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Spanish road users – Roundabouts

Spanish road users – Roundabouts

11/26/2016 10:53:44 AM This subject caused a small twitterstorm in September 2016 when the Guardia Civil (one of the Spanish police forces) published a badly done explanatory image which many people thought rather unhelpful. They followed up with a much better image (apparently produced by an insurance company, but tweeted by the official Guardia Civil […]

How to get from Wroclaw airport to city center?

12/9/2015 12:43:28 AM There’s a video answering this question, showing the airport & giving some other information. Accurate 2016 https://youtu.be/g_oTTOARu-o Is there information if a given airline at a given airport is using a jetway or a bus to board? 1/29/2012 10:27:38 PM city bus, line 406 – ticket 2.40 PLN (~0.56 €) night bus, […]

Is there information if a given airline at a given airport is using a jetway or a bus to board?

1/28/2012 7:26:32 PM The use of buses v’s jet bridges will depend significantly upon the airport, and the type of plane. Many airports do not use buses at all. eg, San Francisco airport does not use buses, only jet bridges. Some airport only use buses for specific types of flights, often involving smaller planes. eg, […]

What are the options for a non-EU national who wants to stay in Netherlands for more than 90 days?

10/26/2013 9:12:51 PM I have studied in the Netherlands for the past year and have paid for a lot of legal advice on relocating there. YOU DO NOT NEED AN MVV AT ALL. You might need a residence permit depending upon how you proceed. Here are my suggestions: Do you like Copenhagen? If you spend […]

Why has this dress been met with surprise at the Oktoberfest in Munich?

Why has this dress been met with surprise at the Oktoberfest in Munich?

2/12/2017 9:37:21 PM The existing answers and comments explain the situation quite well, but for completeness I just want to add a picture of what is evidently the model for your wife’s costume: source Practically every detail matches. This costume is currently on sale for 17.85 USD at AliExpress, described as “Womens Sexy Beer Girl […]

Is there luggage storage at train stations in Japan?

Is there luggage storage at train stations in Japan?

9/14/2017 7:23:50 PM I found the JR website gives you information about the facilities at each station, including whether there are lockers, how many there are of each size, how much it is, etc. One last thing: The lockers I used at Morioka station last year didn’t have a coin slot in the door frame. […]

What can I do to lift a 10 year ban for making a mistake in my UK visa application?

What can I do to lift a 10 year ban for making a mistake in my UK visa application?

2/24/2016 10:53:30 AM Hold on. There’s more to this than you gave us in your question… Answering ‘no’ to the question about previous refusals can be easily forgiven by an ECO if you had completed the other parts of the form accurately. Let’s look at the form… There’s the section about Date, Country, Reason, and […]

One foot in Belgium and the other in the Netherlands?

3/11/2014 1:16:06 PM Just to add some extra info; there’s also a town in The Netherlands where the border between The Netherlands and Germany runs through the length of a street with houses on both sides. The odd numbered houses are Dutch and the even ones are German (or the other way around, I forgot). […]

In Costa Rica – Invite Strangers to Dinner?

1/25/2012 7:57:10 PM As you travel you’ll find that many countries, it’s perfectly fine for people to invite those they just met to their place, or to help them out (even going out of your own way). In some places it’s almost impolite not to. A couple of examples: A couple I’d met in Vianden, […]

Driving license in Australia

7/6/2022 11:49:37 PM This is a common misconception. There is no such thing as an "International driver’s licence". What you need is a "International Driver’s Permit" which is a translation into multiple languages of your original licence, and is only valid when presented with said licence at the same time. The IDP does not give […]

Why do some hostels only allow international visitors?

7/13/2022 8:06:14 AM Many hostels refuse to admit Australians because of their behavior and the way they act, here are some the reasons. Some locals will stop in a backpackers for a few days using fake id and steal others personal belongings. Many Aussies who stay in backpackers are transients with dubious criminal back or […]

Why can't I travel onwards if my bag wasn't going to make the flight?

4/16/2017 3:25:52 PM I suspect that KLM were actually fobbing you off. The reason you couldn’t get on your flight was because the gate had already closed and they weren’t willing to reopen it for you. If a passenger’s bags are already on a plane but the passenger does not board, then the bags must […]

What is the most comfortable way to sleep on a plane?

What is the most comfortable way to sleep on a plane?

11/3/2013 12:25:16 AM While travelling the best way I do is Listen to Musical Meditations it helps a lot give relaxation to mind and body. I will suggest have some soft Music collection with you will help a lot to make you avoid noise and sleep well… Will I be able to travel around India […]

Why does the car rental company ask me for my flight information?

11/21/2015 6:11:42 PM Many car rental companies will assign you a car before you arrive at the counter to pick it up – especially if you’re a member of their frequent renter programs. They will normally base this allocation on the time that you’ve given when you rented the car, but if you’re arriving by […]

Jogging in Tokyo and Osaka

Jogging in Tokyo and Osaka

2/13/2012 2:29:40 AM The classic jogging route in Tokyo is around the Imperial Palace. It’s about 5 km for a loop. http://www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp/english/e-guide/jogging.html How common is it to find cappuccino in Thailand's coffee shops? 1/24/2012 10:14:03 AM Shinjuku-Gyoen is really nice and well worth the 200 yen at least once. The only closeby alternative would be […]

Does the brace position change if your airplane seat belt has an air bag?

2/26/2012 8:33:32 AM In short, no, the brace position does not change if your seat-belt has an airbag. Seat-belt airbags are intended as an alternative protection in cases where the passenger is not in the brace position at time of a crash. The preferred option is still for the passenger to assume the brace position […]

Will I be able to travel around India speaking only English?

5/14/2012 3:14:03 PM English works, better than Hindi in the southern states. If you are planning to visit cities, English will not cause any problems. Most people on the streets definitely will understand the gist of your question. Traffic light fails to give a green to one's movement even after several cycles — what can […]

Can I be banned from reentering the US because I didn't use my return ticket, but bought a one-way for a later date instead?

10/20/2015 3:04:18 PM ESTA doesn’t figure in any of this. The terms of your stay are determined at the border when you enter the U.S. There should be a stamp in your passport with an allowed duration of stay. Check if duration of stay is available electronically on the I-94 website as well. For all […]

Viewing a Soyuz launch on the cheap?

2/12/2014 4:42:39 PM You could enjoy a four-day tour to Baikonur for the low, low price of 3790 EUR1. These are organized to coincide with a planned launch from the station, so you’ll be able to combine this with some sightseeing around the cosmodrome. The package is said to include: Transport between the Airports and […]

How common is it to find cappuccino in Thailand's coffee shops?

6/14/2012 10:45:52 AM There are many, many coffee places here at the moment. Thailand goes through full-on phases – last year there was the fish massage parlours (i.e. you put your feet in a tank full of fish that eat the dead skin) – it was such a good business for 5 minutes that every […]

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