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Buying Paris metro tickets from Eurostar before/during the journey?

9/18/2015 7:08:00 AM You can buy a single ticket or a carnet of 10 tickets from the buffet. In 2013 there was a markup of around 10-20% and they only had carnets available. As of September 2015, the markup was around 50% (£15 @ 1.37EUR/pound, compared to €14.10 in Paris). They were also selling single […]

Will Nagorno-Karabakh put my entry/exits stamps on a separate piece of paper?

10/26/2011 11:39:11 AM You might be able to get a second passport from your Government. Some, like the UK, do this due to this problem. What is the cheapest method to get a flight from Australia to New Zealand? 10/25/2011 9:35:14 PM Yes this is possible 100%. I just came back from a visit to […]

Snorkeling in southern Japan?

11/7/2011 5:32:57 PM I’m assuming you’re talking about The Kyushu region (including okinawa and the islands) I recently returned from ishigaki (an island in the Kyushu region). We did snorkelling and scuba out there. Most dive schools will not take Non Japanese newbies. As we don’t speak japanese we found an excellent english speaking dive […]

Do Canadian ATMs charge extra fees for cash withdrawals on foreign cards?

9/17/2017 10:06:14 PM See if your bank is one of those that will refund ATM fees. I went to Vancouver recently and used the hotel’s ATM to withdraw cash with my Capital One card. They tacked on a $2.50 CAD fee. When I logged into my Capital One bank account later, I was pleasantly surprised […]

What class of travel is suitable for a woman travelling alone on Indian railways?

1/21/2014 8:26:16 PM Avoid Sleeper class. It’s always crowded, and vendors keep streaming in and out. AC coaches are safer and they also have an attendant (though may be be difficult to get hold of most of the times). Second AC has two berths per side. There are curtains on all sides for privacy, but […]

What's the meaning of the sign "Broken white line only marks the centre of the road"?

11/6/2018 4:33:24 PM It means “don’t rely on the lines only, use your common sense especially when invading the opposite side such as when overtaking or turning left”. The sign also intends to warn that you might encounter large vehicles taking some of “your” road just to be able to take a turn or even […]

What is the cheapest method to get a flight from Australia to New Zealand?

5/6/2019 3:58:07 AM Webjet.co.nz and House of Travel in my experience show the best comparisons. I also query on Kayak to double check international rates, and then have a look at the individual websites of Qantas, Air New Zealand and JetStar. edit I’ve also recently built a flight search engine / deals site for Australia […]

How to travel to California with my cat?

10/28/2011 9:26:22 PM It appears that the requirements to import a cat to the U.S. may not be too onerous. The guidelines I have found for importing cats to the United States seem to indicate that they must simply be healthy; it appears there may be surprisingly little paperwork involved. I just called the U.S. […]

How strict is Lufthansa about pet carrier dimensions?

12/11/2018 7:58:57 PM Absolutely strict or we got totally ripped off. It may have everything to do with the fact that we were taking our dog out of Istanbul airport to Germany and they made us buy one of their crates from cargo otherwise they would not allow my dog on the flight. They said […]

Is it safe to drink the tap water in Istanbul?

2/23/2020 10:14:36 PM What hasn’t been mentioned in the previous answers: The water smells of chlorine, so it is very unpleasant to drink. The chlorine is added as a disinfectant. While this is done in many cities around the globe, in central europe this smell is not noticable while in Istanbul it is so I […]

Are there restaurants or cafes with Wi-Fi in Shkodër, Albania?

5/25/2014 5:16:51 AM OK after a couple of days of hunting I’ve found three places where I get a Wi-Fi signal and can buy a coffee or a beer, but only one had a sign and with the others I’m not sure whether the signal is from the place or a coincidental open one nearby… […]

How to overcome the language barrier when visiting France and Spain?

6/29/2011 1:00:10 PM (As I am French, I speak for France only) Young people learn at least one foreign language at school, usually english. They should at least understand some short sentences if said slowly. Be kind with their strong french accent. In Toulouse where I live you can find a big student population, including […]

Please help me understand this Deutsche Bahn schedule from Prague to Vienna

10/19/2011 6:46:41 PM The train arrives at 11h37 in Pardubice and leaves from there at 11h39. You don’t have to get out. It’s the same for the other stations. Yes, “Platf. 2” means “Platform 2” Wiener Neustadt is not Vienna. It is a small town next to Vienna. If you want to get into the […]

What is the difference between primary coverage and secondary coverage on a travel insurance policy?

9/23/2011 11:53:00 AM Primary travel insurance pays for any claims you make straightaway up to the coverage amount you have while secondary travel insurance requires you file your claims with any existing insurance provider you have (medical insurance, for instance) and once that coverage is exhausted your secondary travel insurance kicks in. What’s better depends […]

Annapurna Tilicho Lake without camping?

12/24/2011 5:40:27 PM Just came back from my trekking vacation in Nepal. It’s possible (and simple) to get to the lake without camping, using local guesthouses. It requires no special means like helicopters, and it even helps with acclimatization before the Thorung La Pass. What counts as a "visit" for immigration forms? 9/29/2011 10:49:39 AM […]

What seasonal work can fund travel?

9/20/2011 12:17:32 AM If you’re a highly educated type who would still like to see the world and do some travel, you might want to have a look at “adventure travel” companies. These groups commonly have lecturers in the topic area come along to give what people are seeing background and context. I’ve been on […]

How do I convey that I'm ready to pay my tab in Greece?

4/17/2018 8:54:26 PM That would apply if you were at an a’ la carte restaurant. In general we raise our hand & say the bill please (cos as Giorgio said sometimes we raise our hand & order extra dishes etc). The best I’ve discussed with American friends is the body language, meaning from place to […]

What are some good shoe options for a RTW trip?

What are some good shoe options for a RTW trip?

2/4/2014 3:25:05 PM I agree with Rog182, I still have my Merrell Continuum with Vibram sole after a year of travelling. I reckon with a pair of trekking shoes *not boots and some sandals you are sorted for most cases. Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic – Suggestions for 3 week vacation 12/5/2012 2:48:44 AM It depends […]

Will Air Canada let me check 10 bags as long as I pay the fee?

5/9/2023 12:29:34 PM This probably doesn’t apply to Air Canada, but a work colleague got a nasty shock when he paid for a second bag, and only at check-in discovered that there was no additional weight allowance for the second bag. He assumed he was paying to change his allowance from one bag of 20kg […]

What counts as a "visit" for immigration forms?

8/28/2015 5:26:25 PM Better safe than sorry. If you claim to have visited a country but never left the airport, what will happen to you? Nothing. They may say “tell me about your visit to X” and you will say “actually I never left the airport, it was a connection” and that’s that. No consequences. […]

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