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I have a ten hour stop over in Brussels on my way to a business trip. I arrive on Saturday morning. Once customs and so on are taken into account I will likely have about 6 hours free to explore. What should I do with six hours in Brussels?

I love free walking tours as they are a good way to get a feel for a place. Any suggestions for a good one?

How do I get from the airport to the interesting places? How much money should I change (from US$)?

Any other tips?

I am coming to Freetown at the end of June for two weeks. It’s a work-related trip (so hotel and many meals are covered). Im really excited to visit Sierra Leone. I have a few questions for those of you with more experience than me:

1. I have heard that the currency exchange rates offered at the airport are much worse than what is offered in town. Is that true? Should I change at the airport or wait until I get into town? Presumably, even if the rates are worse, I should at least change a little money at the airport so I have some cash in hand. If so, how much?

2. How much cash should I bring in all for a two week trip (bearing in mind that hotel as well as food and travel for work are already covered)?

3. What kind of clothes should I bring? For work I usually wear a suit and tie. I understand it will be hot and humid, with the likelihood of a lot of rain. How formal should I expect it to be? Do people still wear suits in the rainy season or could I get away with a blazer and slacks?

4. Any other advice for a first-timer?

Thanks in advance

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According to recent reports from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the House Homeland Security Committee, the current deployment of approximately 2,500 to 2,700 troops is currently estimated to cost between $1 million and $1.5 million a day.

For fiscal context, the CBO projects that at current levels, the D.C. operation alone will reach $660 million for the 2026 calendar year. To put that in perspective, this federal expenditure now exceeds the entire annual operating budget of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), which is approximately $599 million for FY 2026. 

And, of course, there is no public record of National Guard members makin****g independent arrests. None. Not one.

Why are the National Guard still patrolling the streets of Washington DC? It’s insane. They always look so bored out of their minds.

According to recent reports from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the House Homeland Security Committee, the current deployment of approximately 2,500 to 2,700 troops is currently estimated to cost between $1 million and $1.5 million a day.

For fiscal context, the CBO projects that at current levels, the D.C. operation alone will reach $660 million for the 2026 calendar year. To put that in perspective, this federal expenditure now exceeds the entire annual operating budget of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), which is approximately $599 million for FY 2026. 

And, of course, there is no public record of National Guard members makin****g independent arrests. None. Not one.