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What are some tricks you use to buy cheap airline tickets in Europe?
I have been flying with Wizz Air, Ryanair and easyJet for some time 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 buy Ryanair tickets for €20 and come next day to find…
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Are there any airlines that still allow smoking on-board flights?
Do any airlines still allow smoking on-board international flights, or is this something that has been banned across the board everywhere? If this is because of fire hazard regulations, what about e-cigarettes?
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What to do without underwear on a 4 day trip?
Ok, this might be a ridiculous question/situation but it's my situation.
I'm at a football camp in boston until Friday, and I've realized I forgot to pack any underwear (I wear boxers), I have the one pair I came with. I'm going to be pretty active…
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Renting a Manual Car in the US
Neither specific websites of Hertz, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Thirftly or FOX allow you to specify that you want to rent a manual car. Neither do Kayak, Hotwire and Priceline.
Is there a way to book a manual car in the US?
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From what point could you view the most US states?
A fairly simple question: from what single point could you see the most US states? It seems like it should be a popular tourist attraction.
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"No nudity" signs in changing rooms in Doha?
The changing rooms for the gym and pool at the Doha hotel I'm currently in has a sign up saying
Please respect local customs, and avoid nudity whilst using this changing room
However, it's laid out local a "normal" western style changing room -…
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A flight I booked months ago just got rescheduled dramatically, into a time that is not possible for me, what can I do?
Specifically, the first flight for my honeymoon just got rescheduled to 12 hours prior, during my wedding. The airline says they have no flights on them or their partner airlines that get me to my destination on time. They have offered a full…
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Can I use Google Maps traffic information to estimate driving time for a specific date/time?
In supported regions, Google Maps will tell me how long it will take to drive from A to B in current traffic conditions. It can also colour-code roads according to traffic conditions for a specific date and time of the week. However, is it…
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Which European cities have bike rental stations for tourists?
During my last vacation in Barcelona I found out that some bicycle stations are made for citizens, where they can pick up a bike, ride on it to the other station, and leave it there. Unfortunately, this was not available for guests of the city.
Are…
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As a British citizen, I get stopped for 40 minutes wait due to wrong record of refusal to entry
I came to the UK under a Tier 2 visa about 10 years ago. After the 5th year, I obtained my Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and a year later, I became a citizen. Since I started using my UK passport, I have randomly experienced issues at the border…
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Finding flights that do NOT stop in the USA
I'm trying to find flights between New Zealand and Tijuana, Mexico that do NOT stop in the USA, however the flight searches I've been doing all seem to have a stop somewhere in the US - LAX, SFO, IAH are the most common. Is there a way to do a…
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Where is this tower?
I came across this photo from some family trip apparently in 1988. When I first saw it immediately reminded me of northern California / bay area. But the date doesn't correspond at all to any trip we took there. I'm not even sure if this is in the…
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Do pedestrians imitate automotive traffic?
I'm from the USA, where we drive on the right side of the street. When walking, I always felt like heavily trafficked areas manage themselves by imitating the automotive traffic (usually). Pedestrians approaching each other on the foot path avoid…
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If I leave the US through an airport, do I have to return through the same airport?
My wife and I are flying to Iceland and we are trying to book tickets but I wasn't sure about the flights.
So I am just asking to clarify. If I leave the US through an airport, do I have to return to the US through the same airport?
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Is it legal to meet with potential future employers in the UK, whilst visiting from the USA
One of my friends from the USA will be visiting the UK at some point using her visa free travel, she has previously been here before over the last few years.
At some point in the future, she wants to move and work here, and wanted to know the…
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