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Availability and attitudes towards sky burial tourism

6/4/2016 12:39:09 PM Let’s start with your first question – Has it been banned in China? A: China has tried to ban them, but some people keep doing it anyway. A year ago, the Chinese government sought again to ban these burials as tourist sites — this is legislative stuff that apparently doesn’t stick. Over […]

Can I carry contact solution onto a plane that is more than the 3oz limit?

3/10/2016 9:44:28 PM The TSA is unclear on this. Quoting the TSA: 3-1-1 Liquids Rule Exemption You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag. Remove them from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings. You are […]

Why is the light in an airplane turned off during take off and landing?

2/2/2016 12:58:28 AM Cabin lights interfere with vision out of the plane for flight crews. They cast a night time reflection and glare that affects them, but also affects uptake of actual navigation lights by others, such as collision and landing lights. With the cabin lights on, the collision and landing lights are difficult to […]

Travelling from Italy to Greece by Ferry with a French residency card but no passport

12/11/2015 6:22:49 PM There are no official requirements that a transportation carrier must check any id documents for travel within the Schengen area. If a carrier requires you to present an id, it is to fulfil their own needs, e.g. to prevent black-market sales of personalized tickets or to authenticate print-at-home tickets. There are airlines […]

Bipolar sufferer travelling alone

12/12/2015 1:08:18 PM I will make this brief and to the point: I feel where you are coming from. The way my bp manifests itself is I feel a general disdain for everyone around me, which causes me to be very short tempered and impatient. To the point where I make rude comments out loud […]

Do United States green card holders need a visa to re-enter the US from Iran?

1/2/2017 3:25:41 PM No, the restrictions are for VWP nationals visiting visa-free. Firstly Iranians aren’t VWP nationals (they require a visa even to change planes in the US) and secondly a permanent resident only needs their green card (even a passport is not required) Can two people share a 12-trip Tallinja card when traveling together […]

Can two people share a 12-trip Tallinja card when traveling together in Malta?

6/27/2023 6:05:32 PM Update 2023: This is not allowed. On the Malta Public Transport website it says: This card can be used by a single person for 12 journeys on day routes, 6 journeys on Tallinja Direct Routes, Night Routes and other premium services, or else a mix of both. This was also confirmed by […]

How to make a baby sleep peacefully during an overnight Indian train journey?

How to make a baby sleep peacefully during an overnight Indian train journey?

12/3/2015 2:35:41 PM Ok, the comments have given a suggestion about booking another berth, which is impractical if you are concerned that the baby may actually roll over. Some practical tips to consider You can either book a first class or a 2-tier AC berth (if you are travelling 3 tier AC already and are […]

Is there a hotel search engine which allows one to exclude shared rooms?

Is there a hotel search engine which allows one to exclude shared rooms?

3/7/2016 12:01:57 PM Trivago offers the ability to search for rooms suitable for 1 person. It will sometimes return 2 person rooms as well, but will show the price a single guest has to pay. Where can I see Shetland ponies on Unst? 3/7/2016 12:21:02 PM I was searching for a room with booking.com, and […]

Where can I see Shetland ponies on Unst?

Where can I see Shetland ponies on Unst?

6/6/2016 7:01:35 AM I am now back from Shetland and wanted to write up my own answer to provide some first hand experience for whoever else wants to go see some Shetland ponies. As it turns out (and as the other answer correctly stated), it is really not hard at all to find them. We […]

Is a 3h 30m layover between LHR and LTN enough?

11/16/2015 4:11:07 PM A lot of pessimists here. You’ll make it 95% of the time using a cab. It just depends on how serious the 5% consequences are. Any tips for street parking in San Francisco? 11/16/2015 9:30:40 AM The official minimum connect time between Heathrow and Luton airports is 3 hours 25 minutes. This […]

Any tips for street parking in San Francisco?

7/6/2017 1:29:12 PM The post might be kinda old but it’s never too late for an answer 😉 You should checkout our app: SpotAngels. It’s a simple to use app that’s designed to keep drivers from getting towed or having parking tickets. Even in a city that’s enacted a baffling array of parking laws like […]

What's the difference between SkyTeam and Flying Blue?

11/8/2015 10:39:11 AM SkyTeam is an alliance of airlines; members cooperate to make it easier for passengers to fly with other alliance members, for example by codesharing, checking baggage through to one’s final destination, and so on. SkyPriority is the label for a group of benefits such as priority check-in and boarding awarded to passengers […]

Is it possible to buy a German prepaid SIM Card from outside Germany?

9/13/2017 10:34:09 AM As of 2017 you no longer need to buy a German SIM card, as all roaming fees have been abolished within the EU. Therefore you can use your regular Spanish tariff and not worry about any extra fees. Options for JFK to EWR transfer 8/8/2017 11:24:04 AM Please be aware of some […]

Options for JFK to EWR transfer

10/13/2016 7:40:12 PM The connection time is obviously very short for a busy day, no matter how you go. If you want to keep a flight like this, like if it was a very good deal, and you’re flexible time-wise, you might try and better understand what will happen if you misconnect. Investigate later connecting […]

Road conditions in Latvia and Lithuania in Winter

11/5/2015 3:22:52 AM Given that you’re going at a time of year where the high temperature is below freezing, you can expect some ice. However your route in Lithuania follows primarily “main roads” and should be well maintained if the Lithuania road administration is to be trusted. Where I’d be cautious is once you’re into […]

UK Rail Replacement Bus delay – can you still claim Delay Repay?

5/31/2016 1:28:55 AM Revised answer after further research. London TravelWatch is the independent, statutory watchdog for transport users in and around London. In these consumer affairs committee meeting notes we can read the following: 2.4 To check the legal position for passengers The Director, Public Liaison reports that the ticketing contract entitles you to travel […]

How to book a train ticket in Sri Lanka in advance?

2/13/2016 3:04:26 PM Booking Sri-Lankan Train Tickets Online The Man in Seat 61 says that to date the only tickets that are bookable online are those for the ExpoRail and Rajadhani carriages for the Colombo-Kandy-Badulla journey. The regular trains cannot be booked online (quoting from The Man): How to buy tickets… The privately-run ExpoRail & […]

How much does it cost to enter and leave the same station (JR line, Tokyo)

6/12/2018 3:41:21 PM It should go without saying, but since some people seem unclear on the concept, I state explicitly that riding a train without paying the correct fare is not just “dodgy” or any other euphemism you can think of, but a violation of the Article 29 of the Railway Act (not to be […]

Pedestrian guide to cross the road in London?

10/24/2015 2:39:14 AM This is the official guidance, from the UK Highway Code: http://www.highwaycodeuk.co.uk/rules-for-pedestrians—crossing-the-road-7-to-17.html and the following two pages. Specifically, Rule 8: At a junction. When crossing the road, look out for traffic turning into the road, especially from behind you. If you have started crossing and traffic wants to turn into the road, you […]

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