Travel Tips

Taking photos in Japan

6/14/2012 5:19:57 PM Japan, birthplace of the camera phone, is relatively photo-friendly if you are taking candid pictures for your personal use with your own camera (i.e. not for publication or resale and not using a tripod or professional equipment). Places where photography is expressly forbidden will be marked by signs. By and large, these […]

Traveling with dogs in Japan

1/12/2019 12:27:10 AM I know this is a few months late、but we have our 13kg dog here. Shes in a snoozer carrier which is a roller and a backpack. Its 70cm by 90cm the limit. She does not stand comfortably but she lays down and sleeps just fine. Jr trains have never asked to weigh […]

Longest bridge/tunnel that can be cycled over/through?

Longest bridge/tunnel that can be cycled over/through?

12/3/2019 12:15:48 AM The longest tunnel open to cyclists in Japan is the Kanpu Tunnel (not far from the Route 317 tunnel listed in the question) and is 5,432m long. It has a reasonable gradient and took me the best part of 45 minutes to get through on my loaded touring bike. I rode through […]

Left luggage facilities in train stations in France or sending luggage from France to Spain?

5/9/2012 10:50:35 PM You can look up services in the main French train stations on the Gares en Mouvement (“stations in motion”) site. Unfortunately, Nice doesn’t have a left luggage facility. Lyon Part-Dieu has one. If you’re staying in a hotel, ask if you can leave your luggage for a few days. Some places will […]

How to transit through Delhi without a visa?

3/24/2013 9:32:56 AM I went through today (March 2013) and was told the opposite at the transfer desk. I was asked if I had a visa at the transfer desk and when I had I was told to go through immigration and check in landside. This is why I had a visa. Single booking/itinerary is […]

Are the ferries in Scottish islands reliable?

8/21/2018 2:47:27 AM To build on Andrew’s answer, CalMac also have service status text updates (for free) and an app which serves the same purpose. I would recommend using both to cover all bases as the phone service coverage on the Hebrides is unreliable at best. It may also be worth noting that there have […]

Non-EU spouse of an EU citizen – is visiting EU without needing a visa possible?

8/12/2014 9:24:17 AM To complement the other (good) answers, the only legally acceptable reason to deny a visa or refuse entry to someone recognized as the spouse of an EU citizen is if they present a “genuine, present and sufficiently serious threat” to “public policy, public security or public health”. So it’s not never but […]

What's the 2-minute timer on mobile Deutsche Bahn tickets?

5/7/2019 11:30:48 PM This is all about a ticketing system called Proof of Payment. Historically, conductors walked every train and checked every passenger, selling them a ticket if needed. However, this was expensive to staff, so they looked at ways to automate this. They came up with a modified “honor system” where people would buy […]

Do I still have to pay airport fee in Lima?

5/24/2018 8:07:44 PM Last time we went, 2 years ago, they even increased it to $80 per person (I think). It’s a rip-off. We had a stop over. You go out, but when you come back they make you pay this ridiculous fee. Badges for tourist achievements in Western Europe? 6/7/2013 8:15:56 PM I live […]

What is the cheapest way of travelling between London and Paris by public transportation?

7/4/2018 2:57:58 PM If you want to go Paris cheaply and are in no hurry then using the coach/bus services may be your preferred solution. Flixbus, OUIBUS and Eurolines are three major bus lines traveling between London and Paris. Info below is taken from www.european-traveler.com 1. Flixbus Coaches: Flixbus, Europe’s largest intercity bus operator, has […]

Badges for tourist achievements in Western Europe?

10/7/2019 1:06:06 PM We managed to gather short list of badges/patches from around the world in this Outdoors SE question: Badges for tourists achievements/quests. Quoting the part about Austria and Germany: This concept is known in German as “Wandernadel” and implemented by a lot of local tourist assiciations, usually in the form of a “book” […]

What are the yellow stickers with the letter G and one or two arrows on some Japanese streets?

9/26/2018 8:32:00 AM It’s a marker for a buried gas pipeline. Arrow points to where the gas heads to. The marker is used to easily identify which areas need to be dug up, in case maintenance (e.g. pipe replacement) is needed, or to avoid the pipes during excavation work. Reference (in Japanese): http://www.yotsugi.co.jp/products/detail/233 What exactly […]

Is there racism in Estonia?

1/28/2019 3:30:26 PM ,,,,Racial disrimination here everywhere; in communication and in relationships and even in clubs. They give you small glass than local and citizens. I have lived in Tallinn for five years; people have attacked me every where and even in hospitals and everyone is going to insult you if you do not understand […]

Should I get some Euros before I leave the US for Italy?

Should I get some Euros before I leave the US for Italy?

5/10/2018 8:22:32 PM After only one time of having a turned off bank card in a foreign country, even after calling and telling the credit card company where i was going and when, I believe “never go to a foreign country without some of the local currency”!! I have been in situations that I trusted […]

Is a 1 hour layover in Amsterdam sufficient?

12/21/2017 6:12:50 AM I’ve transited through AMS in the morning (this is usually when the international rush hour starts). 1 hour is very tight, the problem is that even if you were to leave and arrive on time, there are lots of other flights arriving at this window (due to noise abatement and other restrictions, […]

Do I need to ask for a correction if I received a multiple-entry Schengen visa instead of a single-entry one?

5/9/2018 11:56:07 AM By the Schengen rules, consulates have wide discretion to issue visas with longer validity than was asked for. It varies between member state and member state (and sometimes between consulate and consulate) how much use they make of this opportunity. Some will issue long multiple-entry visas as soon as they feel convinced […]

What are the options for flying from the US to Europe during the daytime, not overnight?

What are the options for flying from the US to Europe during the daytime, not overnight?

5/30/2014 9:32:16 PM I recommend the flight search site matrix.itasoftware.com, which is nice because it offers a ton of search options, and only shows you information, they don’t sell you flights, so you can trust them. There are a number of hidden advanced options, one of which is / -redeye to rule out redeye flights. […]

Any special way to mark penicillin allergy on my passport?

Any special way to mark penicillin allergy on my passport?

4/15/2012 4:06:38 AM Well, when a patient has penicillin allergy in a hospital, we always write Sine Penicillium on their bed sheet, which gives an information to any medical professional that the patient is not to be given any of the antibiotics from the penicillin strand. But it is true, an EMT or a doctor […]

Overstayed my VWP in 2008 due to marriage – will I be denied a B2?

4/25/2018 12:20:59 AM You are not eligible for ESTA because you did overstay, there’s no ambiguity about that. I see no need to call CBP, they are not there to help you and many times you will get wrong information anyway. The only course open is to apply for a visa. If you apply for […]

What's the cheapest way to get from South Mumbai to the International Airport (BOM)?

12/9/2013 1:45:53 PM There is also an option of sharing taxis to Churchgate Station & from Andheri Station to the airport. Keep in mind the traffic. It can take about an hour or more from Andheri Station to the airport during rush hour as against 20 minutes during the morning, ahhh the fast train can […]

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