User Blaszard

111 votes

3 answers

22k views

Why is the price on the shelves for drinks often different from what I actually pay in supermarkets in Germany?

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asked Aug 1, 2017 at 17:56

86 votes

18 answers

52k views

How to cope with too slow Wi-Fi at hotel?

asked Oct 8, 2016 at 11:32

46 votes

6 answers

16k views

Why is air travel between South American countries so expensive?

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asked Mar 20, 2018 at 9:23

41 votes

5 answers

18k views

What happens on the immigration gate if a passenger lost their fingerprints?

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asked Mar 20, 2017 at 9:38

38 votes

7 answers

6k views

How to make sure that you get off at the correct bus stop in Thailand?

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asked Dec 19, 2016 at 11:27

36 votes

2 answers

6k views

What is the probability of "true" lost baggage (never returned to owner)?

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asked Mar 10, 2017 at 15:59

32 votes

13 answers

26k views

Is it rude to bring bottled water into a restaurant in Germany?

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asked Jul 16, 2017 at 4:55

32 votes

4 answers

9k views

Is there a general clue on whether a flight serves meals?

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asked Oct 3, 2017 at 10:18

29 votes

3 answers

7k views

How likely is it to get asked about your job in detail by Immigration?

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asked Mar 5, 2017 at 11:06

29 votes

3 answers

18k views

Is someone who writes their job as "unemployed" on an immigration card and customs application more likely to be delayed or denied entry?

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asked Aug 24, 2016 at 4:11

22 votes

3 answers

6k views

Can I return back to the original airport if my valuable item is going to be confiscated in airport security?

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asked Jul 19, 2016 at 10:32

22 votes

7 answers

8k views

How can I discern if a bottled drink is carbonated or not in Germany?

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asked Jul 22, 2017 at 11:39

21 votes

5 answers

1k views

Is the use of "Kiev" (or other Russian-based spelling) considered offensive in Ukraine?

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asked Oct 9, 2017 at 21:53

19 votes

3 answers

653 views

Is it considered bad manners to eat in public (on a bench) in Latvia?

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asked Sep 23, 2017 at 2:51

18 votes

2 answers

4k views

Can I decline an alternative ticket handed at an airline's check-in counter in case of an emergency?

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asked Mar 23, 2017 at 13:16

16 votes

2 answers

2k views

Why do restaurants and cafes in Ukraine make a transaction on each food separately?

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asked Oct 6, 2017 at 9:14

15 votes

2 answers

651 views

Is it frequent that a tomato is thrown at a tram in Berlin/Germany?

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asked Jul 28, 2017 at 12:24

15 votes

1 answer

2k views

Can I just wait in the checked-in baggage lane before passing immigration to shift the number of days of staying in US?

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asked Apr 6, 2017 at 10:01

14 votes

2 answers

3k views

How to deal with too short transfer interval?

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asked May 30, 2016 at 20:05

13 votes

1 answer

2k views

Is speaking Portuguese useful in Macau today?

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asked Aug 19, 2016 at 21:52

13 votes

1 answer

1k views

Why do so many stores at Singapore prefer MasterCard?

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asked Aug 14, 2016 at 15:39

13 votes

2 answers

20k views

Credit card acceptance in Taiwan/Taipei?

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asked Nov 20, 2016 at 1:11

13 votes

1 answer

1k views

How to prove one has spent time in the non-Schengen European microstates, in order to pause the Schengen clock?

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asked Oct 8, 2017 at 11:45

12 votes

2 answers

15k views

Is hotel deposit deducted from available limit in credit card?

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asked Aug 1, 2016 at 9:19

11 votes

1 answer

272 views

Any area or district in Shanghai that you can avoid smokers?

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asked Oct 4, 2016 at 8:00

11 votes

4 answers

2k views

How is the date of entry and exit of Schengen decided?

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asked Dec 29, 2016 at 2:51

10 votes

3 answers

372 views

The literacy rate of Mandarin/Simplified Chinese in Taipei?

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asked Nov 24, 2016 at 1:34

10 votes

1 answer

10k views

What differences are there in choosing "This is for business" option in AirBnB?

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asked May 6, 2017 at 13:51

10 votes

0 answers

311 views

Is there any public place to watch the Olympic games in Singapore? [closed]

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asked Aug 8, 2016 at 21:58

10 votes

2 answers

9k views

Can I apply for a UnionPay card while traveling in China?

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asked Jul 15, 2016 at 14:16

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112 Questions

Why is the price on the shelves for drinks often different from what I actually pay in supermarkets in Germany?

How to cope with too slow Wi-Fi at hotel?

Why is air travel between South American countries so expensive?

What happens on the immigration gate if a passenger lost their fingerprints?

How to make sure that you get off at the correct bus stop in Thailand?

What is the probability of "true" lost baggage (never returned to owner)?

Is it rude to bring bottled water into a restaurant in Germany?

Is there a general clue on whether a flight serves meals?

How likely is it to get asked about your job in detail by Immigration?

Is someone who writes their job as "unemployed" on an immigration card and customs application more likely to be delayed or denied entry?

Can I return back to the original airport if my valuable item is going to be confiscated in airport security?

How can I discern if a bottled drink is carbonated or not in Germany?

Is the use of "Kiev" (or other Russian-based spelling) considered offensive in Ukraine?

Is it considered bad manners to eat in public (on a bench) in Latvia?

Can I decline an alternative ticket handed at an airline's check-in counter in case of an emergency?

Why do restaurants and cafes in Ukraine make a transaction on each food separately?

Is it frequent that a tomato is thrown at a tram in Berlin/Germany?

Can I just wait in the checked-in baggage lane before passing immigration to shift the number of days of staying in US?

How to deal with too short transfer interval?

Is speaking Portuguese useful in Macau today?

Why do so many stores at Singapore prefer MasterCard?

Credit card acceptance in Taiwan/Taipei?

How to prove one has spent time in the non-Schengen European microstates, in order to pause the Schengen clock?

Is hotel deposit deducted from available limit in credit card?

Any area or district in Shanghai that you can avoid smokers?

How is the date of entry and exit of Schengen decided?

The literacy rate of Mandarin/Simplified Chinese in Taipei?

What differences are there in choosing "This is for business" option in AirBnB?

Is there any public place to watch the Olympic games in Singapore? [closed]

Can I apply for a UnionPay card while traveling in China?