« first day (2560 days earlier)      last day (2430 days later) » 

01:58
@JonathanReez It's partially a cultural thing. In a lot of parts of the world, it's expected you'll ask permission first.
especially as the author noted, coming in close to a pushpram/stroller
yes ,the permission may just be showing the camera and looking for permission. it needn't be verbal as long as it's understood.
 
8 hours later…
10:35
Elections end tomorrow folks!
 
2 hours later…
12:20
@Belle-Sophie sounds like you have it in hand, but couldn't you also tell your CC provider that it was a fradulent charge, and have it reversed?
 
1 hour later…
13:22
I actually got the money back, after a month of nagging the hotel, but I think it's crazy that such a big chain can do something like that. There's more reports on the internet of similar charges by them.
I'm a Booking 'genius' member, so I often get discount with them. I often book on hotel's pages as well, but sometimes Booking is cheaper or just easier because I just need to press a single button and I'm lazy.
By the way, September/October trip: Shanghai, Dubai, Singapore or Tokyo? Or other suggestions? We're a couple that love to explore (and photograph) different cultures. We would like to visit an eastern city this time. Any suggestions? :)

« first day (2560 days earlier)      last day (2430 days later) »