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Car rental in Sydney – airport or town?

1/10/2014 6:28:32 AM I’ve rented a great deal from Avis in many Sydney locations. If you are going to Orange then seriously just pick up from one of the many car rental companies there (at the airport) and avoid Sydney city centre. The other advantage of the airport is that you can usually drop the […]

What are the bus (coach) connections from Thessaloniki, Greece to Tbilisi, Georgia?

What are the bus (coach) connections from Thessaloniki, Greece to Tbilisi, Georgia?

7/24/2012 5:21:51 PM Oktavi Travel is going every Wednesday and Saturday from Thessaloniki. The tel. is 2310233964 and 2310566445, and the addresses are Fillippou 35 and Galopoulou 13 in the Xirokrini area. Suggestions Regarding Roadtrip from Milwaukee to Niagara Falls 2/6/2012 12:44:43 PM While trying to visit the office of Borjomi Travel above, I found […]

How is the weather in Cuba in January/February/March?

11/17/2011 7:43:50 AM The month with the driest weather is February, March when on balance 50 mm (2.0 in) of rainfall (precipitation) occurs. The month with the wettest weather is June when on balance 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain, sleet, hail or snow falls across 13 days. Can I study the Welsh language as […]

What exactly is allemansrätten in Sweden?

8/4/2014 1:42:25 PM Here’s a similar summary for Finland, with a PDF brochure giving more details. It’s pretty similar to the Swedish rules, with a few minor differences: Certain types of fishing (angling without reel, ice fishing) are allowed without permit. Open fires are not allowed without the landowner’s permission, except in emergencies. Which countries, […]

Can I study the Welsh language as a traveller in Patagonia?

7/8/2014 10:52:07 PM I would try to arrange to “board” with a Welsh-speaking family while in Patagonia. The arrangement could be made beforehand, or possibly while you’re there and find one. You’re going to have to eat/sleep SOMEWHERE. Just do your best to make sure that the “somewhere” is with a Welsh-speaking family. Kayak options […]

Suggestions Regarding Roadtrip from Milwaukee to Niagara Falls

11/10/2011 5:49:38 AM If you’re thinking about visiting the area surrounding the great lakes I would suggest crossing at Niagara Falls but not spending too much time at the falls themselves. Niagara Falls is somewhat urban but really tacky. I would suggest spending time in Niagara-on-the-Lake which is the centre of wine country in Southern […]

Which countries, if any, offer on-arrival work visas?

Which countries, if any, offer on-arrival work visas?

10/4/2013 4:52:44 AM If you’re Australian, New Zealander or Canadian (and possibly other nationalities but I haven’t looked), you can apply for a Working Holiday Visa for The Netherlands (assuming you’re eligible) after you have arrived. In fact, it is preferred over applying prior to arrival. You are an Australian, Canadian or New Zealand citizen […]

What might be the cheapest ferry connection from near Athens to anywhere in Turkey?

11/27/2011 10:13:54 PM You may consider going to Chios and then to Cesme. Here is more information: There are many different options from Piraeus to Chios. Prices start from 22.50€. From Chios to Cesme, I have found one line for 25€. This site has the information related to pricing and time tables. You need to […]

Kayak options in Patagonia

4/23/2019 3:32:00 PM I know folks who have hired boats from Pucon Kayak Hostel for whitewater expeditions, they may be able to help you out, or at least put you in touch with someone https://puconkayakhostel.com/ Are there any guarded parking lots anywhere in or near Berlin, Germany? 11/15/2011 8:25:29 PM http://www.patagonianexpeditionrace.com/ includes kayak hire and […]

Can you buy the same ticket at a lower price if you buy it from another country?

3/29/2023 5:38:24 PM I have personally experienced this when travelling in Asia. I was using 3rd party booking service. The service also handles flights, but I was looking just for hotels at the time. If my phone was connected to wifi, the prices were cheaper than when my wifi was turned off. With wifi the […]

Free Wi-Fi / available power / cashless food facilities in LAX airport?

6/16/2014 11:46:38 PM LAX now offers Free WiFi throughout the airport, along with a relatively cheap upgrade for ‘premium’ connection speeds. Credit cards are accepted at most (all?) shops and restaurants, and power outlets can be found around the airport. Expect competition for an ideally located open outlet at peak times – traveling with a […]

I'd like to go on a moose safari in Sweden. What are my options?

6/7/2012 5:57:31 PM For Moose Safaris with guaranteed wild sightings just 2 hours from Stockholm, check out Wild Sweden. ** disclosure – affiliated with company. Re-entering on the Visa Waiver Program for the USA 10/5/2011 7:03:26 AM Here’s a BBC story about an elk sighting near Gothenburg, a major city in southern Sweden. It’s a […]

Couldn't return papers to border officials last time. Should I be afraid when going back to USA?

10/3/2017 9:47:57 PM Short answer: Yes, according to the official rules you could be denied access at the border. You can avoid this by submitting the green form (along with additional documentation) after the fact. Most I-94s these days are recorded electronically. Before sending in your evidence as described below, check your electronic records at […]

Travelling with beach sand in carry-on

5/9/2019 10:22:30 PM I brought black sand back to Canada from Dominica (an island in the Caribbean) last month. I kept the sand in a water bottle and I travelled carry on only. When TSA opened my bag, they asked me what it was and I told them “oh that’s some black sand I brought […]

Are there any guarded parking lots anywhere in or near Berlin, Germany?

3/27/2012 10:46:59 AM I don’t know any guarded parking lots according to your definition in Germany. But I really don’t know anybody here in Germany, whose car was ever stolen in a park garage. Of course car theft exists in Germany, but it doesn’t seem to be such a big issue that anybody would provide […]

Re-entering on the Visa Waiver Program for the USA

7/7/2018 9:05:59 PM I get emailed a lot about this now that I’ve asked this question AND answered a few similar ones, after going to/from Canada too. Conclusion: You can re-enter on the same ESTA as many times as you want in the two years, provided you meet the other criteria. These include, but are […]

Making calls from Romania

Making calls from Romania

1/28/2016 9:27:44 AM Although this was asked a long time ago, perhaps someone would find this useful. Orange has good services for international calls, you can get a prepaid SIM card, pay 6 euros and have unlimited minutes+sms in network, 500 minutes to other networks and other countries (US included), 500MB internet. These options change […]

What is the minimum time to consider with a connecting flight in the USA?

9/7/2015 8:10:41 AM I travel quite often from Europe (Visa Waiver citizen) to the US with a connecting domestic flight, usually through ORD, EWR or CLT. From my experience the biggest unknown factor is the immigration. I experienced wait times between 15 minutes and 2.5 hours. The wait time at the immigration is highly dependent […]

Is Jat Airways reliable?

10/2/2011 11:34:54 AM Serbians say that JAT stands for “Joke About Time”… but their on-time statistics are not so different than major European airlines (73% on time vs 75% for BA/AF/LH). JAT has been through awful times financially, cabin interiors are a bit scruffy, and their network is 1/10th of what it used to be, […]

What is this "bridge" over the Suez Canal?

What is this "bridge" over the Suez Canal?

3/30/2021 1:17:12 AM This bridge appears to be a permanent installation. In Google Earth, the first evidence I can see of its construction is June 2018: In February 2019, you can see the completed bridge out of the way of ship traffic: It is first seen closed in August 2019: November 2019 shows the bridge […]

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