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Photograph allegedly from Barcelona in 1987

12/3/2021 11:24:59 AM Using Google Lens and its reverse image search I can safely say that this is Málaga, Spain because the monument in the image is the Monumento al Marqués de Larios! https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monumento_al_marqu%C3%A9s_de_Larios Found through this site: https://www.lahornacina.com/articulosbenlliure1.htm where a picture of the backside of the monument is included, as in the original image […]

Is there a website listing the location of all the Windows 10 lock screens?

Is there a website listing the location of all the Windows 10 lock screens?

5/11/2021 5:41:34 PM Yes! Winaero Tweaker has a feature that allows you to download every lock screen image your PC has loaded before; it’ll put them all in a folder for you in the highest quality, in both portrait and landscape versions. This will be exactly what you are looking for. Giving First Aid in […]

Finding a notary in France / Italy

7/5/2019 1:13:12 PM While most advice on the internet is that only the US Consulates can notarize, I took #missvea’s advice and asked a “notaire” to “certify” my signature. The stamps & process are nearly identical to the notary process in the US. Honestly, it looks just like a US notarization. And there is law […]

When do CIV conditions for delayed travelers apply?

2/27/2018 8:23:20 PM As I understand it, your domestic leg is only covered if: It’s part of a through international ticket, or… It’s a special ticket issued with CIV protections For the former, DB will happily sell you a through ticket from (for example) Brussels to Berlin. This involves a change of trains at Koln, […]

What does "Drive Friendly — The Texas Way" mean?

What does "Drive Friendly — The Texas Way" mean?

1/5/2021 8:59:19 PM What may be happening is this. Let me know if this isn’t it. You may possibly be thinking the sign means: Drive friendly. Do so by driving specifically the Texas way, not another state’s way. However, what it means is this: Drive friendly. Driving friendly is the Texas way. It just means […]

How does the Southwest Airlines boarding process work?

9/22/2011 3:41:10 PM The Southwest website has a tutorial on how their boarding process works. There are no assigned seats, but when you check in online you are assigned a boarding group and number. Groups are boarded in alphabetical order (so “A” is the first to board), and the number (like “A-14”) indicates your spot […]

Are Uber/Lyft reliable for early morning airport pickup? (rural Kansas)

8/22/2021 8:42:24 AM It’s funny that anytime I’ve picked couples up for airport rides and there original plans didn’t come through. It was because they ordered a Taxi that never showed and there thanking me. A Taxi is FAR from more trustworthy. Why is there a weight limit for carry-on luggage on some airlines that […]

Is there a hotel / B&B Finder using Google or Bing maps?

8/30/2011 4:24:27 AM Hipmunk.com is exactly what you need. It meshes Google Maps with a list of hotels. You can filter by price, amenities, hotel chains (including B&Bs). You can get heatmaps for food, tourism, shopping, nightlife, and vice. Runner up: Kayak.com. Similar to Hipmunk, with a more conventional list of options. Also see these […]

How to travel with a (small) child in Vietnam?

9/29/2011 11:08:56 AM I did feel that major cities in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh, Ha Noi) felt touristy, but considerably less compared to Thailand. Bag-snatching is somewhat common in the nightlife areas in Ho Chi Minh City but otherwise I didn’t feel unsafe in any cities I visited. While I haven’t been there, Ha Long […]

Why is there a weight limit for carry-on luggage on some airlines that is enforced even when the plane is almost empty?

3/13/2020 2:20:39 PM As many have said, it affects the weight of the plane, which other have said affects how much fuel the plane consumes, which of course costs the airline money. However, one thing few, if any, have mentioned is the safety implications; if the plane is heavier and it needs to make an […]

How can I translate medicines?

8/26/2011 7:46:49 PM I look them up on the Internet. In the case of English I seem to be able to always find them in Wikipedia. Wikipedia will list the generic names and analogs as well as brand names and will also link to version of the article in various languages. I jot down the […]

Is there any advantage of using a travel agent in this day and age?

2/18/2020 10:09:54 AM A travel agent might have more possibilities: for example, some years ago, I booked a trip with my wife. She wanted to stay in holidays a week longer than me, but we wanted to travel there together. No booking website allowed this constellation (as in: booking the arriving flight together and to […]

Overland trip in Uganda with camping

12/18/2018 5:33:16 AM There are plenty of camping options in Uganda especially if you would like to keep the costs down. if your interested in Visiting Queen Elizabeth National park then you could use Elephant home or Little elephant camp,Simba safari camp,Kasenyi Lake retreat. You would spend roughly max $25 per night caping. Murchison falls,Kibale,Kalinzu […]

Giving First Aid in the USA

1/6/2018 7:30:30 PM To precise a previous answer: In Germany you are obliged to help and MAY be prosecuted if you don’t. Though, you are not obliged to put yourself in danger (e.g. passing traffic, electrocution, poisoning by chemicals, falling objects – depending on the circumstances). The minimum help would be to call 112. If […]

What are the current travel restrictions on individuals entering the United States from regions affected by Covid-19?

5/21/2023 5:41:26 PM This answer currently lists nationwide entry restrictions imposed by the United States federal (national) government in response to COVID-19. There used to be state-specific restrictions (such as for Hawaii) but those have been replaced with nationwide rules by November 8th 2021. Travelers who do not already have a valid visa and will […]

How can I maximize my chances of obtaining a Russian visa outside my home country?

9/19/2012 6:30:05 AM Some people say that it’s illegal to send documents in the mail. In Australia I had no problem sending from Adelaide to Sydney and back. In Europe I haven’t done it. I’ve had trouble with visas. Always seeking Russian business visas and some countries say they can’t do it, but when a […]

One-way tickets into the US and Canada?

9/22/2011 9:31:08 AM I know someone who tried to do this with a one-way ticket from Europe to the USA. They were denied boarding in Europe (pre-immigration screening) until they purchased, on the spot, another ticket out of the USA. That being said, it sounds like you will have a ticket from Vancouver to Bangkok […]

Are battery packs allowed in hand luggage?

Are battery packs allowed in hand luggage?

3/9/2016 3:30:30 AM Answer A: It will depend on the capacity in Wh (watt hours) but most commercially available ones should be OK. The IATA guidelines say that under 100Wh (multiply Ah x V to get Wh) is OK to bring on board and in cargo if installed in equipment. If they are loose spare […]

What's the smallest non-capital city with a foreign consulate?

8/21/2021 10:37:28 PM The town of Puerto Obaldía in Panama has a Colombian consulate (not an honorary consulate). There are some photos of the consulate here. Puerto Obaldía only host 672 people according to Wiki. This town is literally in the middle of nowhere. It has no access to any roads (its located in the […]

Darwin to Timor by boat

1/19/2022 2:49:49 AM It’s hard, but possible. I think the best answer for me aside from giving links is to just link to you my friend’s blog – she cycled from London to New Zealand, and took boats between the land masses. It took her four months of searching to find a boat from East […]

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