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Is paying for portrait photos good for the people in the community you're photographing?

12/13/2019 2:43:21 PM Yes it is. On a group safari in Kenya our lorry rolled into a village and stopped to replenish the water tank. Within a few minutes they had dressed up some of the women in their finest clothes and beads (no jewellery – they were desperately poor) for photography. They wanted 5 […]

Hostel accommodation in Geneva

11/27/2016 8:49:57 PM Geneva is one of Europe’s most expensive cities. In addition, it is not a backpacker destination. All in all, 30 GBP per night (or possibly a bit more in 2014) is a quite decent price for accommodation in Geneva. You should also be aware that there can be quite a bit of […]

Looking for a restaurant in Vienna with a name similar to "An die 2 Linsen" that served huge Schnitzel

12/4/2019 2:20:57 PM Since there is no shortage of Wiener Schnitzel tourist traps this insider Schnitzel guide may help. I have also been recently at restaurant ‘Zum Friedensrichter’ in Leopoldstadt – not huge Schnitzel but VERY good ones! Can I bring a 30000 mAh power bank on board the aircraft? 12/3/2019 2:21:34 PM A quick […]

Can I travel from the USA to Spain with a one-way flight?

3/22/2016 10:09:31 PM Netherlands, UK, Turkey, Mexico, Spain, Iceland, Peru since October 2014. Sometimes I had an exit ticket, sometimes I didn’t. No one ever asked. Sometimes they asked how long I planned to stay, sometimes they didn’t. Australian drivers licence valid in the US? 6/19/2014 9:35:30 PM Spain is part of the Schengen area […]

My flight back takes off in late evening and might be delayed – which departure date do I specify?

8/30/2011 12:11:42 PM Three weeks ago I was on the train from Irkutsk (Russia) to Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia). A Canadian in my cabin had his visa finish on the 10th (same date as the departure of the train). Unfortunately it’s a long train ride, and you don’t actually cross the border the same day – meaning […]

Can I bring a 30000 mAh power bank on board the aircraft?

10/19/2019 4:28:34 AM The “Aukey” power bank PB-Y3 does not appear to have a Wh rating marked on the outside of the case, based on studying a Russian review video. The typical airline 100Wh limit could be considered to be exceeded then, by the airport security personnel since 3.7V * 30,000 = 111Wh. I have […]

How can I tell if a flight itinerary is fake?

8/10/2019 5:24:32 AM Wow this is an obvious fake. The only thing not obvious to me is what reservation they could’ve used to doctor because this absolutely is not just editing the passenger … others already pointed out some problems but there are so many more. Here’s a few. It starts with “BA Booking reference” […]

Can I stay in the airplane toilet during landing?

8/31/2015 1:53:35 PM From my experience on a transatlantic flight: First they knock: knock, knock, we are landing sir. Me: OK. Few minutes later: they knock more: knock, knock, knock, we are landing sir, you need to return to your seat. Me: I need 5 minutes. Few minutes later: they bang on the door: bang, […]

Australian drivers licence valid in the US?

8/23/2011 12:25:24 PM I hired rental cars in the US in 1990 and 2001 with just my Australian photo licence. In 1990 I had an international licence but was told it wasn’t necessary when my normal licence already had my photo. I can’t say how different these “de facto” rules differ from the official rules. […]

Three days in Montenegro, looking for good beaches, where should we go?

11/15/2011 9:40:40 PM Also, for people who would like to see UNESCO World Heritage Site Kotor Old Town and at same time would like to be at a nice beach, I would suggest beach Plavi Horizonti that is 8km from Kotor and usually people from Kotor and Tivat visit this beach, because of its nice […]

TSA asking to see cell phone

7/7/2022 4:51:14 PM When you are randomly selected for additional screening (which is a core part of TSA PreCheck as well as TSA procedures in general), the additional screening applies to you and all of your possessions. TSA knows that almost every passenger going through security has a cell phone, so when you didn’t have […]

Good locations in Spain for hiking, nature, architecture, and photo opportunities?

Good locations in Spain for hiking, nature, architecture, and photo opportunities?

9/22/2014 8:59:31 PM Spain has a wealth of hiking areas, Asturias, Cantabria, Galicia and the Basque Country offer amazing landscapes. Some people call them the Switzerland by the Sea. Sites worth visiting for hinking, landscaping and taking photographs: – Cordillera Cantábrica 1. Lagos de Covadonga (Asturias) Senda del Oso (Asturias) where you will be able […]

Driving Toronto To Vancouver through the states, places to stay/see

5/14/2017 11:55:58 PM The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the site of Custer’s Last Stand, is in Montana. It is off I-90, a highway that passes through Chicago, and continues to Seattle; this is the same highway that goes past Mount Rushmore. With Airlines using the same programs, can I merge benefits? 2/8/2012 9:10:10 PM […]

Missed the connecting flight, separate tickets on same airline – who is responsible?

4/30/2019 9:41:06 PM It seems like as far rules go, the airline is under absolutely no obligation to help you. If I were in your shoes, I would argue not that you were delayed by something beyond your control, and try to invoke the “flat tire” rule. Keep trying, calling back. Per @ZachLipton in the […]

Access airport lounge with Gold/Premier credit card

8/15/2012 12:16:19 AM I used my Amex Platinum card to pay for lounge access to American Admiral club when traveling on LAN with a 9 hour layout in JFK (and hence could not get in on the free Amex Platinum when you have an AA ticket) and Amex reimbursed the $50 fee as part of […]

With Airlines using the same programs, can I merge benefits?

5/26/2014 10:52:22 AM Yes, they are both members of the Star Alliance. So, for being gold on USAirways, you are automatically “Star Gold,” across the entire Star Alliance network. The benefit of first class upgrades (unfortunately) is NOT one that you will be able to get when flying on Continental. That being said, most other […]

How can I ensure my trip to the UK will not have to be cancelled because of Brexit?

3/11/2019 6:05:36 PM While visa regulations can change quickly, particularly as an emergency measure, it is unlikely that a new visa requirement for Polish nationals will be introduced without a long notice period. Meanwhile, the UK government has repeatedly stated that nationals of EU countries will not require visas to visit the UK, unless their […]

When walking on the road, is it safer to walk in the same or opposite direction as the traffic?

When walking on the road, is it safer to walk in the same or opposite direction as the traffic?

2/14/2020 4:30:50 PM I just asked a police officer today if it was safer when walking in street to walk facing the traffic or in front of oncoming vehicles. He said better in front of traffic. But last week, I got an entirely different answer from another police officer. I guess I should go to […]

Advice on taxis and accommodation for travel in Sri Lanka

4/5/2013 5:03:07 AM I’m researching a similar trip so this answer is based on looking on the Internet rather than actual experience. You might like to consider catching a train from Colombo to Kandy. There is the expensive Expo Rail or you could buy a cheaper ticket on a standard train. There is allegedly an […]

How to I prove my legal age so that I can drink in New Zealand?

11/8/2018 9:50:50 AM I’ve travelled to New Zealand (8 years ago) and used my UK drivers license as ID for purchasing alcohol (and in the 3 weeks I was there I only got asked the once). But as others have said Passport will also always be accepted as proof of age ID. Does intra-Schengen removal […]

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