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Can one walk to the Patriarchate of Peć?

12/26/2016 4:19:13 PM The Lekë Dukagjini road recommended by the Lonely Planet seems to be the M9 recommended by Google Maps. OpenStreetMap lists the Lekë Dukagjini street and it locates the M9 as a parallel street, more North. It appears that the more South road is more pedestrian-friendly (it is recommended by the Lonely Planet, […]

Is it possible to go from Battambang to Phnom Penh by bamboo train?

Is it possible to go from Battambang to Phnom Penh by bamboo train?

11/17/2016 12:13:25 AM Is it possible to go from Battambang to Phnom Penh by bamboo train? Unfortunately I think the answer to this is: No. So to: what’s the price for this trip? the answer would be: there isn’t one. The quote you can also travel on a bamboo train from the outskirts of Phnom […]

Do I need a Belarus transit visa traveling by train to Moscow from France?

7/7/2020 3:33:54 PM You don’t need a transit visa anymore since 2020-07-01. As of 2020-07-01, Russia and Belarus recognise each others visas. That means you can use your Russian visa all the way to the Belarus-Poland (or -Latvia, -Lithuania, -Ukraine) border. See also this answer about the Belarus-Russia border. Warning as of 2020-07-07: another source […]

Are winter tires required in Turkey in December?

12/5/2016 2:57:01 AM Not winter tires but you must have chains for the tires in the car just in case… Cheapest/Quickest option for flight to Marshall Islands from Bangkok? 12/4/2016 9:44:42 PM Winter tires are obligatory for vehicles carrying goods and passengers for commercial purposes from December 1 to April 1. But the governors have […]

Cheapest/Quickest option for flight to Marshall Islands from Bangkok?

Cheapest/Quickest option for flight to Marshall Islands from Bangkok?

10/7/2017 4:04:58 PM There is a island hopper flying between Guam and Honolulu 3 times per week (in each direction). This flight stops in the Marshall Islands and a few other places (Chuuk, Pohnpei etc). I went to Pohnpei last year on this flight and it is a rather straightforward flight, the airplane is actually […]

Passport without citizenship of that country?

Passport without citizenship of that country?

9/21/2016 7:15:31 AM The remnants of British colonialism left behind a number of complex citizenship situations, including special types of passports issued to non-citizens, such as the British National (Overseas) passport. Wikimedia Commons: Hoising (Note the lack of the words “European Union” on the cover, as such passports do not grant EU citizenship rights) These […]

What are frequent flyer awards?

12/2/2016 6:13:35 PM Points are currency handed by the airline. Awards are what you buy with that currency. As a member of an airline frequent flyer program, you earn points for certain actions. Flying on a paid ticket is the most common example but you can also get points for purchasing or getting services from […]

Milano style hot chocolate in Geneva-Bern-Zurich?

9/29/2016 2:15:24 AM I know exactly which kind of hot chocolate you are talking about, as kids we used to go to Domodossola on weekends to get that hot chocolate which can make your spoon stand up in the cup. If I remember correctly I had it once in Zurich. There is this rather famous […]

How to prepare for driving on the opposite side for the first time, after decades driving on the other side

12/3/2016 1:41:22 AM My advice is orientate yourself to the middle of the road as follows. When driving on the right you are sitting on the left side of the car. Always keep the driver-side door, and yourself next to the middle of the road. So that when you are sitting on the right side […]

How can I get the best deal from DeutscheBahn when travelling to other countries in Europe from Frankfurt?

9/8/2016 11:56:26 PM Aside from booking three months ahead, taking early morning and late-evening trains and using the Sparpreisfinder, you can also optimise for day (and date) of travel. Typically, Fridays and Sundays will be high-volume travel dates with a lot of the cheap tickets sold out very quickly. By contrast, if you travel Tuesdays or […]

Turkey tourist e-visa with expired H-1B but valid i-797A

Turkey tourist e-visa with expired H-1B but valid i-797A

12/2/2016 4:45:03 AM Has anyone traveled to Turkey with I-797A as a supporting document? “Form I-797A: Is issued ONLY to people who are currently in the U.S. and are undergoing a change of status (F-1-H-1, H-1-H-1, l-1-H-1, etc.). The “A” is for change of status approved, which means the applicant can continue to remain in […]

Crossing US border from Canada and back with rental car

9/6/2016 7:00:42 PM Done it 10-15 times. You won’t have a problem. Inform them at the rental counter but I’ve never had a problem. Advice for others: only time this is a problem is a Canadian driving a US-plated car into Canada. Canada doesn’t allow this (tax reasons.) As a Canadian, what are appropriate gifts […]

Why does flydubai restrict payment for travel to certain countries?

12/1/2016 7:49:00 PM Credit card fraud is a significant issue for airlines. See, for instance, this 2012 article: Some of the travel agencies in the criminal underground are full-service, pitching package deals that include airfare, car rentals and even hotel stays. A hacker using the nickname “Yoshimo” on one prominent fraudster forum offers “80-95 percent […]

As a Canadian, what are appropriate gifts to bring when travelling to Europe?

9/6/2016 3:45:00 AM As a Greek, I buy magnets for the fridge, as described here. Notice that I do that regardless of whether my trip was to America, Europe, Africa or Asia (list of destinations). All the magnets I have bought live in Greece. Notice that this little (easy to carry) can be very special, […]

Can I travel Italian regional train tickets in the opposite direction of travel?

9/5/2016 9:40:11 AM No, not without changing your ticket at the ticket office, at a cost. I tweeted my question to the trenitalia account and their response was (rough translation of mine): You have to modify the ticket at the ticket office, see info here. The linked document (“modifications to the ticket”, in Italian) basically […]

New Year's Day events near Milan/Geneva

11/30/2016 12:21:29 AM Seconding @pnuts, head to Lago di Como to celebrate Capodanno 2017, and splurge on one of the many package such as that at the Palazzo Gallio or a dinner cruise on the lake. A Google search on Lago di Como Capodanno 2017 returns many more options. Or head to Turino for the […]

Shore Pass at Narita Airport, Japan

5/24/2017 7:06:03 PM I managed to get a confirmation from the Japanese head of immigration. The Shore Pass only being obtainable once in a lifetime is not true. It is apparently a widely abused system though, which is why some officials may try to tell travellers that there’s a limited amount of times one can […]

Is the late bus service from Val-d'Isère to Tignes running?

12/28/2016 9:32:35 PM I have just got back from my holiday in Tignes and while there asked this question at the tourist office. They confirmed that the service is still running but has a new timetable which I have included below: Tignes -> Val d’Isere Tignes le Lac 08:50 10:30 17:00 18:10 19:20 Tignes les […]

Islamic art museums / Galleries in Dubai

Islamic art museums / Galleries in Dubai

8/21/2016 2:36:19 PM According to the staff at my hotel, the answer is “technically no, practically yes” Specifically, within the Dubai metropolitan area, but just over the border. In the Sharjah “Heart of Sharjah” / Sharjah Art and Heritage area is the large Sharjah Art museum, which houses a collection of contemporary and modern Arabic […]

Flying with Air Canada in Business class. Do I get access to a lounge at Manchester Airport?

12/7/2016 4:29:13 PM As per your comments, your flight is actually with United Airlines, not Air Canada. United Airlines do have not a United Club at Manchester, but they do provide access to a “contract lounge” for customers travelling in Business Class, which is the Escape Lounge. I’ve used this lounge previously, and whilst it’s […]

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