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Is the Fibonacci crocodile still being displayed at the Centre Pompidou in Paris?

3/12/2013 5:32:18 AM Unlikely. The Crocodile was exhibited until 3rd February this year in Basel, Switzerland. While there is a chance that it was immediately returned and exposed in Paris, I would not think so. Can I bring whey protein powder on US domestic flight as carry on? 3/11/2013 10:47:49 PM First it seems the […]

Can I bring whey protein powder on US domestic flight as carry on?

2/22/2020 7:14:37 PM I had mine in a separate bag and security would not let me through. Check in was fine but not carry on. It triggered as an explosive (???) Can you buy a longer ViaRail train ticket, but hop off with your stuff early? 6/16/2016 12:22:10 AM I’ve done this…mostly. At the last […]

Can you buy a longer ViaRail train ticket, but hop off with your stuff early?

3/12/2013 2:07:33 AM It depends on the fine print. Theoretically they might be able to charge you the difference if they can show you have changed the terms of contract unilaterally. However, in this case they probably would have to show damages (i.e. they lost some subsidies from the city of Saskatoon or similar for […]

Boats from Manaus, Brazil to Leticia, Colombia?

Boats from Manaus, Brazil to Leticia, Colombia?

8/14/2018 12:26:31 PM I went to Tabatinga/Brazil where the boats arrive (to check the boats to sail down the Amazon river to prepare for the next time to sail down). As of 2017 Feb, there are a few operators and boats departing regularly. M Monteiro Comercio e Navegação LTDA The port at Tabatinga where boats […]

Taxi ride from Lima airport to Miraflores

12/17/2019 9:33:20 AM Prices as of December 2019, at 1 AM, to go from Lima airport (Jorge Chavez International Airport, LIM) to Kennedy Park in Miraflores District, Lima: Taxi Green (1 passenger, perhaps more is possible, I haven’t asked): 60 PEN Uber (1 to 4 passengers): 35 PEN (see How to get an Uber at […]

Introduction to Roman Londinium?

Introduction to Roman Londinium?

9/8/2013 6:12:18 AM Near the Museum of London is the City of London Guildhall Art Gallery… which happens to have a genuine Roman amphitheatre in its basement. In 1988, Museum of London archaeologists made an astonishing discovery that changed the face of Roman London. The capital’s only Roman amphitheatre was located in Guildhall Yard, during […]

When a mother travels with baby (2 years) without father, what documents she needs to have for baby?

2/25/2013 8:44:45 PM I’m sure that this has been asked here but I can’t find the answer. The general rule for children traveling in the company of one parent is that the second parent needs to provide a notarized letter that he or she is not opposed to the other parent to be traveling with […]

Using local transportation in Malta?

2/23/2013 8:52:42 AM This is feasible without any problem. Malta has a very dense bus network, operated by Arriva. It provides the usual local connections, airport transfers and in some places even night buses. It’s straightforward to use. You can use the journey planner, to get an idea of the available options. The price of […]

Is there a reason to prefer the bus to the train in the Czech Republic?

2/12/2013 8:54:23 PM There are no objections to taking the train from Vienna airport to Brno. However, in your precise case, the bus has two advantages. The bus is direct. You get in the bus at the airport and get out off the bus in Brno. No need to change. With the train you have […]

Where was this train photograph taken?

2/12/2013 8:37:48 PM Assuming it’s recent, it’s almost certainly between Cusco and Puno. Source? Well, it’s circumstantial, but bear with me. I’ve been there, and the scenery immediately made me think of my bus journey between the two cities. the second carriage (blue and yellow) is the colours of the PeruRail trains. at present, the […]

Who provides Carnet de Passage for Indian vehicles?

2/18/2013 6:26:43 AM Carnet de Passages en Douane is still required in 71 countries, which are parties to the Customs Convention on ATA Carnet. It is an internationally recognized Customs document entitling the holder to TEMPORARILY import a vehicle duty-free into countries, which normally require a deposit against import charges for such vehicles. It is […]

What extra benefits are there in getting travel insurance if I have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)?

2/19/2016 7:28:36 PM As I understand it the big one is covering expenses that are a consequence of a serious medical emergency (either injury or otherwise) but aren’t medical expenses per-se. Lets consider a scenario. You are a long way from home, suddenly you get hit by a bus (or whatever). You survive but with […]

Are there days/times/dates when most Paris museums are free?

2/3/2013 9:42:25 PM Yes, there is! On the first Sunday of every month, almost all the main museums and art galleries are open for free. The only slight downside is that loads of people take advantage of this, so the queues can be quite long (it took 25 minutes to get into le Musée d’Orsay […]

Is it a breach of South African Law or International regulations to not do a full safety briefing on a commercial flight?

1/17/2013 5:12:14 PM Yes, the lack of passenger briefing is a breach of one of the following technical standards from the “South African Civil Aviation Authority”: SA-CATS 121 Air Transport Operations: Carriage on Aeroplanes of more than 19 Passengers or Cargo SA-CATS 135 Air Transport Operations: Carriage of less than 20 Passengers or Cargo It […]

What clothing should I bring to Dubai during February?

1/17/2013 10:44:30 PM Dubai is the heart of the Middle East, people from all over the world come to Dubai and in a place with this mixture of people you will not face a problem with clothes, simply because many of these tourists are coming from many places with different clothing cultures and many of […]

What exactly are the differences between a National Park and a National Forest?

12/28/2012 5:51:09 PM There’s a good description of the difference between the two on the National Parks website The full version is at the link above, but in short : National parks emphasize strict preservation of pristine areas. They focus on protecting natural and historic resources “unimpaired for future generations.” Park rangers work for the […]

Will a biathlon competition affect my ski vacation?

12/21/2012 2:27:09 AM Biathlon is a combination of cross-country skiing and shooting. As such it doesn’t take place on downhill/snowboard slopes. While it is probably worth checking with the resort, I doubt any downhill slopes will be closed. Of course it may mean that the place is much more crowded. What ways are there to […]

What ways are there to retain/gain AAdvantage status with American Airlines, apart from flying?

6/26/2018 6:09:20 PM You can buy an Airpass for $10,000-$30,000 to instantly get the status tier you want. https://airpass.aa.com/vt-customer/customer_content/prelogin/html/membership.html Puerto Rico visa (or visa waiver) requirements for EU citizens 12/1/2015 7:39:09 PM Normally, this requires you to actually fly, typically with either American or their alliance/codeshare partners. To attain frequent-flyer status on American, you must […]

Puerto Rico visa (or visa waiver) requirements for EU citizens

12/13/2012 3:35:10 PM Puerto Rico is officially an unincorporated territory of the United States. For all due purpose, that mean that it’s a part of the US at the federal government level, in much the same way that any other US state is. As a result, all immigration/visa/etc rules are exactly the same as if […]

When booking a hotel via an opaque site, is there any way to increase the chances of getting free wifi?

12/24/2012 1:26:56 PM I used Expedia before and you can definitely get a free WiFi for granted if you choose in the amenities “Free WiFi” and for whatever reason you had any trouble getting it they will fix it for you. How can I find an ATM card usable in Cuba, by a US Citizen? […]

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