I'll soon visit the Philippines for business, and our local partner will be providing a car and driver. I have no idea how much he's getting paid. Should I tip
I was talking to a friend who became a mother recently. She needs to travel, and takes her son along, but she was saying that one of her problems when travellin
In many countries around the world, buying picture postcards of sights or other remarkable views works as follows: You find a store that sells picture postcards
During August the beaches in Italy are notoriously crowded and unless you arrive early (and we're talking before sunrise in some places), you cannot get a spot
I checked prices on some sites and have feeling of strong misunderstanding: according to Wikw the currency os peso, but prices are in '$'. Moreover, the price s
Walking around a residential area in Luxembourg, I noticed that each home had their wheelie bin for general rubbish in the front yard strangely placed in a neat
Next year I will be visiting Japan, and I am going to try to get a reservation at Sukiyabashi Jiro for myself and my son, who will be 11.5 years old at the time
I bought headphones in USA, for ~300$. Should I declare them (thus pay additional tax) in customs? I haven't bought anything else and I am a Greek citizen.
While in Moscow, I went to the store around 11:30pm to buy some beer, and the cashier checked her watch and said no. Why am I not allowed to buy alcohol at the
I'm invited to a wedding in Ho Chi Minh City. I know virtually nothing about Vietnam, I'll be there for the first time in my life. I know a little about Asian
Before moving to Munich I did some research about the water. According to different sources, the water quality in Munich is very good and there is no problem dr
I am visiting Japan, I went into a couple of huge Pacinko and slot arcades, just wanted to see them live. I noticed in both of them a very s
Even with the news that the King of Thailand passed away, I had already scheduled a trip a year ago to visit Thailand in a week or so. I understand that most
While booking hotels in the US (Dallas, TX specifically) I found that many hotels have an area that features shelves with food, fridges and freezers. I see no p
The 2016 London social season is just getting underway There are no set dates for this but traditionally it starts at Guy Fawkes Day and more or less ends when
In India, we eat rice using our fingers. Generally in the West, a fork or spoon is used. I have tried eating rice with spoon but I don't feel satisfied with it.
In part due to not properly checking ahead, I've just discovered that it's Diwali this weekend. I'm currently in India on a work trip, visiting a number of peop
I sent a package to my friend in nigeria I never sent put of the us and they can't pay duty and tax I shipped by ups I even called ups to see
I love traveling and I travel a lot either solo or with friends. But in some countries I face specific problems connected with different langu
In Southern Europe it is common to give two kisses (one in each cheek) when being introduced to a woman. So when woman A meets person B (no matter if B is a he