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5 Hours (at least) to spend in BKK Suvarnabhumi or what else?

12/7/2016 9:59:12 AM Yes there is baggage storage at Suvarnabhumi Airport, on the arrivals floor near door 3. So you could get rid of your bags for a while, go enjoy a coffee or meal at one of the restaurants on level 3, then meet your parents when they arrive. Or you could head for […]

How can I make flying with a wheelchair or crutches easier?

7/8/2016 6:45:01 PM Schiphol is well equipped for travel in a wheelchair. Most flights have level entrance and where there are stairs there are also lifts you can use. All the ones before boarding without needing to wait for staff. When needed there are lifts for those planes where most people walk up stairs, (but […]

Where to see seals in the wild in The Netherlands?

7/29/2015 5:55:56 PM You should not just go to the coast and hope to see seals, first of all, they are often not where you would expect them and secondly, they are often in reserves and off limits for visitors. A quick search in Dutch does bring up quite a few options, search words -zeehonden […]

What's the fastest ferry to get from Italy to Albania?

What's the fastest ferry to get from Italy to Albania?

7/29/2015 8:59:53 AM The ferries to Albania, be it to Durazzo or Vlorë, depart Italy from either Ancona, Bari or Brindisi (ordered by distance from longest to shortest): Mappa traghetti, Cemar, Fair Use It is safe to assume that the duration of the journey will depend on the distance between the two cities. Searching on […]

Travel to Germany with a Finnish residence permit (Type B Student)

7/28/2015 1:54:43 PM In theory, a visa from any of the Schengen states allows you to enter at any border, and since a residence permit is “more” than a visa, this should be possible. In practice you’re from a country that hasn’t had the best of relations to the EU in the past, even if […]

Do taxi drivers in Rio give receipts?

Do taxi drivers in Rio give receipts?

6/1/2016 8:10:47 AM Uber is now available in Rio, so you can use them instead. Receipts are automatically sent out by email and are also available online for future downloading: What good is travel insurance? 7/25/2015 7:45:58 AM They started to migrate to a new system 2 years ago, most of the drivers give you […]

Bribing Indonesian police for missing motorbike license

Bribing Indonesian police for missing motorbike license

8/14/2015 12:43:45 AM Following up on Jpatokal’s answer. After staying for a month or so in Bali, I got stopped two times by a police control. Each time they asked for a bribe of 200’000 IDR to let me go. The first time I only had 100’000 IDR in my wallet, they ended up accepting […]

What happens if I leave the claim hall without collecting my checked baggage?

11/12/2019 4:07:39 PM If your bag is handed over by the airport to the lost property office, you will probably be asked to pay an admin fee (£20 or more) to retrieve it – this is certainly the case at most if not all UK airports. Is there a website or resource that list places […]

Why was I quizzed about my activities in Colombia by the air-line staff prior to check-in?

2/14/2019 7:37:09 AM These interviews are standard for most flights to the US, and are mandated by the US government. Although similar rules have existed for several years, the latest round were announced in June of 2017, and came into effect 120 days later. Although these interviews are mandated by the government, it is the […]

Is there a thinner tool card than the Victorinox Swiss Card?

3/28/2015 7:20:02 PM At this moment there is nothing available that has all the functionality. However check out the following link. My boyfriend found this during his Europe visits. http://www.ukase.co.uk/tag/victorinox-swiss-card-lite-jelly-onyx-reviews/ However I’ve heard that a new carbon fiber version is going to be available which will be super thin at 2.45mm. How soon can I […]

Are there toilets on the long-distance Translink trains in Queensland?

9/8/2018 1:18:34 PM I had to travel from Mooloolaba to Brisbane which is 35 minutes to Landsborough on the bus then approx. one and a half hours to Brisbane by train. I did not need to go to the toilet when I boarded the train but soon after I needed to go but the toilet […]

Can I have multiple valid ESTAs in different passports?

12/8/2014 3:51:39 AM Based on my experience last week, the short answer appears to be yes, it’s fine to have two ESTAs in two passports at the same time. On presenting my shiny new Y passport, the standard questions (why are you here, for how long, etc), and then: CBP: “Have you been to the […]

Indian citizen transiting in Dubai, is a transit visa required?

11/23/2014 6:44:45 PM “Airline transit passengers travelling with a stopover at Dubai Airport (or other UAE airport) who do not leave the terminal building, do not need a UAE visa since they are not entering the UAE. “ Taken from http://www.dubaifaqs.com/visa-transit-dubai.php Moreover “Transit passengers stopping at Dubai International Airport for a minimum of 8 hours […]

"Removal from another country" and UK entry clearance

3/13/2017 3:13:46 PM You received an administrative removal from Canada (or what could be construed as an administrative removal) and you did not disclose it on an application for UK entry clearance. You are worried that you might have your visa revoked or be unable to successfully apply again. First things first. You wrote… The […]

Who was or what is Týn in Prague?

3/10/2017 2:56:36 PM I’ll add to David Richerby’s answer. Translating from Czech Wikipedia, Týn (also Týnský dvůr, meaning “Týn Yard”) was a fenced in and moated trader’s yard where traders had to pay a toll (“Ungelt” in old German, which is also the alternative name) for protection. I do not know about the meaning of […]

Proper technique to wash laundry in hotel sink?

3/7/2017 9:38:00 AM One of the many challenges for the touring motorcyclist is laundry. Yes, I can take a day out of the tour and wash things, but it’s a day lost, so if at all possible it’s better to handwash things the day after they’re used. The few things I’ve learned over the years […]

Paying Respects to Holocaust Victims in Paris: Are the Vélodrome d'Hiver & Drancy Camp respectable museums to visit? Are they even museums?

6/23/2020 2:39:31 PM At the eastern end of the Île de la Cité, behind Notre Dame, is the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation (Deportation Martyrs Memorial). Opened in 1962, it memorializes all, Jews and non-Jews, who were deported from Vichy France during WWII. While criticized for wrongly assimilating the deportation and murder of Jews […]

What is the indigenous cuisine / dishes of the Languedoc region of France?

6/7/2017 4:40:41 PM Of course you must have cassoulet if you’re going to Carcassone! This is by far the most traditional regional dish, and delicious. It should also be still suitable in April, as it’s rather heavy (beans and meats..). But all things duck would also do, so if you’re there in the thick of […]

My passport expires in more than 10 years, so the Australian consulate refuses to issue a visa. Is there a way around this?

2/22/2017 8:54:59 PM There is no rule in Australia that a passport must not be valid for more than 10 years. Almost certainly the consulate didn’t know that UK passports can be extended, and as such believed it to be counterfeit. You should apply online, as it is normally entirely automatically processed (like the ESTA) […]

Where in Istanbul is this dome people are standing on with views across the city?

Where in Istanbul is this dome people are standing on with views across the city?

1/21/2021 8:44:17 PM Local here. This place is called Büyük Valide Han. It’s located in Mahmutpaşa, Fatih. Its roof has an amazing view. A lot of people want to take a selfie or jumping photos on the roof (thanks Instagram), so this place is usually crowded. You can see similar images if you search its […]

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