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Trains between Tbilisi and Batumi

Trains between Tbilisi and Batumi

7/12/2015 4:07:29 PM I just took the train a first class sleeper from Yerevan to Batumi and enjoyed it. The car was about 1/3 full so it was quite and comfortable. The train trip is a little longer but you can us the internet service as far as either the Georgia country line or Tblishi. […]

Is it possible to cross the border from Morocco to Algeria?

3/17/2013 8:59:40 PM The border between Algeria and Morocco is closed. A legal ground crossing is not possible at this time. The only common neighbor is Mauritania. Even if the borders are (legally) open, you will have to cross regions where travel is disadvised. There are direct flights between the two countries. It depends from […]

How to use Turkish toilet tap?

8/25/2012 8:36:22 PM It’s very simple to use. When you are done, use some paper to wipe the remainings just like you usually do. Then use the tap to wash it WITHOUT using your hand in there. (use some paper to operate tap) Then wipe with paper again until it’s clean and dry. That way, […]

Getting to San Andrés

Getting to San Andrés

8/4/2012 8:15:23 AM Apparently scheduled sea options are very limited or nonexistent. As mentioned, last year when I quickly checked, the flights (via mainland Colombia) I found were really expensive (like 800+ USD)… But now that I’m aware of despegar.com (cheap flight search engine for Latin America), I know a bit better. As Karlson mentioned, […]

How can I estimate the duration of a long bicycle trip?

5/8/2012 10:32:38 PM It actually worries me a little bit that you are planning such an extensive trip without the capability of estimating yourself how long it will take 🙂 Checking out estimates for other bicycle routes might help you, but my experience is that they are exactly what they are labeled: only estimates. To […]

Are hospitality-exchange services reasonably safe to use in first-world countries?

5/5/2012 2:33:09 PM When i was traveling and posted on the couch surfing forums about my travel plans I was messaged by some girl(!) who was very insisted that i drop by on my way. Later she started to make moves on me. (Can’t really blame her, i am often mistaken for a young George […]

I ordered 'print at home' tickets at Greyhound, but cannot take print out before the bus time

11/23/2013 5:26:04 PM Why don’t you just take it to a neighbour, friend, colleague who lives near you (surely someone you know must have a printer) and let them print it for you ! Long Stay Visit to France Without Visa 4/28/2012 3:13:54 AM If you can, try an internet cafe – they usually have […]

Combine Business and Economy flights

Combine Business and Economy flights

6/14/2018 2:54:01 PM There is no easy way to do it. Still, ITA Matrix has very powerful fare search tools that will reduce, though not eliminate, your legwork. Specifically, as noted under the Faring tab of the help for what are now called extension codes, you have routing language options for specifying a cabin: SYNTAX […]

Long Stay Visit to France Without Visa

4/18/2012 7:22:37 PM There are no systematic border controls within the Schengen area. There are occasional spot checks, but the odds are low. Note that the UK is not in Schengen; if you want to travel there, your passport will be checked in both directions. If you travel by plane, an airline employee will usually […]

Train travel in Russia between host cities during Football World Cup 2018

6/12/2018 9:24:51 PM The tickets on all long-distance trains in Russia are tied to a specific seat (or, well, bunk in a sleeping car); this is similar to what is called “mandatory seat reservation” in Europe. Therefore the trains can be sold out. However, on ordinary trains (not special free-of-charge trains for World Cup fans) […]

Indian Railways-Online Reservation Rules

6/1/2012 9:09:08 PM Ticket categories are: Sleeper Chair Car AC -3 Tier AC-2 Tier First Class Unreserved, and so forth Ticket Status for any category (except Unreserved) can be: CNF/Confirmed – You get a confirmed booking and your berth is reserved for you. RAC/Reservation against Cancellation – You can board the train, and once the […]

US Green card holder with Indian passport expiring in 4 months planning a short weekend trip by road to Canada

6/4/2018 6:26:11 PM You don’t need a passport at all to enter Canada by land, only your Green card. As such, the question is moot. Uber-style rideshare/taxi services in Russia? 6/4/2018 3:52:56 PM Canada has no 6-month valid passport criterion. I just looked into this last week as I’m planning a trip to Canada in […]

How far in advance to get travel vaccinations?

4/10/2012 3:22:10 PM Hep A vaccine is generally given as two shots at 0- and 6- months. Hep B vaccine is generally given as three shots, at 0-, 1-, and 6-months. The A/B combo vaccine Twinrix also follow the same schedule as the Hep B vaccine. You aren’t fully covered for the normal vaccine duration […]

Uber-style rideshare/taxi services in Russia?

8/19/2018 7:36:07 AM Answer is Taxi Maxim. I am from Irkutsk and can tell you for sure that Taxi Maxim is the most popular here and also perfectly fit your requirements. Also we have Yandex and Gett. Yandex is Uber-style and is thriving though the Gett’s time has gone and we don’t hear from it […]

UK Motorways, Two Lane Slip Road Joins

6/3/2018 12:16:16 PM There’s no restrictions, unless, as user16259 says, signs say otherwise. However, note that there’s usually a spot where the line between the two lanes goes solid – after that you’re not allowed to switch between them. The yellow car in your Google link is breaking that rule! You’ll also find that in […]

How to get to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Wroclaw?

4/5/2012 7:20:14 AM You can go by train from Wrocław to Oświęcim (Auschwitz) and then from Oświęcim to Kraków. The last train from Oświęcim to Kraków is at 20h54. You can check the train times and fares here. I think that a less stressing way is to go to Kraków first and visit Oświęcim on […]

How can I get a reliable taxi/car service in LA?

12/5/2012 10:39:19 PM Check out Uber. Once you install the app, you can get a driver to pick you up at your current location. Its Yelp reviews look pretty good. The other alternative is to start adding a bunch of taxi companies to your contacts list, and tell them to pick you up at your […]

How can I extend my stay in America for 6 more days?

5/31/2018 5:41:34 PM If you traveled with ESTA then you’ve been admitted under the visa waiver program (VWP). One condition of the VWP is that you cannot extend your stay or change your status. The literal answer to your question, therefore, is “no, you cannot.” You must therefore leave by the date in your I-94 […]

Travelling in London: Oyster card or Travelcard?

Travelling in London: Oyster card or Travelcard?

8/27/2019 10:45:16 AM Oyster is cheaper than a travelcard due to caps for for both adult and children. That means, no matter how much you travel, you can only be charged a maximum amount which is less than a travelcard. Adult Zone 1/2 cap: Whereas the travelcard is £13.10 for Zones 1-4. The same applies […]

Do clubs in Hong Kong have any particular dress code?

3/28/2012 1:51:54 AM While sites like Wikitravel don’t seem to help too much in this case, fortunately we can look at anecdotal evidence and quotes on VirtualTourist pages like these. Quotes from these pages for a selection of clubs: “Dress Code: No jeans or sneakers/trainers, must be very fashionable.” “Dress Code: No Jeans , shorts, […]

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