Travel Tips

What time does the Seoul subway system open in the morning?

1/25/2017 1:08:47 PM Not sure about the morning, but if you catch a subway past 24:00 it will probably stop soon. I’ve rode on a subway until 00:30 after midnight until it came to its last stop, which was one stop away from where I needed to be. Can I find suitable (and affordable) accommodation […]

Power plug in Ireland: is it the same as in the rest of Europe?

Power plug in Ireland: is it the same as in the rest of Europe?

10/1/2012 9:24:44 AM As others have mentioned, it’s the same as the UK. Ireland & the UK are quite culturally close (and were the same country until 1922), so anything bought in the UK would have to work in Ireland. There are numerous ‘high street’ UK chains operating in Ireland selling the same merchandise. How […]

Can I find suitable (and affordable) accommodation in Japan with children?

4/30/2013 6:12:52 AM I was quite impressed with the Tokyu Stay chain recently. Full review of their Nihonbashi hotel here, but quoting the pertinent bit: As for the rooms themselves, they’re mini-apartments: all but the very smallest come with a kitchenette, full-sized fridge and a washer-dryer. The twin room we stayed in is 30 m2, […]

Is it safe to buy-and-forget prepaid SIM card with internet tariff in Germany?

1/28/2013 10:25:13 PM I bought a congstar prepaid Internet stick in December 2012 in a Kaufland supermarket in Berlin. Registration was via the congstar web site, and done in some minutes. There are several thirty day data packages available, most notably: 1GB at 12.90 EUR and 3GB at 19.90 EUR. congstar is a discount daughter […]

What are some tips for a child flying alone for the first time?

8/1/2016 4:22:55 AM There are some excellent tips here, I can only add the following from my time as a young traveler: Airports can be large places, and even adults and experienced travelers get lost. So, its important to know where your gate is. Sometimes, its changed from what is printed on your boarding pass. […]

What is "cattle call seating policy"?

3/15/2017 10:49:38 PM Other answers already have connected to the practice of some airlines of not assigning seats but just calling groups of passengers (or sometimes everyone) to join and grab whatever seats are available. The phrase “cattle call” actually comes from the theater world, where it referred to open auditions, although sources differ whether […]

How to enter East Jerusalem and who controls the separation with the western part

3/28/2012 6:15:58 AM In addition to the other answers: during Ramadan we were not allowed to enter Temple Mount. The most difficult countries to travel in? 3/27/2012 10:25:07 PM Jerusalem is no longer divided (it was divided between Jordan and Israel between 1948 and 1967). Israel controls all of it, and there are no check […]

How do I get from Brussels airport to Ghent when trains are on strike?

10/4/2012 12:58:12 PM Fot his specific strike, my answer is too late, but since the Belgian railways are prone for strikes (sometimes even instant strikes) I can still answer. The bus connection google mentions is not worth a try, especially if there are strikes. You mention 3 connections, meaning in practice your travel time will […]

Is 1½ hours enough for a transit at Munich Airport?

11/12/2015 1:42:14 PM Necromancing, in case anybody else has this problem. I actually did this with a flight to and from Romania. Both times, it was very tight. Baggage was changed automatically. But because I didn’t have a biometric ID card, I had to stand in line for manual passport control, which took long time, […]

The most difficult countries to travel in?

10/13/2012 2:47:11 PM I think there is a (maybe too) simple index of countries to rank the “ease” of travelling. It’s not very scientific but for what it’s worth : Countries ranked by number of tourists Its main problem is that it gives a very vague overview. I mean the fact that a lot of […]

Why would a company want me to book a flight via a travel agent if it is more expensive?

5/18/2016 9:19:20 PM Large travel agents have 24/7 assistance numbers. If you end up stranded at 2am on Sunday, they can get you rebooked, find a hotel room, etc. Most organizations are simply unable or unwilling to provide that support. OTA’s (online travel agents) such as Expedia and Travelocity are notoriously bad at pointing a […]

How to find decent airfares when you need to travel urgently due to personal circumstances and only for a very short time?

1/14/2013 10:27:11 AM As Karlson mentions, Bereavement fares exist at some airlines, and you might be able to take advantage of them. If you know in advance which friends and family might need a sudden visit, and you know that certain airlines are likely the ones you will have to use, research their bereavement policies […]

What precautions should I take when participating in Air B'n'B as a host?

9/24/2012 5:23:17 PM Well you can probably look at the safety tips for Couchsurfing hosts, as that’ll provide some good suggestions: Set your expectations clearly Read requests clearly, make sure they ‘sound’ ok Don’t give out your personal information until you feel comfortable Inform your roommates, landlords, or neighbors Make sure your guest understands your […]

Which side of the plane to sit on an Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) flight?

Which side of the plane to sit on an Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) flight?

8/24/2015 2:01:39 PM To answer my own question I sat on the same side of the plane there and back which would have given me a full picture (well, not really as path there and back is slightly different). Unfortunately, clouds were covering most of the view on the way back so I’ll only show […]

My ID was stolen during my stay in Spain. Will Ryanair let me board the flight?

2/28/2016 7:05:08 PM I’d say with any other airline maybe but RyanAir? No chance. SO brought her passport for id except it had literally just expired. To go to Ireland from UK you do NOT need a passport. RyanAir is an Irish company, they alone insist on these rules – nothing to do with security, […]

Getting between Brussels Midi station and Brussels Airport?

7/26/2014 4:51:40 PM Not the best way but if you want to save a couple of euros, you can. From Gare de Midi you can catch bus 27 to Parc Leopold, where you can change to bus line 21. You’re supposed to get a ticket of 4 euro for this ride because of the airport […]

Can I side-step discrimination against foreigners in Japan?

Can I side-step discrimination against foreigners in Japan?

9/30/2013 12:47:10 AM As a traveler, you will not experience discrimination in Japan. Japnaese are clever people, and can tell if you have lived in Japan for a long time. If they feel you are a “gaijin” meaning you live in Japan but your not Japanese, then they will treat you as an outcast. gaijin […]

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a transit visa in Malaysia?

12/9/2019 3:43:43 AM Citizens of India/Bangladesh/Pakistan/SriLanka (Indian sub-continent) do not need transit visa for upto 120 hours, based on the conditions below: According to the Malaysian government: TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA FOR CITIZENS OF BANGLADESH, PAKISTAN, INDIA AND SRI LANKA (INDIAN SUB CONTINENTAL COUNTRIES) CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA FACILITY 1. Transit Without Visa […]

Is there a way to check that the conditions on your plane ticket are actually what your travel agent said they are?

5/22/2017 4:03:23 PM Yes. There are two ways: 1. When you get the confirmation of your ticket you should get also the fare rules conditions (restrictions). Ask your travel agent where yu can find them. 2.You can contact the airline. How many countries are there in the world to travel to? 11/25/2011 9:33:29 PM Once […]

Some travel forms ask if I've visited Africa recently. What restrictions might I encounter due to my travel to Africa?

1/22/2013 5:44:18 AM Short answer: You will not have issues in 99% of the cases. However you cannot be sure since this depends on the source AND target country AND on recent events of infections. If there was a recent infection, they might ask you some questions and/or do a temperature check in most of […]

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