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How to use public transport in Russia with limited knowledge of Russian?

How to use public transport in Russia with limited knowledge of Russian?

3/1/2018 10:42:26 PM Never hitchhike in Russia. It can be very, very dangerous. Never use unlicensed taxis. Using a licensed taxi, the best option is to have the address written on the paper. The driver will just put it into his navigator. Unless you speak fluent Russian (or unless you are traveling to the end […]

Is it cheaper to get to Cuba from Miami or Cancún?

12/7/2011 9:59:35 PM Be aware that for the most part, you can’t go from the US to Cuba, unless specifically authorized by the government. Most people go to Canada or Mexico and fly from there. From Wikitravel: Jose Martí International Airport outside Havana is the main gateway and is served by major airlines from points […]

Is there a tool to find all nonstop flights to one destination?

Is there a tool to find all nonstop flights to one destination?

10/8/2019 4:14:27 PM Like the other answers I’ll share my tools that I use, the most common ones are: (with no affiliation to them) are skyscanner and greatescape I feel like they are both underappreciated for the amount of things they let you do. You are able to put in the airport of your choice […]

Where could I find Greenland maps?

12/15/2011 8:11:49 PM For hiking maps and an overview map, the Danish company ScanMaps is a good source of printed maps. Also try Harvey/Compukort. For town maps, Greenland.com has interactive online maps. Most towns will also have a free printed tourist map. Arctic Umiaq Line provides in-season ferry service on the west coast. And don’t […]

The Atacama Giant

6/22/2013 8:25:50 PM Iquique is a good start point to get to the Atacama Giant. See a possible itinerary to get there. Do self-contained luxury resorts exist in the desert in North Africa or the Middle East? 4/8/2020 12:59:25 PM Just by looking at the map (I’ve spent some time in Chile but missed that), […]

What is shown at an airport arrival board if a flight is missing or has crashed?

10/11/2017 4:14:55 PM TL/DR: What shows is derived from a combination of various data sources and the rules that apply to prioritization and other anomalies. Since, fortunately, aircraft loss is so rare, it is handled in non-standard ways and sometimes incorrectly. It will depend on the operator of the display, where they get their data […]

How to know "your number" for a machine haircut in a foreign country?

4/11/2019 6:20:35 AM What I usually do is use pictures instead. The next time you get a good haircut, ask a friend to take a few pictures of your head or take some selfies. Then every time you go to a barber shop in any country show them these pictures and they will know what […]

Do self-contained luxury resorts exist in the desert in North Africa or the Middle East?

Do self-contained luxury resorts exist in the desert in North Africa or the Middle East?

2/10/2013 10:56:20 PM If you want something exclusive in an exceptional setting, then have a look at this hotel in the Negev, in Mitzpe Ramon, just above the Ramon Crater. Should I book Thailand Rail tickets online (pre-trip) or at the station when I arrive? 12/19/2011 3:36:50 AM One option you could consider is the […]

Catching snow in Southern California

12/3/2011 3:39:00 PM Besides Big Bear, another good place to see snow, which is closer to central LA, is Mount Baldy. There is a ski area there. I’ll also mention San Jacinto Peak, which is especially interesting because you can reach the mountain via aerial tram (from the Palm Springs side on the east). However […]

Are airport duty-free shops really cheaper?

10/29/2015 9:06:48 PM Expanding a bit on Kate’s answer, I can offer anecdotal evidence that at least in Cambodia, booze is definitely significantly cheaper in town than it is at the duty free shop in the airport at Siem Reap. I picked up a liter of Jack Daniels in the duty free shop when we […]

Backpacking in Europe for the first time

12/2/2011 10:39:44 AM Whether the budget is sufficient depends on several things: Which countries you are going to, the ones you are mentioning are all on the expensive side How you travel, getting a rail pass helps but hitch-hiking or ride sharing is cheaper How much you spend on drinks and going out. Whether you […]

Should I book Thailand Rail tickets online (pre-trip) or at the station when I arrive?

12/19/2011 9:45:28 AM I tried to use the train, but i found the rail system a bit limited and couldn’t use it (from Bangkok towards south) so i ended up using the bus instead. Unless you go on a public holiday you don’t need to book anything ahead. You can get around by bus if […]

Visa-friendly country for an international conference?

1/29/2015 5:16:35 AM Dubai has become a regional hub for international conferences, and it seems to tick every box as far as conference must-haves for your international audience: Easy visa requirements. Most nationals can get visa on arrival; others can get visas through their hotel or airline at minimal cost. Great transportation links. Emirates has […]

Changing passport details for a flight?

10/6/2012 1:35:40 AM No worries really; this happens all the time. Also, not everyone has a passport handy when making their bookings or even have a passport at all. The thing to always do is to contact the airline in question, tell them the situation and they will advise of their procedure. If you can’t […]

What's the opposite of a "return" flight?

9/20/2017 12:35:11 PM This could be British but the first thing that came to my mind was “outgoing flight”. How to tell if your flight has an air-bridge or stairs? 9/20/2017 12:16:48 PM Departing flight and returning flight are terms that make sense to me. I note that this is similar to user68196’s answer of […]

Can "Conch Republic" passports actually be used for anything?

12/14/2011 2:16:58 PM Border policies for non-immigrant visitors are generally established by reciprocally-negotiated treaties or other less-impressively-named international agreements among the participating nations. So as a matter of formal policy, no country is going to take it seriously. That being said, Slashdot is a hangout for hackers and engineers, any one of whom could probably […]

Are there transport options in Costa Rica than can be shared between travelers?

12/22/2011 8:47:03 PM This is not specifically for Costa Rica but just to mention the obvious: Put up a note on the info board in popular hostels looking for people to join you. Ask on the Lonely Planet’s Thorn Tree ‘Travel Companions’ forum for people to join you. If you can find a few people […]

Turkey sea-side cottages

2/17/2012 3:50:21 AM I have been looking at holiday rentals in Turkey and there are two types of self-catering accommodation – villas and apartments. There are some places which would be large enough for you all – some of them consisting of a pair of adjoining self- contained dwellings with a shared swimming pool. The […]

Getting from New York JFK airport to Manhattan, without the sneaky airtrain exit fee?

3/30/2019 7:02:59 PM You need to make sure that you have a metro card as you can not buy one at Hudson’s or any outlet in JFK. Take the Q10 Bus from T5 going to Kew Gardens union TPK Station.Get off Lefferts Blvd and Cuthbert Rd. From here you can catch the A or C […]

How should I schedule my medication when traveling through multiple time zones?

6/13/2016 6:15:42 PM This will sound like an advertisement but it is not: I am not affiliated with this company just have found timer caps genuinely useful in these situations and in general, the whole life. Especially when changing time zones keeping track of pills can get confusing and hard, this makes it trivial. What's […]

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