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Where can I find arrivals / departures timetables for Italian train stations online?

Where can I find arrivals / departures timetables for Italian train stations online?

6/25/2016 3:53:38 PM This site (rfi.it) gives arrivals and departures in a form similar to what I think you are expecting. Sample output for Roma Termini: There’s also a list of regional timetables in PDF format here: http://www.trenitalia.com/tcom/Informazioni/Orari-regionali-in-versione-pdf e.g. What should I consider if I want to lend my camping van to friends? 6/25/2016 3:22:23 […]

Why is onboard/inflight shopping still a thing?

12/26/2017 5:32:56 AM Items I have personally bought from the on-board duty free: Last minute gifts (especially for ladies, they have some excellent choices) A multi-outlet portable plug (as I had forgot to pack my own) A stuffed toy for the cute baby in the next aisle on a long haul flight that was always […]

What is the most efficient way to pack a bag?

11/22/2011 6:07:48 PM Since the amount of how much you pack is limited by the available space you want to compress the clothes as much as possible. Rolling the clothes is a very good way to do this and i’ve used it on many travels already. Then a friend told me about ‘space bags’. Which […]

What should I consider if I want to lend my camping van to friends?

8/19/2016 2:43:25 PM Have your friends got European breakdown cover? Hopefully they won’t need it! It may be prudent to go to your favourite mechanic beforehand for a quick check-up, as friends of mine spent 10 hours on the side of the road after their van broke down, and all they needed was a new […]

How do you prepare for long haul flights?

8/12/2016 8:37:18 AM Lots of good advice. My €0.02: Decide if you are going to be active or sleep on the flight. It mostly depends on duration and when you will arrive. Flying London to Tokyo I always try to rest and arrive somewhat refreshed. That being the case, I plan to mostly rest. Rest […]

Does Amtrak send passport information to the CBP so exits from the US can be recorded?

6/2/2018 5:42:22 PM No, Amtrak does not send passport information to the CBP. Only air and sea carriers do. Source: CBP. However note that Canada exchanges entry details with the US, so Canadian border security should automatically send your exit information to the Americans. Note that Amtrak doesn’t routinely verify the IDs of passengers on-board, […]

Does it makes sense to travel to Iceland during winter?

9/30/2015 1:04:04 AM I have travelled in Iceland during February (twice), April and August. I hire a car and have never had a problem. This last February it was a lot milder (and wetter) than in the UK. The interior is basically closed in winter but you can still travel the whole of route 1 […]

Is a B2 visa application OK for a scientific conference?

6/23/2016 4:31:48 PM No, not a problem. The interviewer will ask you about the reasons of visiting, and will correct the visa type on the spot if you chose the wrong type. One time, I was applying for D visa (crew visa), and I asked the interviewer if it’s ok to include another visa as […]

What is the difference between the Australian 600 and 601 visas, for people who are eligible for both?

7/18/2016 4:19:28 PM Both 600 and 601 visas are solely for travellers wishing to enter Australia as a visitor for leisure or business purposes. The difference between a 600 and a 601 visa is that the 601 allows for a maximum stay of 3 months. Moreover, the 601 visa demands less, if not zero, paperwork. […]

Is travelling to Chernobyl safe for tourists?

12/25/2015 10:11:42 AM I visited Chernobyl recently. It is perfectly safe as long as you follow your guide and obey the rules and don’t wonder off on your own and don’t touch anything that might be contaminated. Follow your guide and rent a Geiger counter before you go. Your Geiger counter will beep when it […]

How to cope with too slow Wi-Fi at hotel?

How to cope with too slow Wi-Fi at hotel?

10/15/2016 12:59:36 PM Very niche response (as most of the other answers cover relevant points) but something that can speed up http (not https) requests (which currently still covers the StackExchange network) is Google’s Chrome Data Saver. Designed primarily for mobile devices, it routes your http traffic through Google’s endpoints, compressing the content (sometimes noticeably […]

Flying With Uncharged Laptop

6/14/2016 7:47:59 PM Ideally you should check with the all airlines and involved and the security administrations of all airports you go through. However that’s easier said than done. In practice this is a relic of the distant past and a complete non-issue. US security (TSA) has stopped this practice many years ago. Over the […]

Finding Undisclosed Restaurants on the Adriatic Coast

Finding Undisclosed Restaurants on the Adriatic Coast

6/28/2016 3:41:12 PM Table of Contents Trabocchi … Trabocchi EverywhereOrtona, 9 trabocchiSan Vito, 8 trabocchiRocca San Giovanni, 7 trabocchiFossacesia, 3 trabocchiTorino di Sangro, 1 traboccoVasto, 18 trabocchiPorto di VastoTrabocchi as RestaurantsMenus and PricingEnough Italian Blabla, Where Can I Eat on a Trabocco? Trabocchi … Trabocchi Everywhere The Costa dei Trabocchi is a piece of coastline […]

How much Russian do I need to know for travelling within Russia?

2/20/2019 7:39:40 AM I visited Russia solo last year. I didn’t know any Russian (nor any languages of the neighbouring countries), not even basic words, apart from the few picked up in the research needed (e.g. автобус), but I can read the alphabet. I brought a phone, a local SIM card, installed offline translations into […]

Do flight attendants prefer I press the button or walk to the back? (Long-haul flights)

4/7/2016 4:31:19 PM Table of Contents Get Up if You Can, Call if You Can’tGet Up in Economy, Call in Business/FirstBe Considerate to Staff PrivacyBe Polite Get Up if You Can, Call if You Can’t I’d use your personal judgement on this one. What I do on long-haul flights is get up and go ask […]

What is the best way to obtain visas for the Trans-Siberian/Trans-Mongolian Railway?

1/2/2019 1:19:44 AM For the record, it is not necessary to go through an agency to obtain your visas, I’ve just completed the full troika of Russia, Mongolia & China and every application I made was accepted the first time around. You do need to get started several months in advance though! Some personal notes, […]

What is this "nekoya" shop advertising?

6/8/2016 4:49:21 PM Yes, the shop sells shamisen (a type of musical instrument), and yes, good-quality shamisen are still made using cat skin. Legally drive a Canadian car in Central and South America for extended periods? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Overstayed Schengen visa by 1 day because of delayed flight, consequences?

11/2/2022 2:58:18 PM Any idea what it means? I am just guessing here, but it looks like BPOLi FRAⅡ. In Dutch it is not uncommon to write a capital i with a dot, so it may be BPOLI as well. BPOL looks a lot like an abbreviation of Bundespolizei (Germany’s Federal Police), the I is […]

Legally drive a Canadian car in Central and South America for extended periods?

7/5/2016 8:35:09 AM According to a thread on tripadvisor: To enter my country you need to show the registration which prooves the vehicle is yours. After that the Customs will give you a “perniso de internacion” for 3 months. You can leave your vehicle at your hotel, and then you can return and continue with […]

Can I travel by boat from the North Sea to the Mediterranean passing via Paris?

Can I travel by boat from the North Sea to the Mediterranean passing via Paris?

7/3/2017 7:47:26 PM There are canals and rivers suitable for boats that connect the both seas. And while rare, it is not exceptional to travel the distance. It takes time and quite a bit of money, preparations and patience. You mention wanting to start in the Netherlands. That means that you will need to pass […]

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