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Dataset v1.3.0

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  1. Lesotho

    tips

    Before
    … many South African rental contracts exclude it …
    After
    4WD required for Sani Pass (Canada)

  2. Lesotho

    tips

    Before
    The entire country lies above 1,400 m — the highest lowest point of any nation …
    After
    Canada mountain-weather advice

  3. Lesotho

    customs.notes

    Before
    ["Lesotho is in the Southern African Customs Union — goods bought in South Africa generally cross without duty, but commercial quantities must be declared."]
    After
    ["The UK Foreign Office says there are strict rules on goods you can take into or out of Lesotho, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty."]

  4. Lesotho

    bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    March to May and September to November bring mild, clear weather for hiking and pony trekking. Summer (December–February) is green but stormy; June to August is cold with snow on the high passes, and skiing at Afriski.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Lesotho. Canada's travel advice says to expect extreme cold and heavy snowfall in the mountains from June to August, which can close roads and passes, and violent thunderstorms from November to February.

  5. Lesotho

    payments

    Before
    Cards are accepted at hotels, lodges and larger shops in Maseru, but most of the country runs on cash. South African rand are accepted everywhere at 1:1 alongside the loti. Carry small notes for rural areas.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says the loti is pegged one-to-one to the South African rand and both are accepted throughout Lesotho, and that UK cards are widely accepted, but to take enough cash outside Maseru. Canada's travel advice says major credit cards are accepted only at major tourist establishments and banks.

  6. Lesotho

    tapWaterSafe

    Before
    not safe
    After
    not stated

  7. Lesotho

    emergency

    Before
    {"police": "123", "ambulance": "121", "fire": "122"}
    After
    {"general": "112"}

  8. Lebanon

    Tip

    Before
    State electricity runs only a few hours a day — hotels, restaurants and shops rely on private generators, so brief outages during switchover are normal.
    After
    (removed)

  9. Lebanon

    Customs notes

    Before
    Any item purchased in Israel or bearing Hebrew labeling can lead to questioning and refused entry.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says travel to or from Israel is illegal in Lebanon, and that you may be refused entry if your passport bears an Israeli visa or border stamp, or an Egyptian or Jordanian stamp from a crossing that borders Israel.

  10. Lebanon

    Customs notes

    Before
    Drones may not be brought in without prior authorization and are frequently confiscated at the airport.
    After
    (removed)

  11. Lebanon

    Languages

    Before
    Arabic, French
    After
    Arabic

  12. Lebanon

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    general 112
    After
    police 112, ambulance 140, fire 175

  13. Latvia

    Customs notes

    Before
    Duty-free from outside the EU: 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of spirits, goods up to €300 (€430 arriving by air/sea).
    After
    Tobacco: 40 cigarettes for land and sea travellers, 200 by air

  14. Latvia

    Payments

    Before
    Cards and contactless accepted almost everywhere, including Riga’s Central Market
    After
    No official description of card acceptance

  15. Latvia

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    General: 112
    After
    General: 112; Police: 110; Ambulance: 113

  16. Laos

    Tip

    Before
    Cover shoulders and knees at temples, remove shoes before entering, and be discreet during the dawn alms round in Luang Prabang. Keep your distance and never disrupt the monks.
    After
    The UK FCDO says both men and women should cover their shoulders and knees when visiting temples and religious sites, and that walking around in public in swimwear is not culturally appropriate.

  17. Laos

    Tip

    Before
    The kip has depreciated sharply in recent years, so prices for tours and hotels are often quoted in US dollars or Thai baht. Carry a mix and check which currency a quote is in.
    After
    (removed)

  18. Laos

    Tip

    Before
    Unexploded ordnance from the 1960s-70s still contaminates parts of eastern and southern Laos. Stay on marked paths and roads in rural areas and never touch metal objects found on the ground.
    After
    The UK FCDO says landmines and other unexploded weapons are a hazard throughout Laos and kill people each year; Canada names the Plain of Jars, Xiengkhouang province and the Lao-Vietnam border areas in particular. Keep to main routes in rural areas and do not pick up metal objects.

  19. Laos

    Tip

    Before
    Bring crisp US dollar notes. They are accepted for many tourist services and are a useful backup where ATMs are unreliable.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says US dollars and Thai baht are commonly accepted in Laos, and that the kip is not easily obtained or exchanged outside the country.

  20. Laos

    Customs note

    Before
    Antiques and Buddha images require an export permit. Buy religious artefacts only from licensed dealers.
    After
    The UK FCDO says e-cigarettes (vapes), heated tobacco and shisha are illegal in Laos: importing, possessing, using, buying or selling them can bring a fine or prison.

  21. Laos

    Customs note

    Before
    Drug offenses carry severe penalties in Laos, including the death penalty for trafficking.
    After
    The UK FCDO says Laos has zero tolerance for drug offences, including cannabis: possessing even very small quantities carries severe penalties, and drug trafficking can carry the death penalty.

  22. Laos

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    police: 191 · ambulance: 195 · fire: 190
    After
    police: 1191 · ambulance: 1195 · fire: 1190

  23. Kyrgyzstan

    Customs note

    Before
    Standard EAEU duty-free allowances apply for alcohol and tobacco. Confirm current limits before travel.
    After
    (removed)

  24. Kyrgyzstan

    Best time to visit

    Before
    [6, 7, 8, 9]
    After
    [6, 7, 8, 9]

  25. Kyrgyzstan

    Card acceptance / cash importance

    Before
    widely-in-cities/high
    After
    limited/high