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Easyjet multiple hold bags maximum weight

7/9/2016 4:35:17 PM Historically, Easyjet’s checked-luggage policy was 20kg per person Each passenger who pays for a hold bag can take up to 20kg of luggage. This weight allowance applies to the passenger rather than to the bag so purchasing extra bags is possible but will not increase the weight allowance. Accessing a link to […]

Sunbathing naked in public parks in Germany

8/6/2014 1:42:50 PM You should just go where other people are already sunbathing naked, and you are good. Personally I have not seen people sunbathing naked in inner-city parks so I would advice against it; but it is common in or near public pools (one pool in the town I used to live in had […]

Taxi facilities in Coimbatore, Indian airport

8/1/2016 9:56:36 AM Answering from Coimbatore, hope this answer is helpful for others who travel to Coimbatore Airport. The airport is 16Km from the City Center, Pre-paid taxis are available as in other Indian airports. You can reach any point of the city from the airport well under USD 7.5 (INR 500). Apart from the […]

Can I safely eat whatever goes through the x-ray machine?

Can I safely eat whatever goes through the x-ray machine?

6/13/2018 5:26:14 PM You might be surprised to know this, but you’ll get far more radiation exposure on the airplane than your food gets exposed to in the x-ray machine As the diagram makes clear, walking through an airport security scanner exposes a person to about the same ionizing radiation dose as eating a banana. […]

Is it wise to pretend to be Christian to safely travel through the US?

12/30/2015 3:40:55 PM Having traveled extensively throughout the U.S., I can say that overall it is a very safe place to visit, regardless of your religion. There are isolated incidents of issues, but statistically it’s pretty small. Freedom of Religion and Respect “Freedom of religion” is an important cornerstone of the U.S., and most of […]

How dangerous is India for solo women travellers, or female-only groups?

How dangerous is India for solo women travellers, or female-only groups?

2/14/2013 12:53:30 AM Over the last few years I have traveled alone in touristed areas of Delhi, Kerala & Rajasthan. I am a 29 year old Caucasian woman. I have travelled alone extensively in Europe, North & Central America. I never felt unsafe, but I followed some basic rules. Activities: I did not go out […]

Passport control: what airport is this?

7/7/2016 7:54:05 AM I searched for the screens showing wait times and found this article with the screens in at JFK T4. Also an image of the same corridor: http://77.66.117.45/~blipsyst//wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_3568-300×300.jpg Permanent resident, returning ESTA and B1/B2 holders can use the kiosks. All other visa holders and first time ESTA visitors cannot. I believe there might […]

Can you expect the flight attendants to tell the passenger in front of you to put his seat up in normal position?

Can you expect the flight attendants to tell the passenger in front of you to put his seat up in normal position?

8/31/2015 2:59:30 PM Of course, you must put your chair in an upright position during meal service. It’s a “rule” on every airline I’ve been on. I find this QA surprising; I would have assumed everyone would just answer “of course, you’re always told to put your seat backs ‘up’ for meals.” (Just as for […]

When flying on a two separate tickets with Ryanair, is it possible to receive a passport check stamp for both?

When flying on a two separate tickets with Ryanair, is it possible to receive a passport check stamp for both?

11/4/2016 8:24:10 PM No, officially it is not possible to receive a passport check stamp for both flights. Source: I tweeted Ryanair if you could get the passport check stamp for both flights if one had two flights the same day and they were fast to respond that no, unfortunately not. That being said, I […]

Do I have to whistle really loud to hail a taxi in NYC?

Do I have to whistle really loud to hail a taxi in NYC?

2/12/2018 1:38:26 PM This is what a New York taxi driver himself, Eugene Salomon, has to say about it. There are certain characteristics that make someone a “New Yorker”. […] [Another] one is the way someone goes about hailing a cab. […] […] standing on the sidewalk, a faux pas for a New Yorker, who […]

Are non-Muslims allowed to visit the Prophet's Mosque in Medina?

10/4/2016 10:05:31 AM Non Muslims are not allowed in prophets mosque in Medina also in Al Masjid Al Haram in Mecca. Non Muslim not allowed in all Mecca city but In Medina some prohibited area are not allowed non Muslims people, another area can access which also Saudi Arabia Government allowed. Folding bicycles on Netherlands […]

Is there a difference between green traffic lights and blinking green traffic lights?

Is there a difference between green traffic lights and blinking green traffic lights?

1/13/2016 8:07:15 PM Massachusetts has these, though they are rare and being phased out. They indicate a crosswalk with a signal that can be controlled by pedestrians. They are intended to warn drivers to be prepared to stop/yield for pedestrians. They are generally used at unusual crossings: diagonal, 3-way intersections, 5-way intersections, and are often […]

What's with Canada's airport codes?

What's with Canada's airport codes?

3/31/2019 12:11:12 AM I hope this image, which I prepared some time ago, sheds some light on the topic… Transcription: Origin of the strange Canadian Airport Codes Have you ever wondered why Pearson Airport is YYZ instead of something more logical like TOR? Well in 1930, when the USA decided to hand out 2-letter codes […]

Folding bicycles on Netherlands trains

7/2/2016 4:42:38 AM According to this site: Folding bikes – as long as they are folded – are considered luggage and can be taken free of charge any time of the day. Since a folding bike is considered as luggage, you can take it at any time. This is in common with other train transport […]

How to spot fake reviews on TripAdvisor?

3/3/2015 8:47:29 AM First, keep in mind that your goal is not to evaluate the truthfulness of individual reviews, it is to find a good place to stay. There are thousands of reviews across hundreds of places. Analyzing individual reviews is a fools errand, unless you actually know the reviewer or noticed the reviewer seems […]

Transfer / security in Istanbul Ataturk airport after 29/06/2016

7/3/2016 9:26:37 AM Just flew yesterday. Everything In Istanbul airport is as if nothing has happened. The incident wasn’t even mentioned once. And there was no security check for international to international transfer. All in all, it took us 15 minutes to get from gate 223 (arriving flight) to gate 206 (departing flight) – with […]

Is there any United States slang I should avoid in the UK or Ireland?

Is there any United States slang I should avoid in the UK or Ireland?

3/27/2014 8:30:15 AM This may help you. copied from here: http://funnychutkule.com/3446/british-vs-american-english-words-differences/ Should I carry a passport around everywhere I go in the UK? 3/26/2014 11:47:07 PM “Restroom” may be understood, but “bathroom” means exactly what it says (you know, shower & bath) and “prop room” is unknown. What you mean is either “public conveniences” if […]

Layover in Frankfurt for 1h40m – is it enough? What happens otherwise?

3/25/2018 5:53:50 AM All the answers date back to 2016. I traveled in a similar leg recently: Munich – Frankfurt – Chennai. Scenario 1: I arrived in zone A of Frankfurt airport at 8 AM. My flight to Chennai was supposed to be at 10:15 AM from C15. During my transit from Zone A to […]

Should I carry a passport around everywhere I go in the UK?

12/18/2020 9:14:31 PM There is still no legal requirement in the UK to carry your passport with you all the time. Traveling around I take it with me, as it is safer on my person than left behind in a hostel or even in a hotel room. But when staying with friends I leave it […]

What truly cross-continental train trips still exist?

3/5/2017 6:32:56 AM The Panama Canal Railway offers one-seat passenger service across the North American continent, with a travel time of one hour. What is the most efficient way to pack a bag? 3/5/2017 8:01:40 AM In addition to the Vladivostok-Moscow train going through the entire Trans-Siberia Railway, there is also the China Railways K3/4 […]

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