checked through to your final destination then they will ‘store’ your baggage overnight. If you bags aren’t checked through to your final destination then you will need to pick them up at the layover destination’s baggage carousel and retain […]

How do I know whether an airline seat upgrade at gate was free?

2/20/2020 6:31:23 AM Nah, I dont think theres a way they can charge you without quoting a price. You are upgraded when the flight is full and you can not be accomodated in economy, When the flight is close to empty and they have the resources in business class, when a person who has booked […]

Is there a Post Office in Heathrow?

Is there a Post Office in Heathrow?

5/24/2015 8:22:28 PM At Heathrow the post office is located in terminal 3 http://www.heathrowairport.com/heathrow-airport-guide/services-and-facilities/postal-services There are post boxes located in all terminals both before and after security. Anything posted can be inspected by HMRC. Also the postboxes at Heathrow are size limited so only letters can be posted. Below is a screen grab from the […]

How do I ask Japanese restaurants in writing not to serve me any meat?

How do I ask Japanese restaurants in writing not to serve me any meat?

10/9/2020 11:21:13 AM A recent news show that I was watching noted that some restaurants are now asking customers who ask for allergen free items to sign an allergen waiver, noting that removal of all allergens is impossible and that they can’t take legal/medical responsibility if you have a reaction. Some of the translation cards […]

What is a Toronto Transit Commission code 299 or 506?

1/25/2018 1:23:46 PM Indeed, this article on Transit Toronto reveals the job code: 506 PLANT MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Janitors If you’re wondering about “Eglinton“, it is a subway station off Yonge St. So when you hear 506 Eglinton, they’re calling for janitors and if this user is to believed on reddit: Laxxium • Apr 12, 2011, […]

Do celebrities require work visas for every country they visit?

4/2/2018 6:42:27 AM If you’re a celebrity organizing a world tour you are guaranteed to have dozens of crew members or partners resolving various issues with logistics in every country. Remember that visas aren’t the only barrier – you need legal contracts, booked venues, insurance, transportation, backup plans if something goes wrong, advertising, security, accommodation, […]

Can you be refused a visitor visa to US if you have bad Credit there?

5/21/2015 1:30:40 PM As far as the law goes, you can be denied a visa for (almost) any or (almost) no reason, including if the consular officer doesn’t like the color of your tie. Whether you will be denied a visa for having unpaid credit card debt is therefore not an objective science, but probably […]

Stay Awake or Sleep to Minimize Jetlag?

10/30/2016 11:11:24 PM If the goal is to be chipper and productive when deplaning, then the best scenario is that you are able to sleep-well for the 8+ hours immediately before arrival. Staying hydrated has been known to a challenge on transpacific flights and staying hydrated can only improve your position. I would avoid caffeine […]

What’s the point of flight ticket cancellation charges?

8/22/2020 5:25:04 AM Besides all the other excellent answers, yet another consideration. Cancellations can be used for nefarious purposes. Two that come to mind is credit card fraud and money laundering. These things can be resolved, but dealing with it would cost the airline very substantial amounts of money. So they’d rather not deal with […]

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