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Does Singapore have an electronics district something like Tokyo's Akihabara?

Does Singapore have an electronics district something like Tokyo's Akihabara?

8/12/2013 5:33:18 AM Not the same scale, but generally people head to two particular shopping centres: Funan DigitalLife Mall & Sim Lim Square. View inside Sim Lim Square by hippietrail Funan is more upmarket than Sim Lim, which caters more to the general populous. The downside is that there are quite a few ongoing scams […]

What behind-the-scenes checks happen when passing through passport control at an airport?

8/22/2020 6:28:24 PM In my experience, the level of checks is highly variable: at many land borders, where there is often a lot of cross-border traffic, it is not unusual for officers to wave through the vast majority of people, or even for border posts to be closed at times. They often will only stop […]

Where can I exchange Georgian Lari in the United States?

7/11/2013 3:26:05 AM If you have an amount of money so great that it would be a real loss not to change it to US dollars I have a suggestion. There is a program placing native English speakers as teachers all around Georgia, called Teach and Learn with Georgia (TLG). If you can find somebody […]

Do I not need to supply passport details when booking through websites?

10/10/2016 1:56:43 AM It depends mainly if your itinerary requires API (Advanced Passenger Information); and if so, you generally provide this at the airline’s website – as they are ultimately responsible for forwarding this information to the relevant authorities. API is required for most international travel (at least, mainly if you are traveling to Europe […]

With a Lille Pass Pass smart ticket, what happens if the wrong ticket type is selected by the validator?

9/1/2014 1:22:37 PM It’s very likely that the only recourse you have here is to contact them, give them the time, date and details of what happened, and you may get an apology or some cash back. Maybe. They’re contactable both by phone, and by email on their site: (+33) 03 20 40 40 40 […]

What exactly was/is the difference between "Disney World" and "Disneyland"?

What exactly was/is the difference between "Disney World" and "Disneyland"?

7/6/2020 6:16:18 PM Why Disneyland? Most likely to play off Disney’s fame (he was a prolific film and TV producer by then), as well as matching the motif of the park. Remember, the parks have always focused on the Disney stories. This is how Disneyland opened in 1955 Note how the various areas are named. […]

PDF tickets on phone on Deutsche Bahn

8/5/2014 11:40:05 AM A little bit wrong in places. The Deutsche Bahn Regs specifically allow the ticket to be shown as a PDF file on a suitable machine – tablet, laptop etc. – from an email attachment. Two problems though. One is that the code has to be displayed in original size and dimensions. Not […]

TSA broke a lock for which they have a master key. How can I claim compensation?

TSA broke a lock for which they have a master key. How can I claim compensation?

11/14/2016 7:18:40 PM According to this page on usatoday.com: Lost, stolen, broken: TSA pays millions for bag claims, USA TODAY investigation finds “TSA officials say the agency accepts claims for damage to locks, and they concede that agents sometimes break locks to inspect bags.” So, I would file a claim with TSA. The only problem […]

Long-haul flights: How bad are seats next to lavatories?

6/30/2019 4:30:31 PM Seats located next behind lavatories and seats located in front of lavatories are entirely different stories. Behind The seats located behind lavatories are typically behind exit rows: extra leg room, screen (if applicable) in armrest and tray located in armrest. However, the area may be cold, does not have storage below seats, […]

Where can I listen to authentic Fado in Lisbon?

8/4/2015 5:23:33 PM A Viela in the Alfama section of town, small and not full tourist… Does Nepal have open borders with India? 4/20/2014 5:31:09 PM I recomend you to discover this section of the Fado Museum’s website: http://roteiro.museudofado.pt/. You can find there the traditional districts and houses with information about each place. You are […]

What rights do airlines have to deny boarding due to immigration issues?

What rights do airlines have to deny boarding due to immigration issues?

7/1/2020 12:50:42 PM To give you an idea of what the airline agent is looking at in the airport, here‘s a Timatic web interface which United Airlines provide: And once you click on the Check button, you will get: Note that if you change the "Ticket" field to "Return ticket held", the admission summary changes […]

Cab company in Boston with child car seats?

7/18/2017 10:20:03 AM There are a lot of cab companies who provide infant / regular / booster seats as per you requirement. Boston ground transporation authority and boston police both have clear rules about the safety of child passengers and a child seat is mandatory. Here are some site that provide child seats in Boston […]

Is it common for humanitarian flights to lack security control for the baggage?

4/23/2020 5:54:54 AM A whole risk class does not apply. The main risk is somebody hijacking the plane. Hijacking takes preparation, which doesn’t work too well on an ad-hoc flight. Even if a potential terrorist happened to be in the group eligible for the flight, they are unlikely to have weapons or bombs easily accessible; […]

Is it legal to bring board games (made of wood) to Australia?

10/20/2016 2:03:01 AM If you can prove whatever wooden article you are bringing in, is either polished wood or treated wood, you will be alright. Otherwise, as others have suggested, you may be (most definitely) will have to get your wooden articles fumigated/radiated to ensure no bugs are coming in. And of course, do not […]

Do any passenger-carrying freighters connect Norway to North America through the Arctic?

7/2/2013 2:42:47 PM I found an interesting site that lists a lot of companies and sites that allows you to become a passenger on a freighter. The thing is that there are no direct routes from Norway that I can find to anywhere in North America. The best I was I able find was routes […]

Does Nepal have open borders with India?

1/18/2015 1:13:20 PM India and Nepal have had free movement of people starting back in 1950. According to the treaty, there are are almost no restrictions on visiting, buying property, opening a company, etc. Foreign citizens aren’t included in the scope of the agreement and the two countries remain fully separate in the eyes of […]

What is the use of this socket/port seen on an airplane passenger's seat?

What is the use of this socket/port seen on an airplane passenger's seat?

2/6/2020 7:22:43 PM It’s a port called an eXport. It was part of the Panasonic IFE system OK I think I found it! About 10 years ago Panasonic’s IFE system (which appears to have been used on the B773ER and A333) contained a new port called eXport. It was a 9-pin mini-DIN port for iPods. […]

Waitlisted Indian train ticket: will I be refunded if I don't get a confirmed seat?

8/30/2015 6:26:46 PM I know it is a little late to respond, but I am replying in the hopes that this may help others. I bought a ticket from Cleartrip on a waitlisted train, since their site said they will issue a full refund if you are not able to get on the train. When […]

UAE now banning VPN access – fines of up to $545,000? Any workarounds?

7/31/2016 7:56:33 PM tl;dr If you are using VPN for anything other than committing a crime, then there’s no problem as per the law. Long answer with personal opinions This law which was announced January, 2016 is mainly targeting criminal activities including cyber crimes and VoIP calls. It also acts as a scarecrow for the […]

Is a mosquito net strictly necessary when traveling through India in low cost accommodation?

Is a mosquito net strictly necessary when traveling through India in low cost accommodation?

6/27/2013 9:04:43 PM Nets are light enough and cheap enough and malaria is nasty enough that carrying your own seems a sensible option. Taking a different approach, if you can tolerate it, a low dosage (100 mg/day) of doxycycline antibiotic is relatively effective against malaria in areas where quinine and quinine derivatives have become ineffective. […]

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