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How to search for a B&B in Quebec?
Googling "B&B Quebec" sure gives results but what are the good/serious/efficient search engines and more importantly what are the recommended certifications enabling to choose a B&B and being ...
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Beaches accessible from central Porvoo
I'm visiting Porvoo (known for its historic centre) tomorrow.
It's going to be quite hot (for Finland anyway) at 26°C, so, besides sightseeing, chilling at a beach and maybe even dipping in the ...
4
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1answer
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What is the most efficient way to use Best Western Rewards after staying at a hotel?
So I'm staying in a Best Western Hotel for around 7 nights and would like to use my rewards for either United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta (or maybe for additional Best Western Hotel stays, ...
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1answer
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Re-checking luggage at connecting airports
I'll be leaving Morocco within the next week, and I'm wondering whether I'll need to re-check my luggage after my connecting flights. I fly from Casablanca to Frankfurt and Frankfurt to London via ...
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If a frequent flyer program allows you to earn “250 award miles per stay” at a hotel, then does staying for more nights increase the miles?
So the Best Western Hotel Rewards program rewards 250 award miles per "stay" for American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. I'm just wondering though - is it 250 award miles for each night, or do ...
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Is it possible for Indian citizens to travel to Gilgit–Baltistan and Azad Kashmir?
The Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent and has been under territorial dispute between India and Pakistan for decades. There are two regions in particular that are claimed by India but under ...
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1answer
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3G internet / data package in China
I'm going to do a backpacking trip to China.
I have a smartphone.
What is the most economic way to buy a data package?
I don't need a sim for calls at all, data only.
I have got a 'simless' but it ...
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Is there any interesting place to stop between Siem Reap and Bangkok?
Travel from Siem Reap (Cambodia) to Bangkok (Thailand) could take you the whole day (by bus/train). I'm wondering if there is any sightseeing between Siem Reap and Bangkok where I can stop, sleep one ...
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Do clubs in Hong Kong have any particular dress code?
I'm going to Hong Kong for Easter this year and I needed some packing advice. Do clubs in Hong Kong have a dress code, if any? What I mean by this is for, say, many clubs in London (and here I mean ...
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Is it too far to go to Eastern Europe on a 5-6 week holiday if I land in Paris?
So we're landing in Europe in September and planning to stay for about 5-6 weeks.
We plan to land in Paris as it seems to have the cheapest flights from Australia but also we have to go to France ...
5
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2answers
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Online resource for reconnecting with other travelers?
Last summer I spent some time in St. Petersburg, Russia. On the bus from Tallinn to St. Petersburg I met a nice girl. We also spent some time in St. Petersburg. Unfortunately, I've lost the email ...
4
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1answer
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Is there a website that allows me to filter on number of rooms in a suite?
My wife and I will be travelling through the US and Canada with my mother-in-law at the end of the year. I'm finding that almost all hotels, when they offer a "two double bed" or "two queen bed" ...
4
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1answer
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Backpacking in Pärnu in the summer
Are there any (backpacker) hostels in Pärnu, the "summer capital" of Estonia? If not, how about cozy B&Bs or guesthouses... or well, anything other than big hotel / spa complexes?
I'm more ...
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Three days in Montenegro, looking for good beaches, where should we go?
I'm planning on staying three days in Montenegro. I'm looking for fine beaches and I'm travelling by bus. I've been to Budva earlier in my holiday and it was ok, but I'd like something less ...
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3answers
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What US electronic appliances will work on 220V/240V?
We are headed to Italy from the US. We plan on packing light but with an 8 year old (and an amateur photographer), we will be taking the following items. I've read that a lot of newer electronics ...
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Google maps in China
Using smartphone in China's cities,
how can I navigate by foot?
Does anyone has a creative idea if I don't read or write chinese?
Any recommended foot-navigation to China main cities?
(offline maps ...
4
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1answer
855 views
Via Rail Canada: What are the different booking classes?
Today, I tried to book a seat in a train on the Via Rail Canada Homepage.
There are 6 different booking classes:
SuperSaver
Discounted
Regular
for both Economy and Business. While I can imagine ...
4
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2answers
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What do hotels (in the US) do to control and erradicate bed bugs? How good are they?
Related to this question. I've moved into a telecommuting position that requires me to travel to the worksite once or twice a month and stay in a hotel. One of the things I'm paranoid about is staying ...
2
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1answer
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What is the import/export tariff cost from Poland to USA and from USA to Poland?
I plan on buying shoes and clothes with the intention of transporting them to USA. I am wondering how much tax I will have to pay to transfer these products? If my shoes are not in the boxes and ...
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What is the cheapest way to go from NYC to Detroit? [closed]
Is there any cheap way to travel from NYC to Detroit ? Bus, airplanes, train?
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2answers
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Where do they speak Dutch?
I would like to be able to state that I have travelled to all countries where there is a native community that understand and speaks Dutch. So far I have been in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, ...
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1answer
406 views
How do I get compensation for messed-up flights?
Short form: the airline I'm traveling on managed to mess up every leg of my round trip (international trip), ultimately costing me most of a day at each end and also some money for expenses along the ...
4
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1answer
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Montreal on public transport: what kind of tickets to use?
For a 3-4 day visit in Montreal, what would be the most convenient & cost-effective way to use the city's public transit system?
Single tickets, some kind of day travelcard, or something else?
...
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Are there low cost airlines to travel within the US?
I'm from Europe where there are a lot of low cost airlines like easyJet, Ryanair, etc... But these operate mainly in Europe.
Then, my question is if there are airlines which provide cheap flights ...
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Book multiple flights with Ryanair and save on Administration Fee
I need to book 2 different flights with Ryanair, but if I book them separately I have to pay GBP 6 as administration fees because I'm paying with a Visa Debit (and most cards are charged GBP 6).
I can ...
4
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1answer
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List of holidays for Île-de-France weekend/holiday pass?
The Île-de-France ticket jeunes week-end is valid on Saturdays, Sundays, and other holidays. Where can one get a list of dates on which this ticket will be valid?
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Using the IndRail pass for a good Indian experience
Site61 tells a lot about the railways in India, and suggests some nice looking trips to do. One can buy an IndRail pass, and could travel around India by train say 15 or 21 days long.
Is there anyone ...
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1answer
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Entering Brazil by air, leaving by land, will I be denied entry?
I've just read this question
Travelling to Brazil without return ticket
which suggests that I will need to prove that I am leaving Brazil before the 90-day visa expires. If I was planning on leaving ...
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0answers
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Can anyone recommend a good restaurant in central southside Dublin? [closed]
I'm in Dublin for business so looking for places to take the team for a night out. Great food. Not Temple bar.
4
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1answer
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Organised backpacking in China (14-Sep till 8-Oct 2012)
Wandering the net, I have found this site:
http://thedragontrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Detailed%20Itinerary%20-%20HK%20to%20HK%2025%20days.pdf
This fits all my needs:
comprehensive
young
...
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1answer
109 views
Renting a car in Canada and drop it off in USA
I already asked a very similar questions here.
But this time I'm looking for a car for two weeks (end of August until first week of September). I want to pick it up in Montreal and give it back in ...
4
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1answer
104 views
Apply for India visa but not effective immediately
As Canadian national applying for a visa for India, I have a problem. I wish to visit in India, but I want to make the application now since I will get very busy in coming months. If I apply now, I ...
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2answers
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Availability of ATMs and exchange places in Morocco
I'm thinking about going to Morocco, and I would be avoiding the most touristic places.
I've read the question
When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money? ...
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What are relaxed and interesting / not well-known things to see on a winter weekend in Prague?
I'm taking my girlfriend to Prague in a couple of weeks for her birthday. Neither of us can take much time off work at the moment, so it's a short trip - probably there Friday, leave Monday, giving ...
3
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1answer
59 views
Who offers travel insurance that covers a holiday to your home country
I am a British national but have been living abroad with my family for the last 6 years. I plan to travel back the the UK for a holiday next week, however, I have been having difficulty finding a ...
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3answers
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Finding if a medicine is available in India
I`m going to travel to India and would like to know if I will be able to purchase specific medication there. Is there an official site or similar indicating what remedies are available at India?
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Do I need a visa if I go with a cruise line to St. Petersburg?
Last week I discussed with a friend if it is necessary to get a Russian visa if you travel with a cruise liner to Saint Petersburg in Russia? I think so, but my friend has the opinion that it is not ...
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Do I still have to pay airport fee in Lima?
Six years ago, when I was leaving from Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport, there was airport fee of 30.25 USD. I had to pay this fee even If I already had the ticked (with Iberia, so normal, not ...
3
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1answer
315 views
Oyster Card - how does it actually work?
I have heard about the Oyster Card for London transportation network. You top it up with cash or credit card, and then you just swipe it in buses, subway, trains, and also when you leave the subway or ...
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1answer
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Buying cheap flights in Jordan
It is known that throughout Southeast Asia, tickets are fairly cheap (so, when you buy them on location, from €30/$30 from one Southeast Asian country to another).
Does this also count for the ...
5
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2answers
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Full-day stopover at Toronto between two international flights
I have booked round-trip tickets from Paris to Chicago, departing in a few weeks.
The return leg, operated by Air Canada, includes a connection at Toronto (YYZ). The arrival from Chicago is scheduled ...
8
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2answers
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Visiting Daintree Rainforest on an budget
In the Lonely Planet guide for Australia Daintree is the top #6 attraction. The guide book claims there are (among other things) mountain treks, self-guided walking trails, kayaking, croc-spotting ...
3
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2answers
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Will Alaska always give credit for flights if both marketing and actual airline are partners?
As an example, KLM flight 6162 is not on their list of KLM flights that they credit for mileage. But the funky thing is that both KLM (the marketing airline) and the actual airline (Delta) are both ...
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Is there an official New York City architecture tour?
Every time I visit Chicago, I love taking one of the tours offered by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. These tours are excellent, run by enthusiasts, and take different forms. There are walking ...
3
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1answer
201 views
Is there a published schedule for Disney World's extended opening hours?
At http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/planning-guides/in-depth-advice/extended-theme-park-hours/ it says
Each day, one of the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks opens one hour early or remains open up ...
11
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Is there a booking site for chartering flights?
Are there booking sites for chartering flights? A Google journey revealed many sites where one could enquire for details on chartering a plane, but so far all the enquiring needs to be done by sending ...
4
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3answers
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Need some advice from the pros about interrailing around Europe!
I am going interrailing with two of my friends (all of us are 21 years old and male- if that helps?) from the end of July to mid August. We are getting the 22 day global pass and are actually starting ...
3
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0answers
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Recommendation for accommodation in Vancouver [closed]
I'm looking for an accommodation around UBC in Vancouver in the second week of August. It should be around 50-60 CAD per night. Any local recommendations would really help me. I need nothing fancy, ...
4
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1answer
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Are there ticket offices for Georgian Railways in Tbilisi?
In Batumi I happened to know where there was a ticket office in the old town to buy railway tickets because I lived nearby. But it had no sign at all and would be very difficult to find if you didn't ...
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Is it possible to go directly from Siem Reap to Vientiane over land?
I'm planning on going to Vietiane in Laos, but I wanted to cross over land from Cambodia. Are there direct bus connections from Siem Reap to Vientiane, and if so, how long does the journey take? I ...
