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Silent / quiet luggage, trolley, on wheels

Silent / quiet luggage, trolley, on wheels

8/26/2017 4:41:02 PM I selected luggage on a slightly different but related criterion: I wanted a suitcase with wheels that survive the real world. Most suitcase wheels appear to be designed for airport lounges only, presumably on the assumption that you’d use a car or taxi to get to the airport and not walk your […]

Why is this bathroom symbol in Germany "00"?

6/24/2016 10:02:07 PM The German children’s show die Sendung mit der Maus once talked about that. Their explanation was: Weil da 0 arbeiten und 0 wohnen. Because 0 work there and 0 live there. I am aware that the explanation is a little sketchy but it was broadcasted on national TV so … Will my […]

Rio de Janeiro: How to estimate taxi ride prices?

Rio de Janeiro: How to estimate taxi ride prices?

12/27/2015 3:12:16 AM This website can give you an idea how much you will pay for a taxi ride: http://www.tarifadetaxi.com/ It’s in portuguese but, you don’t have to know the language, just select the city, type point A and point B and have fun. Honestly I used sometimes and the estimative was really close! Just […]

Are there any power outlets and Wi-Fi hotspots on the Zurich-Milan train?

2/4/2021 7:40:16 PM https://www.sbb.ch/en/station-services/during-your-journey/our-trains/astoro.html says: The Astoro fleet is used for international services on the north-south axis (Germany–Switzerland–Italy). Sockets (Swiss + Int.) Mobile signal amplifier WLAN This apparently https://company.sbb.ch/en/the-company/projects/mittelland-region-and-the-ticino/neat/rolling-stock-for-passenger-services.html has been the case since December 2016. Is it currently possible to travel directly between the different parts of "Kurdistan" which lie within different countries? 2/9/2015 […]

How does a kids club on a cruise contact you if there is a problem?

3/16/2014 11:34:45 PM NCL specifically provides pagers only for children in diapers, consistent with your FAQ: NCL […] have more limited pager use, providing them to parents of special-needs kids and/or those in diapers. Norwegian Youth Counselors are not able to change diapers or pull-ups. Parents are given a beeper or handy phone to alert […]

How does airport security search through one's luggage?

How does airport security search through one's luggage?

8/12/2017 2:44:30 PM Varies widely. Here are a few variants, based on my experience: They touch. I don’t. I wish they’d let me: Leaving USA to UK 2003. Checked bags. Customs came out to us and asked for keys and vanished again. They took the top off a LARGE container of dairy whitener using not […]

What happens if you don't "collect" an Oyster top-up or transfer in time?

3/10/2014 8:12:35 PM Nice question. Not sure what happens if you do not collect your transfer in time. However, as per the question title, if you do not collect your top-up in time (which would have normally been purchased online using a debit or credit card instead of an Oyster transfer), here is what TfL […]

Is it currently possible to travel directly between the different parts of "Kurdistan" which lie within different countries?

Is it currently possible to travel directly between the different parts of "Kurdistan" which lie within different countries?

2/7/2015 3:24:25 PM I’m not sure if you are asking about Visa requirements or things like that. However I can say for Iranian citizens (including Kurdish people) there are no visa requirements for travelling across those countries (Turkey, Iraq, Syria). I know the same rules apply for Turkish passports. Actually there are many public transports […]

Is it a problem to book a hotel for X days but not be there for part of the booking?

4/23/2017 5:34:29 PM While my answer doesn’t wholly apply to the asker’s particular case since the nights absent are not at the beginning of the stay, in the more general case for other folks who have a similar question, it is worth noting that if one won’t be present to check in at the start […]

Do you have to clear Moroccan immigration at any point flying Zurich-Casablanca-(Tanger)-Gibraltar?

7/1/2017 11:42:01 AM Since you do not hold a valid travel document for Morocco I think you will be refused to board in Zurich but you should contact the airport about this matter. Why do you not fly to Malaga (EU) and then take a two hour bus to Gibraltar? You can travel this route […]

Will my passport number change when I renew it?

6/1/2016 4:18:43 AM Yes, the passport number will change. The reason that airlines ask for passport information when booking flights is so that the airline can satisfy any pre-clearance requirements by immigration authorities at the destination. Typically, the information needs to be transmitted to the destination country authorities a certain number of hours or days […]

Are there any nice restaurants or cafes offering Wi-Fi and power outlets in Lyon?

3/12/2014 1:48:54 PM I found this article giving a few options. Especially the second one seems to fit your criteria: Lipstick 19, Rue Désirée M: Hôtel de Ville This café is a close second to the Voxx. There’s a nice little vibe and they have great booths if you’re staying for lunch. If not, they’re […]

Casual Khmer language classes or language exchange in Siem Reap?

12/5/2016 12:55:25 PM While not exactly casual, there’s an organization called "Learn Khmer Language – Siem Reap" that’s specialized in teaching the Khmer language to foreigners. The organization seems to be active as of late 2016. Their fees per hour are: 4$ with a group of 3-4 people 5$ with a group of 2 people […]

How to book a train ticket from Beijing to Shanghai as a foreigner?

1/30/2015 9:11:55 AM Its pretty convenient if you speak basic Chinese to go to a 窗口 window and buy one. These are found in random places, but may be near a travel agent, police station, university campus, the corner hangout, etc. You tell the employee what you want, point on the screen and out comes […]

Do hotels in Europe permit two adults and two kids to all stay in just one room?

3/22/2017 12:14:50 AM It’s mainly a question of availability. Many hotels have rooms with three or four beds, or a couch that can be converted into a bed. Some offer an extra bed, usually at a surcharge (space constraints typically limit that to one extra bed per room, but 3+1 might work for you). I’ve […]

Applying for an Irish visa after a refusal

9/21/2016 2:41:24 AM I found one site which says the following: http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigration-for-family-members/ilr-dependant-visa-refused-decison-overturned-on-reappeal-t165773.html [@GayotFow says “No. Family applicants have different laws than visitors. Family members are covered by the ECJ regime.” So, pinch of salt.] My wife’s ILR dependant visa got refused initially but decision got overturned on reappeal after 6 months. So that suggests you […]

Rebooking same hotel for cheaper price – ethical?

6/10/2021 9:35:47 PM I’d say it’s fine. After all, at the time you presumably paid for a cancellable rate, so perhaps paid extra anyway. Though I would ensure the rebooking has gone through before cancelling, just in case e.g. there was only one room left at the cheaper price. I have actually done this (direct, […]

Travelling with infant who stops being an infant during the trip (turns 2)

6/5/2014 9:02:54 PM I came back without any issue 🙂 Interstate travel within the US with an expired visa 3/6/2014 5:18:34 PM While this Saudi Airlines page says: If the infant reaches the age of 2 years prior to their return journey, they must pay the applicable child fare, taxes, fees and charges for that […]

Does the Black Forest (Germany) have French style refuges (free, no-reservation)?

Does the Black Forest (Germany) have French style refuges (free, no-reservation)?

2/9/2017 11:33:54 AM felias-fogg.de provides a list of Schutzhütten, which is just about any structure where a hiker might find shelter in case of rain storms. They provide a map of shelters (grey) and inns (yellow), in addition to GPX and POI files. Coordinates might deviate by 100-200m. Shelters marked “UNSICHER” might no longer exist. […]

How many days a year is a U.S. citizen allowed to stay in Morocco?

5/22/2022 5:28:14 PM It’s pretty clear that a tourist can stay in Morocco for up to 90 days, but it’s not clear whether that means 90 days PER VISIT or 90 days total per year, etc. This is most likely not spelled out by Moroccan law or policy because most "tourists" are generally not going […]

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