Travel Tips

How to make the most of my first hostel stay

8/24/2012 7:54:00 PM Liking a hostel experience for a first-timer depends a lot on being prepared for what you’re getting into. Whenever I’ve stayed with friends who are novice travellers or seen bad reviews from newbie hostellers for otherwise-great hostels, it has often been a case of them expecting something and then finding their preconceptions […]

Flying while pregnant?

8/8/2012 11:09:06 PM I did a bit of digging and found that the guidelines for airlines vary wildly so need to be checked on a per-airline basis. A non-representative sample for single pregnancies (multiples are different again): Qantas: Medical certificate with specific information required after 28 weeks, and travel allowed up to week 36 (four […]

Consequences of overstaying Schengen visa in Switzerland

8/6/2012 5:06:20 PM There is a blog entry on VagabondJourney about similar problem. And then another entry I found on Lonely Planet. According to Schengen rules, you need to leave Schengen area for at least 90 days, before you can enter again for 90 days. As many people on above mentioned sites comment, “your mileage […]

Windsurfing in Switzerland (or nearby areas)

Windsurfing in Switzerland (or nearby areas)

12/29/2013 8:00:44 PM I am not a windsurfing specialist, but I can see many people doing it on all the lakes I pass by. Mainly there are the Bielersee, Murtensee and Lac de Neuchatel (Neuenburgsee in German) these are in the region of the three lakes. Lake Geneva is also very popular especially when the […]

Price comparison between north and south of Thailand

8/10/2012 9:02:27 PM It’s more to do with the province than the region. Bangkok is the capital, so most things are more expensive, but there is more choice and with enough time to look around prices can be matched against other major cities easily enough. The islands are more expensive because they are very touristy […]

Can I buy a prepaid mobile data plan while on route in France?

3/13/2015 9:42:42 AM I am from LeFrenchMobile, if you are looking for a cheap data prepaid option you can choose our DataSIM, we deliver anywhere you want or you can find our SIM cards in shops in Paris or the Alps for now, the list of distributors is here. What are the best seat places […]

What are the best seat places to choose inside an international flight for economy class?

7/23/2012 6:39:46 PM Interestingly, earlier this year a ‘study’ by Skyscanner came up with seat 6A as the best seat on the plane. They polled visitors to their website: It polled more than 1000 passengers from around the world on seat preferences, including whether they chose window, middle or aisle seats. It also delved deeper […]

Are there offline maps for WiFI locations while traveling

7/23/2012 3:42:15 PM There’s a free iOS app called Free WiFi that lets you download the entire database for offline use. Is it possible to visit Hebron and Mearat Hamachpela nowadays? 7/20/2012 9:50:11 AM There is an iOS app called 4sqwifi. It is based on foursquare location-based service to find the closest WiFi to a […]

Is it possible to visit Hebron and Mearat Hamachpela nowadays?

7/13/2012 8:07:11 AM It is possible. You can get to Kiryat Arba by public transportation from Jerusalem (Egged central bus station, DO NOT take any Arab transportation from the old city), and you can get to the site in Hebron from Kiryat Arba, in an organized manner, under IDF/Police protection. You may be able to […]

Do buses run 24 hours a day in Barcelona?

7/11/2012 11:00:26 PM Like many other cities, the metros and regular buses stop at night (between midnight and 5am most nights). There is a different night bus network (NitBus) in Barcelona and its suburbs with 18 lines (N0 to N17). I believe that the fares and passes are the same as for the day buses. […]

Is there an official New York City architecture tour?

7/1/2012 11:20:42 PM It’s not a tour per se, but Open House NYC is an annual event during which tons of sites of architectural and historic interest all over NY open their doors for tours, events, lectures, or simple visits. They also hold other events on occasion throughout the year, such as an architectural boat […]

Kampala to Lusaka by bus, how?

11/28/2016 12:01:25 AM Update: I did the trip (August 2012) in the opposite direction. See below for details. It seems it can be done, but it ain’t no picnic. I’m yet undecided as to whether I’ll do the trip, but the below seem to be the options. Note that the Scandinavia group (though still running […]

Unlimited Greyhound or Amtrak trips in US/Canada?

10/17/2015 7:17:22 PM Amtrak Amtrak offers a series of USA Rail Passes; as of October 2015 they are 8 segments within 15 days $459 12 segments within 30 days $689 18 segments within 45 days $899 To discourage commuters from buying a pass (as opposed to a multi-ride ticket), travel is restricted to four one-way […]

How to protect my gear during a monsoon?

11/22/2016 9:43:03 AM You can use one of these solutions, or probably a combination of them if you are very concerned about your gear: Backpack rain cover: simple & can be very cheap. But probably not the best if you have electronic to protect or other sensitive items. aloksak waterproof bags/pouches: they have them in […]

What are the polite ways to draw attention of a waiter around the world?

6/19/2012 1:27:25 PM In Western countries, it’s usually best to be discreet about it. When in doubt, always look around and see what the others are doing, in a normal-sized restaurant there would be always people around ordering and clamoring for attention, so get some clues from there as well. Generally, I’d usually try to […]

Are there any cheap ways to get from Jamaica to Cuba?

6/15/2012 5:56:09 PM There’s one way you may not have considered – although it’s quite adventurous. Websites like Find A Crew advertise boats going from A to B all around the world. They’re usually looking for crew. Some will want experienced crew, while others just want someone to share the journey, and price of fuel […]

Travelling Roman Roads

Travelling Roman Roads

6/10/2012 10:58:16 PM Yes, there are many modern roads and highways – especially in Italy – that follow the old roads. They were some seriously industrious workers – with roads throughout Europe, over mountains, across the UK and in the Middle East and Africa! Firstly, voila, Wikipedia to the rescue! Italy Major roads Via Aemilia, […]

Gift giving in Korea: Do I have to wrap snacks?

6/4/2012 6:28:33 AM You’re not going to “offend” anybody by giving them an unwrapped gift, but careful packaging will definitely increase the gift’s perceived value and the brownie points you get for giving it, and yes, this extends to “just” snacks. Quick primer: http://www.korea4expats.com/article-gift-giving.html If you’re staying in a hotel, reception can probably wrap them […]

When are the first 'regular' space tourist commercial flights actually due to start?

7/19/2012 5:01:48 PM Virgin Galactic is now saying it will be in 2013 ( http://m.engadget.com/2012/07/15/richard-branson-confirms-virgin-galactics-first-space-tourism-f/ and http://www.virgingalactic.com/news/item/xxx/ ) and $200,000 per person. I have no affiliation; a friend of mine is on the waiting list. As http://www.virgingalactic.com/booking/ explains, your choices are to pay the entire refundable amount up front and be sure of a seat […]

Is it always wise to book flights as soon as possible?

5/29/2012 3:14:34 PM It is not directly directed to your question but low-cost carrier prices can fluctuate on the weekly basis with the lowest price appearing usually on Tuesday or Wednesday. Prices around Holidays can get a high starting prices and get lower later. However predicting it is always a matter of experience. Trains between […]

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