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Renting bikes in Copenhagen

7/30/2017 12:55:51 PM Yes it is quite common, there is actually a lot of tourism in relation to bike tours, walking tours and boat canal tours. For instance Nova Fairy Tales (former Copenhagen Fairy Tales) has a pretty good bike tour in CPH. Regarding time of the year, I think you should be fine in […]

Hostel search site that lists prices by type of accommodation selected

Hostel search site that lists prices by type of accommodation selected

10/21/2015 4:11:45 AM Hostelz.com is an aggregator of hostel booking sites (including Hostelworld) that does this. Hostelz calculate private rooms correctly and show the price for booking the cheapest private room(s) that meet(s) the minimum number of beds you need (if you want a double, select two beds – they’ll highlight the price for a […]

Can I drive a car in Dubai with an IDP issued in Pakistan?

5/10/2016 9:57:22 AM If you want to rent a car, then the short answer is “Yes”! You’ll be able to rent a car with an IDP from Pakistan. Then, if you want to drive your friends’ car, you need to ensure that their car insurance contract is properly covering you as a driver which is […]

How far can I travel using my oyster card?

3/22/2020 3:41:53 AM Generally for transport that runs on rails (train, tube, DLR, Trams) you want the “London’s rail and tube services” map which shows the oyster zones and the edge of the pay as you go areas. http://content.tfl.gov.uk/london-rail-and-tube-services-map.pdf . Note that there are a few areas that are outside of any travelcard zone but […]

What does 'Pay for bed clothes' mean on the russian railways website?

10/16/2015 8:37:48 AM As others have noted, if you pay for bed clothes, you get some basic clean clothes and you are allowed to use a mattress, pillow and a blanked. If you do not pay, you can use neither. You can pay both while booking a ticket (more convenient as you can use a […]

Can I renew my passport after giving the passport number to the airline?

9/20/2015 7:44:24 PM There should be no problem at all. At checkin, the desk agent will ask for your passport because you are taking an international flight. They will scan it (or enter the info manually) and then they will have your correct passport number on file. You won’t be able to board the plane […]

Is it possible to camp in a tent in Finland

9/20/2015 7:29:37 AM Certainly, there are lots of campsites in Finland. Even better, Finland has the concept of ‘jokamiehenoikeus‘ or freedom to roam, and : “One may stay or set up camp temporarily in the countryside, a reasonable distance from homes, pick mineral samples, wild berries, mushrooms and flowers (as long as they are not […]

What is the most common transmission type for rental cars in Japan?

What is the most common transmission type for rental cars in Japan?

10/23/2017 3:57:04 PM Prior to 2005, everyone in Japan had to learn and pass the driver’s test using a manual transmission car. Since those cars were cheaper and — at the time — had better fuel economy, they were more popular. Since 2005, there has been a revision to the automobile license law that allows […]

How to get to Resolute Bay from Toronto without going broke?

9/11/2015 9:30:00 AM No, there really are no cheap flights from Toronto to Resolute Bay. This is a known problem, as small communities are hundreds of km from each other and thousands of km from any road. Long distance flights in often hazardous conditions with small aeroplanes. It means the local Inuit (unlike the extremely […]

During long on-train delays, what (if anything) should EU long distance operators be doing?

9/4/2015 7:33:52 PM Yes, there is a similar regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations. Its application is mandatory for international trains operating within the EU. Member states may excempt domestic long distance traffic during a transition period. The regulation does not apply for domestic, regional traffic. Summarized, it gives the passengers […]

What are the penalties and bureaucratic hurdles when overstaying a tourist visa in Cambodia?

6/2/2016 8:20:42 AM It’s not advisable, but you can overstay your Cambodian visa at a cost of $5 a day for the first 30 days and $6 a day after that, payable at Immigration on your way out of the country. If you plan to only stay a few days more than 30, this is […]

Is Oktoberfest in Munich a dog-friendly event?

9/26/2016 9:31:13 AM Update for 2016: No. Darf mein Hund mit auf das Oktoberfest? – Einfache Antwort: Nein. Das Mitführen von Hunden ist auf der Wiesn nicht gestattet. Außerdem tut man den Tieren bei all dem Trubel mit einem Wiesnbesuch in den allermeisten Fällen auch keinen Gefallen. Google translate [edited by mts]: Can I take […]

Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters

8/5/2015 12:35:04 PM There were apparently three main parts, each under a local mountain: Zouzan (“Section I”) This is the area that is most accessible to the public, with the entrance near the museum as described in the blog post linked in comments. On this map it is marked A. On the city website (in […]

How do I find out how long a UK train should be, in advance online?

3/24/2023 8:37:36 PM For some stations,you can find this information on TIGER, a web-based version of the customer information system displays in stations. Here’s London King’s Cross for example, displaying number of coaches for most trains. It doesn’t seem to cover every station, and even for the ones it does cover, length information isn’t always […]

Are there any drinking-water fountains in Prague PRG airport?

Are there any drinking-water fountains in Prague PRG airport?

6/16/2019 3:06:22 AM There is one opposite gate C12 too Can I print my Spirit boarding pass at some kiosk at the airport, without having to pay $10? 10/27/2017 2:38:50 PM Here is a picture of the fountain across from Gate C3. (I don’t have enough reputation to edit the above answer) What is appropriate […]

Can I print my Spirit boarding pass at some kiosk at the airport, without having to pay $10?

7/23/2015 9:18:44 PM Last time I flew Spirit, I was able to print my boarding pass at a kiosk without paying an additional fee. I believe the $10 fee only applies if you get a counter agent to print it for you. Are camping fees in California per person or per spot? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Are camping fees in California per person or per spot?

7/20/2015 9:27:49 PM Indeed it is not specified but in North America, prices are usually per campsite. Sometimes there are extra fees for extra people (typically over 2), extra vehicles (over 1), or extra tents. I could not find anything anywhere on the site stating the price is per campsite, but that page mentions the […]

Is there a website that lists last minute opportunities?

Is there a website that lists last minute opportunities?

7/8/2015 9:03:13 AM The current second PWSE result for the title of this question is: lastminute.com. The first is this question. Why do some countries require everyone entering to see a customs officer, and some don't? 7/7/2015 9:15:21 PM I’d try priceline and do it during the week, not on a weekend. http://www.priceline.com/promo/name_your_own_price/flights/ What is […]

Why do some countries require everyone entering to see a customs officer, and some don't?

7/6/2015 2:42:07 AM It also depends on what you are trying to keep out, specifically only the really dumb criminals get caught in customs. but there are some things that If you want them kept out require more diligence, but when my mother flew back to the United States from Belize They were checking all […]

How to Identify Trains in Austria and Switzerland?

How to Identify Trains in Austria and Switzerland?

8/2/2022 12:07:13 PM As you’ve mentioned, most departure boards display the train number (except for S-Bahn services). However, the ones that don’t are pretty much always accompanied by ones that do. Also, if you already know the train number and only need to find the correct platform, you can use the ÖBB Scotty App, which […]

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