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Which TGV routes travel at 500+ km/hr?

7/30/2015 8:13:28 AM From one of my professor, in a French transportation engineering school, the main reason for TGV in France “only” going at 320 km/h are security and comfort standards. In fact, for security, the main reason is that TGV are attended to be able to stop within, if i’m not mistaken, like 3350 […]

Backpacking – travelling with 'smart' clothes

2/17/2014 2:25:58 PM Some suggestions: In my experience, rolling worked fine for trousers, but for a shirt, it is not efficient enough. Ankur’s suggestion of wrinkle-free clothes is a must. Keep at-least one set of wrinkle-free clothes handy. I normally keep my clothes in plastic bags, they are very good to avoid wrinkles. Just keep […]

What is the tipping process in restaurants in the US?

3/6/2017 3:10:17 PM Just adding some technical detail: In the US, for most credit (and even debit) cards, when you swipe the card, a transaction is created. This is what happens when your server swipes the card (step 2 in cpast’s answer above. if you look at your bank/card statement at this point, this transaction […]

How to visit India, Nepal and Sri Lanka on a single trip

7/19/2013 6:38:54 AM UPDATE: As of November 30, 2012 the “2 month” rule has been removed for nationals of all countries EXCEPT Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan, foreigners of Pakistan and Stateless persons. Until a few years ago an Indian Multiple Entry Tourist Visa allowed you to exit and re-enter the country with no […]

How does Booking.com enforce cancellation fees when booking without a credit card?

7/8/2017 8:52:59 AM Once, I have missed my trip but the hotel has strict cancelation policy. I thought I will be charged by Booking.com, but very strange situation happene. The Booking.com has given all my credit cards attached to the account to the hotel (not only one which was attached to the reservation). The hotel […]

Visiting villages in Kerala

6/30/2019 10:52:35 AM If you want to see and experience the Malayali rural life please don’t just use the boat. Kerala is not just a waterland, it is much more than that. Alappuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam are the good choice for waterland experience. Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Wayanad are must to consider if you would like […]

How can I be assured a seat on the plane?

12/28/2011 4:47:42 PM Just so you understand: Airlines are notorious at overbooking their flights Depending on the type of ticket you are buying you can actually guarantee a seat for yourself by reserving the seat. AA has the following information about it. However, during the holiday season when ticket prices are generally sky high you […]

Can I walk around in Cuba with a copy of my passport instead of the passport itself?

2/21/2017 4:30:30 AM I actually asked this question a few months ago to a representative of a Cuban consulate. She told me that it is a good idea to use a photocopy of the passport, but only if I can provide some other additional indentification with a picture, like a health insurance card, a driver […]

What's the best way to learn differences in laws between countries?

12/28/2011 6:28:04 PM If I have the slightest doubt that something I am gonna to do is legal in the country I just ask some local people about it. Depending on the activity I even ask a police man. Plus I read a bit about any country I am visiting in a guide book. If […]

What are the legal consequences for a tourist who runs out of gas on the Autobahn?

10/20/2016 4:31:20 PM The questions from the OP are: What happens if a tourist runs out of gas on the autobahn and not aware of German autobahn law, how to cope with this situation? Drivers finding themselves in this predicament can be subject to fines? Penalty is same for everyone regardless of nationality? The key […]

Are there any drinking water fountains/taps in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport?

Are there any drinking water fountains/taps in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport?

7/28/2018 6:14:20 PM Found this one near gate T2A-A47. Climb up the stairs and on the way to the restrooms you will find one past the closed smoking cubes Where to practice violin 5 hours every day in Paris? 7/28/2019 4:36:01 AM I found another water fountain at terminal 3 (for budget airlines) between gates […]

Is it safe to drink bubble tea in Hong Kong?

1/26/2012 3:12:07 PM I drank bubble tea in Hong Kong practically every day when I was travelling there but never fell ill. (Love bubble tea!) The way bubble tea is packaged in machines that seals the drink in means it’s usually sold in shops with fairly good standards of hygiene. Besides, while the drink itself […]

How to insure professional equipment while traveling

1/22/2012 10:03:31 PM Be sure to contact your home insurance provider. My policy includes some (named) items from my contents coverage, even when they are out of my home. Many years ago I used to list my laptop, for example. A quick call to your home insurer might take care of the problem at minimal […]

At what distance in the US is the plane faster than the train?

9/17/2013 7:15:08 AM I often heard that for any station-to-station travel time under 3 hours, the train beats the plane and can capture most of the business travelers. This is supposedly the rule that was used when planning the early stages of the TGV train network in France (sorry, no authoritative source to back that […]

If I've visited Crimea, what country do I list on my customs declaration form?

11/14/2014 3:32:35 AM Since Crimea is not a sovereign country, it shouldn’t be listed separately. You wouldn’t want to list Ukraine either because that would be an acknowledgement of an illegal entry. Where is wild camping possible in Europe? 11/12/2014 5:16:20 PM I am almost completely sure that you’ve broken Ukrainian law, because you was […]

Where to practice violin 5 hours every day in Paris?

Where to practice violin 5 hours every day in Paris?

5/18/2015 5:22:14 PM The metro stations were a good option when I was in Paris 40 years ago. Arriving at night before Schengen visa valid date? 2/9/2016 9:01:33 PM Rent a (Solo) Music Studio Since you mention the need to be alone, a dedicated music studio comes to mind. A quick google search revealed Studio […]

Arriving at night before Schengen visa valid date?

2/8/2016 12:11:14 PM Entering into the country is completely different from entering into the airport, Airport is just a transit area and you can be in airport without holding that country’s visa i.e. while transiting. Entering the country means passing the immigration desk and need valid visa. And, your visa gets valid after couple of […]

Where can I stay with a pool in room in north east USA?

Where can I stay with a pool in room in north east USA?

3/14/2013 7:10:28 PM Cape Cod is the best lower NE loaction for travel as the area warms up. This hotel has jacuzzi and a wonderful location — my parents used to stay there. When is the best time to go shark diving in Cape Town (Gansbaai) 9/29/2016 2:49:57 AM Cove Pocono Resorts do offer what […]

Car rental in Cuba

Car rental in Cuba

5/13/2014 6:51:50 PM Yes, car rental is expensive compared with USA. Generally the rentals start at 60 CUC ~ 70 USD per day with this car (Hyundai Atos 2009): Plus the insurance is around 300 USD, returnable at the end of the contract if you don’t have any issue. There are others alternatives, like renting […]

Where is wild camping possible in Europe?

Where is wild camping possible in Europe?

12/2/2018 1:46:35 PM There are a lot of good answers to this question. However, an answer that actually provides a complete overview is lacking. I recently wrote an article on my website where I covered all of the wild camping rules for every single European country. You can find that article here: Wild camping in […]

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