Romdane FAQ

Unsere FAQs sind eine Anlaufstelle für ehrliche Antworten auf ungewöhnliche aber auch ganz einfache Fragen aus deinem Alltag.

Es ist dabei gleichgültig ob Du auf der Welt unterwegs bist, von zuhause deinen nächsten Trip planst oder Du einfach nach einem neuen Weg in deinem Leben suchst.

Wir bieten Expertise zu vielfältigen Themen und Fragen, die Du in keinem Reiseführer findest. Sei es der richtige Umgang bei einer Polizeikontrolle in Amerika, die Frage ob afrikanische Polizisten bestechlich sind und wenn ja, weshalb und wie gehe ich damit um.

Wir helfen bei der Buchauswahl für Weltreisen, beim Bootskauf, beim Versand von Motorrädern nach Amerika, und erklären, wie man ein Fahrzeug in die USA importieren kann.

Wir sagen dir, warum du dich selbst verteidigen können solltest (weil dir niemand hilft, wenn du in Schwierigkeiten bist) und wo der beste Ort ist, um ein hochwirksames Selbstverteidigungssystem zu erlernen

Wir erzählen Dir welche Tiere in Afrika wann gefährlich sind, wie man ein Lagerfeuer macht, als Frau Off-Road fährt oder wo und wie man einen Flugschein in den USA, Kanada oder Kenia erlangt. 

Wir wissen ob, wo und welche Malaria Prophylaxe in Afrika benötigt wird. Oder in welchem Land Du unbedingt Deine erste Safari erleben solltest, die grössten Chancen hast, die Big5 zu sehen ob als Backpacker oder Luxus Safari Gast.

Selbst wenn wir nicht alles wissen, finden wir die Antworten für Dich – garantiert! 

Mit einem Netzwerk von Kontakten auf der ganzen Welt und fundiertem, erfahrenem Wissen bahnen wir den Weg durch den Informationsdschungel im Internet, zuverlässig und ehrlich.

Wir räumen auf mit unsinnigen Vorurteilen und bodenlosen Behauptungen, die von Pseudo Reiseexperten und Influencern in die Welt gesetzt werden.

 

ENGLISH, PLEASE!!!

Our FAQs are the go-to place for honest answers to unusual and everyday troubling questions from your life.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re traveling the world, planning your next trip from home, or simply looking for a new life experience.

We offer expertise on a broad range of topics and answers to questions that you won’t find in any travel guide. Whether it’s the proper way to handle a police stop in America, whether African police officers are corrupt, and if so, why and how to deal with it.

We assist you with book recommendations for world travel, when you want to buy a boat, ship a  motorcycles to America, and explain how to import a vehicle to the USA.

We tell you why you should be able to defend yourself ( because nobody will help you when you are in trouble ) and where the best place is to study  a highly effective self defence system. 

We let you know which animals in Africa are dangerous and when. How to make a campfire, drive off-road as a woman, or where and how to obtain a pilot’s license in the USA, Canada, or Kenya.

We know if, where, and which malaria prophylaxis is needed in Africa, or in which country you should definitely experience your first safari, where you have the best chances to see the Big 5, whether as a backpacker or a luxury safari guest.

Even if we don’t know everything, we’ll find the answers for you – guaranteed!

With a network of contacts around the world and well-founded, experienced knowledge, we navigate through the jungle of information on the internet, reliable and honest.

We clear up nonsensical prejudices and baseless claims spread by pseudo travel experts and influencers.

                                                                                                                                                                   

ASK ROMDANE FIRST!

 

Are lions in the wild really menacing?           

Of course not! Just don’t step into the pride and snatch either the cubs or the prey…or you will end up as their dessert.

 

Why and when can hippos become threatening?                                                                                                                                                                                        

Always and everywhere! They particularly despise you for sneaking up on them at night when they are out of their cozy habitat, the notorious stagnant Hippo pool. They also don’t take it kindly if you decide to take a swim in their living room, i.e. the stinking pond they call home.

 

                                                                                                                                                                   

How do I plan a road trip across the USA?                                   

Very diligently! There are many great things to explore but also a lot of made-up sightseeing rubbish that you got at home yourself.

 

What should I definitely see there?                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

The daddy of them all! The man! The best of the best! The real Deal…sorry, I got carried away….THE GREAT CANYON!! Its awesome!

 

Is America a safe travel destination?                                                                                                   

Compared to what?                            

                                                                 

Are there still taxis in the USA or is everything just Uber now?                                                                                                                                                         

Some, but not as many as there used to be. Get your Travel Apps in order and prepare yourself to meet people from exotic 3rd world countries like Bangladesh, Bavaria, Sambia, Sudan, Guinea and even Great Britain… I am talking here about the Uber drivers BTW…

 

Why is it important to travel with cash?                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Try and buy the last ice cold Coke in the desert and you will know… and of course usually it’s easier to bribe someone with cash, don’t you think? And bribing you will have to do in more places than can possibly imagine…

 

In which states in the USA should I go shopping and in which I rather not?                                                                                                                           

As a rule US states differ tremendously in (theft) tax rates. What is priced in Oregon at 1.000.000$ is going to be priced in Cali at a whopping 1.150.000$… 

 

How do I get my beautiful new items bought abroad through Germans grabby custom officials without being (robbed) ehh, I mean paying taxes again?                

We will tell, but not here…:)

 

Can I fly in Kenya with a German pilot's license?                                                                                                                                                                                       

Sure you can. Please refer to the question about the necessity of carrying cash. Kidding…

 

How do I get a pilot's license in the USA or Canada?                                                                                                                                                                                   

The land of the American dream will give you livelong nightmares whenever you intend to accomplish anything related to flying. Still, there are two options when aiming for your FAA license. Both suck but one is easier and less expensive. Why would you want to go to Canada?

 

Is it difficult to become a pilot?                                                     

Visit any flying club anywhere in the world and have a peek at the condescending dim-wits running around there and you will have your answer.

 

Who should assist me when buying a boat?                  

Definitely take someone who already has a boat with you. No, being an Insta Influencer is not a proper job and does not qualify to give advices.

 

Do you translate English and German texts?                                                                                                                                                                                                

Sure!

 

Can the world be saved? From humans?                                                                                                                                                                 

Probably not…

 

How do you free yourself from societal constraints?                                                                                                                                                                                    

Get out

 

Where is the most fun place to fly a floatplane?                                                                                                                                                                                      

Canada, unfortunately…

 

Why do I worry about what the neighbours might think?                                                                                                                                                               

Because this is what you were trained to do since toddler time. To compare yourself with others to define who and what you are. If anything…

 

Can and do I want to please everyone?                                                                                          

Why would you want to?                                                                                                                         

 

What is better for vehicle transport?                                                                                             

RoRo or container? Depends on time and your tolerance in dealing with custom officials.

 

How much does it cost to emigrate to Paraguay?                                                                                                                                                                                  

About 5.000$ for you and an additional 2 grand for any one else of your party excluding your dog.

 

Is the world really as dangerous as the TV reports say?                                                                                                                                                                         

Switch off the TV and you'll be amazed how safe you are…

 

Can you walk around Nairobi at night?       

Yes, once…                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

How should you behave during a physical assault?                                                                                                                                                                                   

Don’t behave like a victim or a tourist. Fight back.

 

Is it worth calling the police?                          

Definitely! They will arrive at the scene by the time the ambulance has taken you away to the hospital.

 

                                                                                 

Is Botswana beautiful?                                                                                                                        

Stunningly so!          

                                                                                          

Which book should I take on a trip?                                                                                                

Our first Book of short travel stories which hopefully comes out soon! Until then, take The TAO OF POOH instead.

 

Spirituality or religion? A                                                                                                                   

 

How quickly can I learn to defend myself?                               

If you are lucky to find a good teacher 3-6 months. If you are unlucky in finding a good instructor you will forever get your butt kicked even by the 5 year old neighbours snot-nose.

 

Does life have meaning?                                                                                                                    

Nope, why would it? But it does try to teach you a lesson which you better grasp our you'll come back again, as a naked snail…                                                                                                 

To have or to be? B

 

Honest and alone or nice and in company?                                                                                                                                                

Take a pass on the nice company.

                                                

Should I feel uneasy during a police stop?                                                                                   

Why would you? Imagine them without their fancy uniforms under the shower. 

That’ll do…and give you a trauma…

 

Are you afraid of death?                                                                                                                     

Suck it up buttercup! Better get used to it and start living! Death is the great redeemer! 

                                                                                  

Are you looking forward to retirement even though you're young at heart and still fit?                                                                                                                                                

If so, why? Don’t be an idiot! How many geriatrics have you seen on a surf board lately? Or in the night club? Or going on an adventure to cross the Himalayas?  You need to live your life now and do this while you can get out of bed in the morning whiteout any assistance and under 2 hours…

 

Pleasure or joy?                                                                                                                                     

Pleasure has a prize tag and is temporary.  Joy is a state of being and costs no money.

 

                                                                                            

Can happiness be bought?                                                                                                                  

Didn’t you hear what I just said?

 

How much does it cost to be happy?                                                                                              

Nothing. Just choose to be. 

                                                                                        

Do you believe the news?                                                                                                                                                                                              

Seriously?!! This is your question?

 

What does the world cost?                                                                                                              

Damned if I knew…