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How do I get the 'Paris Visite' ticket?

9/22/2018 11:05:08 PM An update to the other answers which state that (as was the case at the time) you couldn’t use Mobilis to reach the airports. Since January 1st, 2018, Mobilis zones 1-5 can be used to reach Charles-de-Gaulle via the RER (train), which wasn’t the case before. Note however that it still doesn’t […]

Where can you safely store your belongings in order to travel?

1/26/2016 10:43:27 PM Go rural Hungary, go cheap: http://www.jofogas.hu/gyor_moson_sopron/Sopronban_5nm_es_tarolo_kiado_41472431.htm 5 sq ft storage 5500 HUF / month. That’s 17EUR. But I am sure it is possible to find a garage for even less in the countryside. If you are interested I will look. How many accommodation types are recognized in German? 7/8/2015 12:00:09 PM In […]

An online map indicating the status of all open and closed international borders

4/17/2018 3:05:22 PM I’ve made a map of all border crossings in Asia (excluding the Middle East) which you can find here: https://toptravelstories.com/border-crossings/ I might add other continents in the future but it’s a ridiculous amount of work. Updates and/or corrections are always welcome. Tipping in Poland: saying "thank you" when the waiter collects your […]

Does declining housekeeping deny housekeepers of their income?

2/27/2017 9:42:41 PM My Wife is in management at a hotel here in Canada after working for years in house cleaning. While I am unsure if the USA is different in the way they operate (as some states most surely are) here in Canada she is paid by the hour. Since the job can either […]

How many accommodation types are recognized in German?

How many accommodation types are recognized in German?

1/11/2013 11:16:52 AM Unterkunft – the most general word that includes everything else (just like accomodation) Hotel Gasthof, Gasthaus – translates best as “inn”, may or may not offer rooms as well as food Pension – similar to bed&breakfast, the most common in rurual areas Berghütte, Hütte – shelter for hikers and mountaineers in alpine […]

Are there trains without WC in the Netherlands?

Are there trains without WC in the Netherlands?

2/13/2013 4:34:16 PM Yes, there are such a trains. The one and only model which doesn’t have toilets is NS Sprinter Lighttrain They are replacing original Sprinters, which do have toilets. These are commuter trains, thus generally not intended for long distance travel. They do have some quite long routes (eg. Lelystad—The Hague), however for […]

Tipping in Poland: saying "thank you" when the waiter collects your money

11/16/2015 1:30:05 AM I doubt this has anything to do with customs. ‘Thank you’ in English means acceptance, whereas in Polish – denial. If someone asks you if you want something and you say ‘thank you’ as an answer in English, it means you want it, but, in Polish, it means that you don’t. Consider: […]

Transfering between Terminal A to terminal C at Newark airport

2/8/2013 8:11:47 AM The bus is after security (“airside”), the Airtrain is before security (“landside”). As you’re connecting between flights, you’ll want to take the bus, as to use the train you will need to re-clear security. 1 hour should be plenty of time for that connection presuming your inbound flight is on time. Is […]

What does "K+M+B 2016" mean in when written on a church wall?

What does "K+M+B 2016" mean in when written on a church wall?

8/30/2016 7:22:16 AM The custom of chalking the doors yearly just after Christmas was explained to me as commemorative of the visitation by the 3 wise men who sought him assiduously were guided by the heavenly light to his place at the manger — that we who dwell in places with doors should remember that […]

What language to use in Georgia (the country)? Is English widely spoken?

6/24/2013 1:42:45 PM Well, Georgians speak Georgian, English (which is becoming 2nd most-common spoken language) and Russian. Older people speak Russian and Georigan only, while the younger generation mostly speaks English and Georgian, but nowadays you can communicate with people there in the English language. Indian Trains Wait List – will I get a seat? […]

Changing trains in Lille – what's the transfer with luggage between Lille Europe and Lille Flanders stations like?

10/22/2012 8:51:51 PM It turns out that the ever great Man in Seat 61 has a great page on changing trains in Lille that covers this very thing. If you really want to, you can take the Lille Metro between the two stations. It’s just one stop, journey time measured in 10s of seconds, plus […]

Is the Sudbury Slag Pour still a thing?

6/6/2013 9:53:57 PM Yes. It still happens, but in the interior of the pit, so you cannot view it from a public access point. How early do you need to get to the station for a Eurostar service? 2/1/2013 6:10:02 PM As you’ve noted, Wikivoyage says: This was a highly popular draw all the way […]

Is the reciprocity fee for US citizens only charged if you arrive at Santiago International Airport?

7/16/2014 2:25:11 AM On my recent trip, the reciprocity fee was required of citizens of only four countries and the US was not one of them. These countries were easily identified by their flags in the immigration area of the SCL airport (if this is your country’s flag, turn left here): Albania, Australia, Canada and […]

Indian Trains Wait List – will I get a seat?

11/16/2015 6:21:51 AM I answered a similar question and felt this question is searched more often and felt this could be useful information to visitors (though this is in no way probably useful for the OP). Recently launched applications which sort of use statistical data to predict the confirmation can soothen your nerves, yes this […]

Does it make sense to use a kayak or canoe in Venice?

Does it make sense to use a kayak or canoe in Venice?

8/2/2016 12:08:20 AM Venice canal water is nasty. Remember this city does not have a sewage treatment plant. The wonders of the city are best explored on foot anyway, and the vaporetto network is extensive and cheap. I would not think it worth the bother. What are some tips for a child flying alone for […]

How early do you need to get to the station for a Eurostar service?

6/11/2019 1:13:53 PM There is a minimum checkin time for Eurostar trains, which is generally 30 minutes before departure (see below for details), but it does vary. Before listing the times, it’s worth thinking a little bit about how the Eurostar checkin process works, as that explains why it is as it is. When you […]

Which Shanghai airport is convenient for city center? Hongqiao or Pudong?

10/15/2012 4:45:09 PM With the help of Google maps, using the public transport option, it seems that Hongqiao aiport is closer and needs less time and less subway stops (cheaper?). Using subway, Hongqiao Airport to People’s Square is 51 minutes away with 11 stops while from Pudong Airport you will need 1h25m with 17 stops. […]

As a Philippine passport holder, can I transfer from Heathrow terminal five to three without a visa?

10/15/2012 4:27:24 PM If your transit time is less than 24 hours and you are from the Philipines, you will not need a transit visa as long as you will stay in the arrival/departure lounge. This is called airside transit. If you need to go out from this lounge or need to stay more than […]

Do I need a visa to go to Canada from America if I have a Green Card?

7/7/2016 4:13:31 AM No, and not even a passport: just your Green Card (if entering by land. By air you’ll need a passport with an ETA Registration and your Green card) Power plug in Ireland: is it the same as in the rest of Europe? 6/21/2015 4:09:36 AM If you are a green card holder […]

May kids ride in the back of a 5th Wheel in the US?

9/19/2022 12:00:19 PM As of 2021, these 23 states legally allow you to ride in a fifth wheel in motion: Arizona, California, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. CampingWorld also discusses it […]

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