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Which part of a cruise ship offers the least movement?

10/24/2016 7:50:09 PM Most cruise ships have stabilizers that will keep the ship very stable in most “normal” weather, If you are very sensitive to motion it may feel unnatural to you because it makes for somewhat of an artificial motion (Roll on wave then pushed up by stabilizer (if they are active)the speeds are […]

Why are airlines against the transferring of tickets to other persons?

10/17/2014 11:37:13 AM Well, if the airlines change their policies, remove restrictions and make the tickets transferable, this would create a whole new market niche for resellers. If this happen there would be many complications related to liability of the resellers, quality guarantees, safety rules and more. It would be virtually impossible for the airlines […]

Can TSA open regular suitcase combination locks? How?

Can TSA open regular suitcase combination locks? How?

6/24/2019 8:56:12 AM If your suitcase closes with a zip, then it can be opened with a normal biro (the ubiquitous cheap Bic office biro works particularly well). Simply hold the biro so it points along the zip, with the nib end pointing at an angle into the zip teeth. Then press down. The pen […]

Why must I lock the door of an aircraft lavatory before the light inside fully brightens?

6/30/2019 3:35:42 PM As you can imagine, it is important to minimise consumption of resources on a plane, and maintain privacy. If the light stays on the whole flight, electricity will be consumed very rapidly. As well, during night flights, those near the lavatory can get flooded by light. If you are entering the lavatory […]

How do I identify an airport’s official free Wi-Fi network?

How do I identify an airport’s official free Wi-Fi network?

11/7/2017 9:48:22 PM There is an app for that and it is called Flio. It lists ‘Free Airport WiFi Telekom’ for Tegel. Many other details about any airport are also listed. 3000 airports actually. This screenshot is just the WiFi detail view for Tegel. Why do people on airplanes often have tomato juice as a […]

Why are round-trip car rentals much cheaper than one-way car rentals?

1/31/2019 7:37:21 PM There are elements of truth in most of the other answers, but as a 16-year veteran of the rental car industry in the US, I’ll toss my take into the mix. Most of the time when you’re searching, the answer is: “because they can.” What I mean by that is that the […]

Why do people on airplanes often have tomato juice as a drink?

Why do people on airplanes often have tomato juice as a drink?

11/5/2014 7:00:12 PM Of all the drinks that are offered on board, other than water – tomato juice is the one that affects jet lag the least. Coffee (and other drinks with caffeine, like tea and mountain dew/energy drinks) will dehydrate you, which causes eye irritation and increases the symptoms of jet lag. Alcohol does […]

Is it safe for a commercial flight to have Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan on its flight route?

9/7/2017 8:38:18 AM Airliner shootdown incidents are extremely rare. Wikipedia lists a handful per decade and many of those were flights going to/from the warzone and/or flights in propeller planes that fly lower and slower than jets. For a recognised government there is little reason to shoot down airliners. If they don’t want foreign airliners […]

What is the least useful passport in the world, visa-wise?

2/13/2014 9:21:44 PM The Henley Visa Restrictions Index by the agency of the same name pretty much does that for you, there’s even a wikipedia page for that, according to which the lowest ranking countries are Iran, Nepal, Lebanon, Pakistan, Afghanistan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_movement#Entrance_restrictions_in_certain_countries Will my checked luggage freeze in the airplane? 2/13/2014 8:43:04 AM By far […]

Will my checked luggage freeze in the airplane?

7/7/2022 9:49:37 PM By mistake, my carry-on bag containing 100 insulin cartridges (Actrapid and Lanus) was handed over as checked-in luggage when I traveled from Mumbai to Toronto via Frankfurt, but I got them safe in the end. Insulin is generally damaged by freezing, but that did not happen, so I believe that the temperature […]

Is wild camping possible in Germany? Where?

Is wild camping possible in Germany? Where?

2/26/2015 12:33:58 PM I’ve camped ‘wild’ (for a single night) on a BMW1200GS in 30 countries in Europe and never been questioned. A German police officer told me not to use motorway rest areas because of the danger (to me) of being robbed. “Two kilometres off the main roads and no one will take any […]

How to lift a lifetime ban from Canada due to marijuana?

12/12/2018 8:30:01 PM You might want to start by reading about Individual Rehabilitation (permanent) and Temporary Resident Permits, which can be used to enter Canada after a conviction. If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you’ll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit. Why do […]

What's the value of the “genocide” and similar questions on the US immigration form I-94?

10/19/2012 10:44:02 PM Well firstly, it’s a way of stating objections the US has to certain people entering their country. That makes a legal basis. It’s their way of saying to every person, upfront “if you do this, we don’t want you here”. To most of us, that makes no difference, but those who say, […]

Why do cars need to leave their windows half open whilst on the Eurotunnel?

6/25/2020 2:34:13 PM To allow for adequate fire suppression, in the event of a vehicle fire in the tunnel. The tunnel’s fire suppression system depends upon complete mixing of the released halon gas with all air, without having pockets of high (or low) halon concentration. Check the document "EUROTUNNEL’S SPECIFICATION FOR HALON 1301 REPLACEMENT"; it […]

Does a multiple-entry Schengen visa allow visiting other Schengen countries later, without going via the issuing country?

7/14/2016 11:07:20 PM It is not necessary for subsequent itineraries to include the country that issued the visa. Your visa may be invalid for subsequent trips to the Schengen area, however. To be valid, it and you must meet the following conditions: The visa’s territorial validity must not be restricted to exclude any country you […]

Declaring illegal substances at customs – what would happen?

1/26/2013 6:45:08 AM Can’t give a blanket statement about that. All depends on where you come from, where you’re declaring, what you’re declaring, your composure and behaviour, whether the officer(s) you’re dealing with are in a good mood or not, etc. etc. etc. I’d suspect the TSA goons in the US to be a lot […]

I was born in a city which is now under control of a different country. What is my "country of birth" on US visa/ESTA applications?

I was born in a city which is now under control of a different country. What is my "country of birth" on US visa/ESTA applications?

2/14/2017 7:32:11 AM It is pretty obvious that the point of the question is to locate the place of birth on a current map. Therefore, you put the current name of the country, which is Algeria. The standard advice with visa applications is to be as honest and straightforward as possible. Any attempt to game […]

Did I opt out of compensation by accepting meal vouchers?

9/13/2016 11:11:49 AM You were given meal vouchers because the EU air passenger rights regulations require the airline to provide “meals and refreshments in a reasonable relation to the waiting time” (regulation 261/2004, art. 9(1)(a)). This is in addition to any cash compensation the rules may also entitle you to. So go ahead and make […]

Is there any other country than Germany with no speed limits?

11/26/2016 11:58:30 AM Andhra Pradesh,India. there are no specific Limits for motorcycles and cars.As long as you have control of your vechicle,there are no charges applied,Law comes into action only if you hit someone and caught by any means.cameras appear at major cities(accident prone areas),but unless you cause any damage police won’t look after you.no […]

What is the LONGEST Tour operated by travel companies?

What is the LONGEST Tour operated by travel companies?

3/6/2020 11:45:35 AM This one kinda straddles the line between accommodation and travel, but I believe it still qualifies. There are several cruise ships that offer the public a chance to lease a cabin for an extended period of time (in some cases up to 60 years) and live there full time if you so […]

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