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Is there an updated PDF or other downloadable version of TfL's Legible London map?

Is there an updated PDF or other downloadable version of TfL's Legible London map?

4/25/2017 4:57:25 AM The maps you see in the monoliths are enamel and it’s doubtful they persist in paper form (i.e., other than a by-product) at any point in the manufacturing process. For reference purposes, the maps under discussion here look like this… I wrote to the contractor enquiring about the possibility of acquiring PDF […]

Is trying on multiple shoes before purchasing considered rude or inappropriate in the US?

7/1/2023 5:37:05 PM I’m curious if trying on multiple shoes before purchasing is considered rude or inappropriate in the US TLDR: You behavior was perfectly fine and appropriate. You looked in good faith for shoes that fit you, but found nothing. Your expectations of U.S. service level might have been too optimistic, but it’s OK. […]

Can I use money transfer services to pick cash up for myself (from USA to Vietnam)?

5/9/2023 12:34:44 AM From having just spent about 10 days in Vietnam I have some current information about this. Again, credit cards are accepted in big and medium sized towns but with the idea to carry cash for the small towns/countryside or small vendors here are some options: Airport Destination (Hanoi) – We got very […]

Is it forbidden to enter the bag claim area through the arrivals gate? Why (not)?

Is it forbidden to enter the bag claim area through the arrivals gate? Why (not)?

4/13/2017 12:34:10 PM It completely depends on the particular airport. I hadn’t seen anyone do it in at least 10 years until a few days ago when a women entered with a gift to surprise someone arriving. This was at HUI which is a domestic-only airport in Vietnam. In large international aiports, the luggage claim […]

What action is recommended if your accommodation refuses to let you leave without paying additional fees?

9/27/2019 8:43:27 PM Most hotels nowadays ask for a credit card at the time of check-in for any kind of ancillary charge so such a bait and switch type scheme sounds unlikely from a reputable hotel chain. As many have suggested, if the charges don’t appear legit you can dispute them with your card company. […]

Does one need to buy tickets in advance for Deutsche Bahn train?

6/25/2023 9:31:56 PM As other answers have pointed out, for most DB trains, advance booking is recommended but not mandatory. There exist some international DB trains where reservations are mandatory. In 2023, reservations on the Amsterdam-Oberhausen(-Frankfurt) and Amsterdam-Mönchengladbach lines are mandatory between 17 June and 18 August. Trains to France, Italy, and Poland may also […]

Can I wait airside at Melbourne (MEL) until midnight before passing immigration?

3/16/2023 4:27:46 AM Live in Australia and have transited many times through the international airports in all the major cities so I can confirm they are less strict and controlled than American and some european airports but are still have light human coverage so its possible you could get away with hanging out, except for […]

Is a 100 euro bill common and perceived as normal?

Is a 100 euro bill common and perceived as normal?

5/18/2023 9:53:59 AM italy 100€ bill is uncommon but not seen as shady. The acceptance depends upon the availability of change and the possibility of fraud: do not even try to pay a newspaper with it, but 80€ at the supermarket is fine; moreover, if the shop has a some kind of autenticity check device, […]

Leaving Italy without paying a bus fine

9/8/2022 8:12:05 AM Sorry Bro! I’m from Bologna, this kind of "zone ticket" has been introduced 10 years ago and it’s still not clear to me! Seems like it was probably not clear also to the guy which sold you the ticket, as he sold you a ticket to move out of Bologna, while you […]

Are there 2 Parkruns close enough together with a large enough start time difference such that one could run both on one day?

3/13/2023 2:01:29 PM Just to add a technically correct answer: Both Tokyo and the Vancouver/Seattle-area have several runs to choose from. From what I can find, the flight time between the two is about 9 hours, but the time-zone difference is 16 hours, which leaves several hours to spare. For the Nozomi from Shinagawa to […]

Getting to BER when trains are not running

Getting to BER when trains are not running

5/15/2023 11:49:05 PM Try the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG). They are not striking. You can install the BVG Fahrinfo application and give in precise details. Depending from where you start, find an underground connection that crosses the U7 (most North/South lines cross it) U9 (Bahnhof Zoo): U7: Berliner Straße U6 (Bahnhof Friedrichstraße): U7: Mehringdamm U8 (Alexanderplatz): […]

For the Nozomi from Shinagawa to Osaka, say on a Saturday afternoon, would tickets/seats typically be available – or would you need to book?

3/4/2023 10:48:54 PM On an average day, there is absolutely no need to book for travel between Tokyo and Osaka, you can just rock up, buy a ticket and get on board. The vending machines can be a bit complicated, so I recommend buying a ticket in person from the ticket office, there are no […]

Can I write notes in my passport?

2/18/2017 7:43:12 AM The simple answer is NO. My own PRC biometric passport contains a notice which says that “…(this passport) shall not be altered, transferred and/or deliberately defaced”. Many other passports contain similar notices. Writing and/or stamping on passport not for immigration check purposes & outside of the designated emergency contact information page is […]

Can a valid ESTA received for business travel be used also for tourism?

5/12/2023 8:23:01 AM You can use your existing ESTA. From https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/frequently-asked-questions-about-visa-waiver-program-vwp-and-electronic-system-travel: How long is a travel authorization via ESTA valid? … A new travel authorization is required if: (1) the traveler is issued a new passport; (2) the traveler changes his or her name; (3) the traveler changes his or her gender; (4) the traveler’s […]

Carrying habushu (snake wine) from Japan to USA

Carrying habushu (snake wine) from Japan to USA

5/9/2018 4:13:59 PM I’ve been bringing back habushu (aka habu awamori) to the US for many years. The brand of habushu I bring back is the exact same one shown in the photo above. The trimeresurus flavoviridis is not listed as an endangered species, so you would be allowed to bring it into the US. […]

Where to refill my bottle in India?

Where to refill my bottle in India?

4/11/2019 10:12:37 PM I don’t know what country you’re from, so I don’t know the availability of Sawyer filters where you’re at. In the US you can purchase them in places like Walmart, Amazon or more upscale places like REI. For about $20 USD, you can filter thousands of gallons of water (for their 0.1 […]

Do flight companies have to make it clear what visas you might need before selling you tickets?

3/1/2023 1:50:40 AM You expect a higher level of customer service. You have in your mind a certain level of attentiveness and customer service. You want your provider to pay attention to details like that, and work with you to help your travel be a success. That’s fine and a reasonable thing to expect. From […]

What exactly are "repositioning cruises"?

What exactly are "repositioning cruises"?

4/23/2021 7:27:12 PM It’s something to do with cruise ships being moved across the ocean just before the cruise season starts and just after it ends and they offer super low prices since it’s out of season It’s something related to market’s offer and demand. The cruise company needs to move the ship, which was […]

How should men dress in Saudi Arabia to respect local law and morals?

How should men dress in Saudi Arabia to respect local law and morals?

2/17/2023 10:26:35 PM Literally anything you would wear at your home country, you are free to wear whatever makes you comfortable. Shorts are frowned upon at some malls and restaurants, yet people especially young ones are wearing them. T-shirts are the norm. Unlike what most people think, there is no "religious" dress code. I am […]

Passport is not processed, flight in 6 days

Passport is not processed, flight in 6 days

5/2/2023 7:02:51 AM You may qualify for "urgent travel", according to the State Department’s "How to Get my US Passport fast" website, which also directs you to the "Passport Agencies" section, where The State Department has specific instructions regarding "urgent travel". Good luck! Enjoy the wedding and Japan! Is speeding tolerated in Japan? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

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