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Is it possible to go directly from Siem Reap to Vientiane over land?

7/7/2011 12:12:26 PM Recently while planning my trip to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, I did a little research: I am not sure about direct buses from Siem Reap. However, Stueng Traeng is about 5 hours. From there, you can get a mini bus connection to Pakse. This takes about another 5 hours. From Pakse it […]

Why is UK passport control so much stricter than in the Schengen area?

7/28/2017 5:56:37 PM Most other EU countries have land borders, and can’t police them effectively, so they rely less on border controls and more on internal controls. The UK and Ireland have no land borders except with each other, so can realistically police all points of entry and then not need things like ID cards […]

What time of the year is the cheapest to cruise in/around North America?

1/14/2020 3:00:46 PM I’ve found the answer here to be Mid to late January. Typically starts a week or two after the New Year’s rush ends. Weather might not be great, however. Mid to late September. Most people are back in school by now (people seem less likely to skip that first week). Still warm […]

If, like Edward Snowden, your passport was revoked or cancelled, how could you travel?

5/8/2015 10:23:58 AM Interestingly, the main purposes of passports is to control who leaves a country and to provide some assurance that you can come back. So the reason countries demand foreigners hold valid passports is to make sure they will be able to leave after their visit and could be easily deported should the […]

Can I take one heavy piece of baggage instead of the two allowed pieces of baggage?

11/17/2018 7:10:55 AM The maximum checked baggage weight depends on the travel itinerary and dates. You can refer to https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/baggage-limitations.jsp (mirror) https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/baggage/embargo.html (mirror) For example: Customers who purchase tickets on or after October 10, 2018, for flights to, from or connecting through SAL are only allowed two bags weighing up to 50 lbs. (23 kg). […]

Best way to go from Sepang KLIA to downtown Kuala Lumpur?

6/28/2011 2:48:48 AM Well, you cannot get all three out of ‘easy, cheap, quick’ so you’ll have to pick and choose. The Wikitravel entry on Kuala Lumpur has a comprehensive list of options available to get from the airport to the city (same article that you linked to, different section). Kuala Lumpur has a vast […]

Charge iPhone in Europe

Charge iPhone in Europe

12/4/2012 1:24:01 PM Apple sells a “World Travel Adapter Kit” http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB974ZM/B with a number of different charging options. It includes the USB-iPhone cable, an iPhone/iPad power adapter (semi-useless but I guess it’s always good having a spare at home), and a number of swappable plugs for various countries. The advantage of this option is that […]

Are there advantages to using private car service over taxis from the airport?

8/22/2011 2:23:43 AM In some countries, there are regulated and non-regulated ‘taxi’ services. It so happen that those are generally in countries that are less secure. In those place, absolutely take the regulated ones! Online resources/communities especially for travelling to remote islands 8/17/2011 9:39:59 PM I travelled to Peru with an organised Tour. We had […]

What unusual requirements are placed on baggage when flying on a very small aircraft?

What unusual requirements are placed on baggage when flying on a very small aircraft?

5/30/2017 3:14:38 PM Boutique Air in California flies PC-12 single-engine turboprops about the size of a Cessna Caravan (photo from Wikipedia). Their baggage policy currently is as follows: Note that two of the airports they serve do not allow luggage to be stored for a later flight so if they run out of space you […]

Online resources/communities especially for travelling to remote islands

Online resources/communities especially for travelling to remote islands

11/29/2012 4:51:44 AM I suspect the only way to get to some of these places is by ship – neither of those you mentioned have any form of airstrip. I’ve only found one way to get to the Kerguelen islands, via a French tour operator, but it costs 15,000 Euros for the 28 day voyage. […]

What techniques, tricks or otherwise have you used to get upgrades on flights?

1/7/2016 7:56:30 AM Moving to put a couple closer together During a domestic Qantas flight, a woman sitting opposite me was clearly stressed (turned out she was afraid of flying), and her husband was a row behind her. I offered to move so her husband could sit opposite her. I had to sit in the […]

Can somebody recommended a tour for the Amazon in Ecuador?

9/1/2011 9:52:39 PM Thought I’d come back and give this question another try. http://www.gapadventures.com/trips/exploring-the-amazon-rainforest/SEL4D/2011/ is GAP Adventures’ sole Amazon tour IN Ecuador if you just search tours less than 7 days. 4 days in duration, it takes you from Quito to Coca and their jungle lodge, and back. Includes motorized canoe, caiman hunting by flashlight […]

Are there any (non-touristic) stations in Germany that cannot be reached by the Deutschland Ticket?

Are there any (non-touristic) stations in Germany that cannot be reached by the Deutschland Ticket?

7/7/2023 6:20:40 AM Although you can get everywhere where regional trains connect, there are some regional trains on which the Deutschland ticket is not valid. Note that those trains are a tiny minority of all regional trains. The restriction applies in particular to regional trains that are operated by DB Fernverkehr (rather than DB Regio […]

Can a person be arrested/detained if a prohibited item is found in the carry-on luggage while transiting?

5/2/2017 1:11:37 PM If they wanted a bribe, they would typically say you have to pay a fine. Then you would discover that actually paying the fine requires you to do something that is incompatible with your journey (like obtaining a form from the bank, which would make you miss your next flight). Of course, […]

Flight deals from the UK

9/18/2013 2:46:53 PM Of course there are very useful answers already; just to add one more. It’s called HolidayPirates and it also has an android app in which you can set a price range and deals will be pushed automatically to you. Or else you may subscribe to their newsletter. Is it advisable for US […]

Is it advisable for US citizen to attempt a visit to Cuba w/o going through an agency?

10/7/2011 9:11:29 PM My friend just went to Canada earlier this year and then flew to Cuba. No hassle, no tourist agency required. Depends what sort of traveller you are, but I definitely wouldn’t bother with an agency when there are such easy flights from other countries. (Fun fact: the flight he was on was […]

How can I know if a seat reservation on ICE would be useful?

How can I know if a seat reservation on ICE would be useful?

6/26/2023 8:15:54 AM I occasionally travel this route. Munich-Ulm: The trains usually start in Munich, so you will find plenty of seats. Stuttgart-Munich: Especially around weekends, you might want to reserve a seat. Trains usually have traveled through half of Germany, so there will be many passengers on board. Unfortunately, this also means that there […]

When an individual enters the United States, can they have an attorney present when going through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection?

9/6/2020 8:52:33 PM CBP generally prohibits interviewees from having access to legal counsel during immigration inspection. The American Immigration Council’s Behind Closed Doors: An Overview of DHS Restrictions on Access to Counsel has a fairly thorough account of the restrictions and of their dubious legality. What action is recommended if your accommodation refuses to let […]

Public transport to the Brest-Hrodna visa free zone in Belarus

5/16/2023 3:48:47 PM In addition to answer @Nicloas Formichella. For many buses, sales start no earlier than a month before. To visit the Brest-Grodno visa-free zone, you also need to have a document granting foreign citizens the right to individual (or group) visits to the Brest-Grodno visa-free zone. It can be obtained when buying a […]

Why was there no US Passport Control Arriving by Air from Canada?

7/5/2023 2:05:41 AM You experienced USA Preclearance, where US Immigration and US Customs agents are deployed in some foreign countries; currently, fifteen non-US airports have US Preclearance facilities. You can read more about it on the US Customs and Border Protection Preclearance webpage. US-bound flights with passengers who’ve cleared CBP preclearance are essentially "admitted" to […]

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