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Will I need a power converter for my laptop? (U.S. based.) to Philippines?

Will I need a power converter for my laptop? (U.S. based.) to Philippines?

1/14/2015 1:00:17 AM I no longer have a Dell but it was rated 110-240V and 50-60Hz (multi-voltage) so it can handle the 220V in the Philippines. I used it in Australia and just needed to pack an Australian adapter. Your Dell likely has a plug with three prongs (grounded) so I’d suggest packing a three-pronged […]

How do I safely navigate a two-lane roundabout in the UK?

How do I safely navigate a two-lane roundabout in the UK?

7/19/2016 6:42:06 PM Mirrors are a very important aspect of driving, and if not set correctly navigating certain areas will become increasingly difficult. Set your mirrors to see your blind spots. A good way to start is to take your rear view mirror, and adjust the side mirrors so that for their relative side their […]

Is it allowed to take an external hard drive with you on a plane?

11/19/2019 3:06:15 AM With some “minor” exceptions, this is trouble-free. You are perfectly allowed to take a harddisk, however there is of course a but (that had to come!). First, what you can take aboard is defined by the IATA guidelines (which are pretty liberal, you could even carry a knife if you have a […]

Are all parts of the 'Jesus trail' in Israel open and safe to hike solo?

6/7/2017 1:16:40 AM The short answer is YES. When I first told my father that ‘harlem’ is actually in Manhattan – he thought I was joking. He always perceived Harlem as a very violent place. When I took him to Harlem (it took me a while to convince him) he couldn’t believe that this area […]

How many types of Pound Sterling are there and what is the relationship between them?

2/1/2019 4:03:49 PM There is one Pound Sterling, which is represented by Bank of England, Scottish and Northern Irish notes and by Royal Mint coins (there aren’t separate coins in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands and Saint Helena (overseas territories) and Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man (crown dependencies) each […]

Laptop/mobile device in countries with Sharia

2/20/2014 2:36:26 PM Do not worry. it is your private life. and in Islam people are free to do anything in private and officials are not allowed to search private life of people. the only possibility is if you are arrested as a spy that in that case still those pictures are your private life. […]

Arriving in Zurich the night before Schengen visa validity begins

8/7/2019 6:23:48 PM I think you could buy a cheapest throwaway ticket from Zurich to any country outside of Schengen on the same or next day, and claim that you will transfer to this flight via airside. After landing you will be let into waiting area for transit passengers, and then you can decide that […]

As we are all adults here, how do I politely indicate that I need the toilet?

6/21/2016 11:37:22 AM The joys of English mean there’s no actual word as such for the room in question. Everything is a euphemism. a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. Which means that just about anything on the […]

May I wwoof or exchange work for a bed in a hostel in Costa Rica as a tourist?

2/15/2015 8:44:03 PM Yes, it’s a good idea to extend your trip on a little cost. When I was in Costa Rica I looked for same thing and I found offers to work in exchange for accommodation on this website: www.workaway.info and www.helpx.net And you don’t need visa cause it’s like volunteering. Good luck! Cheapest […]

How to dry clothes while travelling in winter?

2/18/2014 1:10:29 AM In addition to Marks answer https://travel.stackexchange.com/a/24255/4584 if you have an iron handy, you could iron the clothes and that would dry them too. Although in my experience I have rarely come across a city where I can’t find a coin operated dryer. Options for sending a message while on a Shinkansen 2/18/2014 […]

Where in the EU can I rent and drive a sports car on a professional racing track?

6/7/2016 8:25:59 AM A little circuit in France (near Germany): anneau du rhin (Rheinring) Prices are in between 150 and 1000 euro. Depence on the vehicle and duration. What is this building? 6/6/2016 5:19:04 PM In the UK, track day organisers include MSV who will rent you an Ariel Atom, among other cars. They run […]

How do you know if a Japanese person means no when they say yes?

1/1/2017 10:44:52 PM There are other good answers already but I just want to focus on an error in the way the question is asked. A Japanese person doesn’t (generally) mean “no” when they say “yes”, which is the premise of the question. This mistakes what they are saying when they say “yes”. They are […]

Cheapest way of getting from Tel Aviv to Amman as an Israeli citizen?

1/12/2015 5:41:41 PM The cheapest way I know is to get a bus from Nazareth all the way to Amman using a company called Nazarene Tours. The bus departs almost daily at 8AM and will cost around $20. You will be dropped off around Amman University. A public bus from Tel Aviv to Nazareth will […]

Options for sending a message while on a Shinkansen

3/6/2014 6:51:51 AM If you only need to inform the person of what Shinkansen you are on (the train’s number), it will be written on the platform before you leave so you can send it then and not worry about it on the train. The person awaiting your arrival can look up the arrival time […]

What will happen if I overstay in South Africa?

11/10/2015 3:18:43 AM A follow up to my prior note as requested. I emailed Home Affairs every week between March & May 2015 requesting that my overstay be waived due to valid medical reasons. I included all the required documentation from doctors & hospitals. I also included a cover letter to make it as clear […]

What is this building?

What is this building?

6/5/2016 4:55:52 PM That’s the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia. It’s an opera house and cultural centre in Valencia, Spain. Photo from Wikimedia. Where in Europe can I purchase a car without residency? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Multiple visits to USA

2/15/2014 8:27:02 AM Whether you can support yourself in the US without the need to work is irrelevant to this, as when you’re a visitor, you are supposed to be visiting. This means you must have a main home outside the US that you intend to return to (that’s what they look for). Your lengthy […]

What is the fastest and most reliable way to reach Delhi from Sambalpur (in Odisha)?

What is the fastest and most reliable way to reach Delhi from Sambalpur (in Odisha)?

9/7/2018 12:03:56 PM You can check the best trains to travel between New Delhi to Sambalpur on https://runningstatus.in/best-trains/NDLS-to-SBP How can I find a one-way car rental from Alaska to Seattle (through Canada)? 10/31/2015 2:53:16 PM You can search train between station on – National Train Enquiry System After that you can check your PNR Status […]

Is it fair to buy a return ticket I know I will never use just because it's cheaper?

8/6/2013 4:54:35 PM Throwaway ticketing is against the rules, but it is rarely worth the airline’s effort to pursue occasional violators. The sanctions, for the most part, are to withhold services or benefits. I’ve never heard of anyone being criminally charged in any country for skipping their last segment. The airline has priced the round […]

Where in Europe can I purchase a car without residency?

3/9/2019 12:27:55 PM The U.K. is not as easy as the People here describe ! I was in England last Year to buy and register a Car, but it is NOT possible without a RESIDENTIAL Address, both for Registration AND Insurance; a Mailbox-Address will not suffice. I am now in Spain, where my Car expired, […]

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