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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 this, or sign you up to a list. There's a reason:…
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Why has this dress been met with surprise at the Oktoberfest in Munich?
We are Brazilians and we have been in Oktoberfest, so my wife made a dress here in Brazil trying to do something close to the Dirndl dress, but during the entire party the people looked a lot to her dress with some surprise in their eyes like: "OMG,…
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We're all adults here - how to use a squat toilet if you have trouble squatting?
So, we have a great question and answer on how to use a squat toilet. However, the answers there basically assume you're healthy and able to use one as per the instructions.
A group of us are going to an area with squats next month, and one of the…
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Can chartering a private plane be an affordable alternative to scheduled flights?
I once missed a plane due to not considering the timezone difference. I could get a seat on the next flight for 1600 Eur. Thanks to the Internet I noticed that a competitor offered a one-way ticket to same destination (Amsterdam) for 500 Euro, I…
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Why do some hostels only allow international visitors?
Some of the hostels in the Gold Coast, Australia, only allow international visitors. I'm a bit surprised at this because the average Australian is not at all dangerous only dangerous in the same way your average backpacker is (likely to drink a lot,…
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How can I spend older Canadian money?
I'm going to Toronto later this year. I have some older Canadian currency on hand that I would like to spend. I understand Canada has recently transitioned to polymer banknotes, so I am wondering how easy it will be to use my old money.
Some of my…
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Can you eat food refused by quarantine by Australian border control?
If some food you're bringing in is refused by quarantine, are they sometimes willing to let you eat it? Assume there isn't a massive queue behind you and the officer is in a good mood.
Background: I received some chocolates on Valentine's day in (no…
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Can I be banned from reentering the US because I didn't use my return ticket, but bought a one-way for a later date instead?
I am in NYC right now and have been since Friday the 9th. I traveled with a friend who booked return tickets, and we were scheduled to leave on the 16th. I have, however, been asked to hang out with a lot of cool people and decided to stay a little…
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Non-AT country citizen visiting Antarctica by non-AT country registred vessel (yacht) — do I need a permit and why?
My grandfather has been a yachtsman for more than half a century, he is now retired and now has everything he needs to fulfill his dream: sailing to Antarctica.
But he is a citizen of Moldova, which does not participate in the Antarctic Treaty…
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What meals are available on Russian trains?
When travelling by rail in Russia, are dining cars present? What quality of food would one expect on a train diner as compared to those one would find in Europe? I am especially keen to know if smoked fish from Lake Baikal might be available.
Is…
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Why do airplanes not use two regular 3.5mm jacks?
I'm flying this Friday again and can't find my two-to-one 3.5 mm jack adapter and I was wondering why did they decided to go this way?
One like this:
I know why they were using the two prongs, to avoid of theft of the airline distributed…
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Which side of the plane to sit on an Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) flight?
Which side of the plane gives you more scenic views when flying from Auckland, New Zealand (AKL) to Queenstown, New Zealand (ZQN) (and back).
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How do I pay for a US parking ticket from the UK?
I went to States recently rented a car from enterprise and in Washington got a parking ticket (100$).
Since it gives 30 days to pay I wasn't in to much of the hurry. When I tried to pay for the ticket online it would not allow me to enter credit…
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What class of travel is suitable for a woman travelling alone on Indian railways?
What class should a lone woman travel on a sleeper train to be safe at night?
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Which TGV routes travel at 500+ km/hr?
I want to take a TGV for the experience of traveling very fast on the ground. The Lyria trains are advertised to travel at 524+ km/hr. The TGV I took only went 300 km/hr. Does anyone know which routes travel at full speed, preferably one that…
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