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Is it possible see the interiors of the Dome of the Rock?

12/20/2012 2:47:17 PM According to Wikipedia, the Dome of the Rock complex (Temple Mount) was reopened to non-Muslim visitors for limited time and days of the week (for example, non-Muslims are not allowed in on Fridays). Frommer’s has a detailed description on how to get tourist access to the site. You may be able to […]

How to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days?

3/1/2017 1:43:32 PM Nearly all countries who qualify for Tourist Visa Exempt (VE) entry now get 30 days permission to stay, whether land or air arrival; land arrival for VE are limited to 2 per calendar year. If you use up both land arrivals, you either need a Single Entry/Multiple Entry (SE/ME) Visa or come […]

What kind of trousers or shorts are suitable for long-distance summer walking / hitchhiking?

What kind of trousers or shorts are suitable for long-distance summer walking / hitchhiking?

2/26/2017 7:03:01 PM When I go hitchhiking I always take two pairs of convertible pants: They take moments to convert and I find them unmatched in versatility. They are thin, light, and quick-drying, which is perfect for strenuous activity. Many brands include UV/insect/odor control features mentioned in @choster’s answer. Of course, they are not as […]

In Malaysia, how should I deal with taxi drivers wanting to go off-meter?

5/20/2017 9:54:56 AM There are many good answers here but it is 2017 now, and we have seen how the technology has changed our life. I highly recommend to use either Grab or Uber, because its fare is calculated in advance and the driver has no chance to scam you. It is even cheaper than […]

Concentrated area of sight seeing opportunities in Bangkok, Thailand?

12/7/2012 7:08:57 AM Bangkok is rather spread out, but a good location would be somewhere along Sukhumvit. There’s a lot of activity there, and you’re close to the skytrain. But it’s by no means the only location that works. Being close to the river is nice too, as is being smack in the middle of […]

As a US citizen programmer, what kinds of visas can I get to work abroad remotely for my US employer?

8/18/2012 10:42:36 PM You need to first identify the country in which you want to reside, and then learn its immigration laws. The IATA site referenced by Andra is not a good source of information, it may have enough for tourists and business travelers, but that’s not what you’re going to be. I’ve just checked […]

Car return / relocation services in Canada?

3/16/2013 4:56:44 AM So while in a hostel in Calgary, I have just noticed a poster for Hit The Road, a Canadian Car Relocations service in Canada. It looks exactly like what I’ve been searching for, and offers cars for common destinations and routes in both Canada and the US. Tipping in NYC restaurants 12/4/2012 […]

Traveled on an invalid ESTA due to prior N Korea trip. How screwed am I?

11/16/2021 2:43:47 PM A US visa application can be refused for a variety of reasons, but simply having violated US immigration law does not guarantee a denial. Certain particularly severe violations trigger mandatory bars: for example, accruing more than 180 days of unlawful presence in the US during a single trip, being deported from the […]

Tipping in NYC restaurants

11/28/2012 1:12:06 AM For the US in general, 15% is the commonly expected bottom line, not 10, unless you’re trying to send a mean spirited message to your server. 20% is far from unheard of. In NYC in particular, 17% is probably the most common number – this is because NY Sales Tax on your […]

How can I protect my vehicle when left at a trail head for an extended period?

12/20/2011 12:10:21 PM Here’s some piece of advice which should be applicable to situations when you have to leave your car in an area with high theft/burglary rates. Some good advice can be found in other answers to this question, but here are some social engineering measures you might take (see also the answer of […]

How to get to Patagonia from Buenos Aires?

How to get to Patagonia from Buenos Aires?

8/19/2012 9:51:18 AM I agree with most of what Mark wrote. However, instead of visiting websites of individual bus companies or going to the Retiro bus terminal, there’s a far better way to find out the prices and schedules of intercity buses anywhere in Argentina: plataforma10.com Just enter origin, destination and date, and hit “buscar”. […]

Can I have multiple Schengen visas for future travels in my passport?

8/14/2012 4:19:24 AM You won’t be able to get another single entry visa while you already have an unused one. However, you can state your itinerary when applying for the visa with Italy (since it is point of first entry as well as the country you’ll be staying longer in) and on that basis, apply […]

Tipping Etiquette for NYC Taxis

11/28/2012 6:05:24 AM I usually round up to the next 5 dollar increment, with a minimum of 15%. If paying by credit card, I’ll usually just use the automatic 20% button (the smallest offered), out of laziness. This WSJ Article claims that the average in NYC is 18-19%. Which is above the national average by […]

Are these murals of a real location? Perhaps Bavaria?

Are these murals of a real location? Perhaps Bavaria?

6/21/2023 7:05:38 PM People from southern Germany just love northern Italy, especially in Bavaria. It is easy to reach, cheap (used to be…), and folks speak German ("Südtirol"). From the mountains, the style of houses, and the vegetation I think this could be southern Tirol region, very likely around Lago di Garda. Situation where visa […]

Situation where visa was not required for a connecting airport but delay or issues with the airlines visa to be now required

5/15/2023 7:47:35 AM In your case it’s rather easy, as you hold a valid US visa. This allows you to apply for a visa on arrival valid for 14 days, assuming you’re an Indian citizen. According to the UAE Embassy in Washington DC all the way at the bottom: Indian citizens All Indian citizens holding […]

Do countries get the manifest of every passenger that's flying through their airspace? Who knows who's boarded on a plane?

5/25/2021 9:40:23 AM Presuming you used a credit card for the transaction, that is no longer a secret. https://www.fastcompany.com/90490923/credit-card-companies-are-tracking-shoppers-like-never-before-inside-the-next-phase-of-surveillance-capitalism In one sense, cardholders are safer from identity theft than ever before. At the same time, they’re now shopping in a panopticon, with companies tracking and analyzing their purchases in near real time. It’s never been […]

Unlimited-ride pass on San Francisco BART

8/24/2012 2:54:09 PM Yeah and by the way, I don’t recommend using day-pass on Muni, in San Francisco. Single tickets are very convenient since they are valid for 90 minutes and paper tickets bought after 8.30pm are valid until early morning. Single tickets cost $2 each, while a day-pass is $13 or so (you have […]

How to get from Gdańsk ferry terminal to Gdańsk railway station?

2/28/2013 4:27:59 PM To get from the Gdańsk ferry terminal to the Gdańsk central railway station (Gdańsk Główny) in less than an hour, the only safe way is by taxi. As of November 2012, the ferry from Nynäshamn arrives at 13:00 and the train to Kraków departs at 13:53. For other trains there may be […]

Why do airlines require an address when booking?

10/7/2012 1:17:21 PM I might add another small reason, that is finance law. For example here in Czech Republic, all payments over CZK 10’000 (approx. EUR 400) should be done with a proper identification of both seller and buyer on the invoice. Do visits to conferences while a visiting scholar reset the 90 days under […]

Is it safe to attend a soccer game between Croatia and Serbia as a tourist?

11/20/2012 11:41:59 AM In Wikipedia there is a page about the relations between Croatia and Serbia For the first time in history, Serbia as an independent country will be represented by its national team against the Croatian team on March 22, 2013 in qualification group A of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. For the safety […]

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