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Shipping my car from Europe to Canada or the U.S
The plan is to drive my car (a small 4x4) from Prudhoe Bay1 (Deadhorse), Alaska to Cape Horn, Tierra del Fuego in Chile. I will be travelling for an undetermined duration, with a minimum of two years. ...
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Vomitorium: Only common in the German-speaking world?
The first time I saw something like this in a Swiss Restaurant in Zurich I was really confused. What should it be used for?
(photo by TheoPB, available under CC-by-sa)
Then I was told that you ...
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How does one recover from a (personal) disaster while abroad, travel-wise?
I was watching the Bond flick Die Another Day last night. In it, Bond ends up in terrible shape, but manages to escape to the shores of Hong Kong, where he strolls into the lobby of a swanky hotel, is ...
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Preventing sea sickness?
I come from a land locked place (in Canada) where there are no oceans around and just lakes. Whenever I go on a boat in a lake in Canada, I never get seasick and I feel fine. Sometimes when I come to ...
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Are there cheap GPS or other navigator devices with downloadable maps for the whole world?
I don't need a recommendation or a list but my knowledge of GPS and "navi"s and the differences between them is an utter mystery to me.
But often I'm lost in backstreets in random countries where ...
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Should I change most of my money in my home country or in the destination country?
Where can I get more favourable exchange rate, in general?
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Are cruises' Shore Excursions worth the money?
We recently embarked on a 12-night cruise (my first) and noticed the exorbitant prices for the shore excursions at every port. My question is - Are these really worthwhile, given that they relieve all ...
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Best way to make my ears pop?
What is the best way to make my ears pop when landing on a plane? The hold-your-nose-and-pitch method is very painful; are there any other methods to pop ears?
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What is the SHORTEST commercial passenger flight (with a flight number) in the world?
With the occasional debate about Oxford airport in the UK becoming a new London airport, and hearing of a flight that once landed at Heathrow due to fog, then flew on to Gatwick, I was wondering - ...
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What's the difference between embassies and consulates?
Today Mitt Romney called Benghazi the capital of Libya (it's Tripoli) and apparently mixed up consulates and embassies. I thought it'd be a handy question to have on here, for those sorting out visas ...
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Breast feeding in Iran
We are considering a trip to Iran with a 5-month old. What is the local attitude to breast-feeding in public places? Is it legal? Are there any severe consequences? Do you need to use some special ...
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What's the name for the “blocking” stickers used on car headlights?
I'll be driving my car from Belgium to the UK, with plans to then drive around the country.
Like most cars in the European mainland, my car's headlights/headlamps are slightly adjusted to the right ...
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How does one visit a cult leader Vissarion?
This is perhaps a strange question but I'm curious if anyone knows more about it or if there's any chance someone here has been there. Somewhere in Siberia is a religious cult leader of the name ...
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Is there any trick to checking in more weight on planes?
I soon have to move from France to Spain, one way no coming back. And as with most of the airlines carriers in Europe I am allowed at 23Kg checked-in and 10Kg on board with me. Packing lifetime stuff ...
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How can you protect a fragile object like bottle of champagne in your baggage against breaking?
I tend to bring something quite fragile with me as cabin luggage. On my next journey I want to bring a special bottle of champagne (because of sentimental reasons). Unfortunately you can't bring a ...
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Is it risky to wear a name tag in public in an unfamiliar city?
A couple of years ago, I came across Smart Traveller claiming that wearing your name tag can increase the risk of crime and assault in the form of someone who pretends to already know you taking ...
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What is the best method for exchanging dollars for Euros?
I'm traveling from the US to Europe in a few weeks. What's the best method of exchanging dollars for Euros?
I imagine there's options like:
at the airport when you arrive in Europe
at a bank in ...
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Where can someone see flowing lava at roughly Easter time?
A trip is being planned at roughly Easter 2012 (to match school schedules) that can go anywhere in the world as long it meets these two criteria:
there is flowing lava you can see (not just cooled ...
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Is tea and coffee on the street safe to drink in India?
There are many street tea/coffee sellers around India, and although the water has been boiled at some point, often the pots are out for a long time. The clay cups are also lying around in the dust. Is ...
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Can you get married while traveling?
As a traveler getting married while traveling must be the ultimate experience. Can you actually legally get married while traveling?
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How do you know if a Japanese person means no when they say yes?
I have come across a few situations when a Japanese person will extend themselves beyond what they probably should to help people. I am often worried when asking them to do something that they will ...
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How fast may you drive on the Autobahn?
As every American teenager "knows" there is no speed limit on the Autobahn. My understanding, however, is that there is still such a thing as excessive speed even on this free-for-all.
So, ignoring ...
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How many countries are there in the world to travel to?
If you've travelled a bit, at some point you'll either have dreamed of or been asked - 'will you visit every country in the world?'. However, it's not a straightforward goal to aim for...
I've heard ...
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Las Vegas - What is good to do there?
I've been told that unless you have a good plan for Las Vegas, you're not going to have a clue what to do when you get there.
I and my two brothers have a trip planned in October from the 2nd to the ...
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Are there Data-plan for travelers in the USA?
I intend to travel to the US for a month, and I would really like to use a lot of data traffic during the trip, for browsing, maps, Skype calls, etc. How can I do that? Should I buy a sim? Do I have ...
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Can anyone recommend a good trekking tour for Machu Picchu?
I'm planning on heading to Peru to visit Machu Picchu next year. I heard there are some amazing and beautiful "long way around" treks that take you up and around to Machu Picchu the long way through ...
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Is it now feasible for an adventurous independent traveller to visit Chechnya?
Right now I'm drinking vodka with a Chechen guy who's staying at my hostel here in Tbilisi Georgia.
I told him I would like to visit Chechnya but it's too dangerous. He reacted like I imagine ...
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Is there a dress code when visiting the Vatican in Rome?
I've heard from friends who have been to Rome that you must cover up when you visit the Vatican as they have a strict dress code.
What does "cover up" mean? I'm sure this wouldn't be a problem in ...
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Where is this building in Amsterdam with a façade looking like a bookshelf?
A friend of mine was in Amsterdam this weekend, and he made an awesome photo of a building with a wall that looks like a book shelf:
Unfortunately he has no idea the of the address, and he doesn't ...
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Dealing with the 'unclean hand' when travelling (if you're left-handed)
"Among Muslims, the left hand is reserved for bodily hygiene and
considered unclean. Thus, the right hand should be used for eating.
Shaking hands or handing over an item with one's left hand ...
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How can I protect camera equipment in checked baggage?
While I usually take my camera equipment in a carry-on when I fly (within the US), that's not always an option (small plane where no carry-on other than my purse is allowed, travelling with too much ...
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OK we're all nerds here, so really, how on earth should I use a Japanese toilet?
OK so for anyone that's travelled to Japan you know what I'm talking about.
They're devices that are a textbook example of excessive featuritis.
But I want to use something other than the flush knob ...
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What (if any) regularly scheduled airline flights pass over Antarctica?
We were just discussing at lunch if there are any such flights.
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What are some tricks you use to buy cheap airline tickets in Europe?
I have been flying with Wizzair, Ryanair and Easyjet for some time already and have found that there is really a lot to be learned about how to achieve the lowest prices. It was not uncommon for me to ...
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Should I purchase rental car insurance? What protection does my credit card provide?
We just arrived in Hawaii this afternoon, and when I went to pick up the rental car, I discovered I hadn't done my homework with regard to the insurance options.
I recall that my credit card will ...
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Is there any accurate map for the Silk Route and is it still practicable?
I've found some maps that shows the overland route that was used to trade between Europe and Asia, but I haven't found a map accurate enough to plan a trip following the ancient route.
Also, I ...
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Devil's pool safety at Victoria Falls
The Devil's pool is a natural pool on the edge of Victoria falls you can swim in during certain months (I saw people doing last September).
Image is in public domain. Source: Wikipedia.
Firstly, I ...
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Getting work on a cruise ship in order to travel
Yes, I'm perfectly aware that a Google search has lots of sites that offer stories about getting work on a cruise ship.
However, a lot of these are trying to sell you books or videos on how to do ...
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Laptop Searches by Customs - UK and US
I'll be traveling to the UK (London) on a study abroad in the spring and will be bring my laptop for school and intern purposes. I was just curious what/if any rights UK customs has to search laptops ...
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What is the fastest theoretical route for the London “Tube Challenge”?
The "Tube Challenge" is the accepted name for the Guinness World Record attempt to visit all the stations on the London Underground network in the fastest time possible.
The rules are here.
The ...
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Is it possible to get from the Philippines to Taiwan to Japan (or the reverse) without flying?
It's not that I have a fear of flying but it seems the best way to see Island countries is by island hopping and these three countries are all relatively close to one another if you take into account ...
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How can I travel to Germany with my dog?
I will be traveling to Germany (from the USA) in a few months and hope to bring my dog, a 10 lb Chihuahua-mix. I would like to do this with a minimum of difficulty, so I am hoping to hear the ...
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2answers
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Where can I get information on freighter travel?
I want to go from New York City to any destination in Europe on a freighter. The only place I've found information for doing this requires a round trip. I don't want to go round trip. I want to ...
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Using an Amazon Kindle onboard a flight?
Airlines don't let you use electronic devices when the plane is taking off/landing. Let's suppose I have a Kindle 3, and I have turned off wireless (i.e. both Wifi and GSM/3G is off).
Since you ...
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6answers
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How to overcome the language barrier when visiting France and Spain?
I may be traveling to France and Spain for business purposes, and I'm likely to mix some pleasure with that business trip.
I do not expect many language issues during the business conversations.
...
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Does the rotation of the earth affect the travel time from Europe to Australia?
Assuming that a place in Europe is exactly on the opposite side of the earth than Sydney. Now I want to take a plane to travel there. Does it matter if the plan flies with the rotation of the earth or ...
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How Can I Travel to the North Pole, Cheaply?
I'm aware that annually there's a North Pole marathon, and that would be one way of getting up there, if exhausting.
What other options exist to get there, preferably economically (the marathon costs ...
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Alarm Clock without Noise? To wake up in common sleeping rooms and airports without noise?
When I am sleeping in certain locations, for example waiting for a vehicle in a sleeping room or airports, I want to make no noise to wake up to my alarm bell. There is a dilemma because the alarm ...
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View the Grand Canyon by helicopter - is it real?
I going to visit the United States and its famous geographic places, such as the Grand Canyon.
I heard that there are some helicopter tours are available during visiting the Grand Canyon. Is this ...
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Do all American ATMs charge an extra fee for cash withdrawls on a foreign card?
I've just gone to take some cash out of an ATM (Cash Machine) in Seattle. I visited about half a dozen in the end, and every single one wanted to charge me an extra fee (typically about $3) for the ...
