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Are there other sites such as Rome2Rio?

2/11/2015 6:46:07 PM I think adding GoEuro for europe is important, specially because you can do booking. Note that I work for the company. Can I check in more than one bag with Qatar Airways? 4/15/2016 6:19:13 PM I’m Chris from Rome2Rio, if you don’t mind sharing your experience we’d be keen to find out […]

What are the options for a prepaid SIM card in Montevideo, Uruguay?

2/26/2013 3:10:49 PM Data via cellphone is one of the most competitive marketplaces in Uruguay. Vendors are shifting from 3G to 4G, starting in the area around Montevideo. From a consumer’s standpoint the only discouraging trend in this market is the adoption of data volume caps by all vendors. As of August 2012 no vendor […]

Going to New Delhi for a conference. Where to drink/get water?

Going to New Delhi for a conference. Where to drink/get water?

8/10/2016 10:33:11 AM My thoughts as someone who grew up there & then later visited as well as hosted Westerners (a fraction of which did get sick!): You have not just the bacteria to worry about but also minerals etc. because some waters are notoriously hard or have other toxics like PCBs, metals etc. Ergo, […]

Can I check in more than one bag with Qatar Airways?

Can I check in more than one bag with Qatar Airways?

7/8/2015 8:08:23 PM Based on my experience: my company booked me with 43kgs baggage allowance and 7kgs hand carry. I tried to check-in my luggage with 43kgs but they asked me to break the weight of the luggage into 2 separate bags: one is my luggage and the other one is the one that I […]

How to safely store my locker key in a hostel at night?

9/3/2016 12:17:47 PM You could wear socks while sleeping and put the key in one of them. If someone really wanted to get the key they could probably do so by cutting around the key with a razor blade, but it would be a slow, delicate and rather risky manoeuvre to pull off in the […]

Are there rest areas along Thai motorways?

5/4/2019 10:12:15 PM While there may not be many official resting places, there are PTT gas stations, which are the go-to stops for those making road trips in Thailand (and beyond?, can’t say from experience but they’re certainly trying). Without making it too much of advertisement, I am going to argue that they are the […]

How easy/hard is it to go from Lyon to Grenoble (France) on a 50cc scooter?

6/5/2018 10:39:23 PM I’ve been living in Grenoble for a few years, and my girlfriend is a native from Lyon, so I know a bit the region. If you plan to take the road you put in the above link, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed by the scenic character of the road 🙂 You may […]

Is Legoland Windsor worth visiting, among all the London-area tourist attractions?

3/25/2013 5:47:49 PM I ended up visiting Legoland Windsor with my kids. I can only say that it was worth every penny, even with the freezing temperature we were having. Legoland is in my book something I would consider suggesting to friend looking for kids attraction around London. Legoland is specially well suited for the […]

Does the flight departure time take Daylight Savings Time into account?

3/20/2016 11:25:48 PM The time shown on the ticket is, as far as I know, always local time as it will apply when the flight departs. In particular, I wouldn’t expect a ticket to be sold with a time quoted in EST for flight on a day on which daylight saving time was in force. […]

Can I import teabags into the United States?

8/19/2013 11:40:24 AM Depends on the tea, check the US Customs and Border Protection’s help page. Seems forbidden if the tea contains fruit or vegetable leaves or seeds, including citrus leaves or seeds. But otherwise okay for personal use. But you might want to double check. Do I need an airport transit visa through Switzerland […]

Still possible to exchange old West German money (pre-Euro)?

2/26/2016 9:40:31 PM If you are still in touch with someone from “back then”, another option might be to ask them to exchange the money for you at their local bank. Many local banks still accept DM, although usually only from their customers, and often they have additional restrictions (e.g. bills only) or charge a […]

Can I rent a small plane (Cessna) in Europe?

2/22/2013 1:57:10 PM According to several pilot’s forums it may be possible to do: US pilots discussing plane rental in Germany Similar discussion in a different forum again about Germany Rental Agency in Prague The best I can figure you will need an FAA license, current medical, etc. Can I obtain more than one working […]

Do I need an airport transit visa through Switzerland (Schengen) if I have no Schengen visa?

2/13/2014 8:13:50 AM In Schengen area, in most airports (as far as I know, all airports one might transit through), there are distinct Schengen airport zone and international zone. As a general rule, you cross the border in/out of Schengen only if needed. If your origin and destination are both out of Schengen area, if […]

A swim to die for — where in the world can I do one?

A swim to die for — where in the world can I do one?

6/17/2016 11:55:36 AM Off the top of my head, and with a little help from SportOutdoor24: The Waikiki Roughwater Swim is a good starting point, with its 3.78km ocean swim off the coast of Hawaii You could join the Messina Straight swim, whose linked site (in Italian) says that you must be a licensed athlete […]

Can a foreigner easily buy and activate an ALDI talk micro SIM in Germany?

Can a foreigner easily buy and activate an ALDI talk micro SIM in Germany?

10/10/2018 7:38:09 PM Oct2018 I would not recommend this as here is what I went through today and would not get past step 1 without a fluent German and video cell phone access in hand. First have your helper read the included insruction page that the sim is attached to and follow instructions. You need […]

How can I spend older Canadian money?

1/23/2018 9:11:53 PM I spent about $2000 of notes from the 60s to 90s recently. (2015) I was refused in one place where the waitress had just arrived from East Africa (so fair enough) Everywhere else gladly took them, although every second transaction was a bit like the scene from Star Wars when the rebels […]

Travelling as an unmarried Western couple in Indonesia

2/14/2017 9:27:29 AM Wear rings, Dress modest, don’t drink in public. Been a few years last there. But my reports from expats who go there is it is tense. Watch your back behave. But No reports of trouble by them. Just a feeling right now. I live in Missamis Oriental. Southern Philippines. Know more about […]

Is it important to wear a necklace with medical history for people with medical conditions while traveling?

1/26/2015 5:16:41 AM I have a MedicAlert® bracelet. Firstly, it’s a convenient item that first-aiders can check if you are unable to speak for yourself, which describes conditions you may have. It also contains a phone number for more information which they could use. There are downsides – it requires you to wear it the […]

What is an International Driver's License?

7/16/2013 4:27:05 PM What is the procedural difference between getting international and non-international one, for example in Germany/EU? That question is a bit misleading. There is no “difference” as such, in fact there is only one “real” driver’s license. The International Driver’s License (or Permit) is an extra document you can get if you want […]

Why does collecting a UK train ticket require you to insert a card?

12/20/2019 9:14:11 PM I have read these answers extensively and can’t really find a justification for having to use a card, whatever it is. I have travelled by train in other Countries and never have I had to swipe any card. I can understand being asked the same card as the one used for booking, […]

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