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Is it still possible to go jogging around the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens?
The Panathenaic Stadium website suggests that it is possible to run in the stadium between 7.30 and 9 am, but the site is old (2011) and the form that must be filled in (linked to from the web page) ...
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China - Binhai - Aircraft Carrier Amusement park - Hands on or just looking only?
I have heard about an Amusement Park in Binhai (near Tianjin, I think) where one can visit a decommissioned aircraft carrier. In it are soviet era keepsakes and a whole assortment of military ...
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Suggestions for Outdoor Activities in Cambridge? [closed]
Obviously my plans are delayed with the current situation - but I was meant to go and meet up with a friend who's going to be living in Cambridge later this year. I'm looking for some cool outdoor ...
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Things to do during a five-hour layover in Athens, Greece?
I'm going to be in the Athens airport for five and a half hours. I know the city is quite a distance away. Is there anything of interest nearby that I could do to alleviate the boredom?
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Birdwatching in Langkawi Island, Malaysia
I plan to go to Langkawi Island in early July, and I would like to try some new things. I have never been snorkeling or bird watching before. There is lots of resources about snorkeling, so I'm all ...
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Dark Days in Scandinavia
What happens during dark days in Scandinavia? From late fall to winter, very little to no daylight at all falls on many cities in Scandinavia, particularly north of the arctic circle.
How does this ...
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Which Airport Is Good For Layover LHR, FRA, TXL, HAM? [closed]
I'm booking a flight from EWR to MUC and all my options have a 4 hour layover at either LHR, FRA, TXL, HAM, or GVA.
Which would be the best for my layover (morning until afternoon)?
I will have ...
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Finding good Escape Rooms in Budapest?
Escape Rooms/Games are a relatively new entertainment that seem to be cropping up in cities across the world. I've been reading over and over again that Budapest has a lot of escape rooms -- is this ...
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Traditional dance lessons for tourists in Korea
The Learn section of Wikivoyage's guide to South Korea mentions dancing as something you can learn, and mentions as an added bonus that you wear Han Bok, traditional Korean clothing.
I tried looking ...
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Is it legal to light and send off sky lanterns on the beaches of Hawaii?
My family is traveling to Hawaii, specifically, Oahu next spring, and we wanted to do activities that included the entire family. We have always wanted to release sky lanterns into the sky because it ...
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Male alternatives to dressing up as a geisha in Kyoto
In Kyoto, there are plenty of maiko henshin (or maiko makeover) studios where (presumably) female tourists can pay to be made up and dressed to look like a maiko (apprentice geisha).
What options are ...
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Where can I go mud sliding in Europe (ideally the UK)?
I've seen a number of videos on Youtube of people sliding down the muddy banks of the Shubenacadie river in Nova Scotia and it looks great fun. But I can't afford to travel to Nova Scotia.
Is there ...
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Are there any bungee jumping sites in Myanmar?
What it says in the tin: are there any bungee jumping sites - preferably in the Irrawady or Central Myanmar region - that are open throughout out the year as opposed to open as special events?
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South-west US/Hawaii Volleyball fun tournament in September
My girlfriend and I are travelling the US in september. There is no schedule yet, but we would rather see the west-side of the US or Hawaii than east/mid, because both of us have already been there.
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Are there paraglide/paramotor operators around Lake Toba?
I am looking for information on doing a paragliding trip around Lake Toba. I have no paragliding license, so I am looking for a tandem trip with a pilot.
I see references to this possibility on e.g. ...
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Can a Tourist from a VWP country carry (Rent/ Borrow) a gun in say Florida
Looking to find out if it is legal to borrow or rent a gun from an individual(s) or company to use to either visit the various gun ranges or wildlife hunting in Florida.
I have a shotgun licence in ...
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Finding social sports clubs in Berlin [closed]
How to find weekly sessions of badminton or basketball in Berlin?
The only place I have found a few listings is on http://berlin.meetup.com/ but there are not many there.
Does it really require ...
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What can I do around Porto Alegre's airport?
I'll be having a layover at Porto Alegre's airport (Salgado Filho International) by 9:30 a.m.
The first bus is at 13:00 p.m., which gives me 4 hours to wait.
Is there anything interesting from the ...
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Physical (demanding) activities in Berlin
We're six guys going to Berlin in July on our yearly trip. We've been there seven times before, and we're looking to do something physically fun.
We've previously:
played a lot of soccer / ...
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Is there a free public outdoor gym somewhere in Dalat, Vietnam?
I like to have a bit of a workout in those public gyms you find in parks in cities and towns around the world.
I especially like to find ones with chin-up bars, especially if one is high enough for a ...
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Can I have a sword fight in Scotland?
This May, my family is traveling to Scotland (it'll actually be my first time in Europe - everybody else has been at least once!). While there, I'd like the opportunity to participate in some sort of ...
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Where can I rent and fly a kite in Singapore?
I am looking for a place in Singapore where I could rent a kite and fly it with my girlfriend. Google returns me a bunch of results, but I am not sure those places are for those who already have kites ...
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Which mazes in Europe are worth visiting with children? [closed]
I recently saw a maize maze near my home town in the East Midlands, UK. However, the functionality was fairly basic.
The children loved it though so I wanted to explore other maze options across ...
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What options are available for hunting feral boar on Hawaii?
I am visiting Kauai shortly and am interested in boar hunting while there. So far I have applied for my Hunter's Education Exemption and have mapped several locations that allow for bow hunting.
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Non-'adult' activities in Austin (USA) for a bachelor party [closed]
I'll be traveling to Austin, TX for a bachelor party. As none of the guys in our group have been to Austin (and I was only there for a couple days 5 years ago), I'm trying to discover some non-adult ...
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Is it possible for non-residents to shoot at a range in the State of Georgia (US)?
I am interested in going to a range to shoot both hand guns and rifles while in Georgia. Is it legal to do this in Georgia as a non-resident, and if it is legal, is it common for ranges to deny entry ...
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Going to gyms in Japan
I'm planning a trip to Japan and was wanting to do a Gold's Gym there and am curious how it'd compare to a gym in the USA.
So with gyms in the USA I'll often go there with a drawstring backpack with ...
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What is the quality of the rafting on the Nile at a Jinja after the damming of Bujagali Falls
I have found a company offering Grade 5 Rafting on the Nile near Jinja Uganda. They make no mention of the fact the Bujagali Falls have been dammed and what if any effect this has had on the quality ...
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Park or lake with jogging and outdoor gym in Kuala Lumpur?
In many cities there's an obvious place to go for a run, such as along a beach front, around a lake, along the river, or some nice big park.
In Kuala Lumpur the river is sadly neglected and ...
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What's a good way to find recreational mineral prospecting locations in the Pacific Northwest (US) area?
I'd like to find some destinations in the Pacific Northwest (US) for panning or gathering precious metals or gems, preferably without requiring non-trivial effort to gain access to. This is meant as ...
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Top 3 to see/do in Reykjavík [closed]
I am travelling because of my job, and in a few months I'll go to Reykjavík.
I'm very excited because it is my first time in Iceland, and I'm managing in having more or less one free day to spend as ...
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What to do in Andorra during the summer? [closed]
I have the opportunity to visit Andorra in the summer (La Cortinada). The Pyrenees look beautiful, but I wonder what else is there to do except for shopping and hiking - although a (secret!) Holy ...
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How can I buy tickets to see a performance in the Teatro Amazonas?
It seems the Teatro Amazonas re-opened for performances in 2001. But my searches so far have not lead me to tickets for performances--only tickets for guided tours.
According to Wikipedia, the ...
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Where to go go-karting in Hong Kong?
I know the main track was closed after a lethal freak accident.
I don't need anything big though. It's just been my dream to go go-karting.
Are there any options, and what are the prices?
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Suwon is on the itinerary while travelling through South Korea. What should I do there and what is Suwon known for?
I need help in deciding what to do in Suwon during my stop there on a trip to South Korea. I've done a little research, however I'm curious if anyone has more experience.
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Need experienced comments/thoughts on places in New England [closed]
I'm currently planning a trip with 2 other friends for the beginning of October. We'll be driving all around and may be doing spur of the moment planning, so I just wanted to get a list of locations ...
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Things to do in Wailea, Maui when you don't have a car
My boyfriend and I are trying to conserve money while on vacation in Maui and weren't planning on renting a car. Are there things to do in Wailea that are walking distance (or bus transportation)?
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Feeling the spirit of Helsinki, where?
When I visit a city, besides visiting the main tourist attractions, I usually like to see some places that can make me feel the true spirit of the place I'm visiting.
As an example, if you visit Pisa ...
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Things to do in the Peak District
I will be going to the Peak District (England) in mid-July - what are the Must Do things, preferably the cheap ones!
Some walking would be good but we have a 2 year old son so nothing too strenuous. ...
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Tennis courts inside or near Kruger National Park
I know there is a golf course inside Kruger National Park (South Africa), but does anyone know if there is anywhere to play tennis either inside the park or nearby?
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Looking for a very last minute adventure trip (5th -13th May) [closed]
Basically, due to a break up and cancellation of previous arrangements, I find myself with a free week next week and I really fancy doing something active and outdoors. Most of my trips recently have ...
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Park City, Utah for vacation
My company is going on a trip to Park City, Utah in the beginning of July, Fourth of July and afterwards. What are the tourist type things like museums or photography ops to check out within a 30 to ...
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Activities in Montreal for a Bachelor party
I'm currently planning a bachelor party for a friend, and plan on holding it in Montreal next month. There a some people in our group who have a passing familiarity with the area, but mostly only know ...
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Where in Europe can I pay to fire guns or have military experience?
I have seen several sites for places in Ukraine and Poland where you can drive tanks and shoot various weapons from the Soviet Union.
http://stayinkiev.com/en/shooting-tours
http://www....
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User Group meetings in India?
This may sound like an odd idea, but when I'm travelling I like to go to local user group meetings. I have two reasons for this:
It is a good way to meet local people I have something in common with ...
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Where can I go looking for amber in Gdańsk, Poland?
I've read that one can find amber easily in the beaches in Gdansk. I believe it, but how to get to those beaches? Will anyone be offended if I go there and spend one hour looking for amber?
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Where in India can one wash and play with elephants?
I've seem a documentary in which a host is washing elephants somewhere in India (I believe it was Kerala) but I can't remember where I've seen it.
Image courtesy of tiagopereira and is licensed ...
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Coverage of unusual activities with travel insurance
If you're planning on doing an unusual activity, that isn't directly prohibited (e.g. "no off-piste skiing"), or indirectly prohibited (e.g. roof riding in India under "illegal activities"), should ...
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Is Badlands unique or are there similar parks to go Dinosaur fossil hunting?
Thinking of taking my kid on to look at some fossils. I am definitely planning a visit to the Badlands to go dinosaur bone hunting but are there other parks or places similar to this?
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Jogging in Tokyo and Osaka
I'm not a huge fan of jogging on crowded sidewalks even in the US, and I expect many sidewalks in Tokyo and Osaka will only be more crowded.
What locations in these cities would you recommend for ...