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Powering devices in Iceland from USA?

11/16/2017 10:28:46 PM When I went to Iceland, Germany, and the Netherlands last year (they all use the same plugs), I only needed the plug adapters. I plugged my USB chargers and Macbook Air power supplies into the plug adapter and they did just fine. I also bought a USB charger brick from Amazon with […]

Traveling with Zero Luggage

11/15/2017 4:39:50 PM All my experience comes from EU travel so keep that in mind. Most answers suggest buying your stuff but is it really worth it to not pay 40-50£ for a return checked 20kg luggage ? Hand luggage you can take with you on the plain is free for every airline I’ve used […]

Extended stay visa for Germany

7/7/2011 2:10:46 PM I think you may be looking at the wrong form. As I understand it, as a US passport holder, you’re allowed to spend up to 90 days in any 6 month period in the Schengen area without needing a visa. See Visa for European countries for US passport holder To go beyond […]

Can I rent a camper in the US/Canada with a European B license?

7/2/2011 1:04:41 PM I’ve had a look at a few US based RV hire websites, and they all seem to say the same thing. That is, for normal sized RVs you need to be over 21, you need to have held your license for over a year, and for Europeans you need an International Driving […]

Traveling abroad with high end cryptography devices and software

11/14/2017 1:14:37 PM A discussion about what rights you have or don’t have isn’t a discussion you want to have with a customs officer who barely speaks your language. It takes time and nerves for both you, them and anyone waiting in line behind you. And when you annoy them too much with being a […]

What's the easiest way to find a vacation rental?

5/15/2013 11:47:28 AM I have good experiences with AirBnb and Only appartments. Having said that, I also have the impression that the more standard the search engine get, the more standard the offers get as well. In my opinion the easiest way to find a vacation rental is by exactly doing, what you are doing. […]

Single ticket from EDI to Leuchars (St Andrews)?

12/15/2017 9:14:38 PM Contra the other answers, the national rail ticket machines will sell a ticket from Leuchars to Edinburgh Airport that allows using the tram. When you are controlled, on the tram, you get a free transfer tram ticket. For the return trip, there’s a train ticket machine near the M & S at […]

In Rome, are some days less busy than others?

6/28/2011 9:22:52 PM I’ve been to Rome several times for long durations and I did not notice any particular day of the week to be more busy than any other. However, weekdays I found were less busy and especially in the early morning you can see tourist sights and not be as overwhelmed with other […]

Can I travel to the USA with a Refugee Travel Document (1951 Convention Travel Document or Geneva Document) Travel to USA for a work purpose?

11/8/2017 7:26:17 PM Yes, you can, provided your B-1 visa application is successful. For the purpose of US immigration law, the following definition applies: The term “passport” means any travel document issued by competent authority showing the bearer’s origin, identity, and nationality if any, which is valid for the admission of the bearer into a […]

Are there any analogs of the Malbork castle in Poland or Germany?

Are there any analogs of the Malbork castle in Poland or Germany?

7/11/2012 5:34:09 AM My suggestion is not in a country around the Baltic Sea, but near the Mediterranean Sea. It is even not a castle per se but a fortified city. Anyway, it is big, old and very impressive. So let me introduce the Cité de Carcassonne. (picture from Wikipedia) What measures can one take […]

What measures can one take to keep a motorcycle safe during a road trip?

7/13/2016 5:18:34 PM If more than one bike is involved, chain the two bikes together. It doesnt avoid the problem but it eliminates the options of lifting the bike onto a truck. Is it worth getting a one-week public transportation pass for Rome? 2/10/2012 6:08:37 PM Presumably, your question is about USA? If so, put […]

Flight search for 3+/4+ stops

Flight search for 3+/4+ stops

11/8/2017 5:45:30 AM ITA Matrix, as always, is probably the most powerful flight search engine out there, and with a bit of trickery, you can ask it for flights with lots of stops. Under its advanced routing codes, you can take advantage of the fact that F means any flight. If you F F F […]

Is it worth getting a one-week public transportation pass for Rome?

7/18/2011 9:29:25 PM Living in Rome for 3+ years we often rode the bus and metro. It’s true that the metro system is limited (they are building a Line C currently), but the bus system is quite extensive. If you’re going to be there for a full week, and you plan on riding the buses […]

Can dual US/UK citizen travel with only UK passport and ESTA?

11/2/2017 5:25:59 PM The US government used to have a page that read, in part: If you have a true emergency, and are unable to obtain a U.S. Passport before your travels, and only have a VWP-eligible passport, then you will have to apply through ESTA using that passport to travel to the U.S. When […]

What is the quickest route to Nioloko-Koba National Park(Senegal) from Gambia?

3/30/2018 6:29:15 AM I reached out to several local guides/independent tour operators. These were the routes they describe: Banjul or Farafenni -> Kaolack -> Tambacounda -> Nioloko-Koba GeorgeTown -> Basse Santa Su-> Sabi -> Velingara -> Tambakounda -> Nioloko-Koba The first was the most common proposal. I’ve not been able to validate that the 2nd […]

Are there any good, cheap bus companies to use for traveling around the western United States?

10/6/2019 8:48:16 PM There are many scheduled intercity bus companies in the Western US. They include: ACN ADN Amtrak Thruway bus BoltBus Cabin CoachRun EPLA Limo FlixBus Fronteras del Norte Hoang Express Intercalifornias Lux Bus America Los Paisanos Megabus Mexicoach TAP Royal Tufesa Quick Shuttle On Busbud you can search and compare many of these […]

Tokyo Tower's illumination changes almost daily to celebrate something. How to know what?

Tokyo Tower's illumination changes almost daily to celebrate something. How to know what?

10/31/2017 2:13:36 PM This official website of Tokyo Tower has an English-language calendar: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/lightup/en.php It details for each day’s illumination: Its name, for instance today is “Magic Halloween Diamond Veil“, A picture of the illumination, The start/end times of the illumination. Signs for hitchhiking in Israel Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Kazakhstan visa in Uzbekistan?

4/8/2018 5:07:48 PM I would propose a visit to the Kazakhstan section of my website, which has more, better, and up-to-date information about obtaining a Kazakh visa than any other website. See the embassy reports tab for info on the Tashkent embassy. Can I upgrade only a portion of my ticket with miles on Singapore […]

Can I upgrade only a portion of my ticket with miles on Singapore Air (SQ)?

6/24/2011 12:22:22 PM This isn’t a specific answer to your question since my experience is with ANA (not SQ), however, both are Star Alliance (SA) so they may have similar policies. Think of this as a warning (that was too long to fit into a comment). My wife and I booked a round-trip IAD-NRT on […]

Signs for hitchhiking in Israel

Signs for hitchhiking in Israel

10/30/2017 4:08:35 PM There’s no much of a sign language. At least most drivers know of any. A little bit that does exist: Raising you arm = I want a ride. The details vary and don’t carry any special meaning. A raised thumb is not common, but not rude either (might be interpreted as thumbs-up, […]

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