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Truck rental, Mexico pick-up, U.S. drop-off

12/17/2011 3:33:50 PM Nafta has long allowed Mexican trucks to go 50 miles into Texas, and recently they have successfully sued to be able to operate in the US. That said, only one shipping company currently operates as such, and I don’t remember it’s name. Still, even with that 50 miles, you might be able […]

Getting work on a cruise ship in order to travel

11/25/2014 4:42:16 AM I’ve been working on cruise ships for three years and I can say that getting a job on a cruise ship is not that hard. First of all let me tell you more on what is it to work on a cruise ship. If you want to be able to get off […]

What's the best way for foreigners outside of the UK to get to an English Premier League game?

What's the best way for foreigners outside of the UK to get to an English Premier League game?

12/8/2011 7:51:42 AM Go for eticketing.co.uk. Tried to buy ticket from ManUtd website and it redirects to eticketing.co.uk This website allows you to view the seat location and if there is no available seats, it can notify you if there is more seat available. Note that you should arrive early in the stadium since usually […]

How to tell if your flight has an air-bridge or stairs?

11/11/2018 2:16:48 AM If the airport is small it may not have bridges and thus you know it will be stairs. Otherwise you can’t know as it can be situational: “They don’t have a gate for us, we are going to use stairs.” It’s happened to me twice at major (admittedly foreign) airports. And since […]

How to find car rental companies in Kalibo, Philippines?

3/14/2017 1:04:23 AM Here is a local place that advertises on facebook. I’ve never used them and therefore can not vouch for them but you can check it out. It says they are located in the area you are interested in. https://www.facebook.com/betsyrentalcarservices/ What museums and attractions in London offer interactive exhibits for blind people? 12/7/2011 […]

How do I verify my location in a country that has unreliable mail?

12/21/2011 12:07:56 PM As @Jonik said, you can skip verification, make some friends locally in Dominican Republic, get some references, and everything will be ok. But if you want to verify yourself, I think, you should contact the CS team, especially Help Desk. CS said: Due to the number of postcards we mail out, we […]

Truth about Georgian tap water

10/7/2019 6:59:55 PM I’m currently in Tbilisi (October 2019) and well, there’s a very direct reason I’m looking up this information right now. I’m originally from the UK, and travel a lot for work, to countries with a variety of standards on food and water, and am a very healthy human with a strong stomach. […]

Getting to Valencia Airport early in the morning

Getting to Valencia Airport early in the morning

11/14/2011 9:33:15 AM On a weekday, you could take the metro if getting there ~1 h 10 min before the flight is enough for you. (Personally I’d most likely choose this option if, as usual, travelling with just hand luggage.) According to Metrovalencia’s official route planner, the first train (line 3) from city centre (Xàtiva […]

What museums and attractions in London offer interactive exhibits for blind people?

12/7/2011 2:41:33 PM VocalEyes is a company that provides audio-guide creation services and training to museum staff for visually impaired visitors. They have a guide on what accessibility work they have done for museums (primarily ones in London), which itself may not cover all facilities available at these or other museums but is a starting […]

Booking travel tickets for visa without paying?

8/14/2013 11:43:15 AM While both the UK Border Agency and any number of European embassies “advise you not to make payments” before a visa is granted, the reality is that they are simply covering their own tracks (and being nice). I’ve had friends refused visas for incomplete documentation because they think they can wing it […]

Which are the main spa baths in Switzerland and which are their characteristics?

Which are the main spa baths in Switzerland and which are their characteristics?

12/16/2018 9:39:43 AM Another nice place I visit is Leukerbad There are mountain activities (e.g skiing during winter, hiking during summertime) and two good public bath: Burgerbad Therme Walliser Alpentherme If you plan to stay more than one day, a pass can be a solution as it gives free entrance to both bath (unlimited time) […]

Overlanding in Egypt without a carnet de passage?

11/21/2011 8:21:59 AM After some trouble I managed to send someone in Egypt to the auto club and ask about how it’s done. First time they told him that I have to get a CdP from Canada before I travel and this is the only way, but after the information I got from fretje here […]

Can chartering a private plane be an affordable alternative to scheduled flights?

4/8/2014 1:24:17 AM In short, chartering planes is almost never cheaper than flying commercially. Even in Andra’s case, chartering was only “cheaper” because they were apparently in a blazing hurry; if waiting around for a day or two had been an option, they could almost certainly have found a cheaper option, or made the 700 […]

Travelling using the Underground (the Tube) in London

11/7/2011 6:51:51 PM The prices for travelling with either an Oyster card or by buying a Travel card/individual single tickets are exactly the same. So you don’t save any money by having an Oyster card. You can see the prices at this page: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx For only two days it seems like a waste of time […]

Can you eat food refused by quarantine by Australian border control?

6/1/2021 11:08:27 AM No, you can’t. In the past (pre-Covid), I’ve applied for various jobs at Australian airports, and when I applied for a job as an aircraft cleaner, I was told in no uncertain terms by the person interviewing me that eating or drinking any items left on the plane was strictly forbidden by […]

What is way to eat rice with hands in front of westerners such that it doesn't appear to be yucky?

10/28/2016 9:11:13 PM Who are you trying to eat in front of? There’s no single answer here. If it’s strangers: there is no way. You must always respect local custom in order to meet the standards of etiquette local to your surroundings. Use a fork, spoon, or chopsticks (chopsticks are not local custom in the […]

Can I make an interesting route from Spain to Switzerland for a 2-4 day journey?

Can I make an interesting route from Spain to Switzerland for a 2-4 day journey?

8/28/2014 12:23:54 PM You don’t say where in Switzerland, but for me the answer here is for surely, in a word, “via Italy”! So, up from underneath rather than down from on top. So, I’d definitely (1) drive first to Monaco. Then (2) to Genoa (of course, one of the most amazing roads on Earth). […]

Are there any trains where roof riding is legally possible?

Are there any trains where roof riding is legally possible?

4/13/2021 9:26:45 PM I remember seeing roof riding as normal on the Nile Valley Express in Sudan from Wadi Halfa to Khartoum. But this was on the BBC series Pole to Pole so around 1994. I don’t know how much has changed on that line. What do you do when you're on-the-road and you cannot […]

What clothing should I bring to Chicago for New Years' Eve?

11/25/2014 5:53:02 PM I realized there is already an accepted answer but I figure I would add my 2 cents. Having lived in Chicago for 6 years and enjoyed the winters. For regular walking about when it is >0F, especially if you plan on going indoors at all, ex. shopping then I usually wear wool […]

K-18 tickets in Finland

11/7/2011 6:04:31 PM K-18 tickets are for people 18+ and it means that they’re selling alcohol, usually. If you have a non-K 18 ticket, you don’t get access to the seperate bar area. Are there open air hot springs in natural settings in the mountains of Georgia (the country)? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

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