Question

Park accessible by public transport in Eastern Canada in October

6/4/2014 7:06:11 PM The Fjord-du-Saguenay national park in Quebec, near Tadoussac, has a couple long hikes and in particular a hike starting from the bay Ste Marguerite to Tadoussac. It is possible to access Tadoussac by bus with the company Intercar (from Montreal). This is then possible to access the Ste Marguerite bay thanks to […]

How can a tourist obtain an 'authentic' duelling scar?

How can a tourist obtain an 'authentic' duelling scar?

5/22/2020 2:00:32 PM I agree with all above that you would need to attend a German/Austrian university and then be invited to join a fencing fraternity, and train for 6 months or more in order to be allowed to fence a Mensur and risk getting a scar. Additionally, initial bouts are usually limited to high […]

Is It OK to enter ancient and deserted chapels in the Russian countryside

5/30/2016 8:40:40 PM Disclaimer: though I have been living all my life in Russia, I am not a lawyer neither a religious person, so I might be not aware of some specific regulations, but I am answering based on my own experience. I have never heard of any general regulations prohibiting entry to any such […]

Which consulate should issue me a Schengen visa if I transit through several Schengen states?

6/2/2014 10:44:12 PM Since there is apparently no “main destination” in your trip, your visa application should be processed by the first Schengen state you will enter, in your case Germany. This is from article 5 of the Schengen visa code (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009): The Member State competent for examining and deciding on an […]

I'm arriving to the US by air, but departing via land. How do I end form I-94 now that it is only electronic?

2/19/2017 8:56:59 PM If Arriving by land or sea and departing via air…. You will receive a paper I-94. However, when departing via air, your airline will ELECTRONICALLY record your departure. It might be a good idea to keep a boarding record and the paper I-94 in a safe place. If Arriving by Air and […]

90-day Visa Waiver for Australian

5/29/2014 10:21:28 PM The problem is that on the VWP, you have is that the 90 day limit doesn’t reset if you visit Mexico or Canada – see other questions on the site – eg. 90 Day rule on the US Visa Waiver Program not expiring if you go to Canada To reset it properly […]

Visa Issues when crossing the English Channel by Jet Ski

6/1/2016 3:33:16 PM The rules will be the same as for any other kind of pleasure craft, such as yachts. I would suspect that with a craft that small, it would need to be accompanied by a support boat, and so the rider would be treated as part of the crew of the support boat […]

Ireland power plug and concern about 230 V vs. 220 V

5/29/2016 12:18:17 AM Well, I can lend you my experience living in a somewhat rural town, less than 300m from the power plant and right next to a factory. I’m Italian, so the nominal voltage would be 230V at 50Hz. First off, being so near to the plant most of the time the line voltage […]

Do I need UK transit visa to going to Ireland?

5/29/2014 7:57:55 AM You will generally need a visa, whether you stay airside (don’t leave the transit area of the airport) or go landside (go through passport check, e.g. to collect your bags or leave the airport). There are exemptions (to the direct airside transit visa requirement) and you could then also apply for a […]

Do Medical Devices Count as Carry-On or Personal Item?

2/22/2018 5:21:34 PM I’ve always been allowed to carry my CPAP bag as an extra baggage allowance; however, my concern after reading this is some of the wording that says “only if you need to use it during the flight”. The rate at which the airlines seems to lose luggage these days, I would hate […]

How to go from Warsaw Modlin airport to Warsaw?

9/28/2015 3:43:00 PM You can also try to use BlaBlaCar and reach Warsaw by carpooling! If only you are able to match time and free slot you will get to Warsaw fast, comfortable and cheap. Use following link to find offers: https://www.blablacar.co.uk/search?fn=mazowiecki+port+lotniczy&fc=52.449264%7C20.651237&fcc=PL&tn=warszawa&tc=52.229676%7C21.012229&tcc=PL Just enter in search “Mazowiecki Port Lotniczy” which is a valid name of […]

Are there any airlines which refund fare (including economy class) fully in case you don't get visa?

10/18/2019 5:38:18 AM Here are some airlines that mention refund upon visa refusal: UIA KLM Air France China Southern “Most Russian airlines“ Looking at the fare rules for a sample of airlines, I see the following text in a sample Air China fare regarding refunds: WAIVED FOR TICKETS ISSUED AND ORIGINATING IN CHINA IN CASE […]

US Passport will expire while I'm in Grand Cayman

5/9/2016 11:09:47 PM Resolution: Went to passport agency in LA at 5:30am (opens at 7am). Luckily they were able to take me without an appointment and received a renewed passport by 3pm the same day. Thank you all for your feedback. Do the Beijing-Tianjin high speed trains often get fully booked? 5/7/2016 10:25:40 PM You […]

Transit visa for Brussels for Indian citizens

10/8/2014 7:20:40 AM As long as you remain in the transit area of the airport, you do not need a visa as an Indian citizen in Belgium (or any other Schengen country except France, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic), even if you need to disembark and catch a connecting flight. This should also apply […]

Do the Beijing-Tianjin high speed trains often get fully booked?

9/19/2016 2:03:07 AM I know you’ve already traveled, but for anyone else with the same question in the future, I’d like to give an answer. Beijing is huge and the Beijing Capital Airport is located on the north-east side of town. Tianjin is just 100 km east of the Airport; about 1.5 hours by taxi. […]

Are the child-friendly trails in the Tatras?

8/21/2016 7:06:54 PM I don’t how old are your kids, but in polish mountains there are few trails for children: Chochołowska Valley (green trail) Kościeliska Valley (also green trail) Ścieżka pod reglami/Ścieżka nad reglami (I don’t how to translate its name to english) the path from Palenica glade (Polana Palenica) to Morskie Oko – there […]

Can I travel within the Schengen area without a passport if I have my residency permit card?

4/20/2016 7:48:51 PM I have travelled through out “Europe” may times on four wheels and two wheels and have never been stopped in-between countries. The so-called borders are closed and all countries have “free” movement through out the EU. I have booked a flight from the USA to China and am a dual national. How […]

How much time is needed in FRA?

5/27/2014 12:07:03 PM When taking the ICE (long-distance high speed train) to FRA, there is something else to consider: The German Railways (Deutsche Bahn). The trains can be quite delayed, which messes with your whole planning. I always plan another 30 minutes to an hour when travelling with them, especially if you are catching a […]

Hákarl aka Rotten Shark – the ultimate souvenir

Hákarl aka Rotten Shark – the ultimate souvenir

5/27/2014 8:21:40 AM As I explained in a comment: I was in Iceland last April and I took some of these back to Spain without any problem. Buy it last day in the Bonus supermarket (the cheapest I found) and check your local rules about dry fish import. Anyway, it’s an interesting souvenir, specially to […]

I have booked a flight from the USA to China and am a dual national. How do I avoid China getting to know this?

5/4/2016 3:42:33 AM There are at least four separate problems here. The following answer is speculative, but short of somebody working in Chinese immigration chiming in, you’re unlikely to get a better answer. Problem 1: Will the airline let you leave the US with a Chinese passport? Likely answer: yes. In my experience, the US […]

Prev posts
Next posts

Search Posts

Latest posts

Popular posts